Stay 5 Stylish Nights at The Marker Union Square

The Marker Union Square sits a couple of minutes from Union Square itself, so the shops, theatres and the cable car turnaround at Powell Street are all within an easy walk. The building dates to the early 1900s, and the restored facade and the lobby's curving staircase still show that age. Inside, the rooms swap the period mood for bold stripes, deep blues and bright art. You step out of the door straight into downtown San Francisco, with Market Street and the Financial District a short stroll away.

Your five nights are in a Deluxe Double room with a full double bed, a work desk and a marble bathroom. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a minibar and coffee, and the design leans playful rather than plain. The rate is room only, so breakfast is not included, though you can add it when you book or use one of the cafes nearby. There is a restaurant on site for dinner, and the lounge with its fireplace is a quiet spot for a drink after a day out.

You are close to the centre of things here. Union Square is about 400 metres away, and the Powell Street cable car turnaround sits a similar distance, ready to carry you up the hills towards Nob Hill and Fisherman's Wharf. The Westin St Francis and its glass elevators are roughly 330 metres off, and Hotel Mark Twain is barely a hundred metres from the door. The Golden Gate Bridge is about 6.9 km away, an easy half-day by car or bus.

This one suits couples who want to be in the middle of downtown San Francisco and walk to the shops, theatres and cable cars. Five nights gives you room to mix city days with a trip out to the bridge or the bay.