Fairmont San Francisco

A 13-minute walk from Union Square, this grand Nob Hill hotel is a mile from Coit Tower and 1.2 miles from the Ferry Building Marketplace. The refined rooms and suites with luxe linens and designer toiletries feature flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers and Wi-Fi (fee). Some have pull-out sofas or bay views. Plush suites add Nespresso coffeemakers and separate living areas; some have balconies, pool tables or wet bars. There's a tropical-inspired bar/restaurant with regular live entertainment, plus a posh restaurant/lounge. Other amenities include a health club (fee) with a spa, as well as a casual cafe, a business center and event space.