NOB HILL INN, San Francisco

Nob Hill Inn - A historic 1907 Edwardian townhouse with antique furnishings and kitchenette suites

Located one block from a California Street cable-car stop and Grace Cathedral, this 3-star San Francisco hotel occupies an elegant Edwardian townhouse built in 1907. The 21-room property features apartment-style suites equipped with kitchenettes containing dishes, housewares, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, coffee makers, and dishwashers. Each accommodation at Nob Hill Inn showcases hand-picked antique furnishings, including carved chairs, exotic wood-inlaid armoires, and four-poster or brass beds. The 322-square-foot standard rooms include queen beds and private bathrooms. Daily continental breakfast and afternoon tea with sherry are served in the parlor with sofa seating. The downtown location puts Union Square within a 0.5 miles walk and places Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building, and Pier 39 within 1 mile.

Pros

Built as a private residence and lovingly restored to maintain turn-of-the-century ambiance

Located between two different streetcar lines for convenient transportation

Afternoon tea and sherry service adds a traditional touch

Walking distance to numerous dining options including Izakaya Yoki and Top of the Mark

Cons

Street parking is limited and first-come, first-served

Urban noise from traffic and street activity may be audible in rooms facing Taylor Street