Huntington HotelvsGalleria Park Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Scarlet Huntington ranks significantly higher than Galleria Park Hotel. The Scarlet Huntington scores 88 with accolades from 19 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Insight Guides and Travel + Leisure.
Huntington Hotel Show All Reviews
1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $345/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Its common areas are old-money elegant... the rooms themselves are large, if unexciting."
Frommer's
"One of the kings of Nob Hill, the stately Huntington Hotel has long been a favorite retreat for Hollywood stars and political VIPs who desire privacy and security." Full review
Fodor's
"Stars from Bogart and Bacall to Picasso and Pavarotti have stayed in this venerable ivy-covered hotel famed for its gracious personal service and spacious rooms and suites." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Huntington Hotel is one of the city's small luxury gems and epitome of quiet, understated elegance."
Oyster
Upscale
"This 136-room historic hotel in swanky Nob Hill has an attentive staff, a quiet, intimate atmosphere, and old-world grandeur to spare." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Each of the spacious rooms is individually decorated – many have a wet bar, and some have kitchens. Indulge yourself at the world-famous Nob Hill Spa, located on the upper floors of the hotel."
Star Service
"The historic establishment offers the most intimate and distinguished feel of any of the four hotels topping the hill." Full review
i
For the nominal increase in the rates, avoid the middling deluxe rooms and head up the next rung to the spacious luxury rooms.
BlackBook
"Built at dawn of Roaring ’20s as luxury apartments by Central Pacific Line railroad barons, still oozes posh sophistication."
Gayot
"The former Huntington Hotel has reemerged in fine form as The Scarlet Huntington following a massive $15 million renovation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Nob Hill's discrete grande dame, the go-to address of society ladies who prefer the comfort of tradition over the garishness of style." 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
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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