Hotel Nikko San FranciscovsGolden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Both Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Golden Gate Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Nikko San Francisco is preferred by most reviewers compared to Golden Gate Hotel. Hotel Nikko San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 11 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Time Out.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
4.2
"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
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
Oyster
Budget
"The cozy, family-owned hotel is best suited to adult travelers, couples, and families with older children." Full review
Time Out
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel is a real charmer; a little creaky in places, certainly, but generally delightful." Full review
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The traffic noise from busy Bush Street isn't as bad as you might expect, but light sleepers should ask for a room in the back.
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel offers travelers a much-needed stylish yet affordable alternative to downtown’s old school status quo." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the city’s most highly rated B&Bs offers bargain rates for such a prime location near Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown." Full review
National Geographic
""Absolutely charming, family-run place; good Union Square location"...25 guest rooms; wicker furniture, antiques, and claw-foot tubs; continental breakfast and afternoon tea included. " Full review