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San Francisco has accommodations to suit every budget, but the city’s lodging truly shines in the luxury and boutique categories. If you prefer an old-time San Francisco feel, choose an elegant Nob Hill hotel—such as the Fairmont, Mark Hopkins, or Ritz-Carlton—that offers a tradition of excellent service, astounding views of the bay, and close proximity to neighborhoods of interest, including Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Union Square, not to mention the Cable Car routes. If you want to stay in the thick of the urban scene, opt for the St. Francis Drake, W, St. Regis, or Four Seasons, each located within blocks of fabulous shops, museums, and nightlife. If your taste is unconventional, stay at a boutique hotel for a funky, truly San Francisco experience. Hotel Triton boasts a different decorative theme for each room, while the Phoenix Hotel has a kitschy 1950’s motel vibe, complete with a pool in the courtyard, yet remains contemporary with a happening nightclub adjacent.