San Francisco
North America · United States
Best Months
Sep, Oct, Nov, Apr, May
Rec. Nights
4 nights
Airports
SFO, OAK, SJC
Avg. Cash
$61 - $2,039.72/night
Best Value
Overview
San Francisco is one of America most distinctive cities, built on 43 named hills with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the San Francisco Bay on the other. Contrary to popular belief, summer is actually the foggiest and coldest season — September and October deliver the city best weather with warm, clear days in the 70s, a phenomenon locals call Indian Summer. Spring (April-May) is also excellent, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
The Golden Gate Bridge remains the city iconic centerpiece, but San Francisco rewards those who explore its neighborhoods. North Beach serves as the city Italian quarter with excellent cafes and City Lights Bookstore. The Mission District delivers world-class burritos and vibrant murals. Chinatown — the oldest in North America — pulses with dim sum houses and herb shops. Fisherman Wharf and Pier 39 draw tourists, but savvy visitors head to the Ferry Building Marketplace for artisan food vendors. A visit to Alcatraz Island, bike rides across the Golden Gate, and strolls through Golden Gate Park round out the experience.
Points travelers will find hotels across major loyalty programs, concentrated in Union Square, SoMa, Fisherman Wharf, and the Financial District. Standout properties include the Palace Hotel (Marriott), the St. Regis San Francisco, and the Hyatt Regency on the Embarcadero waterfront.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in San Francisco range from $61 to $2039.72 per night. Points redemptions offer 10.54+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
12 properties in San Francisco bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown | Hyatt | 9,000 | $949 | 10.5¢ | ||
Hotel Kabuki | Hyatt | 23,000 | $1,534 | 6.7¢ | ||
Days Inn by Wyndham Fremont | Wyndham | 15,000 | $499 | 3.3¢ | ||
Ramada by Wyndham Sunnyvale/Silicon Valley | Wyndham | 15,000 | $467 | 3.1¢ | ||
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection | Accor | 7,071 | $163 | 2.3¢ | ||
Fairmont San Francisco | Accor | 15,450 | $355 | 2.3¢ | ||
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco | IHG | 83,000 | $1,377 | 1.7¢ | ||
AC Hotel Sunnyvale Cupertino | Marriott | 48,000 | $763 | 1.6¢ | ||
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino | Marriott | 62,000 | $979 | 1.6¢ | ||
Carneros Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 170,000 | $2,040 | 1.2¢ | ||
Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto | Hilton | 60,000 | $602 | 1.0¢ | ||
InterContinental San Francisco | IHG | 137,000 | $987 | 0.7¢ |
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If you have Points:
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
If you have Points:
Days Inn by Wyndham Fremont
If you have ALL Points:
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
AC Hotel Sunnyvale Cupertino
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Carneros Resort and Spa, an SLH Hotel
Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Sep, Oct, Nov, Apr, May
Getting There
SFO, OAK, SJC
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $61/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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