INTERCONTINENTAL MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO BY IHG, San Francisco

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco By Ihg - Historic Nob Hill landmark with panoramic city views and iconic sky lounge

Situated atop Nob Hill in a historic 1926 building, this landmark San Francisco hotel features the iconic Top of the Mark sky lounge on the 19th floor offering 360-degree views of the city skyline and bay. The Intercontinental's grand ballroom showcases gold and ivory walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and seven-foot-high murals by California artists Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun. Two restaurants serve fresh California cuisine - the farm-to-table Nob Hill Club and the Art Deco-styled Top of the Mark featuring live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Guest rooms provide city views, plush king beds, and modern amenities. The property includes a 24-hour fitness center with Precor equipment. Three cable car lines stop near the Mark Hopkins, while Union Square and North Beach are within walking distance.

Pros

Located at the crest of historic Nob Hill with sweeping city panoramas

Seven-foot-high Western murals by renowned California artists decorate the ballroom

Live entertainment five nights weekly at the Top of the Mark lounge

Farm-to-table dining featuring local Bay Area ingredients

Cons

Valet parking costs $75 plus tax per night

No swimming pool or spa facilities on-site