Originally Posted by
dhuey
I think the OP will have to choose between expansive views (e.g., Mark Hopkins, Fairmont) or modern luxury. I don't think anything in the Financial District, SOMA or Union Square has really great views.
Originally Posted by
sonomawine
The Four Seasons Embarcadero (really FiDi) has incredible views, but as the OP said it was a bit pricey!
Yes. The FS Embarcadero has the most spectacular views of any hotel in the city. It's on the top floors of 345 Cal, which until 2017 was the 3rd tallest building in the city (behind TA and BofA).
And there are multiple other hotels downtown with excellent views, as listed in my post upthread.