An eco hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment and eco friendly hotels San Francisco are considered excellent place to hang out for a couple of nights in San Francisco and then beyond in California.
Best Eco Tours in San Francisco
- Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour (Optional Sausalito Ferry Ticket)
- Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
- Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip
- Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequioas Day Trip from San Francisco
- Yosemite National Park – Full Day Tour from San Francisco
1. Orchard Hotel 4* – Eco Friendly Hotels San Francisco
Located in Downtown , this boutique hotel is just 2 blocks from . It features an on-site restaurant, a cardio room, and with free WiFi. Rooms feature traditional decor.
The Orchard Hotel rooms offer a desk and laptop safe. Decorated with black and white photography of San Francisco scenery, the rooms also have minibars. Smart TVs are also included with the ability to connect to guests’ phones or tablets.
Guests can enjoy on-site dining at Daffodil Restaurant and Bar. The hotel also offers discount passes to the full-service Active Sports Club.
A 4-minute walk from Union Square and less than a block from the Powell-Hyde Street cable-car line, this modern eco-friendly hotel is also 7 minutes’ stroll from bustling Chinatown.
Featuring free Wi-Fi, the chic rooms have understated decor, recycled fabrics and handcrafted furnishings, plus minibars, Smart TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas.
Amenities include a 24-hour exercise room, an elegant restaurant offering breakfast, and a private wine room. Valet parking is available for a fee.
Welcome to The Orchard Hotel, where boutique elegance and eco-awareness coexist beautifully. A green hotel near Union Square in downtown San Francisco, California, our boutique hotel offers outstanding service and an incomparable location. From our lovely entryway to our well-equipped meeting space, The Orchard Hotel captures the essence of style in San Francisco.
At The Orchard Hotel, our distinctive boutique delivers a mix of classic charm, outstanding service and contemporary panache for both business and pleasure travelers.
We are one of San Francisco’s greenest hotels and one of the very first to earn the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED-EB(R) (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification. Additionally, the hotel is recognized as a certified green business by the San Francisco Department of the Environment and proud sister property of California’s first LEED-NC(R) certified property – the Orchard Garden Hotel. At The Orchard Hotel, green is a way of life.
Orchard Hotel is in a perfect location for the major sights, just up from Union Square, and with a Cable Car stop nearby for great ride to Fisherman’s Wharf.
The hotel is nicely decorated, rooms are large, very clean and staff are friendly and helpful. The eco focus is really good to see, with fresh filtered water available.
Large silent clean room and large bathroom. Location the best. Tram and busses nearby take you everywhere. The eco friendly hotel pleased as well. Beautiful stylish hotel and restaurant. Good wifi Friendly and helpful staff. Five star hotel.
Could not have been happier with our suite – roomy, views, quiet, huge bathroom, loads of character and elegantly furnished with beautiful touches – chandeliers, tasteful art, and turndown service. Cleanliness was faultless, 5 stars. Staff made us feel very welcome and were so helpful. Courtesy service to nearby downtown area provided on first-in basis in a Tesla was an extra bonus which we really appreciated – thanks to Angelo.
This is a classy eco-friendly hotel we would happily rate as 5 star. It felt like a home away from home from the minute we arrived.
The location is great (close to Union Square and not up too many steep hills), the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the rooms are spacious and well equipped (Nespresso machine is a really nice addition). The eco friendly aspects are nice too, there’s no bottled water (water is available from refill stations), toiletries are large bottles rather than single use disposables.
The hotel was eco-friendly, which I really appreciated. The front desk staff were always very nice and greeted me each morning and evening. The room was spacious and clean and had everything I needed. There was a small fitness room with some cardio equipment and weights, but it was adequate for a quick workout. The location was good – a short walk to Union Square and Chinatown. I would stay here again.
The hotel is in a great location, walking distance from most attractions and shopping, our room was quiet and spacious, including a spacious bathroom. Breakfast is included and not just a continental breakfast, you can choose from anything on the menu. Staff were always friendly and helpful. I also loved how eco-friendly this hotel was – refillable shampoo etc, minimal plastic, and other environmentally friendly features.
The location of this hotel is perfect. Cable Cars are outside the hotel door, and many MUNI buses are 2-3 blocks away, so its perfect if you’re using public transit like we did, rather than renting a car. The staff is amazing, caring, and really try to make your stay as welcoming as possible. All of the doorman, Nathan, Mitzu and Marie are great, knowledgeable and helpful in all aspects.
