Which San Francisco hotels have no resort fee?

Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, LUMA Hotel San Francisco, Orchard Garden Hotel and The Marker Union Square San Francisco state on their own sites that no resort or destination fee is charged. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.

Is tax charged on San Francisco resort fees?

14 of the 19 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, 3 say no tax is added on top of the figures they state, and 2 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.

What do San Francisco hotels call the fee?

Of the 19 San Francisco hotels that state a fee, 7 use a name with “destination” in it, 6 with “amenity”, 5 with “urban” and 1 with none of those words. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers.

What is the hotel tax in San Francisco?

In the words of San Francisco’s Treasurer & Tax Collector: “San Francisco imposes a 14% transient occupancy tax on the rental of accommodations for stays of less than 30 days.” The Tourism Improvement District also charges each hotel in it an assessment on its revenue: “Effective November 1, 2024, the updated rates are 2.25% for Zone 1 and 2.00% for Zone 2.” In the City’s words, these assessments “may be passed on to customers as a separate item on hotel and host folios.” We do not say which zone a hotel is in or add the figures up: no City page does.

San Francisco hotels with no resort fee, and what the rest charge in 2026.

See prices for Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22, cheapest first →

As of Oct 5, 2026, we have looked up 60 San Francisco hotels: on their own websites, 19 state a mandatory resort or destination fee, 4 state they charge none, and 37 could not be confirmed either way. Among the 19 San Francisco hotels that state a fee, the median is $38.00 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $30.00, at W San Francisco; the highest is $48.00, at 1 Hotel San Francisco.

Every figure on this page was read off the hotel's own website on the date beside it, and links the page it came from. The list of which hotels to check came from the wholesale rate feed we buy from; no figure from that feed is printed here as a fee.

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State a fee

Median per night

$38.00

Not confirmed

“From” prices are the total for the cheapest room we can sell for Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 (2 adults, 1 room), with the taxes and fees we know of counted. Checked Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 9:07 AM EST; we check again before anything is held.

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Hotels that state no resort fee

Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway1500 Van Ness Ave“No Resort Fees or Hotel Fees”Hotel's site · checked Oct 5, 2026From $346.92
LUMA Hotel San Francisco100 Channel Street“Do you charge a resort fee? Nope! We are proud to include high speed wi-fi, state of the art fitness options, business facilities and much more in the cost of your room.”Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026From $542.88
Orchard Garden Hotel466 Bush St“The hold will be refunded once the room is properly inspected upon checkout. RESORT FEE None ROOM GUARANTEE All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card.”Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026See rooms
The Marker Union Square San Francisco501 Geary St“TOP REASONS TO BOOK THE MARKER SAN FRANCISCO NO DESTINATION/RESORT FEE Unbeatable Location: Stay just steps from Union Square, where shopping, dining, and cultural attractions await”Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026From $372.34

What the rest charge

Per night as the hotel states it, cheapest first. The per-stay column is that figure times 3 nights; “plus tax” means the hotel says tax is charged on the fee as well.

