This hotel has a smoke-free policy.

Fruit-infused waters and scented air greet guests using the hotel’s wellness area that includes a Greco-Roman indoor pool and a large spa tub, as well as a fitness center with an array of computerized and personal TV-equipped cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and strength-training equipment. The hotel also has an on-site spa offering massage, waxing, facials, nail care, as well as a range of body treatments, including a sea-salt body glow treatment, and a revitalizing seaweed treatment.

The hotel is located four blocks from Huntington Park atop Nob Hill, site of a children’s playground and water fountain. The hotel is less than a mile from the Embarcadero waterfront, ideal for walking, running, and cycling; the concierge can arrange for bike rentals. Several public-play golf courses include the Presidio Golf Course at Presidio Park (four miles away) and Lincoln Park Golf Course at Lincoln Park (six miles).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The Dining Room - Elegant and ornately decorated fine-dining restaurant serving dinner Tuesday-Saturday. French cuisine with a Japanese accent, either à la carte, or as part of the chef’s six- or nine-item tasting menus; six-item vegetarian menu is available. First-course temptations include lobster ravioli, sashimi of big fin squid, and Tasmanian sea trout. Specialty main dishes could include Sancho peppercorn crusted duck breast, Hawaiian moi en papillote, or dry-aged beef ribeye. Reservations recommended.

The Terrace - Breakfast, brunch, and lunch, served daily, with dinner available Sunday and Monday. Rooftop restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with a California twist and featuring views of the San Francisco skyline. A garden courtyard is available for alfresco dining. Sunday jazz brunch is a San Francisco tradition—an all-day event that begins with caviar and a bottomless champagne glass, and ends with the last chocolate truffle on the dessert table.

The Lobby Lounge - Afternoon tea is served in the English tradition, along with cocktails in the grand Lobby Lounge with its Victorian décor, crystal chandeliers, original 18th- and 19th-century portraits, and ornate furnishings. A harpist entertains during teatime, followed by a jazz trio at dusk. Light fare is served in the evenings.

Ritz-Carlton Bar - An intimate, private-club atmosphere prevails in this elegant lobby bar with its rich woodwork, leather furnishings, and extensive collection of single-malt Scotch. Light fare is offered, including sandwiches and burgers.