Fodor's Expert Review W San Francisco

Sleek design caters to the expense-account crowd craving a scene. The place is infused with hip energy, owing some of its cachet to the next-door San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Business guests predominate during the week, but on weekends the hotel attracts families with kids--and pets are always welcome. The accommodating staff will help parents arrange for babysitting and will take your pup for a walk.

Fragrances waft throughout the hotel and guest rooms, so sensitive noses should call ahead to request special preparations.

room

Compact and colorful guest rooms rock comforts like upholstered window seats, pillow-top mattresses, and goose-down comforters and pillows. Flat screen TVs perch in hidden nooks, backed by splashes of primary colors. Upper floors boast excellent views of SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, and the Bay Bridge.

bathroom

Baths sport green-glass counters and shiny steel sinks. Most rooms feature bathtubs as well. Travelers adore Bliss's complimentary bath amenities--the body butter is downright divine.

lobby

That airport lounge vibe--think blue lights, and plenty of glass--is punctuated by the loud techno-pop pulsing throughout the common areas. A see-through screen divides the main area, with a floating fireplace creating atmosphere for the techies occupying comfy couches over evening cocktails. The Whatever/Whenever concierge desk operates 24/7.

spa

The onsite signature Bliss Spa provides a fun spot for a mani-pedi or a facial. If the R&B soundtrack and their signature massage doesn't chill you out, dig into the brownie bar, for sweet treats to keep you energized all night long.

gym

Their 24-hour Fit gym feels like you've stepped into a futuristic nightclub, with blue and purple mood lighting shining behind the cardio machines. Pilates and yoga equipment, personal trainers on request, and a juice bar inspire travelers to up their wellness game.

dining

The futuristic decor extends to Chef Jason Rea's Trace Restaurant, where the massive jellyfish-like chandelier is a destination in itself. Dishes like the wild Alaskan halibut followed by a mango sundae keep the party going in your belly.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

drinking

Adjacent to Trace, the Upstairs Bar features science-based cocktails and bottle service in the white-walled lounge. Downstairs in the lobby, the Living Room bar boasts DJs spinning dance-heavy beats and a full bar of technicolor treats.