W San Francisco
181 3rd St
$30.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$90.00
Called
Daily Destination Fee
Covers
a daily $25 beverage and food credit; two SFMOMA tickets (per stay); e-bike rentals (2 max per day); daily enhanced high-speed internet access
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
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Hotel Emblem San Francisco
562 Sutter St
$34.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$102.00
Called
Urban Amenity Fee
Covers
Oshibori on arrival; Welcome refreshment on arrival; Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public space; Use of house bicycles (with helmet); In-room Nespresso machines with Bluestone Lane espresso pods
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $341.57
Hotel G San Francisco
386 Geary Street
$34.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$102.00
Called
G Life fee
Covers
unlimited WiFi access; onsite Techno Gym; unlimited water refills with our Flow Water dispenser; in-room Nespresso machine with unlimited coffee pods and tea; signature bath amenities; in-room BeyondTV GuestCast service
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
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Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square
580 Geary St
$34.95 a night
3-night stay
$104.85
Called
Daily Amenity Fee
Covers
THE CORE WELCOME DRINK; STREAMPINEAPPLE; SURFPINEAPPLE; PINEAPPLE BIKES; IN-ROOM COFFEE AND TEA; PATH WATER BOTTLE; WATER BAR
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $342.28
Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter St
$35.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$105.00
Called
Urban Amenity Fee
Covers
Morning coffee and tea service; Evening sipping hour; Park Terrace: Urban garden with seating and walking track; High-speed Wi-Fi access; Gym Pass to 24 Hour Fitness Center; In-room fitness kits available upon request; Printing services available
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $395.90
Hotel Zelos San Francisco
12 4th St.
$35.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$105.00
Called
Guest Amenities Fee
Covers
1 Gigabit fiber Wi-Fi; local calls; access to the 24-hour fitness center; lobby coffee and tea from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM; an in-room reusable water carafe; an espresso machine upon request
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
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Omni San Francisco
500 California St
$35.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$105.00
Called
Destination charge
Covers
Membership privileges at The Amador Club (formerly The Wingtip Club); 10% Discount at The Vault Steakhouse; 1 Hour eBike or 2 Hour Standard Bike rental; 15% Discount at Aquarium of the Bay; Premier In-Room WiFi; In-Room Coffee and Tea; Bottled Water at Front Desk upon arrival
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $492.68
Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson St
$37.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$111.00
Called
Guest Amenities Fee
Covers
Concierge; $15 food & beverage credit for use in Blue Mermaid; Filtered water stations on each guestroom floor; Complimentary Wi-Fi & local/toll-free calls; 24-hour fitness center; Television casting and apps in all guestrooms; Daily newspapers; Board games around the fireplace; Treasure chest of toys and a scavenger hunt for kids; Xbox One console available in guestroom, based on availability; Access to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center; 10% off Napa Valley Wine Train Gourmet Express; One hour complimentary bike rental through our partner Unlimited Biking
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $531.77
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
$38.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$114.00
Called
Daily Destination Fee
Covers
Daily, $20 hotel food and beverage credit to be used at all outlets; Daily, Enhanced High-Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi); Per stay, Access to the Premium Fitness Center – Wellness Zone for up to two (2) registered guests; Per stay, Cable Car Tickets for two (2) registered guests; Amenity for Bonvoy Elite Members: San Francisco Welcome Chocolates
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $516.55
Stanford Court San Francisco
905 California Street
$38.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$114.00
Called
Nob Hill Destination Fee
Covers
High-speed WiFi; Google Chromecast in-room streaming; Expansive, state-of-the-art fitness center; Morning beverage service 6:00am-1:00pm featuring tea + La Colombe coffee; Stanford Court water bottle + FloWater filling stations; Day-use of bicycles and e-bikes (based on availability); Business Center with iMac computers; Printing & faxing; Complimentary package receiving and handling; Local & domestic long-distance calls
