The Best Hotels in San Francisco

The Best Hotels in San Francisco

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If you are headed to San Francisco and looking for luxury, there are a number of high-end hotels available. Most of these hotels cost around $300 a night, but no expense is spared in these hotels, which frequently host clientele ranging from honeymooners to business outfits to conventions.

The Intercontinental

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hyku on Flickr

This 32-story, shimmering-glass hotel is the only one in downtown San Francisco to be built in the last two decades. It is located in the South of Market neighborhood and within walking distance of the Westfield San Francisco Centre.

One Nob Hill
San Francisco, California 94108
1 (415) 392-3434
www.ichotelsgroup.com

The Four Seasons

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One of San Francisco's most expensive hotels is located in the business district and is a popular place for business executives to stay. In addition to more than 14,000 square feet of exercise and cardiovascular workout space, this hotel also features a full basketball court and a spa with nine treatment rooms. Seasons Restaurant features a private dining room with a breathtaking view of San Francisco.

757 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 633-3000
www.fourseasons.com

The Ritz-Carlton

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Randy Stewart on Flickr

The Ritz-Carlton features one of the most impressive exteriors of any San Francisco hotel--its grand pillars painted in white make the hotel look like a castle. It features large rooms outfitted with lavish Victorian furniture. The hotels amenities include a spa, steam room and a concierge service.

600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, California 94108
1 (800) 780-5733
www.ritzcarlton.com

Article Written By Jonathan Croswell

Jonathan Croswell has spent more than five years writing and editing for a number of newspapers and online publications, including the "Omaha World-Herald" and "New York Newsday." Croswell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Nebraska and is currently pursuing a Master's of Health and Exercise Science at Portland State University.

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