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Hotel Nikko San FranciscovsThe Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Both Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Clift Hotel San Francisco are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Clift Hotel San Francisco ranks slightly better than Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Clift Hotel San Francisco comes in at #18 in San Francisco with accolades from 16 publications such as Time Out, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $200/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Cultures collide with chic results at this East-meets-West Coast hotel."
Fodor's "The vast surfaces of gray-flecked white marble that dominate the neoclassical lobby of this hotel have the starkness of an airport." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Clean, affordable and quiet, the Hotel Nikko seems more like a boutique hotel than the mid-size chain it is." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The hotel’s excellent fitness center, with its glass-enclosed swimming pool and full range of exercise equipment, is among the best in the city."
Time Out "Part of the Japan Airlines hotel chain, the 25-storey Nikko is incredibly popular with Japanese visitors but welcoming to all." Full review
Star Service "Standard and deluxe rooms run slightly above average for the city, measuring in at around 300 sq ft. All but standard rooms have separate shower stalls." Full review
Gayot "This 25-story hotel is a great option for business travelers keen on state-of-the-art savvy."
Zagat4.2
"A "quiet place in a crowded, noisy city", this "gorgeously slick and understated" "Asian-inspired" business boutique is a Downtown haven where sojourners "relax and pamper" themselves."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The ultra-modern Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in downtown San Francisco just blocks from Union Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Zen digs near Union Square with superb sushi and a hot nightclub." Full review
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
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495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "The epitome of swish sophistication... Pricey, ultra-cool and almost disarmingly self-aware."
Michelin Guide "Irreverent, unexpected, and surreal, its mind-bending and modern design is a little bit Alice in Wonderland and a whole lot of cool."
Frommer's "Young trendsetters now flock here for overpriced monochrome lavender streamlined rooms with often-minuscule bathrooms, glamorous atmosphere, and a heavy dose of attitude." Full review
Fodor's "The entrance is so nondescript here, you could walk right past it without a hint of what's inside, and that's exactly how the clientle—a mix of hipsters, music-industry types, and celebrities—like it." Full review
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Some visitors have remarked on the thin walls and advise booking a room on an upper-level floor to avoid street noise.
Lonely Planet "While the Clift is deliciously notorious for its penthouse parties, tough design critics might find that some rooms are too cramped for sleigh beds, and some cabinets might've been bought at IKEA."
Travel + Leisure "A dimly lit lobby littered with art furniture, lavender-hued corridors, and guest rooms done in restful beiges, grays, and more lavender." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The dramatic Clift is a striking example of modern design, with a lobby created by Phillippe Starck."
Time Out "This Schrager-Starck property is still the hippest hotel in town, and doesn't it know it." Full review
Star Service "Located in the heart of the city and next to the Curran Theater, across the street from Marriott's Hotel Adagio, this hotel may bear a name closely associated with San Francisco's old..." Full review
Gayot "Once the most traditional of San Francisco's grand hotels, this historic building was remodeled in 2001 by avant-garde designers Philippe Starck and Ian Schraeger."
