San Francisco – Streetsmart : Boutique Hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses

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Boutique Hotels


Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning



  1. Campton Place

    A
    member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and definitely one of
    San Francisco’s finest, this place aims to provide personal attention to
    every guest. Expect to find the best of everything. Its restaurant also
    has national ranking.

  2. Monaco

    In
    the heart of the Theater District, this quirky but extremely
    comfortable hotel is run to perfection. The fairytale decor is joyously
    original, being at once a celebration of color and elegance, and the
    beds may be the most comfortable in the world. The stylish restaurant is
    an attraction in itself.

  3. W

    Talk
    about trendy in this town and all conversations will lead to the W
    hotel. Minimalist with luxury touches throughout. Rooms have cordless
    phones and CD players. The clientele that come for drinks and general
    confabulation are modish trendsetters too.

  4. The Clift

    “Equal
    parts wit, surrealism, and glamour.” So say the proprietors of this
    latest Ian Schrager property, with interiors by Philippe Starck. You’ll
    laugh with delight at the visual jokes, including a chaise very, very
    longue by none other than Dalí.

  5. Triton

    Perhaps
    the city’s most original hotel, featuring avant-garde touches – evening
    tarot card readings, feather boa rentals, and several suites designed
    by rock celebrities, including Jerry Garcia. It’s all too cool for
    words; you might run into Cher or Courtney Love, both of whom have
    stayed here.

  6. Rex

    Steeped
    in California’s literary and artistic traditions, this great little
    hotel boasts an intellectual air and decor that suggest 1920s salon
    society. Still, the rooms have the very latest touches, such as voice
    mail, CD players, and writing desks for guests to pursue their own
    creativity.

  7. The Maxwell

    This
    beautiful Art Deco hotel dates from 1908 and has a handsome style,
    accented by Edward Hopper prints. Parking is offered – a great rarity.

  8. The Inn Above Tide

    The
    only hotel built directly on the Bay. The views from guestroom
    balconies are stunning, and the ambience serene. A wonderful choice,
    convenient to the city via the Golden Gate Bridge or a ferry ride.

  9. Mill Valley Inn

    Combining
    the sophistication of a European hotel with the cozy charm of a
    California mill town, this inn is tucked away in a redwood grove.

  10. Garden Court Hotel

    Newly remodeled guestrooms feature private terraces in this Spanish-style hotel.


B&Bs and Guesthouses

  1. White Swan Inn

    This
    quaint B&B is like a country inn in the heart of Downtown with
    bright floral prints and Victorian-style canopied beds. Champagne in the
    late afternoon and a great English breakfast are complimentary.

  2. The Union Street Inn

    Combining
    the elegance and gentility of an Edwardian home, just up from the
    Marina and right on fashionable Union Street. The individually decorated
    rooms are all spacious, with original antiques and art, fine linens,
    and complimentary chocolates, fresh flowers, and fruit.

  3. Hotel Vitale

    The
    amenities reign supreme at this urban oasis looming above the city’s
    spectacular waterfront. Check out your preferred style of pillow in the
    pillow library, attend a complimentary yoga class in the morning, or
    relax in one of the outdoor rooftop soaking tubs.

  4. The Red Victorian

    Inspired
    along hippie ideals, you meet the owners and other guests and engage in
    intelligent conversation around the breakfast table. Each guestroom is
    also designed to celebrate an aspect of world love.




    The Red Victorian

  5. Inn 1890

    Located
    in Haight Ashbury, this Queen Anne-style building dates back to 1890.
    This cozy hotel has hardwood floors, bay windows, and fireplaces. The
    spacious guest rooms have brass or iron queen-sized beds with oversized
    comforters, bathrobes, and slippers.

  6. Mountain Home Inn

    Step
    out of the door of this quaint mountainside inn and be blown away by
    the spectacular views of San Francisco Bay and Mt Tamalpais. Just 20
    minutes from downtown, this hiker’s paradise invites you to meander to
    the beachside town of Stinson or to historic Muir Woods. Afterwards,
    indulge in hearty gourmet meals and cozy fireplaces.

  7. Albion House Inn

    The nine rooms here are all cozily decorated and have names such as The Cabrillo Room and the Sir Francis Suite. Janis Joplin used to stay in the Joplin Room, which has its own sundeck.

  8. Panama Hotel

    A
    friendly, eccentric place, filled with period eclectic touches. Rooms
    have names such as the Bordello Room, and Friend’s of Dorothy – each
    with its own tale to tell.

  9. The Pelican Inn

    Majestically
    positioned deep in a valley, each of the seven rooms has antiques, and a
    roaring fire is lit every day in the inglenook fireplace.

    Muir Beach

  10. Cliff Crest B&B Inn

    Surrounded by redwoods, the rooms in this Queen Anne Victorian are graced with fresh flowers, and some have views of the Bay.