The 5 Best Hotels in San Francisco

"This cute three-star bed-and-breakfast in the Mission district sits in a classic Victorian mansion from the 1870s and truly captures the city’s historic essence — the place is bursting with character, from grand double parlors with woodwork and marble fireplaces to stained-glass windows and old neighborhood photographs on the walls. Each room is uniquely decorated with antique furniture yet offers modern conveniences like an HDTV, a minifridge, and comfy beds; bathrooms vary (some have claw-foot tubs) but are beautifully tiled and provide complimentary toiletries. A generous breakfast buffet is included (fresh fruit, pastries, quiche, cold cuts, and eggs), and after a long day you’re treated to a glass of sherry you can enjoy on the rooftop sundeck or in the hot tub (open 24/7) in the tranquil English garden out back — it’s a wonderful, historic-feeling place to stay." - Matthew Kepnes