The room was always clean, and the staff left chocolates on the nightstand every day that we came back. The bathrooms are VERY large for a city hotel. There’s a minibar in the room. We didn’t touch anything because we bought stuff at Walgreens down the block to save some money.
They also practice eco-friendly facilities management, like quick shut-off shower heads to conserve water in the drought.
How much does a room costs at Orchard Hotel?
Prices start 182$/night for Deluxe King Room. The King Suite is 293$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Featuring a separate living area with a TV and stereo surround sound, this spacious suite offers plush bathrobes. Providing plush bathrobes, this elegant features an oversized bathroom with a glass enclosed shower. A plentiful mini bar with coffee and tea-making facilities is offered. Free Gilchrist & Soames spa toiletries are included for guests’ to enjoy.
Where to book online – Orchard Hotel – Eco Friendly Hotels San Francisco – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in San Francisco during SFFILM Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in San Francisco on Booking.com or Hotels.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. Argonaut Hotel, a Noble House Hotel 4* – Eco Friendly Hotels San Francisco
Featuring in-room spa services and a traditional seafood restaurant, this luxury Fisherman’s Wharf eco-friendly hotel offers beautiful views across the San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available.
The nautically-themed rooms of the Argonaut are decorated with rich blue and white furniture. A flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar and coffee maker with coffee from San Francisco’s Vasquez Coffee Company are included.
The Blue Mermaid at the Argonaut serves homemade chowder and fresh seafood in a casual historic setting. The full bar offers California wines and ocean-themed cocktails.
Across the street from Aquatic Park, this refined hotel in a restored warehouse is an 12-minute walk from Pier 39 and 0.5 miles from Alcatraz Island.
Nautical-style rooms with exposed brick walls feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and yoga mats. Suites add separate living rooms and whirlpool tubs, as well as views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Wi-Fi and in-room spa treatments are available for a fee. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
Amenities include an exercise room, complimentary wine receptions in a relaxed lounge, and a seafood restaurant with terrace seating.
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The room was spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds, bathroom was adequate – I didn’t like the toiletries in pump dispensers on the wall – I appreciate it’s probably an eco-friendly thing but somehow seems a bit cheap in an otherwise classy hotel.
The hotel is in a great location- right on Fisherman’s Wharf but tucked away on the quieter, less touristy end near Ghiradelli Square. Walking distance to anything you should need. Definitely take advantage of the valet parking, as they park your car in a secure facility.
We booked this hotel because of its location in Fisherman’s Wharf but were still surprised just how well located it was: on the nice left hand side of the wharf; literally next door to the Hyde/Powell Cable Car Turnaround; next door (3 mins) to the Ghirardelli Square; within steps of so many places to eat and drink including Ghirardelli, Buena Vista Cafe, Pub BBQ etc; within steps of a lovely walk across the front to a pier and Fort Mason with grounds; within 15 mins walk to Lombard Street; 7 mins walk to Pier 39; 5 mins walk to Pier 41 for ferry’s to Sausalito and Angel Island, and Boudins; 30 mins walk to the Ferry Building ; and with constant views of Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge.
The whole wharf area suffers a bit from homeless people, like the rest of the City, but it always busy and felt safe around the hotel and surrounding restaurants and bars, which was comforting.
The hotel itself was lovely; a small boutique with a nice foyer area and good restaurant attached (Blue Mermaid), with excellent service from all staff. We expected some noise from the street (it’s location is so good we thought it must suffer from street noise) but heard nothing and slept peacefully in comfortable beds in perfect quiet (we did chose an inward facing room to ensure peace).
We were very pleased to have chosen this hotel for our week in San Francisco as it offered us everything we could have needed.
How much does a room costs Argonaut Hotel, a Noble House Hotel?
Prices start 296$/night for King Room. The King Room with Bay View is 489$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz Bay, this room is styled in tasteful nautical blue accents and playful blue walls with a crisp white trim. A coffee-machine with free Starbucks coffee, a flat-screen TV with yoga channels and Super Nintendo are provided. Free yoga accessories are available for guests during their stay.
Where to book online–Argonaut Hotel, a Noble House Hotel – Eco Friendly Hotels San Francisco – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in San Francisco during SFFILM Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in San Francisco on Booking.com or Expedia.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Cavallo Point 4* – Eco Hotels San Francisco
Near San Francisco Bay, this historic Sausalito, California resort is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The resort features a full-service spa and Murray Circle Restaurant.
Cavallo Point offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Available amenities include a small fridge and a coffee maker while select rooms provide a gas fireplace.
