Urban cool permeates this lively, stylish spot next to Yerba Buena Gardens. The hotel restaurant, XYZ, is almost always filled with a fashionable crowd enjoying the latest in California cuisine, and Bliss spa adds a dash of fun to your pampering experience. The bright white rooms are hypermodern, with light woods contrasting with the pops of colorful textiles. The black-clad staff aims to please, from the chauffeur service to the “pillow menu” that lets you choose exactly how to lay your head.

W San Francisco Amenities:

• 410 rooms, 9 suites. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Spa. Business center. Pets accepted.