SAN FRANCISCO · WHERE TO STAY
Where to stay in San Francisco
Choose the setting that suits your visit: contemporary Japanese-inspired comfort near Union Square, or a historic Nob Hill landmark.
Both hotels hold a 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating.
01 · UNION SQUARE AREA
Hotel Nikko
San Francisco
FORBES FOUR-STAR · 2026Hotel Nikko brings Japanese-inspired design to a central San Francisco address near Union Square. Its contemporary rooms, glass-enclosed indoor pool and Asian-influenced dining offer a comfortable place to return after a day among the city’s hills and neighborhoods.
A useful choice if you want downtown shopping, theater and transit connections within reach, with a calm interior to balance the city outside.
222 Mason Street · San Francisco
Visit Hotel Nikko’s website ↗02 · NOB HILL
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Francisco
FORBES FOUR-STAR · 2026Set in a neoclassical building dating from 1909, The Ritz-Carlton offers a more traditional luxury setting on Nob Hill. Its grand exterior, refined rooms and California-inspired dining make it an appealing base for a visit with a sense of occasion.
Choose it for its landmark character and hillside location near Chinatown and Union Square. Allow for San Francisco’s slopes when planning walks from the hotel.
600 Stockton Street · San Francisco
Visit The Ritz-Carlton’s website ↗Introductions based on the hotels’ official websites. Four-Star refers to Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 awards; other rating systems may differ. Check rooms, total rates and current amenities directly with the hotel.
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