Where to Stay in San Francisco

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The grande dame atop Nob Hill — a 1907 landmark with an opulent lobby, sweeping city views, and the legendary tiki-themed Tonga Room. Grand, historic, and central to the cable car lines.

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Refined five-star luxury behind a neoclassical landmark facade on Nob Hill — impeccable service, elegant rooms, and a polished, full-service experience steps from the cable car lines.

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A storied 1909 grand hotel downtown, famed for the glass-domed Garden Court — one of the most beautiful rooms in the city — with a classic indoor pool and a central location near Union Square and SoMa.

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A sleek, tech-savvy boutique hotel in SoMa — modern design, a lively lobby playroom and bar, and a central location near SFMOMA, Union Square, and the Moscone convention area.

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A design-forward landmark hotel near Union Square — home to the famous Redwood Room, a 1930s art deco bar — with stylish rooms in the heart of the Theater District and shopping.

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A playful, nautically themed hotel right on the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront — fun, design-led rooms, a buzzy outdoor "yard" with games and fire pits, and the bay and Pier 39 at the door.

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A charming, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of North Beach — Beat-era atmosphere on storied Columbus Avenue, steps from Little Italy's cafés, City Lights bookstore, and the city's best espresso.