Coffee, tea, and pastries are available in the Lobby in the morning daily. Farley Bar, with live music on certain days, is available at Cavallo Point Lodge. Cooking classes are also available in the Cavallo Point Cooking School. This is a pet-friendly resort.
Situated on a former military base overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, this upscale resort is set across a collection of former officers’ residences and modern buildings, and is 8 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Polished rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, mini fridges and coffeemakers; most have fireplaces. Suites add separate living spaces.
Parking, and a shuttle to San Francisco and the Sausalito Ferry Terminal are free. There’s a cocktail bar offering live music, and an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and yoga classes. Cooking classes are available for a fee.
How much does a room costs at Cavallo Point?
Prices start 296$/night for King Room. The King Room with Bay View is 489$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz Bay, this room is styled in tasteful nautical blue accents and playful blue walls with a crisp white trim. A coffee-machine with free Starbucks coffee, a flat-screen TV with yoga channels and Super Nintendo are provided. Free yoga accessories are available for guests during their stay.
Where to book online –Cavallo Point Hotel – Eco Hotels San Francisco – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in San Francisco during SFFILM Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in San Francisco on Booking.com or Expedia.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
4. Hotel Zetta San Francisco 4* – Green Hotels San Francisco
Across the street from Westfield Shopping Center, this Central hotel offers rooms with a 46-inch flat-screen smart TV. Food options are offered in the full-service bar and lounge area.
Free WiFi, an iPod docking station, a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, and double-panned windows for quiet and privacy are included in all guest rooms at Hotel Francisco. A seating area, work desk, and an Illy espresso coffee machine are included. A tiled walk-in shower, bathrobes and premium toiletries are provided.
The Cavalier , a UK-Style brasserie, is located on site. A full-service bar and lounge are also available.
A 3-minute walk from the Powell Street cable-car turnaround and BART rail station, this trendy hotel is 9 minutes’ walk from the shops and nightlife of bustling Union Square.
The ultra-hip rooms feature free Wi-Fi and espresso machines, plus smart TVs and game consoles. Suites and studios add pull-out sofas. In-room dining and spa services are available for a fee.
Amenities include access to a 24-hour fitness center and a free weekly yoga class. There’s a sleek lobby lounge, an upscale restaurant/bar serving updated British pub fare, and a playroom with a 30-ft Plinko wall.
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Nice sized room with a great work-table and plenty of outlets for the business traveler but with a great vibe. Virtual reality experiences are available in the lobby as part of your daily amenities fee, as are two pool tables, a table shuffleboard and a 2 story pachinko-like game you play with a soccer ball. The lobby bar had an inviting feel and the prevalence of repurposed items, such as the lobby chandeliers made out of old wire-framed eyeglasses made it extra fun and appearing eco-friendly. Good location for shopping, dining and sightseeing.
Beds were comfortable, superb amenities, large modern bathroom, a bunch of plugs located bedside, even a USB charging station. Noticed that the luxurious toiletries such as the shower gels, lotions and shampoos were giant 300ml sized bottles – good thing I didn’t take them upon check out because one of the bottles notified that it would cost $35! 😁 that’s half thumbs down but I’d give 4 thumbs up for the eco reasons!!
The front desk staff was amazingly helpful and friendly, so were the bell desk staff. Thanks for recommending the Blue Bottle cafe across the street!
Lobby of the hotel is nicely decorated and cozy, I could stay there forever and invite my friends over to hang if only I had more time.
Location was very strategic. I could shop around Market st and come back to hotel to drop off the bags before I continue to other shops.
The room was beautifully designed and NOT a shoebox. This is unusual for “boutique hotels. Stunning art on wall. Large flat screen TVS. Desk. Plenty of plugs. Annoying expensive water, snacks and mini bar present. There is a complementary espresso maker…which I found impossible to operate. It also does not make coffee…just espresso. The hotel is eco friendly and this is noted by recycling bins and two button flush toilet. Also..no little containers of toiletries …but big containers to tap from.
Location of this hotel is very convenient as it is off of the Powell stop. Check in was easy, it was the typical check in service you get where they explain the room and amenities. The room was very clean. After we took our shoes off, the floor felt super clean. I was amazed at that. The bed was comfortable but when you stepped in certain places, you could hear the spring which was the only con of the bed.
After exploring the city, it was great to come back to this hotel because it felt clean and looks modern. You were able to get water or lemonade out in the lobby.
We enjoyed playing the games on the 2nd floor especially the pinball machines. There were plenty of seats to relax in or even take a meal back!
If I were to stay in downtown SF again, I would definitely consider Hotel Zetta again because of it’s location and cost.
How much does a room costs at Hotel Zetta San Francisco?
