Best Hotels near California Institute of Integral Studies

This boutique hotel features modern accommodations and enjoys a prime location in San Francisco. Situated just south of Union Square and on the Powell Street cable car line, Axiom Hotel San Francisco puts guests near plenty of the city's shops and restaurants. The hotel's rooms come with LED smart TVs with wireless streaming for Apple and Android products, minifridges, in-room safes and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Axiom Hotel also houses a fitness center and a business center, plus it's a pet-friendly property that welcomes animals for no additional fee. Though the hotel has limited on-site dining, it does offer The Turn Café, which has options for a quick meal or for takeaway. Previous visitors enjoyed their stays at this hotel, noting the fun touches like arcade games and the tech-savvy rooms as particular standout amenities. The only downside, according to recent guests, is that it costs between $59 and $64 per day to valet park. What's more, the parking fees are not covered by the mandatory "urban fee," which costs $25 per night.

Like its sister property – the InterContinental Mark Hopkins – the InterContinental San Francisco is geared mostly toward corporate travelers. But that doesn't mean that it's all about business: After all, it's located in San Francisco's hip South of Market neighborhood. Guest rooms cater to business and leisure travelers alike with high-speed internet access (for a fee), LCD TVs, iPod docking stations and minibars. Recent guests said that the decor is nothing to write home about, but that the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows were breathtaking – request a room on a higher floor to truly take advantage of the scenery. Meanwhile, the contemporary American cuisine served at the hotel's Michelin-star rated restaurant garners praise as well. If you're only looking for a drink, the hotel's on-site Bar 888 keeps the grappa (its specialty) flowing.What's more, if you're a member of the IHG rewards program, you can earn or redeem points for staying here.

Just a short walk from the Powell Street BART station in downtown San Francisco, Hotel Zetta makes a great choice for all types of travelers. Recent guests were complimentary of this Viceroy property's modern design, praising the contemporary art, wooden accents and modern furnishings in the guest rooms. Accommodations also come with Wi-Fi access, Illy espresso machines and Web-compatible flat-screen TVs, and video game consoles are available to borrow. The staff members here also earn high marks for their friendly demeanor – travelers note that employees were quick and efficient when it came to fulfilling requests. For recreation, Hotel Zetta guests have access to a number of on-site amenities, including in-room spa services, a game room and a fitness center. And when mealtime rolls around, The Cavalier serves up British fare – like fish and chips – in a pub-style setting.

Containing more than 1,000 guest rooms, the Parc 55 is one of San Francisco's largest hotels. Overall, visitors were pleased with the property's spacious rooms and suites, which house flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, desks with ergonomic chairs and coffee amenities. To appeal to the large number of guests it can accommodate, the hotel offers several restaurants, including casual eatery Cable 55, the Barbary Coast deli, and Kin Khao, the on-site Thai restaurant. Many guests remark on the friendly service staff, though street noise was a problem for some. You should also keep in mind that the immediate area, while very central and a favorite among guests, can get a little seedy at night, and panhandlers are known to frequent the surrounding streets. You'll find Parc 55 near Union Square in downtown San Francisco.

You'll find this Hilton hotel near San Francisco's Union Square – and for some visitors, that's the best thing about it. Though guests are complimentary of the comfortable beds and flat-screen TVs, the guest rooms fail to impress – previous guests make ample use of the words "adequate" and "decent" in their descriptions of the accommodations. On the other hand, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square does boast both a pool and a fitness center, as well as business traveler-friendly amenities. There is also the on-site Herb N' Kitchen, which serves casual fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be prepared for lofty room rates here, though Hilton Honors members looking to bed down in a convenient location can earn and redeem loyalty points here.