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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • Nob Hill • SPLURGE

avg. $422 / night

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The Ionic colonnade and sculptural pediment visible at the entrance belong not to a courthouse or civic hall but to a former Masonic Memorial Temple, completed in 1909 and rebuilt after the great earthquake — a Beaux-Arts monument on Nob Hill that the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco has inhabited since 1991. The conversion, overseen by Gary Handel of Handel Architects, preserved the neoclassical shell while carving 336 rooms across the building's upper floors. Views from the higher suites frame Coit Tower and the Telegraph Hill rooftops with a directness that no purpose-built hotel on this block could manufacture. The interiors navigate the familiar Ritz-Carlton tension between institutional grandeur and something warmer, and they largely succeed. Guest rooms arrive in a grey-and-ivory palette — linen-upholstered headboards with nailhead trim, Roman shades filtering northern California light, tufted settees in dove velvet — with wainscoting and coffered ceilings reinforcing the building's classical bones. The bar and lounge spaces push harder into drama: charcoal-panelled walls, red-backlit bar counters in honed stone, tiered brass-and-glass chandeliers descending from double-height ceilings, deep-buttoned Chesterfield sofas alongside ikat-patterned armchairs in burgundy and tobacco. The marble fireplace anchoring the lounge grounds what might otherwise feel calculated into something that carries genuine atmosphere.

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Our luxury hotel in San Francisco, CA, is set within a 1909 Neoclassical landmark building in the prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood right next door to Union Square. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is both an integral component of the beloved City by the Bay and a reflection of it, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the culture of San Francisco. From savoring coastal California cuisine and handcrafted cocktails inspired by the city’s neighborhoods in The Lounge to relaxing on the private Club Level with city views, to hopping on the cable car right outside our doors to explore sites like Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square, every moment will leave your heart in San Francisco.

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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Reviews

1,870 reviews

"I love this hotel. Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent club level. Comfortable room. Great room service. I can’t wait to stay here again, I’ve been here twice in the last two weeks. Yes not cheap but in my opinion worth the extra expense."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 24, 2026

"I stayed here for one night. Our company held a series of board meetings and events over three days. The hotel was absolutely freezing the entire time. That being said, my room on the third floor was very stuffy and had a strange smell. So I was freezing during the meetings and in the various ballroom rooms and meeting rooms and very warm in my room, trying to sleep at night. The people who work at the hotel are extremely friendly and I think are trying to be helpful. But the hotel seems generally a bit dated. I would not choose to stay here if I were paying."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 31, 2026

"This a Ritz Carlton in name only. That is it! The property needs a full refurbishment to include the old and tired wall paper, the musty smelling carpets, the scratchy sounding Tivoli radios (purchase proper Bose). The Staff/Team, especially at the front desk and the concierge desk, are snobbish and are led to believe they work at some REAL 5 stars property. Nose up! No matter how many notes one has in their Bonvoy profile, things do not get done. Multiple phone calls to the various forgetful "guest service" operators are also futile. Housekeeping is a hit-and-miss. In room dining not stellar. The corridors resemble a college dorm with cleaning carts all over the places forcing the guests to zig-zag to reach a room. Raining...no problem, you must look for an umbrella, because the doormen do not offer them like in most upper class properties. San Francisco lacks true 5 starts properties, one can hope the new upcoming Rosewood property changes the landscape."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 03, 2026

"Had a two-night stay at the hotel and from entry to exit the staff was incredibly accommodating. People at the resort need to be called out for the exemplary service they had. First was Reception - Kiriah at reception gave us very early access into our room at 6:30am as we had been driving for over 10 hours and up for over 24 hours. She was fabulous. Teresa also in reception was fabulous in assisting confirming logistics with our vehicle and valet. Second was Parallel 37 - Rei and Sui were simply phenomenal in their service, attention and how engaging they were. Rei brought us complementary juice and a fruit plate and enjoyed learning more about them and their families. The room was cozy and the grounds are decorated in a classy and professionally fashion. A great stay and mostly due to the staff and their ability to connect with its patrons."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 01, 2026

"Perfect stay for an overnight holiday date. The hotel is still so glamorous! They remember the little touches that distinguish five-star hotels. We had a lovely cocktail in the bar before dinner. We had excellent service and the bar is so classy - cloth cocktail napkins, dark and moody lighting, little dish of olives and chips served with our drinks. The doorman was friendly and elegant and secured the house car for us a few times. One of the few hotels in the city with double vanities, which I really like. And last, but very notably, we had such a warm and friendly experience checking in with Zach. He is fantastic. We will be back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 19, 2025

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