The Westin St. Francis opened in 1904 and has since represented the elegant and luxurious side of San Francisco. Until recently, the building had not been updated since the 1906 quake. $40 million and two years later, the hotel has got a fresh new look. Some highlights of the renovation include a complete redesign of the grand Main Lobby, the addition of a stylish cocktail lounge, and the debut of 614 newly refreshed guestrooms. Next time you’re looking for a place to escape, remember the Westin St. Francis.

GetWize: The Westin also stepped its game up with the addition of award-winning chef Michael Mina’s first-ever cocktail lounge, suitably named CLOCK BAR (due to its ticker clocks showing the time in cities around the world). Even at its young age, it has become renowned for unique handcrafted cocktails, creative bar bites, and elegant environment.