Check into one of San Francisco’s Unique Boutique Hotels Perfect for Female Business Travelers

Most business travelers headed to San Francisco for a few days of work mixed with delicious cocktails and some of the best cuisine in the world, will likely stay at a Starwood, Marriott, or Intercontinental property in the Union Square area or South of Market, near the Financial District. All are fantastic hotels with great amenities for frequent business travelers, but for those travelers looking to stay somewhere a little different and more unique, they should try one of San Francisco’s vibrant boutique hotels. San Francisco’s boutique hotels offer luxury mixed with cool design and nods to the local flavor and its historical roots.

Hotel Monaco
Location: 501 Geary St, Union Square
Two blocks away from Union Square, this is a romantic and whimsical luxury boutique hotel. Built in 1915 its newly renovated and offers its guests a friendly staff, eager to make your stay in San Francisco as successful as your business endeavors. Take advantage of their in-room spa services for a massage or body wrap to melt away the stresses of business travel and wind down after a long day with a glass of complimentary wine offered every evening from 5-6pm. Colorfully decorated guest rooms offer guests, comfortable work spaces, cheetah-print bathrobes, and in-room yoga kits.
Recommended Nearby: Taylor Street Coffee Shop, Honey Café & Crepery, Aveline, Fish and Farm, Bluestem Brasserie

Taj Campton Place
Location: 340 Stockton Street, Union Square
This landmark boutique hotel on Union Square is technically rated a four-star hotel, but it’s every bit a five-star based on service. With an extremely friendly and welcoming staff, and a lobby with fresh cut orchids and art from local artists, this modern, sophisticated hotel, with only 110 guest rooms, feels like a private oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city.  The rooms are designed by local, award winning, female designer Sylvia Chiang, featuring soothing neutral shades of handcrafted, artisan-quality hardwood furniture, plush beds, and leather-topped desks. Call down to the concierge and request anything you need – absolutely anything. After a long day, have a tasty treat at its Michelin-star restaurant, Campton Place, serving Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine and be sure to ask the master sommelier to pair the perfect glass of wine with your delicious meal.
Recommended Nearby: Beanstalk Cafe, Hops & Hominy, Bouche, The Rotunda, Akiko’s, Gitane, Rickhouse

Clift
Location: 495 Geary Street, Tenderloin
This trendy, contemporary boutique hotel is conveniently located steps from Union Square. With 350 small, simplistic guest rooms (rumored to be undergoing a renovation soon), most of the draw for this hotel is the stylish lobby, which is adorned with impressive designer furniture and its legendary bar, the Redwood Room, with a hip crowd and specialty cocktails.  Call down to the concierge to book in-room spa services, before you hit the posh bar scene.
Recommended Nearby: Aveline, Honey Café & Crepery, Colibri Mexican Bistro, Mango’s Café, Fino

Hotel Vitale
Location: 8 Mission Street, Embarcadero
With views of the Bay Bridge, opposite the Ferry Building and within walking distance of Union Square, this boutique hotel is in a great location, with quiet breathtaking views of the eastern waterfront and a quick walk or complimentary town car service to the Financial District. Take advantage of their amazing spa treatments and their daily shoe shine services (yes ladies, send out your leather power pumps for a shine after a long day of meetings and walking around the city).
Recommended Nearby: Boulevard, Hog Island Oyster Co, Chaya Brasserie, Amawele’s South African Kitchen, Frog Hollow Farm Market & Café, Working Girls’ Cafe

Hotel Palomar
Location: 12 Fourth St, SoMa
This stylish boutique hotel has a hip modern vibe and is steps away from the Moscone Convention Center. Its 198 guest rooms are equipped with a yoga mat and offer in-room spa services (check with the concierge). Ask about their morning running club and be sure to take advantage of their friendly, attentive staff to take care of any of your needs. There’s no room service, but who needs to eat in their room in a gorgeous, vibrant city like San Francisco?
Recommended Nearby: Samovar Tea Lounge, Blue Bottle Coffee, Bluestern Brasserie, Tropisueno, The View, Loving Hut

The Fairmont
Location: 950 Mason Street, Nob Hill
World-renowned and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the main building of The Fairmont was built in 1908, and the grand lobby reveals traces of the Gilded Age with polished marble floors, century-old crystal chandeliers and soaring yellow-marble Corinthian columns. This historic treasure offers its guests spacious rooms and impeccable service; featuring a full-service spa, for some much needed pampering after a long day of work and three restaurants offering one-of-a-kind wines from the area’s top boutique wineries and local craft beers.
Recommended Nearby: The Big 4, Scala’s Bistro, Jeanne D’arc, Nob Hill Cafe, Rue Lepic, Bourbon & Branch

The Scarlet Huntington
Location: 1075 California Street, Nob Hill
This historic boutique hotel at the top of Nob Hill offers gorgeous city and park views and a quiet refuge from the Financial District and Union Square further down the hill (be prepared for your calves to burn a bit from the hills if you decide to walk) .  Renovated in 2009, the hotel has a chic yet timeless feel. The rooms, which were former apartments, are very spacious, comfortable and quiet. Take advantage of the Nob Hill Spa, a three level oasis with captivating views of the city.
Recommended Nearby: Hopwater Distribution, Nob Hill Café, The Big 4, Aliment, Hogwash, Beanstalk Cafe 

Hotel Drisco
Location: 2901 Pacific Avenue, Pacific Heights
Built in 1903 and nestled in the prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood, this boutique hotel combines traditional elegance with world class amenities and service.  The complimentary amenities are impressive: gourmet continental breakfast, evening cheese and wine, overnight shoeshine, morning chauffeur service, wireless, and bicycles to explore the area. Their guest suites have breathtaking views of the city and offer fresh fruit upon arrival and their turndown service offer chocolate shortbread cookies for a tasty treat before bed.
Recommended Nearby: Nico, Tataki, Causwells, Baker Street Bistro, Fresca