Union Square San Francisco, California
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
Hotel NikkoCabaret showroom oasis
Water flows past white marble in the lobby, while an intimate showroom hosts touring Broadway vocalists and jazz sets downstairs.
“The Hotel Nikko's 15-meter indoor pool is enclosed by a glass ceiling, so you can catch some sunshine even indoors...”
What it’s good at
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco has a modern design style that is sleek and clean — think the Far East meets the West.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set two blocks from Union Square, the hotel puts Curran Theatre stage productions and the Powell Street cable cars within easy reach.
The rooms
Pillow-top beds come dressed in Frette linens, paired with hanging pendant lights and custom bamboo-scented bath amenities.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-meter heated lap pool sits under a skylit glass ceiling, lined with turquoise loungers.
The spa
The gym
Peloton bikes and strength equipment fill the 24-hour fitness center, with floor space for stretching and yoga.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Feinstein's hosts live cabaret and jazz performances, and guests gather around fire pits on the outdoor terrace.
End your day by luxuriating at the Hotel Nikko San Francisco, which features Japanese cherry blossom art prints and an upscale Japanese Asian fusion restaurant.
How it began
Japanese developer Takenaka Corporation designed and built the 25-story tower in 1987 as its first American hotel, and still owns it today.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.