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Even the most blasé traveler would have to be impressed by this stately mansion atop Nob Hill. Built in 1909 as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco has maintained its palatial polish, preserving its neoclassical façade while offering a renovated modern-classic haven inside.
The Lounge is a great place to take in the skyline while enjoying handcrafted cocktails inspired by the unique neighborhoods of San Francisco, paired with a coastal California menu, and don't miss the classic American breakfasts at Parallel 37.
Throughout the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, the legendary service is gracious, whether you arrive by town car or by hopping off the cable car outside.
The Lounge is a great place to take in the skyline while enjoying handcrafted cocktails inspired by the unique neighborhoods of San Francisco, paired with a coastal California menu, and don't miss the classic American breakfasts at Parallel 37.
Throughout the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, the legendary service is gracious, whether you arrive by town car or by hopping off the cable car outside.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- More than 100 years old, the building is a striking piece of architecture that sparkles with a grand charm unlike any other luxury hotel in the city.
- Stop by The JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset Tasting Lounge for exclusive wine flights, light bites from the hotel’s executive chef Patrick O’Sullivan and a luxury retail boutique.
- The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco’s club level features complimentary food and beverage throughout the day and a unique collection of
California wines.
Things to Know
- For a unique way to get around town, hop on the historic cable car that stops right outside the hotel’s doors for a scenic ride through Nob Hill.
- Be sure to stop by by perfumer Krigler in the lobby to discover your signature scent.
- A complimentary house car is available for trips within one mile of the San Francisco hotel.
The Rooms
- Rooms feature a palette of steely blue, silver and gray inspired by tailored fashion and the San Francisco Bay.
- The incredibly comfortable beds are dressed in 400-thread-count Frette linens and down comforters for a relaxing night’s sleep.
- Luxurious touches in the rooms include 46-inch HD TVs with dual speakers, electronic laptop safes, plush terrycloth robes and slippers and mini honor bars.
- Sparkling marble bathrooms feature double sinks, separate water closets and rainforest shower heads.
The Restaurants
- Pop into the stylish Lounge for coastal California cuisine featuring local, seasonal ingredients. To get a taste of the City by the Bay, peruse the Neighborhood Cocktails of San Francisco and Imperial Shaker Cocktails menus for libations that showcase the history and personality of the area’s unique districts.
- The San Francisco hotel’s Parallel 37 offers classic breakfasts made with local ingredients.
- During holidays, Parallel 37 serves up brunch featuring seasonally inspired fare like lobster Benedict and French toast with macerated strawberries, honey cream cheese mousse and pistachios alongside a dessert buffet.
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