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $389.28
The Clancy, Autograph Collection
299 2nd St
$38.00 a night
3-night stay
$114.00
Called
Destination fee
Covers
Daily $20 food & beverage credit; historic cable car tickets (x2); 1-2hr bike rentals (x2); Clancy tote bag (x2); specialty fortune cookies and Rubik's Cube; daily enhanced high-speed WiFi; specialty coffee from Radiator Coffee Salon for Bonvoy Elite (Gold members and above)
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $381.19
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
450 Powell Street
$39.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$117.00
Called
Urban Destination Fee
Covers
In-room Illy coffee maker; Two keepsake Water Bottles (refill stations located on each floor); Fully remodeled and expanded 24 Hour Fitness Studio; Robust Wi-Fi; Unlimited local and long-distance calling; Local discounts from our Social Hosts
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $388.95
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason St
$39.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$117.00
Called
Daily Amenity Fee
Covers
Health Club access
Hotel's site · checked Oct 5, 2026
From $471.37
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
495 Geary St
$39.00 a night
no tax on top
3-night stay
$117.00
Called
Destination Fee
Covers
24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness center; High-Speed Wi-Fi for unlimited devices; 2 bottled waters in-room upon arrival; In-room coffee/tea offering; $10 F&B Credit daily; Free local and domestic long-distance calls
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $339.94
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
425 North Point
$40.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$120.00
Called
Guest Amenities Fee
Covers
$15/daily Sunset Credit to onsite Restaurant Pescatore; Wi-Fi – Unlimited Devices; 1-hour Complimentary E-Bike Rentals; Hotel Zoe Post Card with Domestic Postage; Daily S’mores in the Courtyard 5pm-7pm.; Board and Card Games; 20% off Big Bus Tours (Contact Hotel for Details); Nostalgic DVD Selection and Players (Subject to Availability); Access to Fitness Center; Lobby Coffee, Tea, and Infused Water; 2-hour Complimentary Bike Rental (Tour Store Located in the Lobby)
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $479.49
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
1300 Columbus Avenue
$41.19 a night
no tax on top
3-night stay
$123.57
Called
Destination Fee
Also charges
“Hotel Caza charges a sustainability fee of $6.00 plus tax ($7.06 inclusive).” Not in the figure shown.
Covers
Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival; High-speed Wi-Fi throughout guest rooms and public spaces for unlimited devices; Complimentary use of Caza Cruiser bikes for up to two hours; In-room Starbucks Coffee & Tazo Tea; Morning coffee and tea service daily from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Early check-in at 12:00 PM, subject to availability; Parking until 6:00 PM on the day of check-out with paid parking; Access to the year-round heated outdoor pool and sun deck; Access to the Game Zone featuring indoor and outdoor games; 24-hour fitness center access; In-room yoga mats; Two collapsible water pouches and access to filtered water stations; Printing services; Local and toll-free phone calls; Complimentary San Francisco postcards with postage included; Evening milk and cookies hour; Exclusive discounts at select local restaurants and attractions
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $379.36
Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco
342 Grant Ave
$43.18 a night
no tax on top
3-night stay
$129.54
Called
Urban Amenity Fee
Covers
breakfast; Wi-Fi; coffee and tea; evening wine hour; fitness-center access; dining discounts
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
See rooms
Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill
$45.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$135.00
Called
Urban Experience Fee
Covers
$10 daily credit at Cirque Bar; $10 daily minibar credit; Daily in room movie rental ($27 value); Complimentary access to seasonal programming
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $539.43
1 Hotel San Francisco
8 Mission St
$48.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$144.00
Called
Amenity fee
Covers
Electric bike rental; Audi e-tron house car service; Mind and Movement fitness and wellness experiences; Nature-inspired programming and events; Lobby Farmstand with fresh seasonal fruit; Pet beds for our four-legged guests
Hotel's site · checked Sep 17, 2026
From $1,029.16

