Tucked away from the melee of Market Street, but close enough to the action of downtown, this boutique hotel serves up beautiful views of the Bay Bridge. Standard rooms, decorated in warm tones and colorful stripes, aren’t enormous, but they’re well-designed to offer as much space as possible. Although there is no onsite fitness center, you can work it out at the next-door YMCA—or you may request a yoga mat from the front desk if the need to stretch strikes.

Harbor Court Hotel Amenities:

• 130 rooms, one suite. Wireless Internet access. Pets accepted.