San Francisco’s hotel scene has come a long way in just a few years. Gone are the days of a few dominant players—now the city boasts a diverse range of options catering to every taste and budget. Whether you’re after historical charm and daily wine tastings, eco-friendly modernity with private terraces, or even a hotel with its own house robot (because, hello, Silicon Valley), we’ve searched high and low to bring you our list of the best hotels in San Francisco. Just don’t make the faux pas of referring to it as “San Fran” while you’re there.
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Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
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