The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

"Afternoon tea takes place daily in the baroque lounge and is not to be missed"

"Dining on property is superlative, beginning with JCB Tasting Lounge by Jean-Charles Boisset, a chic wine bar ideal for private events"

"Later in the day, the lobby lounge makes a gracious venue in which to linger over afternoon tea or a cocktail before retiring for the night"

"The Lounge is where you’ll find that legendary afternoon tea"

"The Lobby Lounge draws gray-at-the-temples CEOs and society matrons for evening cocktails"

"The lobby's JCB Tasting Lounge features wine flights from around the world"

"The Club Level, where guests have their own business lounge and get snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks throughout the day, kicks it up a notch, while the ground-floor restaurant Parallel 37 offers local produce-driven dishes with international accents (hence the name, which refers to the latitude that San Francisco shares with global destinations like Seoul and Sicily"

"Amenities include an indoor spa with gym, swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna; the Dining Room, a top-class French restaurant; daily piano performances in the Lobby Lounge; and an armada of valets to meet your every need"

"The Lounge is a great place to take in the skyline while enjoying classic cocktails crafted with local spirits, paired with a farm-fresh casual menu, and don't miss the California cuisine at Parallel 37, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant"

"On warm San Francisco days, the lounge’s terrace is a fantastic spot for a cocktail or a cup of coffee, with views of ArtDeco skyscrapers all around"