Best Romantic 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.
A minute's walk from the Montgomery St. Muni/BART station and 9 minutes' stroll from Union Square, this refined turn-of-the-century hotel in the Financial District is 2 miles from lively Pier…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant rooms & suites in a lavish 19th-century hotel, plus posh dining, a gym & an indoor pool.
Notable Picks
8.9
On a street lined with residences and restaurants, this elegant boutique hotel in a Victorian property is a 14-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall, 2 miles from the San…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Bar, Breakfast, Parking
What Makes It Special: Polished boutique hotel in a Victorian property featuring quaint quarters, antiques & a gym.
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8.9
On a lively street in Downtown, this trendy hotel is 2 miles from bayside shopping at PIER 39 and 13 minutes' walk from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Stylish rooms in a hip hotel offering a polished bar & a relaxed cafe, plus free Wi-Fi.
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.
In a stately, 100-year-old building, this classic hotel is a 9-minute walk from Westfield San Francisco Centre mall and 0.9 miles from the Cable Car Museum. Bright rooms have hardwood…
Top Amenities:
Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Historic hotel offering bright rooms, free bike rentals & a chic bistro with bar.
8.7
Located in the Tenderloin neighborhood and a 10-minute walk from a BART rail station, this hip mid-century hotel has hosted many rock musicians and celebrities since the 1950s, and is…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Bright mid-century lodging with a musical heritage, offering a heated outdoor pool & free parking.
An 11-minute walk from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this grand, upscale hotel dating from 1904 is a 4-minute walk from Powell St. Station and 2 miles from…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upscale grande dame hotel featuring relaxed rooms & suites, plus sophisticated dining & a luxe spa.
Featuring an ornate Spanish Colonial-style facade, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from Union Square, and a 9-minute walk from BART and Muni Metro trains at Powell Street station…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Contemporary rooms & suites, some with city views, plus a 24/7 gym & a trendy cocktail lounge.
Worthy Picks
Set in a restored building, this casual hotel with a contemporary vibe is 2 miles from Alcatraz Island, and 3 miles from both Golden Gate Park and the Palace of…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Casual lodging in a vintage building, offering colorful rooms, a fitness room & a laid-back bistro.