TripAdvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards put our Mission Bay hotel at the top of the Golden State.
The short version: LUMA Hotel San Francisco has been named the #1 hotel in California in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards — the platform's highest honor, earned by fewer than 1% of its listings based on a full year of real guest reviews. Our 299-room boutique hotel sits in waterfront Mission Bay, a short walk from Oracle Park and Chase Center.
There are accolades, and then there are the ones travelers hand you themselves. TripAdvisor's Best of the Best Travelers' Choice Awards belong to the second kind. They aren't decided by a panel or a press release — they're earned through the reviews, ratings, and real stays of guests around the world, with fewer than one percent of listings making the cut.
This year, LUMA Hotel San Francisco was named the #1 hotel in California.
We're glowing, and we have you to thank for it.
What the #1 ranking really means
Best of the Best is the highest honor Tripadvisor gives. It reflects a full year of guest experiences, scored on the volume and quality of reviews across the platform over a 12-month period. Out of more than eight million listings worldwide, fewer than one percent earn the title.
Placing first in California — a state with no shortage of remarkable places to stay — means LUMA San Francisco stood out among thousands of hotels, from coastal resorts to grand city landmarks. You can see the recognition for yourself on our TripAdvisor review page.
For a boutique hotel in Mission Bay, that's a bright distinction indeed. And it's one written entirely in your words.
The little things that add up to first place
Read through the reviews behind the ranking and a pattern emerges. Guests come for the location and stay loyal to the people.
There's the front-desk team and the crew on the roof who turn a check-in into a welcome. The robot that delivers a forgotten toothbrush and a fresh coffee to your door. The contemporary art installations from local creators that fill our light-filled spaces. The smart in-room lighting that adapts from day to night, and the bay views that greet you in the morning across our 299 guest rooms and suites.
We designed LUMA San Francisco to be more than a comfortable stay — a destination as exciting as the city around it. Hearing that it landed for you, again and again, is the best review we could ask for.
A bright beacon in Mission Bay
If you haven't yet discovered why guests rank us first, here's your invitation.
LUMA San Francisco sits in the new heart of the city, steps from the waterfront and within walking distance of Oracle Park and Chase Center, yet far enough from the downtown rush to feel like a calm escape. Up on the roof, Cavaña serves Latin-American-inspired plates and impeccably crafted cocktails alongside some of the best views in Mission Bay. On the ground floor, our TWYNE coffee bar pairs Sightglass Coffee with Firebrand Artisan Breads to start your day, and Trevino pours imported vintages beside bottles from our neighbors in Napa.
Catching a game or a show? Our guides to staying near Oracle Park and concert season at Chase Center map out the perfect Mission Bay weekend, starting at our front door.
Visiting California's #1 hotel: the essentials
LUMA Hotel San Francisco 100 Channel Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 Neighborhood: Mission Bay, on the San Francisco waterfront Hotel: 1-415-266-9999 · Reservations: 1-415-429-8818
Getting your bearings: we're a short walk to Oracle Park (San Francisco Giants), Chase Center (Golden State Warriors and live concerts), the Embarcadero waterfront, and the UCSF Mission Bay campus, with Caltrain and Muni Metro close by for reaching downtown, Union Square, and SFO.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is #1 in California for 2026? LUMA Hotel San Francisco was named the #1 hotel in California in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
What is the Tripadvisor Best of the Best award? Best of the Best is the top tier of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards. It's based on the quality and volume of guest reviews collected over a 12-month period, and fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor's listings earn it.
Where is LUMA Hotel San Francisco located? LUMA San Francisco is at 100 Channel Street in the Mission Bay neighborhood, on the city's waterfront and within walking distance of Oracle Park and Chase Center.
How do I book the #1 hotel in California? Book directly at lumahotels.com/san-francisco for Member Rates and exclusive perks not available through third-party sites.
Come see what #1 feels like
To every guest who reviewed, rated, and recommended us: thank you. This one is yours.
Ready to experience the #1 hotel in California for yourself? Book directly with us for Member Rates and exclusive perks you won't find anywhere else.
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