InterContinental San FranciscovsHotel Nikko San Francisco
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, InterContinental San Francisco scores marginally better than Hotel Nikko San Francisco. InterContinental San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 10 reviews including Zagat, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
InterContinental San Francisco Show All Reviews
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Owners of the iconic Mark Hopkins on Nob Hill, InterContinental opened this sleek, blue 32-storey skyscraper hotel in 2008, and it’s certainly caused quite a local stir. Its 500-plus..."
Michelin Guide
"For the city's latest and greatest, just look up to catch a glimpse of the glittering lnter Continental."
Fodor's
"Spectacularly light, expansive, thoughtfully laid-out guest rooms, which have all the ultramodern conveniences." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The modern, 550-room InterContinental's luxury-level service, high-tech guest rooms, lap pool, well-reviewed spa, and Michelin-star restaurant make it one of the best values in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in SoMa, the InterContinental San Francisco hotel is housed in a 32-story blue glass tower just down the street from Moscone Center." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This architectural wonder opened to much fanfare in San Francisco. It boasts an elegant, modern interior with luxurious guest rooms."
Star Service
"Perfectly located for conventioneers, it is adjacent to Moscone Center and just a few blocks from the city's best shopping areas, as well as its peer, the edgier Hotel W San Francisco.." Full review
Gayot
"The property is LEED Gold Certified under the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), and it offers Zipcar Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles for guests to get around town."
Zagat
4.5
"This "pristine" "modern" tower in SoMa "still has that new hotel smell" and reeks of "business luxury" as well, with "gorgeous" public spaces, "elegant", "spacious" rooms."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This statuesque, luxury hotel feels like a cosy urban retreat despite its stately size." Full review
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