4* Staypineapple, Union Square

GayMapper's favourite hotel in San Francisco due to the warm and friendly welcome, this towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel. The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides modern, elegant rooms with a mini-bar, cable TV and a coffee maker. Bathrobes, a work desk and ironing facilities are included. The Top of the Mark sky lounge serves gourmet creations from the top of the Mark Hopkins. Guests can try one of 100 different martinis offered on the menu. A 24-hour fitness centre is open to all guests of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. A business centre, valet parking and babysitting services are also available. The Intercontinental is 6 minutes' walk from Union Square and 2.4 km from Fisherman's Wharf.

Featuring a fitness centre, Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center offers rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is conveniently located 700 m from Union Square. A cable TV and seating area is provided in each guest room at this hotel. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower. Free breakfast is served daily at Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center. A 24-hour reception is available. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. San Francisco City Hall is 1 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 19 km away.

Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace. San Francisco's vibrant Union Square is 5 minutes' walk from Palace Hotel. Leather tufted headboards, 11-foot ceilings, bedside lighting, high thread count linens and pillow-top bedding set the stage for a luxurious night's sleep in each room at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. High-end luggage inspired desk, tables and the bathroom vanity transport guests to the Palace origins with modern finishes. A 48-inch flat-screen satellite and streaming enabled TV, marble bath, rain shower and back-lit bathroom mirror completes the design. Inspired by west-coast impressionism, layered deep plum, midnight blue and shades of grey textiles create a rich coastal atmosphere. Restored architectural elements like a solid oak door from 1909 and brass monogrammed door knobs are featured. Custom sofas in a separate seating area and Market Street views are featured in select suites. Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from a light-filled glass rotunda surrounding The Garden Court restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and signature tea is featured during the day. Savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, curated wines and decadent desserts are served in the evening at the GC Lounge. Guests can enjoy innovative cocktails, craft beers, bold wines and sharable artisan cuisine at the Pied Piper, home of the Maxfield Parrish mural The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which was commissioned as gift to San Francisco to honor the hotel's reopening in 1909. Boasting sexy, contemporary decor, the Pied Piper is a San Francisco legend and the perfect place for an intimate individual dining experience or a social celebration. Under a glass dome with city views, an indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and spas is featured. Tucked away on a high floor, this key card access oasis also features spa services and a 24-hour fitness centre that overlooks the pool area through floor to ceiling windows. Marble baths and spa showers are featured in the changing rooms. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is 20 minutes' cable car ride from shopping and dining at Fisherman's Wharf. Offering a 24-hour concierge service, the concierge can connect guests' to restaurants, designer boutiques, cable cars rides, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Chinatown, AT&T Park, cultural museums and theaters.

Featuring stunning views of downtown San Francisco from each spacious guestroom, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero offers gourmet on-site dining, in-room massage services and easy access to sites such as Chinatown, 7 minutes' walk away. Featuring free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero combines timeless design with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. With rooms located on the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower, the hotel offers breathtaking views of San Francisco. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Brasserie S&P offers a modern menu featuring locally grown ingredients. An in-room dining menu is also available to guests. Guests of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero can start the day with a workout in the 24-hour fitness centre or enjoy a yoga class. Offering unique shops, restaurants and nightlife, vibrant Union Square is 12 minutes' walk away from this hotel. Offering service to San Francisco International Airport, Embarcadero BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station is 6 minutes' walk away.

Hop aboard Hotel Zephyr, a nautical themed hotel on Fisherman's Wharf with waterfront views, stylish guest rooms and indoor/outdoor play areas. Offering a fitness centre, Hotel Zephyr San Francisco is located a short 300 m from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf. Each nautical-themed room features fishnet-covered light fixtures and porthole-style windows. A satellite TV and WiFi offer in-room entertainment. Featuring a bath or shower, the en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a refrigerator, desk, a safety deposit box, and a laptop safe. Select rooms offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay. At Hotel Zephyr San Francisco, you will find a 24-hour reception and a mini-market. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The Camper is a quick-serve food and beverage stop serving locally-sourced cuisine and craft beers and California wines. It is open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is 800 m from Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. San Francisco International Airport is 21 km away.

Beck's Motor Lodge is located in the Castro, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the heart of San Francisco and has long been a favourite with gay travellers. Recently refurbished, it is nestled on a tree-lined street near local attractions. Free WiFi and free parking are included. A small refrigerator and cable TV are provided in each guest room at Beck's Motor Lodge. An en suite bathroom is included. While staying at the lodge, guests can enjoy a spacious sundeck. The motel also provides on-site laundry facilities. Beck's Motor Lodge is ideally located only moments from the city's historic cable car lines, offering direct access to Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Dolores Park and San Francisco's Mission District are just 15 minutes' walk away from this motel. A number of antique shops, cafes and unique stores are located in the neighbourhood.