Hotel	Per night	Per 3-night stay	Called	What it covers	Source
W San Francisco181 3rd St	$30.00plus tax	$90.00	Daily Destination Fee	a daily $25 beverage and food credit; two SFMOMA tickets (per stay); e-bike rentals (2 max per day); daily enhanced high-speed internet access	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hotel Emblem San Francisco562 Sutter St	$34.00plus tax	$102.00	Urban Amenity Fee	Oshibori on arrival; Welcome refreshment on arrival; Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public space; Use of house bicycles (with helmet); In-room Nespresso machines with Bluestone Lane espresso pods	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $341.57
Hotel G San Francisco386 Geary Street	$34.00plus tax	$102.00	G Life fee	unlimited WiFi access; onsite Techno Gym; unlimited water refills with our Flow Water dispenser; in-room Nespresso machine with unlimited coffee pods and tea; signature bath amenities; in-room BeyondTV GuestCast service	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square580 Geary St	$34.95	$104.85	Daily Amenity Fee	THE CORE WELCOME DRINK; STREAMPINEAPPLE; SURFPINEAPPLE; PINEAPPLE BIKES; IN-ROOM COFFEE AND TEA; PATH WATER BOTTLE; WATER BAR	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $342.28
Galleria Park Hotel191 Sutter St	$35.00plus tax	$105.00	Urban Amenity Fee	Morning coffee and tea service; Evening sipping hour; Park Terrace: Urban garden with seating and walking track; High-speed Wi-Fi access; Gym Pass to 24 Hour Fitness Center; In-room fitness kits available upon request; Printing services available	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $395.90
Hotel Zelos San Francisco12 4th St.	$35.00plus tax	$105.00	Guest Amenities Fee	1 Gigabit fiber Wi-Fi; local calls; access to the 24-hour fitness center; lobby coffee and tea from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM; an in-room reusable water carafe; an espresso machine upon request	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Omni San Francisco500 California St	$35.00plus tax	$105.00	Destination charge	Membership privileges at The Amador Club (formerly The Wingtip Club); 10% Discount at The Vault Steakhouse; 1 Hour eBike or 2 Hour Standard Bike rental; 15% Discount at Aquarium of the Bay; Premier In-Room WiFi; In-Room Coffee and Tea; Bottled Water at Front Desk upon arrival	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $492.68
Argonaut Hotel495 Jefferson St	$37.00plus tax	$111.00	Guest Amenities Fee	Concierge; $15 food & beverage credit for use in Blue Mermaid; Filtered water stations on each guestroom floor; Complimentary Wi-Fi & local/toll-free calls; 24-hour fitness center; Television casting and apps in all guestrooms; Daily newspapers; Board games around the fireplace; Treasure chest of toys and a scavenger hunt for kids; Xbox One console available in guestroom, based on availability; Access to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center; 10% off Napa Valley Wine Train Gourmet Express; One hour complimentary bike rental through our partner Unlimited Biking	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $531.77
San Francisco Marriott Marquis780 Mission Street	$38.00plus tax	$114.00	Daily Destination Fee	Daily, $20 hotel food and beverage credit to be used at all outlets; Daily, Enhanced High-Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi); Per stay, Access to the Premium Fitness Center – Wellness Zone for up to two (2) registered guests; Per stay, Cable Car Tickets for two (2) registered guests; Amenity for Bonvoy Elite Members: San Francisco Welcome Chocolates	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $516.55
Stanford Court San Francisco905 California Street	$38.00plus tax	$114.00	Nob Hill Destination Fee	High-speed WiFi; Google Chromecast in-room streaming; Expansive, state-of-the-art fitness center; Morning beverage service 6:00am-1:00pm featuring tea + La Colombe coffee; Stanford Court water bottle + FloWater filling stations; Day-use of bicycles and e-bikes (based on availability); Business Center with iMac computers; Printing & faxing; Complimentary package receiving and handling; Local & domestic long-distance calls	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $389.28
The Clancy, Autograph Collection299 2nd St	$38.00	$114.00	Destination fee	Daily $20 food & beverage credit; historic cable car tickets (x2); 1-2hr bike rentals (x2); Clancy tote bag (x2); specialty fortune cookies and Rubik's Cube; daily enhanced high-speed WiFi; specialty coffee from Radiator Coffee Salon for Bonvoy Elite (Gold members and above)	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $381.19
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel450 Powell Street	$39.00plus tax	$117.00	Urban Destination Fee	In-room Illy coffee maker; Two keepsake Water Bottles (refill stations located on each floor); Fully remodeled and expanded 24 Hour Fitness Studio; Robust Wi-Fi; Unlimited local and long-distance calling; Local discounts from our Social Hosts	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $388.95
Hotel Nikko San Francisco222 Mason St	$39.00plus tax	$117.00	Daily Amenity Fee	Health Club access	Hotel's sitechecked Oct 5, 2026From $471.37
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco495 Geary St	$39.00no tax on top	$117.00	Destination Fee	24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness center; High-Speed Wi-Fi for unlimited devices; 2 bottled waters in-room upon arrival; In-room coffee/tea offering; $10 F&B Credit daily; Free local and domestic long-distance calls	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $339.94
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf425 North Point	$40.00plus tax	$120.00	Guest Amenities Fee	$15/daily Sunset Credit to onsite Restaurant Pescatore; Wi-Fi – Unlimited Devices; 1-hour Complimentary E-Bike Rentals; Hotel Zoe Post Card with Domestic Postage; Daily S’mores in the Courtyard 5pm-7pm.; Board and Card Games; 20% off Big Bus Tours (Contact Hotel for Details); Nostalgic DVD Selection and Players (Subject to Availability); Access to Fitness Center; Lobby Coffee, Tea, and Infused Water; 2-hour Complimentary Bike Rental (Tour Store Located in the Lobby)	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $479.49
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf1300 Columbus Avenue	$41.19no tax on top	$123.57	Destination FeeAlso charges: “Hotel Caza charges a sustainability fee of $6.00 plus tax ($7.06 inclusive).” Not in the figure shown.	Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival; High-speed Wi-Fi throughout guest rooms and public spaces for unlimited devices; Complimentary use of Caza Cruiser bikes for up to two hours; In-room Starbucks Coffee & Tazo Tea; Morning coffee and tea service daily from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Early check-in at 12:00 PM, subject to availability; Parking until 6:00 PM on the day of check-out with paid parking; Access to the year-round heated outdoor pool and sun deck; Access to the Game Zone featuring indoor and outdoor games; 24-hour fitness center access; In-room yoga mats; Two collapsible water pouches and access to filtered water stations; Printing services; Local and toll-free phone calls; Complimentary San Francisco postcards with postage included; Evening milk and cookies hour; Exclusive discounts at select local restaurants and attractions	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $379.36
Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco342 Grant Ave	$43.18no tax on top	$129.54	Urban Amenity Fee	breakfast; Wi-Fi; coffee and tea; evening wine hour; fitness-center access; dining discounts	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Fairmont San Francisco950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill	$45.00plus tax	$135.00	Urban Experience Fee	$10 daily credit at Cirque Bar; $10 daily minibar credit; Daily in room movie rental ($27 value); Complimentary access to seasonal programming	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $539.43
1 Hotel San Francisco8 Mission St	$48.00plus tax	$144.00	Amenity fee	Electric bike rental; Audi e-tron house car service; Mind and Movement fitness and wellness experiences; Nature-inspired programming and events; Lobby Farmstand with fresh seasonal fruit; Pet beds for our four-legged guests	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 17, 2026From $1,029.16

