Hotels for Every Traveller
Fairmont Hotel
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Whether you’re traveling with a pet or child, looking for a taste of history or want to stay eco-conscious on your vacation (or all of the above), San Francisco is home to a variety of exciting, comfortable, and convenient hotels to suit your travel needs. Here are a few of our picks to enhance your San Francisco excursion:
The Fairmont Hotel isn’t just a 4-star luxury hotel; it is an experience in San Francisco elegance and old-Hollywood glamour. Tony Bennett first crooned “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in one of the Fairmont’s lavish banquet rooms. The romantic hotel has also been host to countless classic celebrities and political elite for over a century who must have been taken with the grandeur of its gilded ball rooms and panoramic views of the city. The hotel’s prime Nob Hill location brings you to the only place in the city where all cable car lines meet, offering easy access to the famous mode of transportation to take you anywhere you want to go. In addition, the hotel is both pet and environmentally friendly. It is possible (and perhaps tempting) to never leave the hotel as it offers a health club and spa, as well as two unique restaurants. The Tonga Room, for instance, a Polynesian-inspired restaurant-bar, transports you to a rain forest with feigned downpours, dispensing water into a “pond” in the middle of the restaurant, adventurous Asian cuisine, and the city’s best Mai Tai.
A less traditional stay may be fitting for the city with such personality and cultural diversity. Try The Red Victorian Bed and Breakfast for funky and hip, yet comfortable accommodations. The 1960’s décor and colorful art matches that of Haight-Ashbury where notions of peace, love, social justice, and ecology resound in a palpable feeling of goodwill. Choose from 18 themed suites that celebrate the Summer of Love to begin your immersion into San Francisco hippie culture. Besides the quirky, trendy, and historical shops near the hotel, you can enjoy the serenity of nearby Golden Gate Park. Soak up nature with the Botanical Gardens and the Conservatory of Flowers or excite your inner-child with the vintage Golden Gate Park Carousel.
It is easy being green…especially when it means you can still enjoy the luxury of an artful hotel in the heart of downtown AND even share the experience with a beloved pet. Not only does the Palomar Hotel
, just steps away from Union Square, SFMOMA, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, offer special accommodations for furry friends, but it was rated one of the top eco-friendly hotels by Five Star Alliance. This hotel is perfect for the eco-conscious traveler, looking for a contemporary urban hotel with a central location. The luxurious rooms and quiet elegance of the lobby offers a respite from the bustling downtown, yet when sightseeing and nightlife beckons, there couldn’t be a better place to make your vacation headquarters.
When you’re traveling with little ones, it is important to be in close proximity to kid-friendly attractions. The Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf is the only waterfront hotel, located conveniently within walking distance of Pier 39, Golden Gate Bay Cruise, Bay City Bike Rentals, and Ghirardelli Square. Its 3-star rating ensures a comfortable, family-friendly stay without the stuffy and expensive accommodations of other hotels.
A taste of Italy and China awaits you at the SW Hotel as the prime location puts you in the heart of North Beach and Chinatown. The rooms are reasonably priced, offering an excellent value for the landmark location, charm, and comfort of this boutique hotel. Grab a traditional Dim Sum lunch or taste award winning pizza at North Beach Pizza. The nearby Beat Museum and Chinese Historical Society offer an insight into the history of the neighborhood.
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