The 360-room Le Meridien San Francisco is a stylish upscale high-rise in the Financial District that connects to the Embarcadero Center via a pedestrian bridge. Contemporary, monochromatic rooms, which were renovated in 2015, come with 55-inch flat-screen TVs and minibars, and suites have separate living rooms -- some offer balconies with bay views. Geared toward business travelers, the hotel has 14 meeting spaces and a business center. A lobby bar and American grill with outdoor seating provide after-work gathering spaces, and there’s also a 24-hour gym and valet parking (for a hefty fee). Travelers seeking a comparable hotel with a pool might want to check out the InterContinental - San Francisco.
The 360-room Le Meridien San Francisco is a stylish upscale high-rise in the Financial District that connects to the Embarcadero Center via a pedestrian bridge. Contemporary, monochromatic rooms, which were renovated in 2015, come with 55-inch flat-screen TVs and minibars, and suites have separate living rooms -- some offer balconies with bay views. Geared toward business travelers, the hotel has 14 meeting spaces and a business center. A lobby bar and American grill with outdoor seating provide after-work gathering spaces, and there’s also a 24-hour gym and valet parking (for a hefty fee). Travelers seeking a comparable hotel with a pool might want to check out the InterContinental - San Francisco.
The 161-room upper-middle-range Hotel Carlton is a comfortable property located located near Polk Street and Union Square in Lower Nob Hill. Built in 1927, the Carlton has an eclectic decor, with Middle Eastern and Asian influences. The fusion theme continues into its restaurant, Saha, which blends Yemenese and Arabic cuisine with California and French touches. The hotel also has a meeting room and a 24-hour business center. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers, and offer city views. Be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned, and some receive noise from the street and adjacent rooms. The Galleria Park, also a Joie de Vivre hotel, offers quieter internal rooms with minibars.
The 161-room upper-middle-range Hotel Carlton is a comfortable property located located near Polk Street and Union Square in Lower Nob Hill. Built in 1927, the Carlton has an eclectic decor, with Middle Eastern and Asian influences. The fusion theme continues into its restaurant, Saha, which blends Yemenese and Arabic cuisine with California and French touches. The hotel also has a meeting room and a 24-hour business center. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers, and offer city views. Be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned, and some receive noise from the street and adjacent rooms. The Galleria Park, also a Joie de Vivre hotel, offers quieter internal rooms with minibars.
This old-fashioned, five-floor hotel on a busy Tenderloin street was built in 1908 and has some charming historical details, as well as basic amenities and lots of helpful information for tourists. It’s near many attractions and offers a standard continental breakfast. While it’s a budget hotel and a little run-down in places, the rates are generally tough to beat. If there's room in the budget, though, the pricier Hotel Diva has a better location and a lot more to offer.
This old-fashioned, five-floor hotel on a busy Tenderloin street was built in 1908 and has some charming historical details, as well as basic amenities and lots of helpful information for tourists. It’s near many attractions and offers a standard continental breakfast. While it’s a budget hotel and a little run-down in places, the rates are generally tough to beat. If there's room in the budget, though, the pricier Hotel Diva has a better location and a lot more to offer.
The 131-room Hotel Union Square is a modern, streamlined hotel in a historic building in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square. Popular with guests seeking a central location, this property has cozy, sometimes small rooms with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. There is a cable car line directly in front of the hotel and perks include an afternoon happy hour with free wine and free morning coffee. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests have complained about weak soundproofing and dark, interior-facing rooms.
The 131-room Hotel Union Square is a modern, streamlined hotel in a historic building in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square. Popular with guests seeking a central location, this property has cozy, sometimes small rooms with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. There is a cable car line directly in front of the hotel and perks include an afternoon happy hour with free wine and free morning coffee. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests have complained about weak soundproofing and dark, interior-facing rooms.
The upscale Payne Mansion Hotel is a lovely restored Victorian mansion in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. The 10 elegant and spacious rooms have been tastefully renovated, and many original details have been preserved, including the hardwood floors, wood-paneled walls, and fireplaces. Modern, high-end gadgets like Apple TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs are included, and marble bathrooms come with L'Occitane toiletries. But like many old properties, there's not much soundproofing between guest rooms, and ambient street noise can be an issue. Breakfast is costs extra as well. Travelers might want to compare rates with Villa Florence Hotel, another boutique property, which includes breakfast and has an on-site Italian restaurant.
The upscale Payne Mansion Hotel is a lovely restored Victorian mansion in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. The 10 elegant and spacious rooms have been tastefully renovated, and many original details have been preserved, including the hardwood floors, wood-paneled walls, and fireplaces. Modern, high-end gadgets like Apple TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs are included, and marble bathrooms come with L'Occitane toiletries. But like many old properties, there's not much soundproofing between guest rooms, and ambient street noise can be an issue. Breakfast is costs extra as well. Travelers might want to compare rates with Villa Florence Hotel, another boutique property, which includes breakfast and has an on-site Italian restaurant.
The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.
The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.