Gold
Four Seasons San Francisco
Do we really need to expound on the delights of this epic hotel brand? We envy those with the means, because a Four Seasons experience is icing on any cake!
Price: Expensive
Fitness Facility:
Complimentary access to San Francisco's best health club (in the building)
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Gold
Hotel Griffon San Francisco
Most convenient to the financial district's office high-rises and Embarcadero's piers, this European-style boutique accommodation suits up nicely for the business traveler.
Price: Moderately Expensive Fitness Facility:
Next door to impressive community center--admission fee applies
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Gold
Hotel Vitale San Francisco
San Francisco has so many great hotels from which to choose, and the Hotel Vitale makes the list one longer. Hotel Vitale's Embarcadero/Financial District location makes it a convenient stay for business and leisure travelers alike.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
A few cardio and strength options in the hotel gym and morning yoga classes offered on the penthouse level. Also, complimentary access to a nearby community center.
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Gold
Hyatt Regency SFO Airport
For travelers who value a hotel stay that is convenient to San Francisco's airport, this Hyatt has you covered.
Fitness Facility:
New Life Fitness equipment inside the hotel's StayFit@Hyatt gym and jogging maps with custom routes created by Athletic-Minded Traveler.
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Gold
Laurel Inn Pacific Heights Hotel
A bargain accommodation in one of this city's less urban areas, the Laurel is happily removed from commercial Union Square and Downtown's hustle and bustle. Although this part of Pacific Heights is certainly not isolated, you will find less traffic and tourists.
Price: Least Expensive Fitness Facility:
Across the street from one of San Francisco's best fitness alternatives; pick up a pass for discounted admission from the front desk
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Silver
Accenture Preferred
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
This Grand Hyatt overlooks San Francisco's Union Square in the heart of the city.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
A good machine mix for both cardio and strength inside this hotel gym. Missing is an upright cycle!
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Silver
Clift Royal Sonesta
Without a blatant sign or crude canopy announcing its presence, Clift's façade cab blend in a little too well. This hotel is situated in the heart of Union Square's hustle and bustle and has the knack for transforming even serious fuddy-duds into chic and cool players.
Price: Moderately Expensive Fitness Facility:
Small on site gym with a couple decent machines, but within a 5-minute walk of a very useful health club (club admission fee applies)
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Silver
Harbor Court Hotel
If Griffon's 10-step commute to the Y is still too far, consider the five paces of Harbor Court.
Price: Moderately Expensive Fitness Facility:
Free access to the appealing community center next door
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Silver
Hotel Emblem
This hotel is centrally located for all your city fun, 2 blocks from Union Square's luxury shopping attractions and within a 5-minute walk of Chinatown. Hotel Emblem is no cookie cutter hotel.
Price: Least Expensive Fitness Facility:
Nothing on site, but a very good health club is within a 3-minute walk
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Silver
JW Marriott San Francisco
This upscale Marriott accommodation offers convenient access to Union Square, China Town, and the Financial District. All 338 guestrooms are attractively styled with cream and grey hues, modern touches, cool furniture, and marble baths.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
Upscale fitness center on premise with good options and a full-service health club nearby.
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Silver
Le Méridien
From the street, the Le Méridien resembles a 24-story condominium building with balconies and million dollar views. Its financial district locale places guests in close proximity to San Francisco's businesses and the popular Embarcadero.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
Three options: Good mix of cardio and strength equipment on site; 2 blocks away from a health club; and, about a half mile away from a facility with lap pool.
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Silver
Palace Hotel
In contrast to the 21st century luxury of the Four Seasons, Palace's restored 1875 grand dame offers an old world setting. This regal hotel is 3 blocks from Union Square and within a mile of downtown's financial district.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
Very useful workout room on site and across the street from a solid health club (admission fee applies)
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Silver
The Marker
This whimsical property within 2 blocks of Union Square is all about fun, fun, fun. Seeking a quiet companion? Pet gold fish are available. Weighing a big decision? Tarot card readings are held in the fireplace lounge. Traveling with Fido this time? No worries as the hotel is pet friendly.
Price: Moderately Expensive Fitness Facility:
Very good on site gym for hotels in this neck of the woods and only 5 minutes walk from a full-amenity health club--admission fee applies
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Silver
Westin Market Street
This Westin previously received our top "Gold" rating for its decent on-site gym and even better access privileges to the neighboring Sports Club/LA, one of the best health
Price: Moderately Expensive Fitness Facility:
Better than average on site option and exclusive access granted to San Francisco's best health club next door--admission fee applies
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Bronze
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A respectable and thrifty accommodation, Handlery offers similar location benefits as its Union Square brethren, a couple blocks from Union Square, a few more to Chinatown and a few more to the financial district.
Price: Least Expensive Fitness Facility:
Nothing on-site so take advantage of the nearby health club options -- 5 minute walk
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Bronze
Hotel Drisco
At one of the highest points in ritzy Pacific Heights, the petite, 43-room Drisco occupies a corner of the Bay area's most expensive and coveted real estate. Surrounded by luxury homes in a quiet neighborhood, Drisco is more of an early 20th Century mansion than 21st Century hotel.
Price: Expensive Fitness Facility:
Complimentary access to a nearby community center--5 minutes in the car or a 10-minute hilly run
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