83 Best Hotels in San Francisco, California

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1 Hotel San Francisco

$$$ | 8 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA

The sustainability and green-everything boutique hotel concept planted its flag in San Francisco in 2022 after a substantial renovation of the Hotel Vitale, a longtime Embarcadero stalwart. From the actual moss that resides in a frame by every guest room, to the reclaimed wood design elements and leather headboards in each room, nature—hip, somewhat posh nature—is the clear theme. It curiously feels like a Tulum jungle yoga getaway meets upscale urban aesthetic. Some rooms have spectacular bay views where you almost feel on top of the Ferry Building and a few suites have stunning terraces overlooking the skyline. Don't miss the cocktails in the ground-floor restaurant, Terrene, which frequently incorporates discarded or upcycled ingredients into its drink creations.

Pros

  • Beautiful, spacious rooms
  • Excellent restaurant with sidewalk patio
  • One of the city's best spas

Cons

  • Embarcadero-facing rooms get lots of traffic noise
  • Subpar fitness center
  • Wellness-environment theme can feel contrived
8 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA
278–3700
hotel Details
200 rooms

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Argonaut Hotel

$$ | 495 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA Fodor's Choice

The nautically themed Argonaut's spacious guest rooms have exposed-brick walls, wood-beam ceilings, and best of all, windows that open to the sea air and the sounds of the waterfront; many rooms enjoy Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views. Anchors, ropes, compasses, and a row of cruise-ship deck chairs fill the lobby. The building is part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, whose visitor center occupies the ground floor.

Pros

  • Above average seafood restaurant
  • Near Hyde Street cable car
  • Toys for the kids

Cons

  • Nautical theme isn't for everyone
  • Cramped public areas
  • Far from crosstown attractions
495 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA
415-563–0800
hotel Details
252 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Axiom Hotel San Francisco

$$ | 28 Cyril Magnin St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA Fodor's Choice

Green, pet-friendly, and equipped with high-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi, the tech-oriented Axiom nimbly provides a boutique experience business and leisure travelers applaud. Just steps from the Powell Street cable-car turnaround, the hotel offers service that’s polite, intuitive, and efficient. The public spaces, including a check-in area filled with California-themed books, evoke the past while projecting an au courant vibe. Many rooms are old-school small but make sensible use of the available space.

Pros

  • Fun, hip vibe
  • Nicely designed rooms and bathrooms
  • On-site café open morning to night

Cons

  • The smallest rooms are notably tiny
  • Somewhat congested area
  • Nearby panhandlers
28 Cyril Magnin St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-392–9466
hotel Details
152 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Beacon Grand

$$ | 450 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

This 1928 landmark—renovated and reopened in 2022—welcomes guests in its ornate, high-ceilinged lobby and classically elegant rooms that come equipped with 21st-century tech amenities but evoke the hotel's heyday with gorgeously restored wood plank floors and plush white comforters. Together the lobby—decked out with chandeliers, Italian marble, and velvet furnishings—and wood-paneled library next to the mezzanine bar's grand fireplace bring to mind a half-restored Italian castle. Guests can look forward to the reopening of the legendary, top-floor Starlight Room.

Pros

  • Good 24-hour gym
  • Excellent Union Square location
  • Thoughtful, beautiful renovation of historic property

Cons

  • Classic rooms can feel cramped
  • Limited services for business travelers
  • Disappointing value for hefty destination fee
450 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
hotel Details
416 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Beck's Motor Lodge

$ | 2222 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA

A handy Castro location, reasonable prices, and the holy grail of San Francisco lodging—free parking—make this courtyard-style motel with cool mid-century vibes a favorite. The spacious guestrooms have fun splashes of color, generous bathrooms, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, and there's a rooftop terrace for lounging in the sun. For those without cars, the historic F-line trolley passes the motel, and there are plenty of dining and shopping options right outside.

