600 Stockton St.
800/241-3333 or 415/296-7465
www.ritzcarlton.com

The quintessential urban Ritz-Carlton, a stately art- and flower-filled Neoclassical property on Nob Hill.

ROOMS 336, as traditionally decorated as you'd expect, with feather beds, down duvets, high-speed Internet.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 0.7 to 1.
FOOD The formal, romantic Dining Room for very good New French cuisine in a candlelit room. Also the Terrace for Sunday jazz brunch and the Lobby Lounge for one of the city's best afternoon-tea scenes.
FACILITIES Indoor pool, gym.
COST Doubles from $360