Chancellor Hotel on Union SquarevsFour Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Loews Regency San Francisco ranks significantly higher than Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. Loews Regency San Francisco ranks #16 in San Francisco with recommendations from 15 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Time Out.
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"This charming boutique hotel offers comfortable beds, a full range of pillows and oversize bathtubs."
Fodor's
"This busy hotel is considered by many to be one of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel bends over backwards to offer extra amenities at a bargain price."
Star Service
"This hotel is a contender for best small budget hotel. Its popularity with families and couples in search of a midrange comfort and convenience is justified.
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Gayot
"This boutique hotel was built in 1914 in Edwardian style and is located near the Powell Street cable car line."
Zagat
3.7
"The "appeal and romance" of "classic San Francisco" meets modern comforts at this "lovely", "updated" 1914 Downtown boutique with "impeccable" service."
Lonely Planet
"Built in 1914, the family-owned Chancellor has simple, if small, rooms with double-pane glass that blocks the noise of passing cable cars." Full review
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For quiet, book rear-facing rooms.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Chancellor Hotel doesn't have loads of amenities, but for those seeking a great, central location and a bit of boutique charm, it might fit the bill." Full review
Time Out
"This family-run, 137-room hotel is another historic gem that’s withstood the test of time." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Show All Reviews
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA
From $332/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"San Francisco's best hotel with a view, this Mandarin Oriental property occupies the top 11 floors of the city's third-tallest building."
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For the best sightlines and more elbow room, request a corner location—these have bridge-to-bridge vistas.
DK Eyewitness
"Particularly convenient for business travelers, Mandarin Oriental is first class in every respect."
Time Out
"Few hotels in the world can boast such extraordinary views, or such decadent means of enjoying them, as the Mandarin Oriental." Full review
Zagat
4.7
""On the top floors of a skyscraper", this "sophisticated" Downtown "standout" is "close to heaven", with "exquisite" quarters featuring "gorgeous" marble bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A total makeover of the first Mandarin Oriental property in the United States (opened in 1987), with 158 redesigned rooms and lobby, a brand-new spa, and a reimagined restaurant." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel opened with a bang as the Mandarin Oriental in 1987, and today, as a Loews Regency, it continues to compete with its luxury counterparts in the area of distinction."
Star Service
"The hotel's superlative contemporary design, reputable dining and soigne service are San Francisco treats." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Top-of-the-world views, and the rooms are ranked in price accordingly." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s no secret San Francisco has some of the world’s most stunning vistas and guests at Loews Regency San Francisco Hotel will certainly get an eyeful." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Service is a signature here, where gorgeous rooms styled with a simple elegance and a natural palette offer a respite from the Financial District’s hustle and bustle." Full review