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Hotel Nikko San FranciscovsFairmont San Francisco
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Fairmont San Francisco is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Fairmont San Francisco is ranked #5 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 20 sources including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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
Fairmont San Francisco
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950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The most famous of Nob Hill’s landmark hotels... fantastic views from the rooms."
Michelin Guide "This queen of the city retains a traditional charm."
Concierge "Rooms... in the original building have high ceilings and a rich sense of place, but not all have views; rooms in the vintage-1961 tower have jaw-dropping vistas yet feel more generic."
Fodor's "Amenities and special services (including... a newly crafted Intersect Media Lounge complete with multiplayer Guitar Hero and Wii Golf) keep loyal guests coming back." Full review
Insight Guides "You are greeted by a warm welcome, and an elegant atmosphere extends throughout, except perhaps at the tropical-themed Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar."
Oyster Luxury
"The Fairmont combines the history, cachet, and decor of a turn-of-the-20th-century grand old dame with the amenities, technology, and corporate-dominated clientele of a large chain property." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Famous for its gorgeous lobby and opulent public rooms, the Fairmont is the grandest of all the grand hotels at the top of Nob Hill."
Star Service "This remains the most commercial of the once elite Nob Hill hotels, but it is also the most impressive." Full review
Zagat4.3
""If you like being spoiled", this "legendary" "San Francisco classic" atop Nob Hill thrills, from the lobby's "amazing old-time elegance", to the "superior" staff that makes you "feel like royalty"."
Time Out "High atop Nob Hill, the Fairmont is the grand dame of San Francisco hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Full review
