This list covers San Francisco hotels that offer EV charging access and hold verified sustainability credentials, either a recognized third-party certification or a published sustainability report with specific measurable results. Every hotel here passed a two-part check: confirmed EV charging (on-property or at a named third-party garage within walking distance) and documented evidence of environmental performance beyond a corporate mission statement.
How we selected these hotels
Each hotel on this page cleared two independent checks. First, EV charging: we confirmed either on-property charging stations or a named third-party garage within a short walk of the front entrance. Second, sustainability credentials: we searched the US Green Building Council's LEED database, the Green Key global registry, the Energy Star certified buildings database, and individual brand sustainability portals for each candidate property. Hotels that appeared only in brand-level marketing copy without property-specific data did not qualify.
EV charging and sustainability credentials at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Eco Tier | Certification or Program | EV Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hotel San Francisco | 5 | Tier 1 | LEED Gold | On-property |
| InterContinental San Francisco by IHG | 4 | Tier 1 | LEED Gold, IHG Green Engage | On-property |
| San Francisco Marriott Marquis Union Square | 4 | Tier 2 | Marriott Serve 360 (property-level metrics) | On-property |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 4 | Tier 2 | Hyatt World of Care (property-level metrics) | On-property |
| Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero | 5 | Tier 2 | Four Seasons published sustainability metrics | Third-party garage |
What to check before you arrive
- Call the hotel directly to confirm EV charger availability and whether you need to reserve a charging spot in advance, especially during peak season.
- Ask whether the chargers are Level 2 (overnight-friendly) or DC fast chargers. Most hotel garages in San Francisco offer Level 2.
- If charging is at a third-party garage, confirm the garage's hours match your check-in and check-out times.
- LEED certification covers the building's design and operations, not every guest-facing amenity. A LEED Gold hotel may still use single-use plastics, so check the hotel's own sustainability page for operational details.
- Tier 2 hotels have published metrics but no external auditor. Ask the front desk for their most recent sustainability report if you want the numbers.
EV charging in San Francisco: what to expect
San Francisco has one of the highest concentrations of EV drivers in the country, and most downtown hotels have responded by adding charging infrastructure. On-property chargers are typically located in the hotel's own parking garage and require a fee separate from the room rate. At properties where charging is handled by a third-party garage, the hotel concierge can usually arrange access or provide a validated parking rate. Muni and BART coverage across the city means you may not need your car at all during a stay, but having a charged vehicle ready for day trips to Marin County or the Peninsula is a practical reason to confirm charger availability before booking.
The hotels
1 Hotel San Francisco
8 Mission Street, San Francisco
9.6582 reviews
LEED Gold1 Hotel San Francisco holds LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, confirmed in the USGBC project database under the property's address at 8 Mission St.
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InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
888 Howard Street, San Francisco
8.71,376 reviews
LEED Gold, IHG Green EngageThe building at 888 Howard St holds LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, and the property participates in IHG's Green Engage program, which tracks energy, water, and waste metrics at the individual property level.
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San Francisco Marriott Marquis Union Square
780 Mission Street, San Francisco
8.41,272 reviews
Marriott's Serve 360 program publishes property-level data for the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, including documented energy and water reduction figures tracked through the company's internal reporting system.5 min walk to Powell Street (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N/Muni Metro T)
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco
8.84,500 reviews
The property participates in Hyatt's World of Care program, which tracks property-level energy, water, and carbon metrics and publishes results in Hyatt's annual ESG report with specific percentage figures.4 min walk to Powell Street (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N/Muni Metro T)
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco
9.2410 reviews
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts publishes property-level sustainability data through its annual ESG report, with the San Francisco Embarcadero location reporting specific energy and water consumption figures tracked against a 2019 baseline.5 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro F/Muni Metro N)
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Frequently asked questions
Do all five hotels have EV chargers on the hotel property itself?＋
Four of the five hotels have EV charging within their own parking structures. The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero uses a third-party garage operated by SP+ at 222 Sansome St, approximately a 1-minute walk from the hotel entrance. That garage includes Level 2 charging stations. Call the hotel before arrival to confirm charger availability and any reservation requirements.
What does LEED Gold mean for a hotel stay?＋
LEED Gold is a certification from the US Green Building Council awarded to buildings that meet specific performance thresholds across energy efficiency, water use, indoor air quality, and materials sourcing. For a hotel, it means the building itself was designed and operates to a verified standard, not just that the brand has a green policy. The certification is tied to the specific address and is publicly searchable in the USGBC project database.
What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 on this list?＋
Tier 1 hotels hold a named third-party certification such as LEED, Green Key, or Energy Star. An independent auditor verified the performance data before the certification was issued. Tier 2 hotels have published sustainability reports with specific measurable numbers, such as a documented percentage reduction in energy or water use, but have not obtained a named external certification. Both tiers require real, verifiable evidence. Hotels with only a brand-level sustainability mission statement did not qualify for either tier.
Are the EV chargers free for hotel guests?＋
Charging fees vary by property. Most hotels in San Francisco charge a fee for EV charging, either as part of a parking rate or as a separate per-hour or per-session charge. Contact the hotel directly before arrival to get the current rate and to confirm whether you need to reserve a charging spot, particularly during busy periods.
Can I get to these hotels without a car using public transit?＋
All five hotels are within a short walk of a Muni Metro or BART station. The 1 Hotel San Francisco and Four Seasons at Embarcadero are both about 4 to 5 minutes from the Embarcadero BART and Muni station. The three SoMa properties (InterContinental, Marriott Marquis, and Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA) are all within 4 to 7 minutes of Powell Street station, which serves BART and multiple Muni Metro lines.
Where can I find more San Francisco hotels with sustainability credentials?＋
This page covers hotels that combine EV charging with verified sustainability credentials. We have a separate page for eco-friendly luxury hotels in San Francisco that covers properties with sustainability credentials but without the EV charging requirement. You can also browse our LEED certified hotels collection for properties across certification levels.
