StayĀ at the W San Francisco When Exploring the City With Your Best Friends
Planning a girls trip is easy: Pick a date, gather your gals and prepare for a weekend of laughter, adventure and some serious bonding time. Oh, waitāthen you have to think about all of the pesky details that go into pulling off the ultimate getaway. Planning the perfect girls weekend requires selecting a fabulous destination, for one, and then thereās the task of exploring options for lodging and crafting the perfect itinerary. And thatās where things get tricky. Especially because when it comes to planning a girls weekend, the West Coast truly has it all; there are myriad options for every type of girls group, from desert to ocean, city to mountains.
With so many choices and incredible destinationsāall of which are easily accessible whether youāre driving, flying or taking the traināhow is it even possible to decide where youāll go, let alone how youāll tailor your weekend specifically for you and your friends?
Well, rest assured: It is possible to plan the most memorable, epic girlsā weekend because we did the legwork for you, scouring some pretty impressive luxury hotels from north to south, and east to west. As a result, weāre confident that weāve found something for everyone. Whether youāre looking to pop champagne at a downtown rooftop, paddleboard on the Pacific, get pampered like A-listers at a top-notch spa, party poolside all day or book a private outdoor yoga class, weāve got you covered. Check out our fifth installment in our guide to the six best West Coast girls weekend getaways (weāre pretty certain youāll want to do them all), which are sure to keep you and your girls smiling from check-in to checkout.
W San Francisco
The W San Francisco is at the epicenter of the cityās fashion, music, art and events scene, which means the sky is the limit when it comes to planning an eventful weekend in the Golden Gate City. You will, however, find it extremely difficult to leave the boutique hotel, which was made for a girls weekend getaway.
You can actually book a Girlsā Weekend Package at the W, which includes complimentary rosĆ© upon check-in, a stay in one of the hotelās Spectacular Rooms, free high-speed internet access, a $90 credit to Bounce Blow Dry Bar, 20 percent off at Bliss Spa, and late check-out on Sunday (which youāll need).
Whether you book the Girlsā Weekend Package or opt to stay in one of the hotelās many plush suites, youāll quickly discover the W is teeming with getaway weekend-friendly amenities. Settle in at the Bliss Spaās movie-while-you-manicure stations and watch a chick flick while youāre pampered. Or order a bottle of champagne and indulge in one of the spaās incredible treatments, like its hot milk and almond pedicure, or its Steep Clean facial. And no matter what, donāt forget to grab a treat from the spaās complimentary brownie buffet on your way out.
Though youāll be tempted to hit the hotelās incredible gym nextāwhich is open 24/7, and features futuristic designs, state-of-the-art equipment, a self-serve gym (bar) area, personal trainers and a glass ceilingāmake sure you and your girls rest up for the hotelās Throw It Back party at the Upstairs Bar. Every Thursday and Friday night, the W brings in a DJ (think Jermaine Dupri) who spins hits from the ā80s, ā90s, and ā00s. Drinks and appetizers all run at ā90s prices, with cocktails starting at $5.
If you manage to drag yourself out of your W Signature Bed on Saturday morning, which boasts 350 thread count linens, head to TRACE for a nutritious brunch that will fuel your day. TRACE lists healthy, fresh options on its menu, such as organic eggs and the Farmersā Fix, a kale- and cucumber-based cocktail with gin. If you canāt decide over brunch what youāll do for the rest of the weekend, fear not: All you have to do is locate a W Insider, a local whoās at the ready to help you organize your weekend, whether itās getting access to exclusive San Francisco clubs, learning about off-the-radar gallery openings or navigating the best shopping in the city.
Girlsā Weekend in San Francisco
Make sure that no matter what your weekend entails, you take time to walk around and explore the hotel, which offers breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Gardens and the San Francisco skyline. Though your options are endless, youāve got everything a girl could dream of when it comes to the perfect weekend right at your freshly-manicured fingertips.
Three Must-Do Activities:
1. Explore Yerba Buena Gardens
2. Browse the Ferry Buildingās weekend Farmers Market
3. Catch a ferry ride to Alcatraz or Sausalito
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San Francisco, CA 94103
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Written By: Elizabeth NuttĀ The Perfect Girlsā Weekend in San Francisco
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