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Phoenix Hotel

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Phoenix Hotel

Beloved for its rock-star vibe and heated pool, this great value refurbished motor-lodge attracts a loyal clientele, despite its gritty Tenderloin surrounds.

Average £160

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Hotel des Arts

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Hotel des Arts

Affordable, funky hotel that’s centrally-located, featuring rooms and public spaces designed by provocative, contemporary artists.

Average £110

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Hotel Kabuki

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Hotel Kabuki

East meets West at this Japantown Hotel that offers a different view of San Francisco: one more neighbourhood-oriented than touristy. Expect clean lines and cosy aesthetics, as well as free internet.

Average £320

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Hotel Fairmont San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Hotel Fairmont San Francisco

The city’s iconic grand dame hotel, perched enviably atop Nob Hill, with easy access to cable cars, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Average £380

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Hotel Triton

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Hotel Triton

Artsy, eclectic, and one-of-a-kind, the great value Hotel Triton stands in prime location between three distinct (and walkable) neighbourhoods: Chinatown, the Financial District, and Union Square.

Average £150

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Inn at Presidio

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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An exquisite right three-story boutique property in the heart of the beautiful Presidio Park, next to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Average £320

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Cavallo Point Lodge

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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Cavallo Point Lodge

Well-rounded resort spectacularly set at the Golden Gate Bridge’s base, across the Bay from San Francisco – ideal for a quieter visit away from the crowds.

Average £370

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St Regis San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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St Regis San Francisco

A high-gloss city hotel full of luxe creature comforts, including butlers at guests’ beck-and-call. The best of the top-end luxury hotels in San Francisco.

Average £580

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1 Hotel San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States of America (USA)

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1 Hotel San Francisco

Boutique retreat that blends an eco-forward sensibility with California cool, in an excellent location right on the revitalised waterfront.

Average £480

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