I'm headed to San Francisco over the Independence Day weekend (three nights.) I used to live there but times have changed.
I am particularly adamant that I find a room with a view of the Bay. I was trying to avoid Union Square since I like peace and quiet.

I won't be doing a whole lot; just visiting friends.

Here are my thoughts:

• 1Hotel
  Rooms are on the smaller side, everything else sounds good. They don't have any availability online with FHR, but I can call Platinum Travel Service. They appear to have shockingly good deals for that weekend.
  
• Inter-Continental
  I have Ambassador status with IHG and a free weekend night could come in handy. It's in a grittier location, and it doesn't look so enticing. Not sure if it has a view.
  
• Hyatt Regency
  I've stayed there before. It's not super-exciting, but the rooms with decks/patios are have a partial view. Ridiculously easy location due to the BART.
  
• Le Méridien
  I think it's under construction.

The Four Seasons (either option) was too pricey as was the Drisco.
I'm tend to like modern calm hotels, so I don't think I'd like the Mark Hopkins, Palace, Ritz, etc. I'm anti-chintz.

I have status with IHG (Ambassador), Bonvoy (Platinum), and Hilton (Diamond).

Let me know your recommendations.