THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco - A landmark 1909 Nob Hill hotel with exclusive Club Lounge, JCB wine tasting, and downtown dining venues

Housed in a historic 1909 building atop Nob Hill, this 5-star San Francisco hotel features 1960-square-foot Presidential Suites with furnished city-view balconies and 1980-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suites overlooking San Francisco Bay. The Parallel 37 restaurant serves American classics with local ingredients, while The Lounge offers coastal California cuisine and neighborhood-inspired cocktails. The JCB Tasting Lounge, decorated with purple velvet and leopard print, presents rare wines and custom-designed jewelry. A 24/7 fitness center provides cardio machines and strength-training equipment. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge delivers all-day culinary offerings and concierge services. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco sits just 0.5 miles from Union Square, Grace Cathedral, and Chinatown. The property welcomes two dogs up to 35 pounds each.

Pros

Located in the business center of Downtown San Francisco, steps from Tadich Grill, the city's oldest restaurant

Red-brick courtyard with decorative fountains and sculpted hedges provides urban sanctuary

Rooms feature design elements inspired by San Francisco Bay and fine menswear

Multiple languages spoken: English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and French

Cons

2.5 miles from Alcatraz Island

Limited to two dogs per room with weight restrictions