Pros

  • Free parking
  • Comfortable, spacious guest rooms
  • Splashy mid-century update

Cons

  • No breakfast
  • Not near blockbuster sights
  • Some street noise
2222 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
415-621–8212
hotel Details
58 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Beresford Arms

$ | 701 Post St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA

Fancy moldings and 10-foot-tall windows grace the red-carpeted lobby of this brick Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places that has rooms of varying size and setup. Rooms have dark-wood antique-reproduction furniture; standard rooms can feel cramped, but the junior suites and suites are more spacious and have different kinds of kitchen facilities. All suites have a bidet in the bathroom and whirlpool bathtubs. Continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and wine are served beneath a crystal chandelier in the lobby.

Pros

  • Good value for the neighborhood
  • Suites with kitchenettes and Murphy beds are a plus for families
  • Excellent bathrooms

Cons

  • No a/c
  • Older architecture and design aren't for everyone
  • Can be noisy at night
701 Post St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA
415-673–2600
hotel Details
95 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

$ | 433 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Built to accommodate visitors to the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, this favorite of budget travelers has cable car views from its modest lobby. High ceilings lend Edwardian grandeur to the moderate-size guest rooms; check out the pillow menu with a dozen choices. The small, clean bathrooms have extra-deep tubs, branded rubber ducky included. Complimentary coffee, tea, apples, and cookies are available around the clock in the lobby.

Pros

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Good value for Union Square
  • Friendly staff

Cons

  • Small bathrooms
  • No breakfast available
  • No a/c (ceiling fans)
433 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
800-428–4748
hotel Details
137 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Columbus Motor Inn

$$ | 1075 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA

Close to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf, this affordable lodging with basic rooms decked out with oversize pillows, earth-toned bedding, and large flat-screen TVs is a great pick if you brought your family and have a car to park. Big windows offer the occasional glimpse of downtown, cable cars ding by outside, and a helpful staff and free parking and Wi-Fi add to the allure. Off-season rates are a steal.

Pros

  • Free parking
  • Affordable rooms deep-cleaned regularly
  • Lively location

Cons

  • Lacks amenities
  • Decor is not stylish
  • Street-facing accommodations can be noisy
1075 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
415-885–1492
hotel Details
45 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Cornell Hotel de France

$ | 715 Bush St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA Fodor's Choice

In their six-story structure dating back to 1910, hosts Claude and Micheline Lambert have created a bit of Paris a few blocks from Union Square, with rooms individually decorated with pastel colors, a stenciled ceiling, and prints of works by Picasso, Chagall, Klimt, and other European artists. The hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and has a wonderful vintage French atmosphere, but it also contains some relevant modern touches like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Look online or call for special packages and discounted rates.

Pros

  • Excellent room quality and design
  • Updated bathrooms
  • Special packages and discounts

Cons

  • Several blocks from the center of things
  • Surrounding area mildly dodgy after dark
  • Small lobby
715 Bush St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA
415-421–3154
hotel Details
50 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Fairmont Heritage Place

$$$$ | 900 N. Point St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA

Located in the former Ghirardelli chocolate factory, these one- to three-bedroom residences deliver elevated comfort and style, with fully equipped gourmet kitchens, brick walls, plush bedding, in-room laundry facilities, fireplaces, and modern furniture in chocolate and lavender hues. Most rooms have views of Alcatraz and the bay. These are undoubtedly some of the city's most spacious rooms, which make it an excellent upscale choice for families or those working remotely.

Pros

  • Bay and Alcatraz views from most rooms
  • Magnificent outdoor terrace with fire pits
  • Pre-arrival grocery shopping can be provided

Cons

  • Limited food and beverage service
  • Steep prices
  • Loud street noise
900 N. Point St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA
415-268–9900
hotel Details
53 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Fairmont San Francisco

$$ | 950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA

Dominating the top of Nob Hill like a European palace, the Fairmont indulges guests in luxury: rooms in the main building, adorned in sapphire blues with platinum and pewter accents, have high ceilings, decadent beds, and marble bathrooms, while rooms in the newer Tower, many with fine views, have a neutral color palette with bright-silver notes. Architect Julia Morgan's timeless 1907 lobby design includes alabaster walls and gilt-embellished ceilings supported by Corinthian columns. Amenities and special services—like free chicken soup if you're under the weather—keep guests coming back. Don't miss drinks at the Tonga Room, an over-the-top tiki lounge serving tropical cocktails. It's also a winter wonderland during the holiday season, with a giant gingerbread house anchoring the lobby each December.

