By Stephanie Mojica
San Francisco, the "city by the bay," is one of the most visited and diverse cities in the world. Whether visitors seek Asian or contemporary American culture, food, or shopping, San Francisco likely has something for everyone. This California city also has some of the best hotels in the world.
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton is a five-star luxury hotel chain with a location in San Francisco. The hotel has a full spa including available in-room treatments, an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, steam rooms, and complete fitness club including DVD and VHS workout videos. Room options include a variety of suites, and rooms and suites feature wireless Internet, bath robes, and twice-daily maid service. Room rates start at about $330 per night.
The Ritz-Carlton
600 Stockton St. at California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 296-7465
Fax: (415) 291-0288
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco is a high-rise hotel in the city that is part of a small five-star luxury hotel chain. The hotel has a restaurant and bar that consistently earns city-wide accolades, a 24-hour fitness club, yoga and a complete business center. Guests can also buy guest passes to another fitness facility across the street from the hotel. Rooms include full views of the city, Egyptian cotton sheets and marble bathrooms. Room rates start at about $390 per night.
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
222 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 276-9600
Fax: (415) 276-9304
E-mail: mosfo-enquiry@mohg.com
Clift Hotel
Clift Hotel is an independent five-star luxury hotel offering a number of room and suite options for San Francisco visitors. Amenities include 24-hour room service, in-room spa treatments, wireless Internet access and valet parking at a nominal fee. Rooms offer flat-screen televisions, deluxe bathrooms with specialty toiletries. They are decorated with fabrics like silk, velvet and leather. Room rates start at about $215 per night.
Clift Hotel
495 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 775-4700
Fax: (415) 441-4621
Four Seasons San Francisco
Four Seasons San Francisco is a five-star hotel part of the international luxury Four Seasons hotel group. The hotel offers amenities such as 24-hour room service and concierge, 24-hour laundry services, complimentary overnight shoe shine, an indoor pool, full fitness club, saunas and a steam room. Each room includes twice-daily housekeeping service, wireless Internet access, mini-bar and DVD players. Room rates start at about $375 per night.
Four Seasons San Francisco
757 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 633-3000
Fax: (415) 633-3001
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
