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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at EmbarcaderovsThe Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Loews Regency San Francisco and Clift Hotel San Francisco are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Loews Regency San Francisco scores marginally higher than Clift Hotel San Francisco. Loews Regency San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 15 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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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
Zagat4.7
""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
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."
