Fodor's Expert Review W San Francisco

Chic, urban, and compact, the W's colorful and newly renovated guest rooms come with an abstract "gold rush" theme (both the 1800s one and the current tech wave) and include such homey comforts as upholstered window seats, pillow-top mattresses, and sleek baths with MOMO amenities by Davines. A hip, on-the-go vibe infuses the place, owing in part to SFMOMA next door and the 24/7 Whatever/Whenever concierge desk in the lobby. Upper floors have excellent views of the museum, Yerba Buena Gardens, and the Bay Bridge. Business guests dominate during the week, but on weekends the hotel attracts families with children, and pets are always welcome. The accommodating staff will help parents arrange activities for kids and pups alike. This is the first LEED-EB (for existing buildings) Platinum-certified building in North America.