Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Steps from the California Street cable car, this upscale downtown hotel with a soaring 17-story atrium is a 4-minute walk from the Ferry Plaza Building and its famous farmers market.

Offering floor-to-ceiling windows with city or bay views, the laid-back rooms have 42-inch flat-screens, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access, as well as coffeemakers. Suites add sitting areas; club-level quarters provide access to a rooftop lounge serving complimentary breakfast and snacks.

Amenities include a polished bar and a sleek modern restaurant serving Californian cuisine, plus a 24-hour exercise room. Extensive meeting and event space is available.