It’s not extravagant, but the Carlton is popular for its colorful furnishings, witty desk clerks, and central location. It’s an easy walk from the bars and restaurants of Polk Corridor, and a cable car runs a few blocks north on Hyde. With 105 rooftop solar panels, an extensive recycling program, and energy-efficient equipment throughout, it’s also the city’s first carbon-neutral hotel, and the first in America to earn an LEED Gold Certification for low environmental impact.