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San Francisco: Hotels

San Francisco houses all of the usual suspects – Mandarin Oriental, the Fairmont – when it comes to upscale hotels specializing in creature comforts. Homey B&Bs, converted lodges, and independent properties round out the options.

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Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
A short drive from San Francisco, this waterside oasis with its fantastic spa, blends vintage architecture with modern...
spas | moderate | view | waterfront

Hotel Palomar San Francisco
These sleek rooms are the perfect mid-range option for those who want a great spot near the shops and restaurants of busy...
great value

Orchard Garden Hotel
California’s first LEED-certified hotel stays true to its eco-friendly mission by offering en-suite recycling bins and...
moderate | great value

Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix’s rock’n roll vibe has hosted rock stars of every sort: Moby, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nora Jones,...
celebrity hangout | swimming pool

Clift Hotel
This larger-than-life property beckons trendsetters, fashionistas, and celebrities galore with glamorous digs nestled in the...
design | trendy | expensive

Hotel des Arts
While the amenities aren’t the most lavish in town – some rooms have shared bathrooms – Hotel des Arts stays...
trendy

InterContinental San Francisco
Opened in February 2008, the InterContinental is the first new hotel to come to San Francisco in three years. The eco-friendly...
smart splurge | trendy | views | expensive | spa

Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
The Fairmont, with its ornate furnishings and dramatic staircases, celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2007. From the...
spas | historic | expensive

Four Seasons San Francisco
Not only are the rooms top notch – panoramic views of the city (the best can be had from the deluxe rooms on the 17th...
views | expensive | spa

Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
Contemporary-feeling rooms with superb city, bay views are elegantly decorated with Asian accents and feng shui principles....
smart splurge | expensive | view | editor pick

Golden Gate Hotel
This family-run inn occupies an original 1913 four-story building with lots of appeal. You’ll find an original birdcage...
family | b&b | historic | charm

Hotel Tomo
Although it’s part of the Best Western chain, there’s nothing chain-like about the interior of this funky,...
great value | editor pick

The Chateau Tivoli
This bed and breakfast occupies a 19th-century building right around the corner from the famed Painted Ladies row of houses...
great value

Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
A short drive from San Francisco, this waterside oasis with its fantastic spa, blends vintage architecture with modern...
spas | trendy | view | waterfront

Hotel Palomar San Francisco
These sleek rooms are the perfect mid-range option for those who want a great spot near the shops and restaurants of busy...
great value

Orchard Garden Hotel
California’s first LEED-certified hotel stays true to its eco-friendly mission by offering en-suite recycling bins and...
trendy | great value

Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix’s rock’n roll vibe has hosted rock stars of every sort: Moby, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nora Jones,...
celebrity hangout | swimming pool

Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
A short drive from San Francisco, this waterside oasis with its fantastic spa, blends vintage architecture with modern...
spas | moderate | view | waterfront

Clift Hotel
This larger-than-life property beckons trendsetters, fashionistas, and celebrities galore with glamorous digs nestled in the...
luxury | design | expensive

Hotel des Arts
While the amenities aren’t the most lavish in town – some rooms have shared bathrooms – Hotel des Arts stays...
budget

InterContinental San Francisco
Opened in February 2008, the InterContinental is the first new hotel to come to San Francisco in three years. The eco-friendly...
luxury | smart splurge | views | expensive | spa