The 153-room, mid-range Hotel G San Francisco is a modern haven in the heart of Union Square, with 24-hour front desk service, on-site dining and cocktails, an ultramodern fitness center, and an elegant meeting room. Industrial chic rooms, some with city views, have flat-screen TVs, sleek furniture, and Nespresso coffeemakers. The exposed cement flooring -- so much a part of the look here -- and bustling streets below can, however, make the rooms noisy -- it's the tradeoff for a prime location.
The 153-room, mid-range Hotel G San Francisco is a modern haven in the heart of Union Square, with 24-hour front desk service, on-site dining and cocktails, an ultramodern fitness center, and an elegant meeting room. Industrial chic rooms, some with city views, have flat-screen TVs, sleek furniture, and Nespresso coffeemakers. The exposed cement flooring -- so much a part of the look here -- and bustling streets below can, however, make the rooms noisy -- it's the tradeoff for a prime location.
The upscale Hotel Shangri La has 70 stylish rooms and suites across from the Pacific Ocean and near all of Santa Monica's shopping and dining. Rooms and suites are elegant, and feature modern amenities like large flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Spacious suites include gourmet kitchens and living rooms, though entry-level rooms are small. A chic outdoor pool area is a highlight here, while the rooftop ONYX bar is a nighttime hotspot, with live DJ sets several times a week -- it's worth noting that bar noise can be an issue in rooms. There's also a well-equipped fitness center, spa, and a classy restaurant. For something more luxurious, check out the Hotel Casa Del Mar or Shutters On The Beach -- both stylish options right on the beach.
The upscale Hotel Shangri La has 70 stylish rooms and suites across from the Pacific Ocean and near all of Santa Monica's shopping and dining. Rooms and suites are elegant, and feature modern amenities like large flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Spacious suites include gourmet kitchens and living rooms, though entry-level rooms are small. A chic outdoor pool area is a highlight here, while the rooftop ONYX bar is a nighttime hotspot, with live DJ sets several times a week -- it's worth noting that bar noise can be an issue in rooms. There's also a well-equipped fitness center, spa, and a classy restaurant. For something more luxurious, check out the Hotel Casa Del Mar or Shutters On The Beach -- both stylish options right on the beach.
The luxury Hotel Casa Del Mar offers something truly special in Los Angeles: it's one of only two hotels with a coveted stretch of sandy Santa Monica Beach real estate and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. The overall vibe is Mediterranean villa meets Southern California. It has a hopping Hollywood bar scene, the popular Catch restaurant, a full luxe spa, and a pool with beach views. The 146 opulent rooms were designed by Michael Smith, and feature huge jetted tubs and fun touches like rubber ducks. The downsides? Resort and valet parking fees. The location can only be matched by its neighboring sister property, Shutters On The Beach, which shares this sandy spot.
The luxury Hotel Casa Del Mar offers something truly special in Los Angeles: it's one of only two hotels with a coveted stretch of sandy Santa Monica Beach real estate and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. The overall vibe is Mediterranean villa meets Southern California. It has a hopping Hollywood bar scene, the popular Catch restaurant, a full luxe spa, and a pool with beach views. The 146 opulent rooms were designed by Michael Smith, and feature huge jetted tubs and fun touches like rubber ducks. The downsides? Resort and valet parking fees. The location can only be matched by its neighboring sister property, Shutters On The Beach, which shares this sandy spot.
The 194-room, three-pearl BEST WESTERN Irazu offers the brand's typical simple style with a few resort-like additions, shared with the hotel's adjacent sister property Best Western Plus San Jose. A casino, lovely outdoor pool, full-service spa, and two on-site restaurants -- including a traditional tapas bar -- put it a step above many comparable area hotels. It's a five- to 10-minute drive from downtown San Jose, though the immediate area lacks much character, and much of the decor is generically modern, verging on dated. Rooms are basic and need an overhaul, though some have private balconies. Travelers should also consider the nearby Barcelo San Jose Palacio, a four-pearl alternative with similar amenities and a more upscale vibe at lower rates.
The 194-room, three-pearl BEST WESTERN Irazu offers the brand's typical simple style with a few resort-like additions, shared with the hotel's adjacent sister property Best Western Plus San Jose. A casino, lovely outdoor pool, full-service spa, and two on-site restaurants -- including a traditional tapas bar -- put it a step above many comparable area hotels. It's a five- to 10-minute drive from downtown San Jose, though the immediate area lacks much character, and much of the decor is generically modern, verging on dated. Rooms are basic and need an overhaul, though some have private balconies. Travelers should also consider the nearby Barcelo San Jose Palacio, a four-pearl alternative with similar amenities and a more upscale vibe at lower rates.
