San Francisco Small Luxury Hotels
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San Francisco’s winding streets, iconic vistas and vibrant neighborhoods find their perfect complement in Small Luxury Hotels, where boutique design, attentive service and locally curated experiences turn a stay into a story. For the best experience, seek properties in Nob Hill, Union Square or the Embarcadero that offer concierge-led tours, in-room wellness or dining packages and easy access to cable car lines and waterfront attractions. Book early for weekend windows and off-peak weekdays to secure signature suites and personalized add-ons that showcase the city’s culinary and cultural highlights.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Hotel Zetta San Francisco

Hotel Zetta San Francisco sits across from Westfield Shopping Center in central San Francisco, within a 10-minute walk of Union Square and the Moscone Center, and offers rooms equipped with 46-inch flat-screen smart TVs, free WiFi, an iPod docking station, a portable Bluetooth speaker, double-paned windows, a seating area, work desk, and an Illy espresso machine, plus tiled walk-in showers, bathrobes and premium toiletries. On-site dining includes The Cavalier, a UK-style brasserie, and a full-service bar and lounge, while hotel amenities feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, concierge and laundry services, and a games room for guest entertainment. - Prime central location near Westfield, Union Square and Moscone Center - Well-equipped rooms (46" smart TV, Illy espresso, Bluetooth speaker) - Quiet rooms with double-paned windows and free WiFi - On-site dining and full-service bar (The Cavalier) - Fitness center, concierge, laundry and games room available
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel sits in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Union Square, surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment, and offers a rooftop terrace with an urban garden and walking track; its custom-furnished guest rooms feature free WiFi, marble-topped desks, contemporary artwork, flat-screen cable TVs, fully stocked honor bars with mini-fridges, ergonomic work desks and custom espresso machines, and the hotel provides nightly wine tastings, a dinner room-service menu and morning coffee and tea service—San Francisco’s Chinatown is a 10-minute walk away and Montgomery Street BART Station (service to SFO) is just three minutes on foot. - Prime Union Square location - Rooftop garden and walking track - Well-equipped rooms (espresso machine, honor bar, free WiFi) - Nightly wine tasting and morning coffee service - 3-minute walk to Montgomery BART (SFO access)
Downtown San Francisco Hotels with Balcony
Hotel Zelos San Francisco

Hotel Zelos San Francisco is a contemporary, eco-friendly hotel in downtown San Francisco just a 7-minute walk from Union Square, offering bright modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and plush bathrobes, plus a gym and in-room spa services. Guests can dine and relax at the on-site restaurant and bar Dirty Habit with a heated outdoor patio, while the 24-hour concierge handles activities and business/printing needs; free bicycle hire is available, Powell St. BART station is adjacent, Yerba Buena Gardens are five minutes away on foot, and AT&T Park is 1.8 km from the hotel. - Central downtown location (7-min walk to Union Square) - Eco-friendly property - On-site gym and in-room spa services - Dirty Habit restaurant & heated outdoor patio - 24-hour concierge, free bicycle hire, and adjacent Powell St. BART
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave, 1.6 km from Union Square, offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with 40-inch LED TVs, free WiFi, a work desk and seating area, and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer; the hotel features an on-site restaurant, 24-hour guest service agents who can print boarding passes and arrange transportation, free local calls and on-site laundry facilities, and is about a 25-minute drive from San Francisco International Airport, a 7-minute drive to Fisherman’s Wharf and a 4-minute walk to the Great American Music Hall. - Central location near Union Square and popular entertainment venues - Spacious rooms with 40-inch TVs and dedicated work desks - Free WiFi and complimentary local calls - 24-hour guest services and on-site restaurant - Convenient for SFO and Fisherman’s Wharf, with laundry facilities
San Francisco Hotels with Private Balcony
Hotel Triton

Argonaut Hotel

The Argonaut Hotel is an eco-friendly luxury property in Fisherman’s Wharf with beautiful San Francisco Bay views, valet parking and in-room spa services; nautically themed rooms feature rich blue-and-white furnishings, flat-screen cable TVs, minibars and coffee makers stocked with San Francisco’s Vasquez Coffee Company. The on-site Blue Mermaid serves homemade chowder and fresh seafood in a casual historic setting, with a full bar offering California wines and ocean-themed cocktails, and guests receive a complimentary weekday newspaper. Amenities include a fitness center, in-room yoga channel with free yoga accessories and a 24-hour business centre, and the hotel is an 8-minute walk from the USS Pampanito Submarine and under 2.5 miles from the Exploratorium. - Prime Fisherman’s Wharf location with bay views - In-room spa services and fitness/yoga options - On-site seafood restaurant and full bar - Nautical, well-equipped rooms with Vasquez coffee - Valet parking and 24-hour business centre
Staypineapple

Staypineapple, a historic 1913 hotel just a 5-minute walk from Union Square, combines modern decor with restored 1930s Victorian elegance in all rooms and offers free WiFi, flat-screen cable TVs, in-room coffee machines and ensuite bathrooms with hairdryers; guests receive a coffee-and-treats reception at check-in, and the property provides a lobby computer, concierge services and 24-hour reception for added convenience — San Francisco’s Chinatown is about 1 km away and Grace Cathedral is an 8-minute walk. - Prime central location: 5-min walk to Union Square; ~1 km to Chinatown; 8-min walk to Grace Cathedral - Complimentary check-in coffee and treats; in-room coffee machines - Free WiFi and flat-screen cable TV in every room - Rooms blend modern style with restored 1930s Victorian elegance; ensuite hairdryers - 24-hour reception, concierge services and a guest computer in the lobby