Pros

  • Huge bathrooms
  • Stunning lobby
  • Great location

Cons

  • Some older rooms are small
  • Challenging hills for those on foot
  • $35 per night amenity fee
950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA
415-772–5000
hotel Details
606 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

$$$$ | 757 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA Fodor's Choice

Occupying 12 floors of a skyscraper, the Four Seasons delivers subdued elegance in rooms with contemporary artwork, fine linens, floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Yerba Buena Gardens or downtown, and bathrooms with soaking tubs. Highlights include the city's plushest robes and slippers, thoughtful touches like a jogging route guide, housekeeping twice a day, and 24/7 gourmet room service. From the contemporary street-level lobby, take the elevator to the vast Equinox Sports Club, where you have free access to the junior Olympic pool, full-size indoor basketball court, and the rest of the magnificent facilities, classes, and spa services. 

Pros

  • Located in the heart of everything
  • One of the city's best hotel bars and restaurants
  • Top-level service

Cons

  • Can be difficult to find
  • House car doesn't transport guests nearby after 9 pm
  • Entrances are iffy to walk to from outside
757 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
415-633–3000
hotel Details
277 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

$$$ | 222 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA, 94104, USA

Each luxurious room at the city's second Four Seasons has spectacular city and bay views; the hotel occupies the top 11 floors in two wings connected by a glass skybridge atop one of San Francisco's tallest and most recognizable buildings. There are touches of San Francisco history throughout the chic modern, redesigned guest rooms—golden thread woven into wall coverings as a nod to the gold rush, and lighting fixtures inspired by the city's streetcars—and guests can rely on all the usual Four Seasons pampering with a spiffy fitness center, spacious rooms, massive flat-screen TVs, and bedside charging stations.

Pros

  • Great fitness center
  • Spacious rooms
  • Sleek design

Cons

  • In a business area that's quiet nights and weekends
  • Clunky website
  • No swimming pool
222 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA, 94104, USA
415-276–9888
hotel Details
155 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Galleria Park Hotel

$ | 191 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94104, USA

At the edge of the FiDi and Union Square areas, this boutique hotel manages to be both hip and welcoming, with modern touches on historical bones and smallish guest rooms with all the technological amenities modern travelers require. Guests lounge in the lobby by the hotel’s pièce de résistance, a massive, hand-sculpted art-nouveau fireplace that looks like it leaped out of a fairy tale. For guests visiting on business or working remotely, the marble desks with ergonomic chairs are a big plus.

Pros

  • Park terrace with walking track
  • Complimentary wine at daily Sipping Hour
  • In-house Blue Bottle Coffee

Cons

  • Relatively small deluxe rooms
  • City noise
  • No restaurant
191 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94104, USA
415-781–3060
hotel Details
177 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Golden Gate Hotel

$$ | 775 Bush St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA Fodor's Choice

Travelers looking for charming accommodations around Union Square will enjoy this four-story Edwardian building with bay windows, an original birdcage elevator, hallways lined with historical photographs, and rooms decorated with antiques, wicker pieces, and Laura Ashley bedding and curtains. Only 14 rooms have private baths, some with claw-foot tubs, but every guest can enjoy the afternoon tea and homemade cookies served in the cozy parlor.

Pros

  • Friendly staff
  • Spotless rooms
  • Good location if you're a walker

Cons

  • Some rooms share a bath
  • Resident cat and dog, so not good for guests with allergies
  • Some rooms on the small side
775 Bush St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA
800-835–1118
hotel Details
23 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square

$$ | 345 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA

Location is the main draw at this hotel, where rooms done in warm autumnal tones, with textured custom furniture, original artwork, and teak beds, are showing their age but still offer high-tech features: windows can be blacked out from your bed, and you can stream from your mobile or other device to a swiveling flat-screen. Business travelers appreciate the good-size workstations and large closets in many rooms, while down in the light-filled lobby, gas fireplaces warm homey nooks.