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Not confirmed on the hotel's site

We could not read a fee on these hotels’ own sites, or the site does not mention one. That is not the same as no fee, so they are listed without a figure.

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square433 Powell StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
citizenM San Francisco Union Square72 Ellis StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco424 Clay StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Comfort Inn By the Bay2775 Van Ness AveNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Cow Hollow Inn and Suites2190 Lombard StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Executive Hotel Vintage Court650 Bush StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco757 Market StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero222 Sansome StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square345 Stockton StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Handlery Union Square Hotel351 Geary StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Harbor Court Hotel165 Steuart StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hilton Parc 55 San Francisco Union Square55 Cyril Magnin StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hilton San Francisco Financial District750 Kearny StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hilton San Francisco Union Square333 O'Farrell St.Not confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf550 N Point StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt1625 Post StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf2500 Mason StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hotel Via138 King St.Not confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco250 Beach StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco555 N Point StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Place San Francisco/Downtown701 3rd StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Regency San Francisco5 Embarcadero CenterNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA50 3rd StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Inn at Union Square440 Post StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco999 California StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
InterContinental San Francisco888 Howard StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf2700 JONES STREETNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Kimpton Hotel Enso1800 Sutter StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco2 New Montgomery StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Palihotel San Francisco417 Stockton StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
Petite Auberge863 Bush StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
San Francisco Marriott Union Square480 Sutter StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
The Jay, Autograph Collection333 Battery StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco600 Stockton StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
The St. Regis San Francisco125 3rd StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square335 Powell StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms
White Swan Inn845 Bush StNot confirmed · tried Sep 17, 2026See rooms

How the fee reaches your bill

A resort fee is a mandatory charge per night that the hotel sets and collects itself, usually at check-in. It is not a government tax, and it is charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Some hotels call it a destination, facility or amenity fee; the table uses the hotel's own word.

Because the hotel takes it at the desk, it can sit outside the total a booking site quotes. We put it in the total, and we say which part is paid now and which part the hotel collects at the desk.

Where a hotel says tax is charged on the fee, the row says so; where it says nothing, the row says nothing.

Since May 12, 2025, the FTC's rule on unfair fees (16 CFR Part 464) has required the total price a seller shows to include mandatory fees. Government taxes may still be left out of it, and the rule governs what a seller displays, not what a hotel may charge.

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San Francisco’s hotel tax

The City’s Treasurer & Tax Collector, word for word:

“San Francisco imposes a 14% transient occupancy tax on the rental of accommodations for stays of less than 30 days. The transient occupancy tax is also known as the hotel tax.”

Two districts charge the hotels in them an assessment as well. The Tourism Improvement District’s rates, in the Treasurer’s words: “Effective November 1, 2024, the updated rates are 2.25% for Zone 1 and 2.00% for Zone 2.” The Moscone Expansion District charges each hotel in it an assessment on room revenue; the Treasurer’s page gives no rate for it. Of both, the City says they “may be passed on to customers as a separate item on hotel and host folios”.

We do not say which zone a hotel is in, or add these figures up: no City page does.

Read Oct 20, 2026: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) · Transient Occupancy Tax - 2024 Annual Statement for Short Term Hosts

Questions

Which San Francisco hotels have no resort fee?: Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway, LUMA Hotel San Francisco, Orchard Garden Hotel and The Marker Union Square San Francisco state on their own sites that no resort or destination fee is charged. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.
How much is the typical San Francisco resort fee?: Of the 60 San Francisco hotels we looked up, 19 state a fee. Among the 19 San Francisco hotels that state a fee, the median is $38.00 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $30.00, at W San Francisco; the highest is $48.00, at 1 Hotel San Francisco. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.
Is tax charged on San Francisco resort fees?: 14 of the 19 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, 3 say no tax is added on top of the figures they state, and 2 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.
What do San Francisco hotels call the fee?: Of the 19 San Francisco hotels that state a fee, 7 use a name with “destination” in it, 6 with “amenity”, 5 with “urban” and 1 with none of those words. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Every hotel stating one, in every city we have read: destination fees · amenity fees.
What is the hotel tax in San Francisco?: In the words of San Francisco’s Treasurer & Tax Collector: “San Francisco imposes a 14% transient occupancy tax on the rental of accommodations for stays of less than 30 days.” The Tourism Improvement District also charges each hotel in it an assessment on its revenue: “Effective November 1, 2024, the updated rates are 2.25% for Zone 1 and 2.00% for Zone 2.” In the City’s words, these assessments “may be passed on to customers as a separate item on hotel and host folios.” We do not say which zone a hotel is in or add the figures up: no City page does.

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