The birthplace of the counterculture revolution and many a progressive ideal, San Francisco is a city long associated with bohemians and free-thinkers as well as beautiful views and stunning architecture.
The Californian city is seemingly made for couples with lush natural surroundings, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, a huge collection of impeccable restaurants, gorgeous neighborhoods, and a jaw-dropping skyline.
There truly is a myriad of romantic things to do here, all you need now is a dreamy place to stay! Here is our collection of the most romantic hotels in San Francisco…
1. Mansion On Sutter – a romantic and elegant boutique hotel housed in a Victorian property
Unique among San Francisco hotels, this romantic Victorian mansion offers five-star boutique-style accommodation with a historical twist.
Each room is themed to delight the senses and envelope you in luxury, while the complimentary wine and baked treats are the perfect starts to your romantic weekend in the city.
Beyond your room, the Mansion On Sutter provides Wi-Fi, a gymnasium, and valet parking. Commensurate with its luxury, original artworks are displayed in public areas as well as your room.
Located near the corner of Sutter St and Franklin street, it’s perfect for accessing the city’s best attractions, including the Great American Music Hall and St Marys Church, making this gorgeous hotel the perfect urban hideaway for two.
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2. Noes Nest Bed & Breakfast – a beautiful and ornately decorated Victorian B&B in upscale Noe Valley
Noe’s Nest Bed and Breakfast provide an excellent alternative to large scale chain hotels. This charming and romantic eight-bedroom B&B near San Francisco’s Mission District has charm, comfort, and quirkiness in abundance.
Its low key, laid back ambiance makes it a must for couples seeking a breezy, romantic city weekend. Whichever room you get, you will find it well-appointed, luxurious, and spacious.
With a gorgeous secluded garden to relax in and a balcony overlooking the city, Moe Nest is a real haven. Breakfast, of course, is included and served from 08:00 to 10:30 every day. With easy access to all the great sites like the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39, this is the perfect romantic hideaway.
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3. The Marker San Francisco – a chic hotel housed a beaux-arts building perfect for couples in love
The height of style, the Marker Hotel exudes four-star luxury and warm, welcoming accommodation throughout. Its position near Union Square means this is the perfect central base for your romantic break.
If you’re not out exploring the sites, the Marker provides a fitness center, integrated Italian restaurant, and in-house social events to mingle with other couples for a while. However, for that intimate feeling, retire to your luxuriously appointed room.
Your bed is dressed in plush linen, and the room has an honor bar, widescreen TV, Wi-Fi, and hairdryer to prepare for an evening out. The Markers attentive, professional staff ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay, accounting for consistently high ratings on TripAdvisor.
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4. Intercontinental Mark Hopkins – an elegant and romantic hotel housed in a 1926 building in Nob Hill
Opened in 1926, the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel has four-star pedigree, heritage, and experience in providing great experiences. The imposing building located within minutes of Chinatown and Union Square delivers you to the heart of the city. Your romantic weekend can start in style with drinks and nibbles in the ‘Top of the Mark’ sky lounge, overlooking the city.
Bedrooms are comfortable with a luxurious bedding, cable TV, mini-bars, and Agraria toiletries in the marble bathrooms. The friendly, helpful staff will ensure you have an enjoyable stay. All this adds up to consistently good reviews on TripAdvisor.
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5. St Regis – a sleek and sexy high rise hotel located in the SOMA District
For the perfect mixture of romance and culture, St Regis San Francisco is unbeatable. Located in the SoMa district, adjacent to the Museum Of Modern Art, this dreamy and chic hotel continues to impress with the Museum of the African Diaspora being situated inside the hotel itself.
Aside from impressive cultural credentials, this sumptuous hotel provides Californian cuisine in the ‘Grill,’ and you and your other half can also try the jacuzzi in the Spa and fitness center. The St Regis’ rooms are the epitome of comfort and elegance. With air conditioning for comfort, TV, and Wi-Fi for entertainment, and hairdryer and robes to prepare for a scintillating night out, you’ll want for nothing here.
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6. Fairmont San Francisco – a beautiful grand hotel housed in a romantic landmark Nob Hill building that offers gorgeous views of the city and the bay
If you are looking for an elegant romantic break, start here. The Fairmont Hotel‘s facade is breathtaking, while inside this four-star hotel successfully combines classic ambiance with modern facilities. Its location near Huntington Park and Chinatown lets you easily reach countless attractions.
The stunning hotel is perfect for couples and provides many high-quality dining options to suit your mood, but if you want to balance indulgence, take a visit to the professional fitness center.
Many of the dreamy rooms afford views over the city’s iconic sights, as well as a king bed that yields sumptuous comfort while the smart TVs provide entertainment. Prepare for romantic evenings out in plush robes with Le Labo Toiletries. While out enjoying the city, store valuables in the safe.
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7. Palace Hotel San Francisco – a refined turn-of-the-century hotel perfect for a stylish couples retreat
This four-star hotel offers intimate internal spaces that have an air of opulence and luxury, making it the perfect romantic hideaway.
Located in the heart of the Bay Area, you will be near many of the city’s most famous attractions. Air-conditioned rooms offer sanctuary from the bustle of the busy city streets, while super soft beds and luxury linens guarantee sumptuous comfort.
Widescreen TV and free Wi-Fi cover your entertainment needs, and you can still enjoy fine dining at a range of chic in-house restaurants before working off the excess at the pool and fitness center. Take some time to reconnect while pampering yourselves at the spa before heading out to explore the city.
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8. Cavallo Point San Francisco – a romantic and cozy getaway surrounded by lush natural surroundings
This delicious looking four-star hotel exudes classic American chic. Its idyllic location near the Golden Gate Bridge will see you land in the heart of iconic San Francisco. Offering luxurious accommodation and a cooking school, Cavallo Point is the place to nourish your relationship with a romantic break.
