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Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli SquarevsPalace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square and Palace Hotel are both recommended by experts. On balance, Palace Hotel scores significantly higher than Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square. Palace Hotel ranks #3 in San Francisco with recommendations from 18 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
900 North Point Street, Suite D100, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $348/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Housed in the former Ghirardelli chocolate factory, these one-to-three-bedroom serviced apartments might possibly be the most luxurious accommodations in San Francisco." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Luxury vacation rental meets upscale hotel at the city's best, if most expensive, residence-style lodging." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A short walk from the hustle and bustle of Fisherman’s Wharf proper, the Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square offers sweeping views of San Francisco and Alcatraz." Full review
Star Service "This fabulous fractional Fairmont offshoot caters to well-heeled leisure travelers in search of high-octane, turnkey modern style, an epicenter location and...breathtaking views." Full review
Gayot "The cornerstone of Ghirardelli Square, Ghirardelliâs illustrious chocolate factory, has been reinvented as the all-suite Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square."
Zagat4.2
""Spectacular" views set the standard at this "high-class" Fisherman's Wharf haven – "complete with every detail" "for a family" or extended group stay."
Jetsetter "Chocolate Factory-turned hotel with tricked-out, loftlike digs on historic Ghirardelli Square." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Beautifully set on the waterfront at Ghirardelli Square, this five-star luxury hotel offers apartment-style suites with panoramic views, pampering service and extraordinary amenities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "All-suite private residence club housed in a brick building that was once Ghirardelli's chocolate factory...a small but well-designed lobby with tiled floors and stone steps, contemporary artwork." Full review
U.S. News & World Report31.0
"Provides a bit of luxury in the middle of San Francisco's action. Guests rave about the rooms, which feature full gourmet kitchens and plasma-screen TVs." Full review
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
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Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service Show All Reviews
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide "Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's "The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge "The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's ""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service "It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." Full review
