Los Angeles: Hotel Hot Spots
By James Wevley, San Francisco
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Ame
689 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Famed husband-and-wife team Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani bring their sophisticated touch to the St. Regis Hotel's uber-chic eatery. -
Canteen
817 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Uber-casual, trendy setting with daring home cooking at comfortable prices. -
Campton Place Restaurant
340 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
A sophisticated dining experience of French-meets-Californian cuisine that is elegant yet approachable. -
The Dining Room at The Ritz Carlton
600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
The unrepentant luxury of this culinary landmark one-ups itself with the arrival of Iron Chef winner Ron Siegel. -
Masa's Restaurant
648 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Under chef Gregory Short, this contemporary French restaurant remains one of the city's most exclusive dining rooms. -
Fifth Floor Restaurant
12 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA
Extragant, modern Gascon cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients pleases the palates of an international clientele in the Hotel Palomar.
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Bar Drake
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel's lobby bar plays on its Prohibition-era history with 1920s-inspired cocktails. -
G Bar
488 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA
Laurel Motor Inn's artsy hotel bar attracts locals and visitors with live music. -
XYZ Bar
181 Third St, San Francisco, CA
A trendy SOMA lobby bar for the rich, the famous and the almost famous. -
Bambuddha Lounge
601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
Posh professionals unwind with down-tempo grooves at the Phoenix Hotel's poolside lounge. -
Redwood Room
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Visiting celebs and locals who love them drop serious cash at the Clift's showpiece bar. -
Top of the Mark
One Nob Hill, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA
Revelers enjoy city-spanning views at this historic hotel hangout. -
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fairmont Hotel's tiki bar is a "Pirates of the Caribbean" for grown-ups.
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Phoenix Hotel
601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
This retro motor lodge is a swanky destination for stylish folks.
