10 best business hotels in San Francisco

16 Sept 2021 · 7
So, you're back to business travel and heading down to California's Golden City? Choosing the right place to stay on a business trip can be daunting, especially in a place like where there are just so many options to choose from. Where should you start? How do you know which San Francisco hotel is right for you? Fear not! We did the work for you and gathered the top 10 best hotels that are most frequently booked by business travelers on our website.
That's right—it's a list for business travelers, by business travelers.

What criteria should you look out for when booking a hotel in San Francisco?

Booking the right business hotel isn't just about searching for the nicest Luxury Collection hotel or trying to find something with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. You need to book a hotel that caters to your personal and business needs for the duration of your stay.

Business amenities

Does the hotel have a business center? Does it have meeting spaces? Does it offer free WiFi? Will there be desks in the guest rooms so you can work there if you need to? Does the hotel offer express check-in and check-out? Is there a concierge service to help you get around efficiently? All these questions will help you understand whether the hotel you're staying at is suitable for a business trip or not.

Location matters

OK, so maybe you don't need to be right next to all the major tourist attractions. But it would be nice to be within walking distance of your office, from the city center, or from something you might enjoy in your free time. Choose a location based on your itinerary. For example, if you're running between meetings at banks and with consultancies, think about staying in the Financial District. If you think you'll have quite a bit of free time, then why not check out the Bay Area? Make your hotel work for the kind of trip you want to have.

COVID-19 measures

Given that we're living in a world grappling with a pandemic, it's important for you to select a hotel that has implemented reasonable safety measures. Staying safe on a business trip is important for you, your colleagues, your family, and those around you. Make sure you're staying in a hotel that enforces things like social distancing, regular disinfection of common-touch surfaces, and that limits the number of people per event space or public spaces, for example. Always remember to check the travel restrictions and health and safety rules at home and at your destination with a tool like TravelCare.

Flexible policies

Flexibility defined the future of business travel. Travel restrictions change on a regular basis, and it's important for you to have the flexibility to change or cancel hotel bookings without losing money as a result. Multiple hotels around the world are starting to implement these kinds of policies to accommodate the changing nature of business travel in our new reality.

Our top 10 most booked hotels by business travelers in San Francisco

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

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  • 1500+ guest rooms
  • Wired & wireless Internet
  • Safe available
  • Work desks in rooms
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Business center
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in & check-out
  • 128,245 square feet of conference space
Looking for the superman of business hotels? That's the Marriott Marquis, no question. With 2 great restaurants, a great location just minutes from Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center, you'll want for nothing at this tytan of business accommodation. This 4-star hotel will provide business travelers with the perfect space to rest, recharge, and catch up on some work.

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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  • Wired & wireless Internet access
  • Fitness center
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour business center
  • Limo service
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-parking
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this hotel boasts everything a business traveler might need. From room service to enough space for a corporate event, this hotel has it all! At Just 1.5 miles away from Alcatraz and 1.2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf, you can enjoy a little bit of sightseeing before heading out to your next meeting.

W San Francisco

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  • Wired & wireless Internet
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Business center
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in & check-out
For the swankier business traveler looking for a more luxury hotel with a focus on design, W San Francisco is the place to be. Just steps away from the Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Gardens, and less than 2 miles from Japantown, you can enjoy all the comforts that a hotel like this has to offer. Egyptian cotton sheets, Art Deco design, and an awesome spa will turn the W into your home away from home on your next trip.

InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

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  • Wired & wireless Internet
  • Safe available
  • Work desks in rooms
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • 17 meeting rooms for events
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in & check-out
A more classic option than others on this list, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is an IHG Hotel that boasts expertise and comfort in everything they do. Located a short drive from Grace Cathedral and Ferry Building, this is a safe bet for anyone unsure of where to check themselves in. Enjoy their restaurant, Nob Hill Club, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and even bring a client you want to impress!

Le Méridien San Francisco

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  • Wired & wireless Internet
  • Safe available
  • Work desks in rooms
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • 17 meeting rooms for events
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in & check-out
Make yourself at home at this sleek and stylish business hotel in San Francisco's city center. With a great terrace for all guests to enjoy, you can find the perfect blend of business and pleasure at Le Méridien. Not to mention it's less than a mile away from Embarcadero Center and the Cable Car Museum—don't miss them if you've got a bit of time to spare!

Hotel Emblem

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  • Wireless Internet
  • Safe available
  • Work desks in rooms
  • Bicycles for rent
  • Room service
  • Discounted use of a nearby fitness facility
  • Banquet hall
  • Business center
  • Concierge service
  • 3 meeting rooms
Often referred to as an "urban retreat", Hotel Emblem is a great choice for business travelers looking to enjoy a boutique hotel. With fresh interiors and modern design, Hotel Emblem offers you a bit of that "je ne sais quoi". The devil is in the details, as they say, and Hotel Emblem's got it down—from in-room espresso makers to designer toiletries, this is the place to go if you want to treat yourself on your next business trip.

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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  • 1900+ guest rooms
  • Wired & wireless Internet access
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Work tables in rooms
  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour business center
Step it up a notch with this fancy Hilton on Union Square! With classic and elegant interior design, this hotel's main selling point is its incredible spa and indoor pool. An oasis of tranquility in a busy city, this hotel offers 2 restaurants, 3 bars and lounges, and over 160,000 square feet of event space! There's really no reason not go to for it.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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  • Wired and wireless Internet
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Work tables in rooms
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Concierge services
  • Business center
  • Town car service
Is there anything more relaxing after a long day of meetings than coming back to your luxurious hotel, slipping into the complimentary bathrobe, and ordering room service? For the quintessential high-end business trip experience, look no further than the Palace Hotel. With a spa tub, indoor pool, fitness center, and lavish decoration, the Palace Hotel certainly won't leave business travelers wanting for anything.

The St. Regis San Francisco

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  • Wired and wireless Internet
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Work tables in rooms
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Babysitting & childcare services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
Have you always dreamed of saying "oh yes, I'm over at the St. Regis"? Of course you have. And for good reason! This 5 star hotel is a monument in its own right, with high-end design furnishings, Frette Italian sheets, and classy cocktail bar. Its central location means you'll be walking distance from everything you'll want to see in San Francisco, including Union Square and Westfield San Francisco Center.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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  • Wired and wireless Internet
  • iPod/iPad docking stations
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Babysitting & childcare services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Gift shop and newsstand
Found on Embarcadero Center, the Hyatt Regency is a sight to behold! With a staggering artwork in the middle of its main foyer, this hotel embodies the true feeling of this electric city. This premium hotel lets you take in all that San Francisco offers, giving you the perfect retreat to rest after a long day out. Less than 2 miles away from the city's famous SoMa restaurant and a short walk from Chinatown, this hotel has so much to offer!
Written by
Sofia Bogunovic
Brand Content Manager at TravelPerk
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