Hotel Abri, San Francisco

A boutique hotel just off Union Square, it’s hard to beat Hotel Abri’s location. A sweeping lobby in stylish black and orange greets guests alongside a trendy wall-mounted fire and comfortable sofas. It all feels ultra-contemporary and fresh, with neutral-toned rooms delightfully offset with enormous beds adorned with bright furnishings. Sprawling modern bathrooms and wide windows provide wonderful views of the city below, or go one up with suites that offer a separate parlour area. Guests receive a complimentary wine voucher upon arrival, and in keeping with California’s green initiative, if you decline housekeeping you’ll receive a food, chocolate or Starbucks voucher in exchange.

Enjoy brunch from 10am in downstairs’ cosy Puccini & Pinetti restaurant that also offers a fantastic evening menu – the caramelised onion pizza and Cavatelli pasta are particularly notable. It’s Abri’s location that really sets it apart, though, just moment from the delights of Union Square, Nob Hill and Chinatown, as well as a whole host of high-end shops, independent eateries and classic American diners. Spend days marvelling at the countless murals that grace the city walls, cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge and strolling along Fisherman’s Wharf, a quick taxi or charming cable car ride away from the Abri.