Top 5 Luxury Hotels In San Francisco

When booking a luxury hotel in San Francisco, make sure you do it right!  San Francisco is a small city of 49 square miles with several different neighborhoods that have distinctly different personalities.  Below are our top 5 luxury hotels picks that offer top-notch service, walking distance to several attractions and restaurants, and luxury accommodations. Below is a list of our top 5 favorite luxury hotels in San Francisco.

1) Four Seasons San Francisco - 757 Market St. San Francisco, CA

The Four Seasons is world-famous for its service, and this property is no exception. The 5 Star glass and steel tower on Market Street is full of top-notch service and luxury amenities.  Located right in downtown San Francisco, this Four Seasons is just a few blocks away from Union Square for some attractions and high-end shopping. Centrally located and within walking distance to many San Francisco highlights.  Staying at this Four Seasons gives you access to the City’s top health club, Equinox.  

2) St. Regis Hotel San Francisco  - 125 3rd St. San Francisco, CA

St. Regis always hits the mark when it comes to luxury hotels.  Since 2005, this modern and elegant luxury hotel is located right downtown in the SOMA district of San Francisco across the street from the SF Museum of Modern Art. The rooms are designed by Chapi Chapo Design and offer an invitingly elegant, and contemporary design.  The spa is not to be missed, with an indoor saltwater infinity pool and plenty of options to take self care to the next level. 

3) Ritz Carlton San Francisco - 600 Stockton St. San Francisco, CA

Nestled into the foothill of Nob Hill, this is where historic, elegance, and luxury all intersect. Built 1909, this Nob Hill historic mansion was used as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and now renovated with modern elegance.  Staying at this Ritz Carlton puts you close to so many SF attractions such as Nob Hill, China Town, Union Square, and many top SF restaurants.  The California St. Cable Car goes right by this hotel and can take you down to Fisherman’s Wharf.

4) Fairmont Nob Hill - 950 Mason Street San Francisco, CA

Standing proud and tall at the peak of Nob Hill, this historic luxury hotel was built in 1907.  This flagship hotel is the first Fairmont hotel ever built. When you walk into the ornate lobby of this hotel it’s like time travel into the luxury aesthetic of a century passed.  In this historic gem, you will also find the City's 10 best balcony suites, offering some of the most impressive views of the City and the Bay. Random history bonus, here in the Venetian Room in the hotel is where Tony Bennett performed “I left my heart in San Francisco” for the first time.  

5) Hotel Fairmont Heritage Place - Ghiradelli Square - 900 North Point St. San Francisco, CA

If you’re the kind of luxury traveler that likes to feel more at home while away, this is the place for you.  The Fairmont Residence Club offers one, two, and three-bedroom suites. Equipped with a full kitchen and stunning views of the Bay, for long-term stays, this is the perfect place to hang your hat up.  You have all the comforts and amenities of being in a luxury home while being pampered by Fairmont’s luxury hospitality experts.  Located steps away from Fisherman’s Wharf, this makes this a perfect place for families.