San Francisco is visited by many throughout the year. Some may be senior citizens on a holiday. Others may be enjoying a holiday with their families. Still others may be honeymooners. There are also those who go there on business trips. Each might have their own budget and will be able to reserve a hotel according to their needs. The place should provide all the comfort needed and should be a home away from home. Many of the hotels offer seasonal discounts that can be availed.

The main attractions in San Francisco are the Golden Gate Bridge, the Fisherman's Wharf, China Town, the cable cars, the Alcatraz islands, Theater District, the Financial District etc. Most of the luxury hotels are located within easy reach of these places. Some of them are on the Union Square, some on Nob Hill, some close to the Financial center for business travelers, and some near the Fisherman's Wharf.

There are many luxury, five star rated hotels in San Francisco. Some of them are going to be discussed here. The 'New Intercontinental' is next to the Moscone Convention Center. It is a thirty-two storied glass tower high rise building with 530 rooms and is a luxury hotel. It opened only on 28th February 2008. 'Four Seasons' is a very expensive hotel. It is also a five star hotel with 277 rooms. 'Ritz Carlton' is also a very sought after hotel and it has 336 rooms. The "Mandarin Oriental' is a five star hotel which has 158 rooms.

The Union Square has many of the city's best hotels. There is the 'Chancellor Hotel'. It is close to the cable cars. It has 137 rooms. "Handlery Union Square Hotel' is a luxury hotel that has been in existence for the past eighty years and is being run by the fourth generation of the Handlery family. 'Renaissance Parc 55 'Union Square is one of the biggest hotels. They offer the best of services and it is very modern. 'Grand Hyatt' is also a hotel with a great view. 'Prescot' is a hotel that is famous for its historic architecture.

Hotel Nikko' and 'Miyako Hotel' are ideally suited for those who like the eastern style of life. They have an Asian charm about them. The hotels on Fisherman's Wharf are good for family holidays, since they are close to all the main sightseeing areas. The best hotel here is the 'Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf'.