If you want to leave the cooking at home, eat and drink in the superb ‘Murray Circle’ or ‘Farley Bar.’ With Spa treatment and Healing Arts services available, you will feel relaxed and energized.
Choose between classic or contemporary room designs, with either option providing you with sumptuous comfort, including fireplaces, seating, and balconies. The hotel’s heady blend of iconic location and attentive service have earned it an excellent reputation on TripAdvisor.
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9. Ritz Carlton San Francisco – a refined and romantic hotel which occupies a 19th-century Neoclassical building
The glamorous Ritz Carlton is housed in a historic 1909 landmark building that is truly befitting of its pedigree. With internal décor that reflects classic boom years, this five-star hotel has an air of the Great Gatsby and is a truly romantic spot. Away from the city, your room is a resplendent mix of chic and luxury.
Equipped with TV and Wi-Fi for entertainment and tea/coffee making facilities for convenience, it’s a seriously upgraded home away from home.
Enjoy fine food and drink in the ‘Lobby Lounge’ or ‘Parallel 37’. If you’re feeling slightly over-indulged, take advantage of the Spa or Fitness Center. Located close to many of the city’s most famous attractions, this is an excellent hotel from which to begin your next romantic adventure.
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10. Palihotel San Francisco – a well-crafted boutique hotel offering a unique stay for couples in Union Square
With gorgeous and uniquely designed rooms, the charming Pailhotel San Francisco offers a chic and hip base for your romantic break. Located in a historic building very central location in Union Square this boutique hotel is waiting to delight you both day and night.
An urban oasis away from the bustle, your room reflects the stylishness that comes as standard with Palihotel’s shared spaces. With comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, TV and free WiFi, your travel needs are well served.
You will also be in walking distance from several theatres, bars and restaurants so you easily explore the best of the city with your loved one!
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11. Hotel Drisco San Francisco – a gorgeous historic hotel which boasts Edwardian architecture and an old-school glamour
The Hotel Drisco is a four-star, 2019 Traveller Choice Award winner housed inside a classic 1903 building. Inside the historic facade, you will find a superbly modern and stylish hotel that is perfect for your romantic getaway. Located in Pacific Heights, it is extremely well placed to access the city’s many attractions.
In your sumptuous room, luxuriate in urbane modernity with a king bed, dressed in fine linens, while the marble bathrooms are utterly indulgent.
Entertainment is provided by widescreen TV and Wi-Fi. Take care of yourselves by visiting the fitness center, then indulge yourselves once again with 24-hour room service!
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12. Petite Auberge – a cozy and romantic inn perfect for couple’s in love
The Petite Auberg is a French-inspired boutique hotel located between Union Square and Nob Hill. Its central location makes it ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway among the sites and sounds of San Francisco. Its intimacy is enhanced by an authentic French aesthetic reflected in shared spaces and guests’ rooms.
Most rooms have fireplaces, adding to the cozy intimacy. Among the authentic period French décor, modern conveniences are at hand, including Wi-Fi and a 32″ TV when you want to snuggle up and relax together.
The Petite Auberge offers a complimentary breakfast buffet, baked cookies throughout the day, and room service direct from Del Popolo. Its relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff ensure they score excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.
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13. The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – a gorgeous and glamorous hotel designed by Philippe Starck
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years with its spaces and amenities now being seriously upgraded, transforming it into a four-star hotel that is an ideal base for that romantic getaway you’ve promised yourselves.
Located in the Union Square area, the romantic and chic hotel can be found in one of the city’s most historic locations.
Luxurious bedrooms feature king 50″ TV’s, air conditioning, luxury linens, and designer bathrooms stocked with Coco Mango bath products. Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Redwood Room or Fredricks, as well as enjoying the use of complimentary bicycles or a visit to the hotel’s onsite fitness center.
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14. Galleria Park Hotel – a chic art deco inspired hotel set in a 1911 building
The Galleria Park Hotel has been newly renovated, and in doing so, has earned a Forbes recommendation. Housed in a 1930’s art deco building, the décor is modern while still being able to acknowledge its art nouveau heritage.
The Galleria provides a classically inspired ambiance for your romantic getaway, while its location in the heart of downtown makes it easy to get to the sites and attractions the city is so famous for.
Bedrooms are tasteful and sumptuous and feature free Wi-Fi, widescreen TVs, Illy espresso machines, and a desk. Beyond your room, eat, drink and socialize in ‘Gaspar Brasserie,’ named ‘Best French Bistro’ by San Francisco magazine, before heading out to experience the city’s eclectic nightlife, just the two of you.
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15. Villa Florence Hotel – a swish Italian-inspired hotel which offers a chic romantic break
This luxurious four-star, boutique hotel is housed in a historical 1908 landmark building on Union Square. Its heritage and location make it as important a feature as any of the attractions within arm’s reach of it.
This Italian-inspired hotel is sensuously decorated, making it the perfect romantic hideaway in the heart of the city.
The Villa offers fine cuisine in the Struzzo restaurant for those in search of quiet intimacy. The rooms at the chic Villa Florence Hotel are warm and welcoming, as one would expect from an establishment steeped in the Italian tradition.
There is a 55″ TV and docking station for entertainment, a mini-bar for late-night treats, a safe for your valuables, and C.O Bigelow amenities to prepare for a romantic night on the town. The Villa Florence offers a superb central base for your sensuous city break.
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What gorgeous and romantic hotels, love the first and second one!
Wow, wow these all looks so super cute! Great city as well 🙂
Hey, that’s an amazing post. Hope to read something from your side on India as well after the global lockdown ends. Thanks for bringing such positivity.