Located directly adjacent to Moscone West Convention Center, the InterContinental San Francisco puts you in the thick of the South of Market neighborhood with easy access to the Ferry Building, the Embarcadero, and plenty of urban exploring. The hotel welcomes dogs and has worked out a genuine pet program rather than just tolerating them.

When you arrive with your dog, you’ll find the staff actually knows what they’re doing with canine guests. They provide dog beds and food bowls in the rooms, and the front desk can point you toward nearby spots like the small off-leash dog park at Yerba Buena Gardens, just a few blocks away. Staff members are helpful about neighborhood dog walks and which nearby restaurants have patios where your dog can hang out while you eat. It’s not a gimmick—they seem to understand that dogs traveling with their owners need actual support, not just permission.

The hotel itself is upscale without being stuffy. Rooms are well-appointed, and if you’re staying because of Moscone West, the convenience is real—you won’t waste time commuting. The location also means you’re near good restaurants and shops, though like most downtown San Francisco hotels, this isn’t a budget option. The dog amenities don’t add extra fees the way some hotels charge pet deposits, which is worth knowing upfront.

If you’re bringing your dog to San Francisco for work or a longer stay, the InterContinental’s combination of location and actual dog-friendly infrastructure makes it worth considering over smaller, more anonymous hotels. The neighborhood itself is busy and urban rather than particularly dog-park-heavy, but that’s the trade-off for being downtown. Just check their current pet policies when you book since hotel policies can shift seasonally.