Hotels, for holiday guests
GETAWAYS • The Nines
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Palace Hotel (Downtown), grand, family-friendly hotel, tree lighting ceremony in Nutcracker wonderland, high tea w/ Santa and carolers, holiday brunches, $290
1 Hotel SF (Embarcadero), sustainably minded hotel near Ferry Bldg., wreath-making workshop, winter greenhouse w/ mulled wine, $546
Fairmont (Nob Hill), regal Beaux Arts landmark, plus holiday shopping village, lobby bar w/ hot chocolate or Champagne, Santa suites, $410
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco (Nob Hill), posh stay w/ holiday menus, Dickens-era tree lighting ceremony, letters to Santa, teddy bear tea, $377
Westin St. Francis (Union Square), chef Michael Mina’s new Bourbon Steak restaurant, 12-ft sugar-and-fondant castle, festive Nutcracker suite, $201
Beacon Grand (Union Square), Renaissance Revival grandeur, blue-chip concierge service, steps from Union Square ice rink and Christmas tree, $284
Proper Hotel (Mid-Market, above), designed by Kelly Wearstler, holiday dinners, afternoon tea, $244
Hotel Drisco (Pac Heights), luxe lodging offering beefed-up amenities (custom chocolates from in-house chocolatier, rose petal turndown service), proximity to Fillmore St holiday shopping, $779
Inn at the Presidio (Presidio), cozy-chic cabin vibes in national park, decor including holiday wreaths, garlands, lights, giant pine tree, $777
All rooms king or queen, one night, December weekend (some require minimum stays).