Pros

  • Stellar views from upper floors
  • On-site restaurant and lounge cover breakfast and afternoon snacks
  • Weekend deals

Cons

  • Small bathrooms
  • Some rooms and area showing age
  • Self-parking is in one of the city's busiest garages
345 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA
415-398–1234
hotel Details
668 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Harbor Court Hotel

$$ | 165 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA

This Spanish Colonial Revival–style hotel has nice touches that enliven the guest quarters, including 42-inch high-definition TVs, quirky mathematical wall clocks, ultra-comfortable beds with Frette linens, and the convenience of being attached to the Ozumo sushi restaurant. The hefty amenity fee includes evening wine, morning coffee and doughnuts, loaner bikes, and access to the excellent adjacent YMCA fitness facilities.

Pros

  • Convenient and quiet location
  • Friendly, professional staffers
  • Bay Bridge and Ferry Building views from some rooms

Cons

  • Small bathrooms
  • Some rooms lack views
  • Continental breakfast is uninspired for the steep price
165 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA
415-882–1300
hotel Details
131 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

$ | 750 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA

Business travelers patronize this hoppin' Hilton for its airy guest rooms and large work desks, but even in high season the weekend rates drop significantly, luring leisure travelers. The third-floor Sky Bridge over Kearny Street connects this giant hotel with Chinatown's Portsmouth Square, and the Financial District and North Beach are steps away. Constructed in the early 1970s, the Hilton is nothing to look at but occupies a plot of land whose history dates back to gold-rush days.

Pros

  • Technology lounge
  • Good-size rooms with bay or city views
  • Great location at intersection of FiDi, Chinatown, and North Beach

Cons

  • Feels corporate
  • No valet parking and self parking is pricey
  • 11 am checkout time
750 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA
415-433–6600
hotel Details
543 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hilton San Francisco Union Square

$$ | 333 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

This is the largest hotel in California—sometimes the lobby feels like downtown at rush hour—and many rooms in the silvery tower enjoy views that rank among San Francisco's finest. The rooms have sleek earth-tone furnishings and soundproof windows; some of the bathrooms have glass shower stalls. The hotel borders the sometimes-dicey Tenderloin area, but the 46th-floor Cityscape Lounge offers panoramic views and good cocktails, so you should stay in at least one night.

Pros

  • Great views from Cityscape Lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • $25 daily destination charge can be applied in restaurant/bar credit

Cons

  • Dodgy area
  • Wi-Fi is only free if you're a Hilton member
  • Some rooms show wear
333 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-771–1400
hotel Details
1,919 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Abri

$ | 127 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Near Union Square shops, theaters, and restaurants, this appealing hotel has small but tastefully appointed rooms with smart TVs, device docking stations, comfortable bedding, and fancy bath products. The lobby's fireplace and warm wood and stainless-steel accents lend a modern feel. The mandatory "urban fee" includes access to the gym facilities a block away at Abri's sister hotel, Villa Florence, and morning coffee and newspapers in the lobby.

Pros

  • Online specials offer great values
  • Excellent work-from-room setup
  • Great location for walking and public transit

Cons

  • No on-site gym or restaurant
  • Area can be dicey
  • On-street parking very difficult
127 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
866-823–4669
hotel Details
91 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection

$$ | 550 Geary St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

The Spanish-colonial facade of this 16-story theater-row hotel complements its chic interior, with good-size rooms that have beautiful sea-blue carpets and plenty of tech amenities. Half the rooms have city views, and two penthouse suites have terraces overlooking the neighborhood. Behind a geometric wall of mirrors and glass bottles is the popular lobby bar, the Mortimer. Additional amenities include large HD flat-screen TVs and docking stations with good sound.

Pros

  • Marriott-run property with boutique-hotel charm
  • Central location for sightseeing
  • Good drinks and scene at lobby bar, the Mortimer

Cons

  • Street noise
  • Area can be dicey at night
  • Adjacent to a popular outdoor bar
550 Geary St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-775–5000
hotel Details
171 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Bijou

$ | 111 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

This beautifully designed boutique hotel bordering the Tenderloin impresses with gorgeous art-deco styling in touches such as floor-to-ceiling gold-painted steel peacock screens and starburst tile in the lobby. The art-deco sensibility extends to the rooms, some on the small side, which feature earth tones and metallic curtains and compact yet well-appointed bathrooms with full tub and shower. Art-deco screens, plush velvet curtains, and turquoise banquettes give the hotel’s pricey American bar/restaurant, Gibson, a luxurious feel.

