62 Best Hotels in San Francisco, California

This 1930s art-deco motel lures families, dog lovers, surfers, and locals wanting to escape the hustle of the city and retreat to these quiet, spacious, wood-paneled rooms in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. The retro exterior hugs two landscaped courtyards, one with a Monterey pine and the other with a wooden play structure. Interiors are simple, though many units offer kitchens with sitting areas. The enclosed hot tub, free parking and Wi-Fi, and proximity to Muni and the San Francisco Zoo up the ante.

A palm-lined entrance and sparkling fountain welcome you to this bay-front airport hotel that caters mainly to business travelers and conventioneers. Uncluttered, soundproof accommodations have cream-colored walls, simple furnishings, and decent-sized work desks. About a hundred rooms have bay views, and all bathrooms are outfitted with double showerheads. An atrium with skylights encloses the pool and hot tub area, and the fitness center has circuit, free-weight, and yoga equipment. The Grill & Vine restaurant serves straightforward dishes like Black Angus New York strip steak and salmon with a miso-mustard glaze. The 24-hour business center has public computers, copiers, printers, a fax machine, and, for a fee, high-speed Internet access. The hotel provides complimentary dog beds for pets.