InterContinental San Francisco
The InterContinential San Francisco is a luxurious and sophisticated hotel with 550 guest rooms done in marble and wood with chic furniture and contemporary art. You can experience numerous spa treatments in one of the 10 spa rooms. The InterContinental offers a fitness center and indoor lap poll. Rooms range $179 to $459 per night as of September 2009.
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard St.
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 616-6500
intercontinentalsanfrancisco.com
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Experience historic accommodations when you stay at the Sir Francis Drake. This hotel is an environmentally friendly hotel consisting of non-toxic cleaner, in-room recycling, energy efficient appliances and organic bar products. Rooms have stocked bars, complimentary Internet and cable. Guests can exercise at the 24-hour fitness center. Experience fine Italian cuisine at the hotel's Scala Bistro. Rooms start at $178 a night (September 2009).
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell St.
San Francisco, California 94102
(800) 795-7129
sirfrancisdrake.com
W Hotel San Francisco
The W Hotel offers breathtaking views off San Francisco's skyline. Visit one of the city's trendiest restaurant and bar, XYZ, or luxuriate at the Bliss spa. Rooms have a hint of Asian influence, with access to a CD/DVD player, minibar, safe, Internet and plasma TVs. Take a swim in the heated pool and Jacuzzi or work out at the 24-hour fitness room. Guest rooms average $349 per night (September 2009).
W Hotel San Francisco
181 3rd St.
San Francisco, California 94103
(877) 946 8357
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Renaissance Stanford Court
The recently renovated Stanford Court consists of 393 revamped guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet, plush bath robes and laptop safes. The Stanford Court believes in protecting the environment, with kitchen composting, energy efficient appliances and recycling. Guests can eat at the hotel's restaurant, Aurea, with specialty cocktails and a seasonal menu. Rooms average $149 (September 2009).
Renaissance Stanford Court
905 California St.
San Francisco, California 94108
(415) 989-3500
stanfordcourt.com
Palace Hotel
Over the years, the Palace Hotel has hosted president, kings, queens, queens and dignitaries. An array of political and social events have been held in the ballroom and Garden Court. There are numerous restaurants on premises, and guests can enjoy the fitness center, health spa, sauna, whirlpool and pool. Rooms begin at $298 per night (September 2009).
Palace Hotel, San Francisco
2 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, California 94105
(415) 512-1111
sfpalace.com