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Hotel BohemevsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Hotel Boheme and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Boheme is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. Hotel Boheme has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 13 publications including Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Hotel Boheme
8/10
444 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $225/night
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Safe
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This small, fifteen-room hotel has tiny but dramatic rooms featuring canopied beds and Art Deco-ish bathrooms, all done in rich, dark colours."
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Columbus Ave can be noisy, so if you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room at the back.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"North Beach's strong Italian roots and beatnik past live together in perfect harmony at Hotel Boheme."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Romance awaits at the intimate Hotel Bohème." Full review
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Request a room off the street side, which is quieter.
Concierge Concierge
"Smack dab in the heart of North Beach, San Francisco's Little Italy, the Hotel Bohème nods to the neighborhood's Beat era heyday."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This small hotel in historic North Beach takes you back in time with cast-iron beds, large mirrored armoires, and memorabilia recalling the Beat generation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Although the guiding motif is the Beat era, this 15-room hotel feels more like a 1930’s pensione in Florence, only without the meals." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The stylish and hip Boheme is a homage to the Beat Generation, in the heart of where it all began. Bold color schemes and whimsical touches enhance the hotel’s poetic vibe."
Star Service Star Service
"Located smack in the midst of San Francisco's vibrant North Beach neighborhood, this hotel provides an ideal place for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the bohemian spirit of the area." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Rooms are sparse at the three-story Hotel Boheme, but, considering the property€'s name, that'€™s the whole idea."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Street clatter and cafe chatter characterize North Beach neighborhood best known for bringing notes from the underground to the surface."
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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
8/10
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $163/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This landmark hotel boasts an extravagant lobby, four restaurants and lounges, a fitness centre and spa."
Frommer's Frommer's
"At the turn of the 20th century, Charles T. Crocker and a few of his wealthy buddies decided that San Francisco needed a world-class hotel, and up went the St. Francis." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hollywood fan or not, everyone can appreciate the panache of this grand dame property." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Westin St. Francis offers four restaurants, the St. Francis Renewal & Westin Workout facility, and event space, and is close to the Financial District." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The best rooms have views of Union Square and the Michael Minna restaurant is one of the city’s best."
Gayot Gayot
"One of San Francisco's most famous grand old hotels, this property is a destination unto itself."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Spectacular view that makes you feel like you own the city. Staff that makes you feel like you own them."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"“You can’t beat the location” of this Union Square “landmark”, an “elegant” 1,000-plus room property that mixes “old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.”"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Though Westin beds set the industry standard for comfort, service is decidedly business-class, not first." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"In addition to being an elegant and charming remnant of San Francisco life circa 1904, there’s also some freaky glass elevators attached to the outside of the hotel. The cool thing is..."
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