Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsHotel Triton
Both Palace Hotel and Hotel Triton are rated highly by writers. Overall, Palace Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Triton. Palace Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 93 with positive reviews from 18 reviewers like Hideaway Report, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
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 Triton Show All Reviews
342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"An eccentric, smartly located hotel... Rooms themselves are stylish but gaudy."
Michelin Guide
"The individually designed rooms and suites appeal to all sorts of visitors with their uplifting colors and distinctive furnishings."
Fodor's
"A spirit of fun has taken up full-time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, superfriendly staff, pink- and blue-neon elevators, and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural." Full review
Insight Guides
"Steps from the Chinatown Gate, this trendy, eco-friendly hotel has a lobby with wild designs and furniture, and guestroom decor ranging from creamy whites to cherry red."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This casual, pop-themed Kimpton is full of character, with funky furnishings, a great restaurant, and a free wine hour." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part eco-friendly, part rock-and-roll, the Triton is most famous for its seven “celebrity suites,” individually designed by music stars like Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is just across the street from Chinatown and in the heart of San Francisco’s art gallery district."
Time Out
"Created by nine artists, this colourful hotel, across from the ornate Chinatown gate, succeeds in being both fun and funky." Full review
Star Service
"The Triton continues its quest for uniqueness, and short of offering medical marijuana in the minibars, this hotel is up for almost anything." Full review
Gayot
"Located just outside the entrance to Chinatown, the Hotel Triton is a 140-room property that features the works of cutting-edge Bay Area artisans."