While not necessarily located in Chinatown or North Beach, The Fairmont San Francisco is close enough to both that it warrants admission to this list as the premier luxury hotel in the area. Fairmont San Francisco, a world-renowned hotel, combines the grandeur of luxury with the greatest panoramic views in the city, as well as boasting a reputation for exquisite service in order to provide a truly unforgettable stay. This large, centrally situated resort has hosted some of the most significant meetings and events, stunning weddings, and personalized special occasions of the century, and is known for converting moments into memories for leisure and business visitors alike.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco encapsulates the Bay Area's most renowned city's ageless elegance. This urban sanctuary, located atop Nob Hill in a historic building dating back to 1909, offers resort-like luxuries to unwind after a day of seeing the city. On-site amenities include modern elegance, an exclusive wine tasting room, an internal park-like courtyard, and the city's largest full-service Club Level. Throughout its everyday hotel operations, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is proud to support sustainability and the conservation of energy and natural resources.

While not of the same caliber as the first two hotels on this list, The Columbus Inn provides some serious bang for your buck in one of the most central locations in all of the city. The Columbus Inn provides the discerning visitor with inexpensive comfort and personalized care in a convenient location near all of San Francisco's attractions. Their nicely furnished rooms have a comfortable, well-lit lounge and work space, as well as independently regulated heat and air conditioning and flat-screen televisions. You will also have access to complimentary wired and wireless internet.

The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco hotel, where modern comforts meet the Bay area's golden, glamorous age, is the perfect place to experience San Francisco's historic charm. Their Nob Hill hotel offers spectacular views, as well as luxurious suites with distinctive artwork, sophisticated facilities, and a convenient location near the area's major attractions. At Top of the Mark sky lounge you can take in panoramic views of the city while sipping specialty drinks, or let their Concierge Desk plan your unique, memorable stay.

Hotel Bohème is a vivid recreation of the San Francisco of the late 1950s North Beach Beat Generation, located at the foot of Telegraph Hill in the center of San Francisco's North Beach. The Bohème offers 15 carefully equipped rooms, each with its own bathroom, and was established in the 1880s by an Italian immigrant family and restored after the great earthquake of 1906. The hotel lobby serves sherry every afternoon, and the halls are adorned with pictures taken in North Beach in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The Orchard Garden Hotel, a peaceful hotel in downtown San Francisco, combines boutique elegance with cutting-edge, eco-friendly design. The Orchard Garden Hotel, which opened in 2006, is one of California's first and leading eco-friendly hotels, having been designed to the US Green Building Council's national requirements for "green" structures. Guest rooms are decorated in calming hues and textiles with natural wood tones, and feature creative green-friendly details. They radiate a relaxing spa-like tranquility that puts guests at peace right away.

According to Petite Auberge, they are more of a meeting place than a hotel, valuing community above products. Petite Auberge aspires to be a hideaway that values the genuine and unpretentious over the trendy. They believe you can see it in the small details and friendly employees that transform their small inn into a genuinely welcoming environment, but you'll have to book a night and decide for yourself.

The Washington Square Inn San Francisco is located in the North Beach neighborhood, next to the 210-foot Coit Tower. The Washington Square Inn has welcoming accommodations, free Wi-Fi throughout the venue, flat-screen cable-TV, a fireplace, and adjacent public parking. This hotel offers a ton of charm and the true North Beach experience.

The SW Hotel is just a short walk from some of the city's best dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities, as it sits at the crossroads of two of San Francisco's most dynamic areas, Chinatown and North Beach. As a guest, you'll be treated to immaculate, comfortable rooms that combine classic elegance with contemporary Asian flare. Their kind team will be at your service 24 hours a day to ensure that your stay is enjoyable and unforgettable.

The Grant Plaza Hotel is a historic boutique hotel with nice accommodations and limited accessibility for those with disabilities. The hotel was built in 1922, and no substantial changes have been made to it since then. Grant Plaza will always go out of their way to help its visitors and make reasonable arrangements to fulfill their needs.

The SF Plaza Hotel is conveniently located near the core of downtown San Francisco, minutes from the city's Financial District and major conference sites, and just adjacent to the world-famous Chinatown Dragon Gate. SF Plaza Hotel is your best bet if you're balling on a budget and need to stay near Chinatown, but rest assured many reviews claim "SF Plaza Hotel was all that was expected (and more) for that price range."

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