Hotel Palomar personifies sophisticated exuberance. Occupying the fifth through ninth floors of a historic building just off Union Square, this hotel captures the imagination of its guests with its eclectic style. Full of character, the hotel’s playful décor is most evident in the guest rooms, where leopard-print carpets reside alongside cool furnishings and contemporary artwork. Residents of the one-of-a-kind Renée Magritte Suite sleep under a ceiling of blue sky and white clouds while enjoying prints of this modern master’s work. Guests are properly cosseted in this joyous hotel, from business services and complimentary car service to pet-friendly policies and in-room spa services. Fifth Floor, with its modern French cuisine and dazzling décor and convivial scene, is one of downtown San Francisco’s hippest dining establishments.

Hotel Palomar Amenities:

• 198 rooms, 5 story. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Business center.