Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning
Campton Place
A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and definitely one of San Francisco’s finest, this place aims to provide personal attention to every guest. Expect to find the best of everything. Its restaurant also has national ranking.
340 Stockton St
415 781 5555
www.camptonplace.com
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Monaco
In the heart of the Theater District, this quirky but extremely comfortable hotel is run to perfection. The fairytale decor is joyously original, being at once a celebration of color and elegance, and the beds may be the most comfortable in the world. The stylish restaurant is an attraction in itself.
501 Geary St
415 292 0100
www.monaco-sf.com
W
Talk about trendy in this town and all conversations will lead to the W hotel. Minimalist with luxury touches throughout. Rooms have cordless phones and CD players. The clientele that come for drinks and general confabulation are modish trendsetters too.
181 3rd St
415 777 5300
www.starwoodhotels.com
The Clift
“Equal parts wit, surrealism, and glamour.” So say the proprietors of this latest Ian Schrager property, with interiors by Philippe Starck. You’ll laugh with delight at the visual jokes, including a chaise very, very longue by none other than Dalí.
495 Geary St
415 775 4700
www.morganshotelgroup.com
Triton
Perhaps the city’s most original hotel, featuring avant-garde touches – evening tarot card readings, feather boa rentals, and several suites designed by rock celebrities, including Jerry Garcia. It’s all too cool for words; you might run into Cher or Courtney Love, both of whom have stayed here.
342 Grant Ave
415 394 0500
www.hoteltriton.com
Rex
Steeped in California’s literary and artistic traditions, this great little hotel boasts an intellectual air and decor that suggest 1920s salon society. Still, the rooms have the very latest touches, such as voice mail, CD players, and writing desks for guests to pursue their own creativity.
562 Sutter St
415 433 4434
www.thehotelrex.com
The Maxwell
This beautiful Art Deco hotel dates from 1908 and has a handsome style, accented by Edward Hopper prints. Parking is offered – a great rarity.
386 Geary St
415 986 2000
www.maxwellhotel.com
The Inn Above Tide
The only hotel built directly on the Bay. The views from guestroom balconies are stunning, and the ambience serene. A wonderful choice, convenient to the city via the Golden Gate Bridge or a ferry ride.
30 El Portal, Sausalito
415 332 9535
www.innabovetide.com
Mill Valley Inn
Combining the sophistication of a European hotel with the cozy charm of a California mill town, this inn is tucked away in a redwood grove.
165 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
415 389 6608
www.marinhotels.com
Garden Court Hotel
Newly remodeled guestrooms feature private terraces in this Spanish-style hotel.
520 Cowper St, Palo Alto
650 322 9000
www.gardencourt.com
White Swan Inn
This quaint B&B is like a country inn in the heart of Downtown with bright floral prints and Victorian-style canopied beds. Champagne in the late afternoon and a great English breakfast are complimentary.
845 Bush St
415 775 1755
www.whiteswaninnsf.com
No air conditioning
The Union Street Inn
Combining the elegance and gentility of an Edwardian home, just up from the Marina and right on fashionable Union Street. The individually decorated rooms are all spacious, with original antiques and art, fine linens, and complimentary chocolates, fresh flowers, and fruit.
2229 Union St
415 346 0424
www.unionstreetinn.com
Hotel Vitale
The amenities reign supreme at this urban oasis looming above the city’s spectacular waterfront. Check out your preferred style of pillow in the pillow library, attend a complimentary yoga class in the morning, or relax in one of the outdoor rooftop soaking tubs.
8 Mission St
415 278 3700
www.hotelvitale.com
The Red Victorian
Inspired along hippie ideals, you meet the owners and other guests and engage in intelligent conversation around the breakfast table. Each guestroom is also designed to celebrate an aspect of world love.
1665 Haight St
415 864 1978
www.redvic.com
Inn 1890
Located in Haight Ashbury, this Queen Anne-style building dates back to 1890. This cozy hotel has hardwood floors, bay windows, and fireplaces. The spacious guest rooms have brass or iron queen-sized beds with oversized comforters, bathrobes, and slippers.
1890 Page St
415 386 0486
www.inn1890.com
Mountain Home Inn
Step out of the door of this quaint mountainside inn and be blown away by the spectacular views of San Francisco Bay and Mt Tamalpais. Just 20 minutes from downtown, this hiker’s paradise invites you to meander to the beachside town of Stinson or to historic Muir Woods. Afterwards, indulge in hearty gourmet meals and cozy fireplaces.
810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley
415 381 9000
www.mtnhomeinn.com
Albion House Inn
The nine rooms here are all cozily decorated and have names such as The Cabrillo Room and the Sir Francis Suite. Janis Joplin used to stay in the Joplin Room, which has its own sundeck.
135 Gough St
415 621 0896
www.albionhouseinn.com
Panama Hotel
A friendly, eccentric place, filled with period eclectic touches. Rooms have names such as the Bordello Room, and Friend’s of Dorothy – each with its own tale to tell.
4 Bayview St, San Rafael
415 457 3993
www.panamahotel.com
The Pelican Inn
Majestically positioned deep in a valley, each of the seven rooms has antiques, and a roaring fire is lit every day in the inglenook fireplace.
415 383 6000
www.pelicaninn.com
Cliff Crest B&B Inn
Surrounded by redwoods, the rooms in this Queen Anne Victorian are graced with fresh flowers, and some have views of the Bay.
407 Cliff St, Santa Cruz
831 252 1057
www.cliffcrestinn.com