The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco - A landmark 1909 Nob Hill hotel with Club Level lounges, wine tasting, and downtown dining venues

Located atop Nob Hill in a historic 1909 building, this 5-star San Francisco hotel combines resort amenities with downtown accessibility. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco features rooms and suites with crisp whites, deep blues, and rich grays, including a 1960-square-foot Presidential Suite with a 1200-square-foot city-view balcony. Parallel 37 restaurant serves American classics with local ingredients, while The Lounge offers coastal California cuisine and neighborhood-inspired cocktails. The JCB Tasting Lounge, decorated in purple velvet and leopard print, presents rare wines and designer merchandise from Baccarat and Lalique. A 24/7 fitness center provides cardio machines and strength-training equipment. The Club Level offers all-day dining services and dedicated concierge assistance. Situated in the business district, the property stands just blocks from Grace Cathedral, Union Square, and Dragon's Gate, with Cable Car Museum and Moscone Center within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Premium reserved access to Grace Cathedral's wellness activities

Outdoor Terrace Courtyard with decorative fountains and sculpted hedges

Multi-lingual staff speaking English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and French

Pet-friendly policy welcoming two dogs up to 35 pounds each

Cons

4-kilometer distance to Alcatraz Island

2.5-kilometer walk to Pier 39