Originally Posted by teme

Instead of choosing one of the "grand" ones (Mandarin Oriental, Ritzs, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt etc) we would like to find a bit smaller and intimate hotel. Perhaps gategory "luxury boutique hotel" would be closest what we are looking for. Any comments for example on Clift, Taj Campton Place, W hotel, Omni or Vitale? Location between Union square and Embarcadero would be ideal. Gay friendliness is not probably an issue in San Francisco...