Best San Francisco Hotels

Located just one block west of Union Square, Hotel G is just steps away from a bevy of shops, restaurants, and bars. Its ideal location paired with modestly priced rooms make the property one of the best to stay at in the city. To top it all off the hotel is stylish, juxtaposing antique elements like Victorian chaise lounges against modern brass light fixtures.

• In-room Nespresso machine
• Voice-enabled concierge device
• Metis toiletries
• 24/7 gym

For travelers just looking for a clean place to rest their heads at night, Yotel San Francisco offers bright and modern accommodations at a wallet-friendly price. You won’t have much in terms of amenities, but there is free WiFi, a gym, and staff around the clock to help you with anything you need. And if you want to meet like-minded individuals, the hotel’s social space is the perfect place to mingle.

• Mobile check-in and key access
• 24/7 gym
• 24-hour front desk service

Located in Fisherman’s Wharf, the Argonaut is close to kid-friendly attractions such as Pier 39, the Sea Lion Center, Ghirardelli Square, Madame Tussauds, and the Cartoon Museum. To further entice your little ones, the hotel is decked out in a nautical theme and they’re provided with special amenities like a treasure chest of toys, scavenger hunts, and an Xbox video game system. Some of the standard rooms are on the smaller side, but there is the option of two queen-size beds in your room or spacious suites with separate living areas and sleeper sofas.

• On-site bike rentals
• Treasure chest of toys and a scavenger hunt for kids
• In-room massages
• Courtyard fire pits and games

Decked out by world-renowned interior designer Ken Fulk's expert curation skills, this member’s club cum hotel is the preeminent boutique property for the well-heeled traveler that has an appreciation for eccentric aesthetics and an intimate setting. As a hotel guest, you’ll have access to all of the well-appointed spaces, including the spa, library, outdoor restaurant, and multiple on-site bars. While you’re here, make sure to ask about the secret room tucked away in the Musto Bar and any events the property may be hosting during your stay.

• Ken Fulk­–designed interiors
• Alfresco dining
• Numerous lounging spaces
• Robust event calendar
• Malin+Goetz toiletries
• Full-service spa

Since opening its doors in the early 20th century, Fairmont San Francisco has been one of the leading luxury hotels in the city. In addition to its elegant accommodations and impeccable service, the property also boasts some of the best views of the skyline and bay. During your stay, make sure to try the honey madeleines or honey beer, which makes use of honey that has been harvested directly from the beehives found on the hotel’s rooftop garden, and pay a visit to Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, a San Francisco institution that Anthony Bourdain once dubbed as "the greatest place in the history of the world.”

• Le Labo toiletries
• Bikes included in resort fee
• Rooftop garden with honeybee hives
• Daily fitness classes

Nestled in the prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood, Hotel Drisco provides discerning guests a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Francisco. Upon arrival, the elegant Edwardian facade immediately makes a posh impression, and from there on it only gets better thanks to the hotel staff’s attention to detail and thoughtful service. During your stay, you’ll be spoiled with complimentary amenities such as a gourmet breakfast (room service is offered 24 hours), evening wine receptions, chauffeur service, and bikes for perusing the city.

• Complimentary chauffeur service
• Bikes
• Bvlgari toiletries
• Evening wine receptions
• Complimentary breakfast
• Overnight shoeshine service
• Nightly turndown service with dark chocolate shortbread cookies

Built with its techie crowd in mind, Hotel Zetta offers a convivial environment punctuated by friendly staff, colorful modern art, and "work hard, play harder" mentality. In addition to its prime location in the SoMa district within walking distance to some of the best bars in San Francisco, the property also offers its own forms of nightlife in the form of a lobby bar, an intimate cocktail salon called Marianne’s, and its Playroom gaming lounge that’s equipped with a pool table, shuffleboard, Nintendo Wii U console, and a 30-foot-tall Plinko wall. And for those who want to balance out their partying with some more health-conscious practices, the hotel offers what they call Well + Away rooms, which feature amenities such as in-room Peloton bikes, meditation cushions, and Dyson purifiers.

• In-room Amazon Alexa voice assistants
• Wellness guestrooms with Peloton bikes and Casper mattresses
• Lively lounge with games
• Electronic devices for borrowing

If British countryside decor and a homey atmosphere are what you’re looking for, then White Swan Inn will be right up your alley. Set in Nob Hill, this intimate 26-room boutique hotel has character in spades and offers classic B&B amenities like complimentary breakfast, wine hours in the evenings, and tea and coffee service throughout the day. The property also has comforting sitting areas in the form of a courtyard and parlor, which are perfect for relaxation before or after a day of exploring San Francisco.

• Pretty courtyard
• Complimentary breakfast
• Working fireplaces in all rooms
• Complimentary wine and nibbles at night

The InterContinental San Francisco may not be the ritziest of business hotels in the city, but it offers all of the fundamentals needed for a quick work trip at a reasonable price. All of its accommodations are furnished with workstations; there are over 46,000 square feet of event space spread across dozens of rooms, including three outdoor terraces. And since it's located just a few steps away from the Moscone Center, the hotel is an ideal home base for anyone on the convention circuit. If you want to impress a client over a meal, make a reservation at one of the hotel's fine restaurants, including Luce which used to have a Michelin-star for years.

• Restaurant that used to have a Michelin star
• Workstations in all accommodations
• Indoor pool