San Francisco hotels that are perfect for any guest

Palace Hotel brings you luxurious accommodation among popular sightseeing spots. Union Square Plaza, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Moscone Center are all within walking distance. Satellite and cable TV are provided in the rooms, with a jacuzzi, indoor pool and sauna also available. Dining options include the on-site restaurant.

• Star rating: 5 stars
• Location: 2 New Montgomery Street, SoMa,
• Why we love it: This hotel is incredibly decadent with modern and authentic architecture that dates back to 1875. It was San Francisco's first premier luxury hotel.

The surrounding area is ideal for shopping and Union Square is only a five-minute walk away. Childminding services as well as an on-site fitness centre are available. Two restaurants are within the hotel and plenty of cafes and bars are in the area.

• Star rating: 4 stars
• Location: 335 Powell Street, Union Square
• Why we love it: This is the only hotel on Union Square and to make travelling around San Francisco easy, a tram stop is located just outside the front door. How neat is that?

Praised for its cleanliness and facilities, Artmar Hotel is a wallet-friendly quality stay. It offers dorm rooms and double rooms with shared facilities. Private rooms with ensuites are also available if you'd prefer your own space.

• Star rating: 2 star
• Location: 433 Ellis Street, San Francisco
• Why we love it: With double rooms from $130 a night and a location a 20-minute walk from the city centre, it's a convenient location at a more than convenience price.

Hotel Nikko is located within walking distance of the Moscone Center, the Society of California Pioneers, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Union Square Plaza. Many clubs and bars are in the area for exploring local nightlife. A beauty centre and spa are on-site.

• Star rating: 4 stars
• Location: 222 Mason Street, Tenderloin
• Why we love it: This hotel takes on a different flair to many others with Asian-inspired trimmings moments from Union Square. It's pool is worth swinging by, being 15 metres long and basking in natural light via its glass ceiling.

This top hotel is located among eateries, boutiques and popular attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard Street. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and beauty treatments can be found in the on-site spa. Jefferson and Taylor stations are within walking distance to explore more of the city.

• Star rating: 4 stars
• Location: 495 Jefferson Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Northeast San Francisco
• Why we love it: This hotel goes above and beyond being themed to its Fisherman's Wharf location with nautical elements such as deep blue booths in the dining room and compass and star decor in the bedrooms.

It might look a little camp on the outside, but inside The Triton is all hipster chic with sleek modern furniture and splays of colour to make your eyes water. This boutique hotel offers 24-hour service, an airport shuttle and is within walking distance to some of the city's best nightlife.

• Star rating: 3 stars
• Location: 342 Grant Ave, Union Square, San Francisco
• Why we love it: It is all things extra. On top of its decor it hosts events like tarot card readings. It's also on the corner of three distinct neighbourhoods: the Financial District, Chinatown and Union Square.

Stay close to the airport check-in by checking into Aloft. It's contemporary and youthful in vibe and friendly on the price front with rooms from $230 a night. Rooms and showers are spacious and there's an airport shuttle to ferry you to and from the airport.

• Star rating: 3 stars
• Location: 401 E Millbrae Ave, Millbrae
• Why we love it: Unlike your stereotypical 5-star airport hotel, Aloft bucks all the trends offering a trendy stay with a vibrant nightlife. Because not all of us are business travellers.

The Hyatt Regency is ideally located in the centre of the city. It’s among popular eateries, shops and boutiques. Within a 10-minute walk is Broadway and The Embarcadero Station. Other famous attractions like 350 Mission Street and Transamerica Pyramid are also close by. A lounge bar and restaurant are on-site.

• Star rating: 4 stars
• Location: 5 Embarcadero Center, Financial District
• Why we love it: The Hyatt might be a chain hotel but each room has a feature colour that makes it instantly Insta-worthy.