The St. Regis San FranciscovsHotel Nikko San Francisco
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The St. Regis San Francisco scores significantly better than Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The St. Regis San Francisco comes in at 95 with praise from 22 sources including Concierge, Gayot and Jetsetter.
The St. Regis San Francisco Show All Reviews
125 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
From $400/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Visually stunning modern design aesthetics – it’s almost like staying inside a work of art."
Michelin Guide
"This temple of sophistication is a perfect example of why SoMa is so hot."
Frommer's
"The latest in full-blown high-tech luxury is yours at this über-chic 40-story SoMa tower." Full review
Concierge
"Staying here can feel a little like you've discovered how to control others with your mind: Your desires are often fulfilled before you knew you had them."
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Request a room not facing Third Street if you're a light sleeper, though you'll sacrifice the gorgeous west-facing view of Twin Peaks.
Fodor's
"Though this may be the most luxurious hotel in the city, guests often remark that it's hipper and more modern than other hotels in the St. Regis chain." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Built in 2005, the St. Regis offers the best in luxury." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Directly adjacent to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this hotel is the true epitome of luxury – their butler service brings “any request and whim to realization.”"
Star Service
"St. Regis San Francisco harbors public space and guest rooms on the first 20 floors, and floors 22 and above anchor some of the city's most expensive "sky-homes."" Full review
Gayot
"Next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this St. Regis comprises the historic, early twentieth-century Williams building and a new, forty-story tower."
BlackBook
"SF’s ultra-luxe 40-story SoMa sensation, replete with 24-hour butlers, leather textured walls, screw-free artwork and postcard views."
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