Cartwright Hotel

Opened in 1913, this boutique hotel is 1 block from Union Square. The cable car line is just outside the door, and theaters are a 5-minute walk.

Original black-and-white photos of early-1900s San Francisco and turn-of-the-century antiques distinguish the 114 individually decorated rooms.

Guests gather in the library for a complimentary evening wine reception featuring private labels from the Napa Valley.