Omni San Francisco Hotel

Set in a former bank building dating from 1923, this refined hotel in the Financial District is across the street from a cable car stop and 13 minutes' walk from the shops and restaurants of iconic Union Square.

Understated rooms with traditional furnishings and high ceilings feature Wi-Fi, 49-inch flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add city views and coffeemakers. Room service is available 24/7.

There's an upscale steakhouse and an elegant bar, as well as a grand lobby lounge. Other amenities include a 24-hour gym, a business center and 9 meeting rooms.