Intercontinental Hotel Mark Hopkins
For ambience, it's tough to beat the Top of the Mark at the Intercontinental Hotel Mark Hopkins on Nob Hill. A San Francisco landmark since 1926, the hotel sits at the crossroads of three trolley car lines. All rooms face outward to take advantage of the vistas, but the best spot of all is the legendary Top of the Mark lounge, which offers a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the city's most famous sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz. Get there as the sun goes down and stay while the twinkling lights of the city below come on. As you listen to live entertainment (check the schedule for Sunday night performances), you can sip one of the 100 martinis on the menu, including concoctions such as Lychee martini, the Lemon Drop and the French 75.
Intercontinental Hotel Mark Hopkins
1 Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 392-3434
intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com
Hotel Nikko
The elegant Hotel Nikko, in the heart of Union Square, blends Asian grace with modern amenities to pamper you after a day on the trails. In a sophisticated nightclub setting, The Rrazz Room, on the hotel's lobby level, offers a chance to see top entertainers, such as Tyne Daly, Ashford & Simpson, Gloria Gaynor, Chita Rivera, Buddy Greco and Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Performances take place every night of the weekend, including Sundays. Check out The Rrazz Room's full bar, with specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list and light cuisine, specially created by renowned Chef Philippe Striffeler.
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 394-1111
hotelnikkosf.com
The Huntington Hotel
For a swanky break from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, the luxurious Huntington Hotel offers live piano music nightly, including Sundays, in its Big 4 Restaurant. Recognized as one of the top 20 restaurants in San Francisco by Gourmet magazine, the Big 4 Restaurant is named after four railroad tycoons--C.P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford and Mark Hopkins. Family-owned and operated for generations, the Huntington Hotel offers all the elegance and traditional decor of its 1924 origins with modern conveniences, including a sumptuous day spa--just the place to rest any weary muscles.
Huntington Hotel
1075 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 474-5400
huntingtonhotel.com
