InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG HotelvsGalleria Park Hotel
Both InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco and Galleria Park Hotel are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is preferred by most professionals compared to Galleria Park Hotel. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco comes in at 85 with praise from 13 reviewers like Rough Guide, Star Service and Gayot.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Once the chic choice of writers and movie stars, this grand, castle-like hotel... is more corporate these days in both clientele and design."
Frommer's
"Nowadays, this grand hotel caters mostly to convention-bound corporate executives, since its prices often require corporate charge accounts." Full review
i
Be sure and head up to the Top of the Mark for a twilight cocktail and some of the best views in the city.
Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's
"The circular redbrick drive of this towering Nob Hill architectural landmark leads to an opulent, mirrored, marble-floor lobby which is the gateway to luxurious rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the city's grandest dames, the Mark Hopkins sits regally on top of Nob Hill with dazzling views and the famous 19th-floor Top of the Mark bar." Full review
Star Service
"Situated at California and Mason, and blessed with some of the most spectacular vistas in a city known for postcard panoramas, this has long been one of the city's most famous hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Known simply as "The Mark Hopkins," this nineteen-story hotel has been a San Francisco favorite for decades."
Lonely Planet
"Detractors call it staid, but its timeless Nob Hill elegance is precisely why others (including Michelle Obama) love it." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rising up from the top of Nob Hill, the elegant InterContinental Mark Hopkins has a deep history in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Grand architecture and old world charm set atop Nob Hill make this one of San Francisco’s most classic luxury hotels." Full review
Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"A green-certified hotel, the boutique Galleria Park has a dedicated clientele and is particularly packed on weekdays." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A budget-friendly boutique hotel on a convenient but unstylish block off Union Square, the 177-room Galleria Park Hotel has nice touches like free Wi-Fi and an "urban garden" terrace." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 1911, this eight-floor Art Nouveau hotel is located between the financial district and Moscone Convention Center, just a six-minute walk from Union Square." Full review
Time Out
"Next to the Crocker Galleria mall, this boutique hotel built in 1911 was looking a bit frayed until the Joie de Vivre chain recently snapped it up and poured in $7 million of updates." Full review
Star Service
"Located two blocks north of Market Street and three long blocks from Union Square, this hotel continues to provide comfortable courtside accommodations for tourists, shoppers and middle management." Full review
i
Avoid second-floor rooms because function space on the same level infringes on their privacy.
Gayot
"The predecessor to this 177-room, Financial District boutique property was the landmark Sutter Hotel, which opened its doors in 1911."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exuberant staff greet you at this downtown boutique charmer, a 1911 hotel styled with contemporary art and handsome furnishings in soothing jewel tones." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Set in San Francisco's Financial District, The Galleria Park Hotel’s building has housed a hotel for more than 100 years." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Well positioned between the Financial District and Union Square, this boutique hotel is solid-gold value." Full review