Pros

  • Nicely laid-out rooms
  • Luxurious pillow-top beds
  • Beautiful on-site bar/restaurant, Gibson

Cons

  • Borders a dicey neighborhood
  • Small rooms
  • Per-night "destination fee" means free Wi-Fi isn't free
111 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
800-771–1022
hotel Details
65 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Bohème

$$ | 444 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA

Located in the heart of North Beach, this small hotel takes you back in time with cast-iron beds, large mirrored armoires, and memorabilia recalling the Beat generation—whose leading light, Allen Ginsberg, often stayed here (legend has it that in his later years he could be seen sitting in a window, typing away). Rooms have a bistro table and two chairs; bathrooms have cheerful yellow tiles and small showers.

Pros

  • Convenient to North Beach shops and pastry spots
  • Homey rooms
  • Helpful staff

Cons

  • Street parking is scarce
  • No a/c
  • Small rooms
444 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA
415-433–9111
hotel Details
15 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Castro

$$ | 4230 18th St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA

The Castro has been waiting for this brand-new, 12-room hotel, designed for travelers who appreciate smart design and embrace self-service. There’s no staff on-site—upon reserving, guests receive simple instructions for accessing the building, followed by a code for the front door, elevator, and room just before check-in. The five-story property is close enough to the action to be convenient and just far enough away to blend in with this lovely residential area. Done in crisp whites with colorful splashes, the small rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, and clever details that maximize space (like under-the-bed luggage compartments and drawers) and Nespresso machines. In place of headboards, rooms have murals made up of tiny photographs of LGBTQ+ life that together form images of gay icons. Snug bathrooms have black fixtures and blue hexagonal tiles in cool designs; the marble-top sink is in the sleeping area. The hotel’s Lobby Bar next door and a rooftop lounge with firepit overlooking the neighborhood add hangout spaces.

Pros

  • Fantastic Castro location convenient to public transit
  • Assistance available 24/7 via text, chat, and email
  • Lobby restocking cabinet with extra tea, coffee, toilet paper

Cons

  • Lack of on-site staff not for everyone
  • Rooms are small
  • No daily housekeeping or luggage storage
4230 18th St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
415-854–9029
hotel Details
12 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Del Sol

$ | 3100 Webster St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, USA

This rejuvenated, beach-theme 1950s motor lodge with nicely appointed rooms and a fun, heated outdoor pool is all alone in a higher, hipper class of Cow Hollow/Marina boutique hotels. Blown-glass bedside lamps, a bright orange accent wall, and tufted white and silver headboards set an effervescent mood in the guest rooms. The Del Sol is nicely situated halfway between Union Street and Chestnut Street, with easy walking access to both.

Pros

  • Charming courtyard
  • Great selection of suites
  • Cheery design

Cons

  • No on-site fitness center
  • Smallest rooms are truly tiny
  • Self parking is pricey for the neighborhood
3100 Webster St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, USA
415-921–5520
hotel Details
57 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Drisco

$$$$ | 2901 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA Fodor's Choice
Courtesy of Hotel Drisco and Paul Dyer Photography

You can pretend you're a denizen of one of San Francisco's wealthiest neighborhoods at this understated, elegant Edwardian hotel built in 1903. Posh cream- and silver-hued rooms and suites, some with sweeping city views, are genteelly furnished and beautifully combine old-world charm with modern touches. The long list of amenities includes morning newspapers; plush robes; complimentary Wi-Fi; passes to the Jewish Community Center for swimming and exercise; a 24-hour fitness center (though the JCC offers more substantial workout options); 24-hour coffee and tea service, plus in-room Nespresso machines; and bicycles to borrow for the day. There's also complimentary chauffeur service each morning to any destination within the city. The hotel will even move your car to follow neighborhood parking restrictions. A free, expansive continental breakfast is served in a sunny, spacious dining room where tea and homemade biscotti are on offer in the afternoon; wine, hot hors d'oeuvres, cheese, and charcuterie are set out each evening.

