Best Business-Travel Hotels with Bar in San Francisco
10 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Four Seasons Hotel at Embarcadero
Elegant quarters, some with bay views, in an upmarket hotel featuring a fitness center & Wi-Fi.
Essential Picks
Occupying the top 11 floors of the 345 California Center high-rise, this posh hotel is 2 miles from stores and eateries at Pier 39 along San Francisco Bay. It's 7…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant quarters, some with bay views, in an upmarket hotel featuring a fitness center & Wi-Fi.
9.2
A 5-minute walk from Union Square, this high-end, modern hotel is 4 minutes' walk from the Yerba Buena Gardens, and a mile from the Ferry Building Marketplace. Sleek rooms feature…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Chic rooms in a high-end hotel offering spa & sports club access, plus a stylish restaurant/bar.
#3
LUMA Hotel
9.1
Set in the vibrant Mission Bay district, this sleek hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest light rail stop, and a 4-minute walk from baseball games and tours at…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Parking
What Makes It Special: Chic rooms & suites in a polished hotel offering a gym, a wine bar & a rooftop restaurant.
9.1
This upscale high-rise hotel next to the Museum of Modern Art is a 4-minute walk from the Moscone Center and a 9-minute walk from Union Square. The refined rooms with…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upscale high-rise hotel with refined quarters & fine dining, plus a cocktail bar.
9.0
Vibes:
Peace & Quiet Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Pet Friendly Paradise
Business Travel Pro
Across the street from Aquatic Park, this refined hotel in a restored warehouse is an 12-minute walk from Pier 39 and 0.5 miles from Alcatraz Island. Nautical-style rooms with exposed…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Refined lodging in a restored warehouse with an exercise room, plus a seafood restaurant.
Housed in a 1920s beaux arts building, this military hotel, open to members and guests, is 2 blocks from Union Square, a mile from the Financial District and a 3-minute…
Top Amenities:
Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Bar
What Makes It Special: Polished rooms in a 1920s hotel offering a top-floor steakhouse & a bar, plus a military museum.
9.0
Occupying a landmark Nob Hill building offering views of the city and the bay, this grand hotel is a 13-minute walk from Union Square, and 1.3 miles from the shops…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Luxe landmark lodging offering plush quarters, some with bay views, plus refined dining & a spa.
Notable Picks
8.8
A 2-minute walk from Union Square and the Powell-Post Street cable-car stop, this upscale hotel inspired by Renaissance artist Donatello features original Italian art and Venetian glass accents. Elegant and…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant quarters with bathroom TVs, plus an on-site Italian eatery & a rooftop bar with city views.
8.8
Steps from the California Street cable car, this upscale downtown hotel with a soaring 17-story atrium is a 4-minute walk from the Ferry Plaza Building and its famous farmers market.…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upmarket lodging with a 17-story atrium & modern rooms, plus sleek Californian dining & a warm bar.
8.8
A half-block from Union Square and surrounded by high-end shops, this elegant hotel dating from the early 1900s sits just outside the Financial District, and is 5 minutes from the…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar
What Makes It Special: Elegant property offering a bar, multiple eateries & sophisticated rooms with upscale touches.