1 Hotel San Francisco and the InterContinental both hold LEED Gold, and both have EV chargers in their own garages. Every hotel here has charging on site or at a named garage a short walk away, plus a third-party certification or a sustainability report with real numbers.
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 |
| Argonaut Hotel | 4 | Tier 1 | Green Key Global, 5 Keys | 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 | Available for guests |
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 that use a third-party garage, the hotel concierge can usually arrange access or provide a validated parking rate.
With Muni and BART you may not need the car in the city at all. If you're planning a day trip to Marin County or the Peninsula, though, confirm the charger before you book.
The hotels
1 Hotel San Francisco
8 Mission Street, San Francisco
9.6582 reviews
LEED GoldLEED Gold from the US Green Building Council, according to the hotel's own sustainability page.
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InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
888 Howard Street, San Francisco
8.71,383 reviews
LEED Gold, IHG Green Engage888 Howard St holds LEED Gold from the US Green Building Council. The hotel is also in IHG's Green Engage program, which tracks its energy, water and waste.
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Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco
335 reviews
Green Key Global, 5 KeysGreen Key Global rates the Argonaut at 5 Keys for 2025 to 2028, and the hotel lists EV charging stations on site.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco
8.84,500 reviews
Part of Hyatt's World of Care program, which tracks energy, water and carbon by property and reports percentage results in Hyatt's annual ESG report.4 min walk to Powell Street (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco
9.2412 reviews
Four Seasons' annual ESG report includes this hotel's energy and water use, tracked against a 2019 baseline.5 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro N/F streetcar)
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Frequently asked questions
Do all five hotels have EV chargers on the hotel property itself?＋
The Argonaut Hotel lists EV charging stations on site, and the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero says EV charging stations are available for guest use. 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. 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. 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?＋
Four of the five are a short walk from 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 InterContinental and Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA, both in SoMa, are within 4 to 7 minutes of Powell Street station, which serves BART and multiple Muni Metro lines. The Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf is far from BART, but it's a 2-minute walk from the Powell-Hyde cable car turnaround at Hyde and Beach streets.
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.
