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Our top choices for San Francisco hotels with a river view

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.
A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a TV, a bathtub, and a city view.

1. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Alpa
$149 nightly
$175 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a large pillar, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign for the Hyatt Regency.

2. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariel
$203 nightly
$239 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.
A building entrance with a black awning displaying the number 424. There are two flags on either side of the entrance, one green and one blue.
A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

3. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Supriya
$124 nightly
$146 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.
A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Germany
Thorsten
$195 nightly
$230 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.
A table with a glass of amber liquid, a plate of small pastries, and a cityscape view through large windows.
A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a bartender. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a view of the city through large windows.
A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine and a pink bag.

5. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Union Square
United States
Pedro
$172 nightly
$203 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

6. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Michelle
$169 nightly
$199 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.
A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.

7. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jennifer
$223 nightly
$262 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and menu boards.

8. The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Karl
$142 nightly
$164 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Westin San Francisco Airport
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
$152 nightly
$179 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.
A modern dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

10. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Todd
$195 nightly
$230 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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What is there to do in San Francisco near my hotel with river views?
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