Loews Regency San Francisco

Set on the top 11 floors of a 48-floor high-rise in the Financial District, this contemporary, high-end hotel is a 5-minute walk from both the Embarcadero BART station and the Transamerica Pyramid. Sophisticated, modern rooms feature 47-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, Italian linens and picture windows offering views ranging from the city to the Golden Gate Bridge. Upgraded rooms have marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Suites add separate living rooms; some have terraces. There's 24-hour room service. Amenities include a spa, 24-hour business and fitness centers, a fine dining brasserie serving California cuisine, and a bar.