Hotel Palomar
The Hotel Palomar, a member of the Kimpton family of Hotels and Restaurants, is located within three blocks of shopping, dining and events at Union Square, the theater district and SoMa (South of Market) neighborhood.
Services for pets include grooming, dog walking and excursions to local pet parks.
Amenities include complimentary overnight shoeshine service, on-site fitness center, Aveda bath products, wireless Internet, 24-hour room service, honor bar and a hosted wine reception every evening. Guests can schedule complimentary car service to the Financial District or Media Gulch neighborhoods, in-room spa treatments and audiovisual needs.
Hotel Palomar San Francisco
12 Fourth Street (at Market)
San Francisco, California 94103
(866) 373-4941
hotelpalomar-sf.com
Argonaut Hotel
The Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton luxury boutique hotel located at Fisherman's Wharf, is adjacent to The Cannery and in the same building as the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's Visitors Center and Interactive Museum. In keeping with that theme, the hotel decor features model sailboats, clocks and maritime artifacts.
The hotel imposes no fee, weight restriction or limits on pets. However, guests are requested to let the hotel know they are bring a pet so treats, bowls, bedding and tags can be prepared. Pet packages include specialty pet food, dog walking and toys.
Amenities for pet owners include a business center, wireless Internet, complimentary overnight shoeshine service and 24-hour fitness center.
Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, California 94109
(800) 411-3436 or (866) 415.0704
argonauthotel.com
W Hotel
The W Hotel is located in SoMa, within walking distance of the Moscone Convention Center, Union Square and Financial District. The decor, services and amenities reflect the W's philosophy of modern relaxation.
The hotel features a P.A.W. program (Pets Are Welcome) that includes pet-specific treats such as toys, tags, bedding, bowls and supplies. The W Hotel pet policy includes a liability waiver, nightly pet fee of $25 and a one-time $100 cleaning fee. Services can be arranged for dog-sitting, dog walking, grooming, veterinary care and even birthday cake.
Guest amenities include a business center, spa, fitness center (with golf course partnerships), heated indoor pool, and the W's signature Whatever/Whenever Service to accommodate personalized needs, such as arranging for pet sitting while guests take are playing golf. The on-site XYZ Bar and XYZ restaurant draw local residents in addition to hotel guests.
W Hotel
181 Third Street
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 777-5300; (877) 946-8357
whotels.com/sanfrancisco
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