Located in the heart of Huntington Beach, just across the road from the water's edge, the four-pearl Shorebreak Hotel has a laid-back, surf-inspired atmosphere that attracts leisure and business travelers alike. Rooms run a bit small but come with spacious showers, and some of the suites have large terraces. There's a high daily fee for Wi-Fi and no pool or spa, but there is an on-site restaurant open morning until night and plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
Located in the heart of Huntington Beach, just across the road from the water's edge, the four-pearl Shorebreak Hotel has a laid-back, surf-inspired atmosphere that attracts leisure and business travelers alike. Rooms run a bit small but come with spacious showers, and some of the suites have large terraces. There's a high daily fee for Wi-Fi and no pool or spa, but there is an on-site restaurant open morning until night and plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
This budget high-rise hotel near San Francisco’s marina would appeal mostly to tourists who value unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, plus close proximity to the waterfront. The 138 rooms have standard, chain hotel decor and features, but are large and clean, and many offer tremendous views of the water and Golden Gate Bridge. The price is higher than Comfort Inns elsewhere in the country, but the property is located in a prime tourist area and includes a free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
This budget high-rise hotel near San Francisco’s marina would appeal mostly to tourists who value unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, plus close proximity to the waterfront. The 138 rooms have standard, chain hotel decor and features, but are large and clean, and many offer tremendous views of the water and Golden Gate Bridge. The price is higher than Comfort Inns elsewhere in the country, but the property is located in a prime tourist area and includes a free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Part of the Personality Hotels chain, this boutique property attracts tourists and business travelers with its cool vibe, as well as its central location near public transportation, restaurants, and shops (however, it is also close to the Tenderloin, which is one of the city's seedier areas). A handful of guest lounges scattered throughout the hotel are a particular highlight, with their hip decor that leans toward a '60s aesthetic. Fun touches extend to the rooms, which are small (with even smaller bathrooms). Many guests have commented positively on the rooms' cool decor, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, but have been unimpressed by their small size.
Part of the Personality Hotels chain, this boutique property attracts tourists and business travelers with its cool vibe, as well as its central location near public transportation, restaurants, and shops (however, it is also close to the Tenderloin, which is one of the city's seedier areas). A handful of guest lounges scattered throughout the hotel are a particular highlight, with their hip decor that leans toward a '60s aesthetic. Fun touches extend to the rooms, which are small (with even smaller bathrooms). Many guests have commented positively on the rooms' cool decor, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, but have been unimpressed by their small size.
The 26-floor, 496-room Holiday Inn is a mid-range tourist hotel on Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco. While not very close to attractions such as Yerba Buena Gardens, MOMA, the Ferry Building, and the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is right on the California Street cable car line, and rates are lower than at hotels in the more touristy areas. Fisherman's Wharf is about a 20-minute cable car ride north. As the tallest building in the neighborhood, the hotel offers views of the city skyline and bay from many of its rooms. Renovated in 2015, the Holiday Inn has up-to-date rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a wide array of amenities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool open year-round.
The 26-floor, 496-room Holiday Inn is a mid-range tourist hotel on Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco. While not very close to attractions such as Yerba Buena Gardens, MOMA, the Ferry Building, and the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is right on the California Street cable car line, and rates are lower than at hotels in the more touristy areas. Fisherman's Wharf is about a 20-minute cable car ride north. As the tallest building in the neighborhood, the hotel offers views of the city skyline and bay from many of its rooms. Renovated in 2015, the Holiday Inn has up-to-date rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a wide array of amenities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool open year-round.
Situated on San Francisco’s busy Lombard Street, the two-pearl Chelsea Motor Inn appeals to budget travelers seeking easy access to the Marina District. This older, Victorian-style property lacks anything extra in the way of amenities, although does offer free parking. The 60 guest rooms are somewhat dated and basic, but clean and equipped with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms get street noise late at night, and the Wi-Fi can be inconsistent. The hotel is well-priced for the area, though, especially with its free garage parking. For a similar Victorian-style two pearl hotel near Union Square, check rates at Nob Hill Hotel.
Situated on San Francisco’s busy Lombard Street, the two-pearl Chelsea Motor Inn appeals to budget travelers seeking easy access to the Marina District. This older, Victorian-style property lacks anything extra in the way of amenities, although does offer free parking. The 60 guest rooms are somewhat dated and basic, but clean and equipped with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms get street noise late at night, and the Wi-Fi can be inconsistent. The hotel is well-priced for the area, though, especially with its free garage parking. For a similar Victorian-style two pearl hotel near Union Square, check rates at Nob Hill Hotel.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Grosvenor Airport Hotel is right off the freeway, convenient to businesses on this industrial side of town near San Francisco International Airport. Sports fans with cars coming to see a game can easily reach AT&T Park (and the ruins of Candlestick Park). Mid-range guest rooms have all the basics -- including flat-screen TVs with free Showtime -- as well as old-school layouts featuring flourishes of burgundy and gold. The hotel has a fitness center and pool.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Grosvenor Airport Hotel is right off the freeway, convenient to businesses on this industrial side of town near San Francisco International Airport. Sports fans with cars coming to see a game can easily reach AT&T Park (and the ruins of Candlestick Park). Mid-range guest rooms have all the basics -- including flat-screen TVs with free Showtime -- as well as old-school layouts featuring flourishes of burgundy and gold. The hotel has a fitness center and pool.