CITY GUIDE · SAN FRANCISCO
Fifteen hotels across Union Square, Nob Hill, SoMa, the Financial District and Ghirardelli Square.
Union Square has the Westin St. Francis, Grand Hyatt and JW Marriott, with shops, theaters and cable car lines close by. Nob Hill, up the hill, is home to the Fairmont and The Huntington. South of Market has the Palace Hotel, W, St. Regis, Marriott Marquis, InterContinental and Four Seasons on Market Street, all near Moscone Center and SFMOMA. The Financial District and Embarcadero hold Hyatt Regency, 1 Hotel and the second Four Seasons, handy for the Ferry Building. Fairmont Heritage Place is at Ghirardelli Square, near Fisherman's Wharf.
Reference rates: nightly, 2 adults in one room, before tax, across four dates a year; from about US$278 a night. Compare all San Francisco hotels with perks in one table: San Francisco reference rates.
Union Square · near Union Square
Grand Hyatt is at 345 Stockton Street, half a block north of Union Square. The 354-foot tower, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, was completed in 1972 as the Hyatt on Union Square and renamed in 1990. A bronze fountain by Ruth Asawa stands outside, and the OneUp Restaurant is on the mezzanine level. A good fit for shoppers and first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of Union Square.
Reference rate: US$278–655 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Nob Hill · near Nob Hill · opened 1907
Fairmont sits at the top of Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street, about 13 miles from SFO. The main building opened in 1907, and the hotel has a Tower wing as well. The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, a tiki bar open since 1945, has a floating bandstand and artificial thunderstorms, and afternoon tea has been served at Laurel Court since 1907. A good fit for travelers who like historic hotels with city and bay views.
Reference rate: US$314–448 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Accor Preferred (HERA)
SoMa · near Moscone Center · opened 1989
The Marriott Marquis is a 39-story tower at 55 Fourth Street, across from the Metreon and Moscone Center. It opened in 1989 and is the second-tallest hotel in San Francisco, and columnist Herb Caen compared its shape to a jukebox. Bin 55 is among its restaurants. A good fit for convention visitors and groups who want to be next door to Moscone.
Reference rate: US$370–770 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Union Square · near Union Square · opened 1987
JW Marriott is at 500 Post Street and was designed by John Portman. It opened in 1987 as The Portman and has 21 floors, with Level Three Restaurant and Level Three Bar on site. A good fit for travelers who want a Union Square location with a large-hotel feel.
Reference rate: US$398–650 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Union Square · near Union Square · opened 1904
The St. Francis is at 335 Powell Street, adjacent to the western edge of Union Square. The original building opened in 1904, and a 32-story tower was added in 1972, with glass elevators on the exterior that overlook the square and the bay. The lobby has a historic master clock and a small collection of Ansel Adams prints. A good fit for first-time visitors who want to be right on Union Square.
Reference rate: US$419–581 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
SoMa · near Montgomery Street BART · opened 1909
The Palace Hotel is at 2 New Montgomery Street, across Market Street from Lotta's Fountain and next to Montgomery Street BART. The current building opened in December 1909 on the site of the original 1875 hotel, which the 1906 fire destroyed. The Garden Court is a long-running dining room, and the Pied Piper Bar & Grill displays a large Maxfield Parrish mural. A good fit for travelers who like landmark buildings and easy BART access.
Reference rate: US$485–770 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
SoMa · near SFMOMA · opened 1999
W is at 181 Third Street in SoMa, next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and across from Moscone Center. The 31-floor tower opened in 1999. A good fit for design fans and conference visitors who want to walk to SFMOMA.
Reference rate: US$517–964 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Financial District · near Embarcadero
This hotel is at 222 Sansome Street, on the top floors of a 48-story office tower in the Financial District. The property dates to 1986, when it opened as a Mandarin Oriental, and it now operates as a Four Seasons after a renovation that began at the end of 2019. Worth a look if you want a high-floor base in the Financial District, a short distance from the Embarcadero.
Reference rate: US$569–744 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Virtuoso
Yerba Buena / SoMa · near Moscone Center · opened 2001 · 277 rooms
This Four Seasons is at 757 Market Street in the Yerba Buena Arts District, near Union Square, Moscone Center and the Museum of Modern Art. It opened in October 2001 and has MKT Restaurant & Bar, a veranda overlooking Yerba Buena Gardens and an art collection that focuses on California artists. Guests have direct access to an Equinox Sports Club with an 82-foot pool. A good fit for travelers who want a central address with a full-size gym and pool.
Reference rate: US$682–759 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Virtuoso
SoMa · near Museum of the African Diaspora · opened 2005
The St. Regis is a 42-story tower at 125 Third Street, at Mission Street, with the Museum of the African Diaspora on its first three floors. It opened in 2005 and was remodeled in April 2022. A good fit for travelers who want a high-floor hotel in the South of Market district.
Reference rate: US$700–812 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
Ghirardelli Square / Fisherman's Wharf · near Ghirardelli Square · opened 2008
This hotel opened in 2008 inside part of the former clock tower building at Ghirardelli Square, at the foot of Russian Hill next to the Aquatic Park Historic District. The square is often considered part of the Fisherman's Wharf tourist area. The rooms are residence-style and offered through fractional ownership. Worth a look if you want a longer stay with more space near the water and Fisherman's Wharf.
Reference rate: US$709–943 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Accor Preferred (HERA)
Embarcadero · near Ferry Building
1 Hotel is at 8 Mission Street on the Embarcadero, within walking distance of the Ferry Building, Chinatown, North Beach and Union Square. It has skyline and bay views, the Bamford Wellness Spa and complimentary bike rental. The hotel is LEED Gold certified and uses furnishings made from local and reclaimed materials, including redwood from the former Bay Bridge. A good fit for travelers who care about sustainability and want to stay by the water.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Financial District · near Embarcadero Center · opened 1973
Hyatt Regency is at Five Embarcadero Center, at the foot of Market Street and the Embarcadero. It opened in 1973, and its atrium is listed by Guinness as the largest hotel lobby, with Charles O. Perry's sculpture Eclipse inside. A good fit for visitors who want shopping, ferries and the waterfront within a short walk.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
SoMa · near Moscone West · opened 2008
InterContinental is a 32-story tower at 888 Howard Street, next to Moscone West in the South of Market district. It opened in 2008 and has an indoor lap pool, a fitness center, Bar 888 and 24-hour in-room dining. Worth a look if you are in town for a conference at Moscone Center.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: IHG Destined
Nob Hill · near Nob Hill
The Huntington is a twelve-story Georgian-style brick building at 1075 California Street, near the top of Nob Hill. It opened in 1922 as an apartment building, was designed by Weeks and Day, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2025. It closed in 2020 and reopened in March 2026, with the Big Four restaurant also reopening. Worth a look if you want a residential-feeling hotel at the top of Nob Hill.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Union Square is the usual choice: the Westin St. Francis is on the square's western edge, and Grand Hyatt is half a block north.
Fairmont San Francisco is at 950 Mason Street at the top of Nob Hill, and The Huntington is at 1075 California Street near the top of the hill.
InterContinental is next to Moscone West, and the Marriott Marquis is across from Moscone Center.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco has an atrium the Guinness record keepers list as the largest hotel lobby.
Each rate is the nightly pre-tax price for 2 adults in one room on 2-night stays, checked on four dates across the year (February, May, August and November). We drop the most expensive date and show the lowest to the second-highest, in US dollars. Peak dates can cost more; we re-check live rates for your dates before booking.
Typically daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit (often US$100), and a room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out when available, at rates in line with booking direct. Perks vary slightly by hotel and we confirm them before you book.
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