Pros

  • Gorgeous rooms and public spaces
  • Great service and amenities
  • Quiet residential neighborhood

Cons

  • Not a close walk to restaurants or major sights
  • Steep prices
  • No complimentary chauffeur service in the afternoon or evening
2901 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
415-346–2880
hotel Details
48 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hotel Emblem San Francisco

$ | 562 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Inspiration is everywhere at this intimate hotel, with a prominent literary theme that celebrates San Francisco’s Beat poets, from its lobby wall of books and poetry-laced carpet to in-room libraries and typewriters. Ranging from spacious to smallish, rooms are smartly decorated with gray carpets and splashes of color; some overlook the street, others the tree-filled courtyard. Photos of Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac preside over the lobby Obscenity Bar and Lounge, and a small café offers breakfast, snacks, and coffee. The Union Square location is hard to beat.

Pros

  • Fun, creative vibe
  • Solid eating and drinking options
  • Amenities available by request include diffusers, a humidifier, and bath bombs

Cons

  • Some guests might feel the hotel is trying too hard to be hip
  • No on-site fitness option
  • Some small rooms
562 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-433–4434
hotel Details
96 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel G San Francisco

$ | 386 Geary St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Both homey and innovative, the Hotel G has tiled lobby floors, large windows, and high ceilings (giving even the smallish standard rooms an airy feel) that pay homage to the building's century-plus history, while smart TVs, Bluetooth radios, Nespresso machines, and Wi-Fi keep it firmly in the present. Rooms have woven Indian rugs, denim headboards, black-and-white wallpapered closets, floating light fixtures, and throw pillows shaped like the Golden State. The on-site gym is well equipped and open 24 hours.

Pros

  • Fun design
  • Central location
  • Gym facility accessible around the clock

Cons

  • Street noise
  • Wooden or concrete flooring can be loud
  • Small bathrooms and small windows
386 Geary St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-986–2000
hotel Details
149 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Majestic

$ | 1500 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA

Open in 1902, the five-story Majestic is the city's oldest continually operating hotel; its elegant lobby is a graceful haven of antique chandeliers, plush Victorian chairs, antiquarian French books, and Edwardian architecture. Rooms are just as noteworthy for their early-20th-century design, featuring pillow-top beds with soft duvet covers as well as claw-foot tubs and other period touches. Modern notes include flat-screen televisions in each room and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel, which survived both of San Francisco's major 20th-century earthquakes, is said to have a friendly ghost. At the Butterfly Lounge, you can peruse the collection of exotic butterflies over a glass of wine or a specialty cocktail. Dinner is served five nights a week at Café Majestic; breakfast is every day except Monday. A few nights a week, local artists conduct fun, often well-attended early-evening painting classes (for a fee) in the café.

Pros

  • Nicely upgraded classic hotel
  • Spacious rooms
  • Rates are often a good value

Cons

  • Bus ride or over-10-minute walk to activities and restaurants
  • Old style won't appeal to all guests
  • Website works erratically
1500 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA
415-441–1100
hotel Details
58 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Nikko San Francisco

$$ | 222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Known for impeccable service and satin-smooth style, this youngish grande dame takes its visual cues from traditional kimonos and Japanese calligraphy, with rooms that soothe upscale business and leisure travelers with muted colors offset by judicious splashes of stronger hues. Rooms have smart TVs and other high-tech amenities, and deep soaking tubs and oversize showers in the marble bathrooms. The 10,000-square-foot Club Nikko fitness facility has dry saunas and steam rooms and a glass-enclosed, 16-meter rooftop pool.

Pros

  • Dog-friendly, including a pet terrace
  • Large indoor rooftop pool
  • Feinstein's at the Nikko, classy, intimate cabaret venue

Cons

  • Formal vibe
  • Daily $39 fee for fitness center and pool use
  • So-so neighborhood
222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA
415-394–1111
hotel Details
532 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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