The Scene
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture provides a striking backdrop for this hotel's modern style. It underwent a six-month renovation and its airy, high-ceilinged lobby is now populated with islands of sleek sofas and chairs positioned for intimate conversation. While it has more than 150 guest rooms, it is still able to offer notable personal service: consider the cool guidebooks to San Francisco penned by the staff.
The Details
Accommodations are impressive showcases for luscious color schemes, such as chocolate and marigold. All have complimentary high-speed Internet, two-line cordless speaker phones, CD players and Sony Wega high-density TVs. Eighty rooms boast great city views. Two 16th-floor penthouses include the Bolero, with an outdoor terrace, living area and dining table for up to eight. For business travelers, three meeting spaces and morning town car service to the Financial District are available.