Small Boutique hotels in SAN FRANCISCO BAY

The Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa offers exclusive luxury accommodation on the hillside overlooking Richardson Bay with views over boho capital, San Francisco. This boutique hotel is ideal for the Golden Gate Bridge and the Napa and Sonoma wine countries as well as the financial district. The Golden Gate Ferry links the area to downtown San Francisco. Rooms at the Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa feature upscale contemporary design and modern amenities, including cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a Starbucks coffee maker. The Casa Madrona Hotel offers a restaurant, a full-service spa and fitness center with both cardio and weight rooms. Nearby Sausalito offers shops and gourmet restaurants with views over Alcatraz, the iconic prison island.

Situated in the exclusive Pacific Heights neighbourhood of San Francisco, Hotel Drisco enables guests to stay in a prestigious location with easy access to everything the city has to offer: the Golden Gate Bridge, Sacramento Street, Fillmore Street, the Presidio park... The luxury rooms at Hotel Drisco offer fantastic views across the cityscape, while the style is understated elegance - calm tones and tasteful furnishings match the sophisticated surroundings. The service at this boutique hotel is, needless to say, impeccable. Among the complimentary services are the evening reception with local wines and hors d'oeuvres, the continental breakfast buffet, the 'pillow menu' and the 'sleep machine' - all designed to ensure that your stay at Hotel Drisco is nothing less than Pacific Heights perfect.

A unique property in a waterfront location in one of the most vibrant cities in the world... a rare combination indeed. But the Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, in San Francisco is just that. Originally a chocolate factory dating from 1893, Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, has been converted into one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments combined with hotel amenities and services. The red brick walls of this exclusive accommodation are juxtaposed with cast steel features and smooth stone for a dramatic contemporary look. The stylish interiors at Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, are by renowned designer, Sue Firestone, with wooden floors and exposed walls enhancing the cosmopolitan feel. With all the benefits of luxury hotel services such as 24-hour concierge service, butler service, Fitness Centre and even a complimentary chauffeur-driven car, Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, offers an exclusive opportunity for travellers to invest in fractional second home ownership overlooking San Francisco bay.

For those who seek to be at the centre of it all, The Inn at Union Square in San Francisco provides the perfect accommodation. Located right in the heart of Downtown San Francisco, this delightful small hotel is close to the best boutiques, department stores, art galleries and theatres that the city has to offer. The Inn at Union Square offers just 30 rooms and suites decorated with dark wood furniture and luxury fabrics in deep red, cream and gold. The colours and textures give a decadent feel to the accommodation, ensuring it is a place to retreat to and indulge in after a busy day, or evening, in town. The personalised service at The Inn at Union Square adds to the sense that this boutique hotel doesn't overlook the finer details. The complimentary evening reception allows guests to sample local cheeses and wines, and get the chance to meet others staying at the hotel, while the complimentary continental breakfast provides the perfect way to start the day.

Located in a dock overlooking San Francisco Bay, the Water's Edge is a boutique hotel offering luxury accommodation in the seaside town of Tiburon. Located ten miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, Water's Edge, Tiburon's only hotel, is ideal for ferry services linking to San Francisco and Angel Island. The Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve is only a half a mile from the hotel. All the comfortable rooms at the Water's Edge feature cable TVs, CD players, bathrobes, Duxiana© pillow-top beds and fireplaces. The Water's Edge serves guests a bountiful continental breakfast in their rooms. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a tasty wine and cheese reception.

Located next to San Francisco's Union Square, the White Swan Inn is a little piece of England in the heart of California's most boho city. This boutique hotel is ideal for Nob Hill, Grace Cathedral, China Town, the Powell Street Cable Car and the financial district. Rooms at the White Swan Inn are decorated in a cosy British style and come equipped with a fireplace, wet bar and bath tub. Complimentary cooked breakfast is served in the morning, free tea and biscuits in the afternoon and wine and snacks in the evening. There is a business meeting centre that can be adapted for a variety of functions and guests can enjoy a good work out in the onsite fitness centre.