Prices start 227$/night for Superior King Room. The Premier Studio King is 380$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Featuring a spacious seating area, this modern room is styled in custom furnishings. Free Wi-Fi, a plush bathrobes, a g-link mobile device station and an Illy espresso machine is offered. Free spa toiletries and mosaic tiling in the en suite bathroom is also provided.
Where to book online – Hotel Zetta San Francisco – Eco Friendly Hotels San Francisco – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in San Francisco during SFFILM Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in San Francisco on Booking.com or Expedia.com or Agoda.com nd see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
5. Hotel Nikko San Francisco 4* – Green Hotels San Francisco
Just 5 minutes’ walk from vibrant , the recently restored Hotel Francisco offers a , Asian-inspired aesthetic and features an with a glass atrium and an on-site restaurant. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest rooms at Hotel Nikko offer residential comfort, filled with light and cool tones with vibrant touches of colour. Each room is designed for maximum guest relaxation. Rooms include deep seated sofas, soft fabrics and organic light fixtures. Guests can unwind in the luxurious marble bathrooms which provide deep soaking tubs and over-sized showers. City views are featured from top-floor rooms.A flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.
Surrounded by bars and restaurants, this modern Japanese-inspired hotel is a 5-minute walk from Union Square, 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and a 3-minute walk from the Powell Street BART station.
Polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus CD players and iPod docks. Club rooms are situated on the top floor, and have city views, and access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening socials.
There’s an upscale Asian restaurant and a chic lounge, as well as a funky food truck serving Californian fare. Other amenities include a glass-enclosed indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and event space. Pets are welcome for a fee.
Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, where personalized service meets cutting-edge style. Our hotel is set in the heart of the city, just steps from Union Square shops and restaurants, making it the ideal destination for both business and leisure travel. Our four-diamond rated property features 532 guest rooms and 22 suites, each with pillow-top beds, high-speed internet, and a wealth of modern amenities.
A bit of Japanese service feeling permeates.Semi elegant lobby with plenty of seating.The hotel rooms on the 19th floor were not quite unlike their competitors, a little impersonally furnished but with most comforts that wish for an overnight stay.
The location in San Francisco is central and the hotel can hardly be blamed for a situation with homeless, drug addicts in nearby neighborhoods.However, you feel a little uncomfortable during your walks, especially at night.
I know a lot of people like the Fairmont, but Hotel Nikko’s Japanese influence makes it a modern/sophisticated stay while in the city. Its location is central to Union Sq and Market St, not far from the Embarcadero and ferry building. The rooms are clean with your basic but nice amenities. The hotel renovated a while back and our most recent stay reflected that. One of the things we like most about this hotel is the breakfast buffet as they offer both American and Japanese breakfast options. We loooove Japanese breakfast so it’s always a nice touch when we visit. Definitely recommend this hotel.
I know a lot of people like the Fairmont, but Hotel Nikko’s Japanese influence makes it a modern/sophisticated stay while in the city. Its location is central to Union Sq and Market St, not far from the Embarcadero and ferry building.
The rooms are clean with your basic but nice amenities. The hotel renovated a while back and our most recent stay reflected that. One of the things we like most about this hotel is the breakfast buffet as they offer both American and Japanese breakfast options. We love Japanese breakfast so it’s always a nice touch when we visit. Definitely recommend this hotel.
he first thing that stuck out to me about this place was the exceptional service. Every door was opened for us, and we were always greeted with a smile regardless of where we were within the hotel. The wait staff, servers and doormen were all very polite.
We stayed in one of the Imperial rooms which gave us free access to the club/lounge with food and drinks, and breakfast was also included every morning. The room itself was a good size and the view of the city was nice. The bathroom was spacious as well. The shower is bit smaller than I’d like for 2 people, but we made it work, and some of the water can leak outside if you’re not careful.
Location-wise, this is a good spot if you want to be close to the major tourist attractions, but traffic is an issue, and being so close to the Tenderloin wasn’t ideal. If you want to get your car out of the underground driveway, I would request it about 20-30 minutes before you need it, because space is limited and your car can get buried in the garage depending on how busy things are in the city.
How much does a room costs at Hotel Nikko San Francisco ?
Prices start 224$/night for Petite Queen Room. The Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
is 271$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Offering free WiFi, this air-conditioned deluxe room includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a marble sink counter.
Where to book online – Hotel Nikko San Francisco – Green Hotels San Francisco – you can find the best eco friendly hotels deals in San Francisco during SFFILM Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in San Francisco on Booking.com or Hotels.com or Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
