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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsHotel Nikko San Francisco
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Palace Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Palace Hotel comes in at 93 with approval from 18 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide "Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's "The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge "The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's ""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service "It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." Full review
Hotel Nikko San Francisco Michelin Guide Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness
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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."
Zagat4.2
"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
