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Hotel Zelos San FranciscovsFour Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Hotel Zelos San Francisco and Loews Regency San Francisco are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Loews Regency San Francisco scores slightly higher than Hotel Zelos San Francisco. Loews Regency San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 15 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and Zagat.

Hotel Zelos San Francisco
8/10
12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A chic, neo-Nouveau bolthole in the commercial heart of the city."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Want the shopping and dining of Union Square, proximity to the businesses of the Financial District, and a front-row seat to the action of the thriving SoMa district? Look no further than the Palomar."
Concierge Concierge
"Snappy art installations add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905 building."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Grandiose Victorian-era pistachio-green brick building with classic white granite flourishes."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
""Real old SF charm" and "enthusiastic", "welcoming" service lures "the young and fabulous" to this "high-end Kimpton" historic boutique in SoMa."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The sexy Palomar is decked out with crocodile-print carpets, stripy persimmon-red chairs, chocolate-brown wood and cheetah-print robes in the closet." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Formerly Hotel PalomarHotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request, and a complimentary honor bar." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Tailored lines and rich textures throughout lend a sophisticated, fresh aspect to the overall air of elegance." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Playful boutique San Francisco stay with rooftop firepits and a buzzy restaurant-cocktail lounge." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This Union Square boutique hotel brings whimsical flair to the circa-1908 building it inhabits."
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
8/10
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA
From $332/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"San Francisco's best hotel with a view, this Mandarin Oriental property occupies the top 11 floors of the city's third-tallest building."
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For the best sightlines and more elbow room, request a corner location—these have bridge-to-bridge vistas.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Particularly convenient for business travelers, Mandarin Oriental is first class in every respect."
Time Out Time Out
"Few hotels in the world can boast such extraordinary views, or such decadent means of enjoying them, as the Mandarin Oriental." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""On the top floors of a skyscraper", this "sophisticated" Downtown "standout" is "close to heaven", with "exquisite" quarters featuring "gorgeous" marble bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A total makeover of the first Mandarin Oriental property in the United States (opened in 1987), with 158 redesigned rooms and lobby, a brand-new spa, and a reimagined restaurant." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel opened with a bang as the Mandarin Oriental in 1987, and today, as a Loews Regency, it continues to compete with its luxury counterparts in the area of distinction."
Star Service Star Service
"The hotel's superlative contemporary design, reputable dining and soigne service are San Francisco treats." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Top-of-the-world views, and the rooms are ranked in price accordingly." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s no secret San Francisco has some of the world’s most stunning vistas and guests at Loews Regency San Francisco Hotel will certainly get an eyeful." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Service is a signature here, where gorgeous rooms styled with a simple elegance and a natural palette offer a respite from the Financial District’s hustle and bustle." Full review
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