San Francisco does not experience four distinct seasons—it’s pretty mild no matter when you visit. Likewise, the Four Seasons provides posh lodgings all year long. The glassy exterior of the tower looks sleek and modern, but the décor inside is more traditional, with wood-paneled walls, plush rugs and gold-accented furniture lending a classic feel to the spacious rooms. (Request a corner room to see more of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.) The restaurant, Seasons, focuses on surf-and-turf classics with a wine list that draws liberally from vineyards in nearby Sonoma and Napa counties. To burn off those calories, head to the 127,000-squarefoot Sports Club/LA that overlooks Market Street. Before setting off to visit the nearby San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, art aficionados should download the podcast guide to the hotel’s impressive collection, which includes works by Matisse and Klee.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Amenities:

• 277 rooms, 10 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions. Check-in 3 pm, check-out Noon. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room, fitness classes available, spa. Indoor pool, whirlpool. Business center. Credit cards accepted.