Hotel Drisco

One of the few hotels in Pacific Heights, this stately 1903 apartment-hotel tucked between mansions stands high on the ridgeline. It's notable for its architecture, attentive service and newly revamped rooms with elegant decor and heated bathroom floors. The high-on-a-hill location is convenient only to the Marina; anywhere else requires a bus or taxi. Still, for a real boutique hotel, it's tops.