InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG HotelvsThe Orchard Garden Hotel
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco and Orchard Garden Hotel are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Orchard Garden Hotel ranks slightly higher than InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Orchard Garden Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 16 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Once the chic choice of writers and movie stars, this grand, castle-like hotel... is more corporate these days in both clientele and design."
Frommer's
"Nowadays, this grand hotel caters mostly to convention-bound corporate executives, since its prices often require corporate charge accounts." Full review
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Be sure and head up to the Top of the Mark for a twilight cocktail and some of the best views in the city.
Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's
"The circular redbrick drive of this towering Nob Hill architectural landmark leads to an opulent, mirrored, marble-floor lobby which is the gateway to luxurious rooms." Full review
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Upscale
"One of the city's grandest dames, the Mark Hopkins sits regally on top of Nob Hill with dazzling views and the famous 19th-floor Top of the Mark bar." Full review
Star Service
"Situated at California and Mason, and blessed with some of the most spectacular vistas in a city known for postcard panoramas, this has long been one of the city's most famous hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Known simply as "The Mark Hopkins," this nineteen-story hotel has been a San Francisco favorite for decades."
Lonely Planet
"Detractors call it staid, but its timeless Nob Hill elegance is precisely why others (including Michelle Obama) love it." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rising up from the top of Nob Hill, the elegant InterContinental Mark Hopkins has a deep history in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Grand architecture and old world charm set atop Nob Hill make this one of San Francisco’s most classic luxury hotels." Full review
The Orchard Garden Hotel Show All Reviews
466 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This groundbreaking hotel is a leader in energy-efficient environmental design... the hotel has much going for it, including a full slate of electronics and organic bath products in each room."
Michelin Guide
"This eco-chic boutique hotel brings a much-needed dose of oxygen to the hustle and bustle of downtown."
Frommer's
"Going green doesn't mean you have to cut back on comfort... Egyptian cotton linen on the king-size bed, real feather down in the pillows, Aveda bath products, and plush spa-style robes in the closet." Full review
Concierge
"Best of all, this Union Square hotel saves not only the planet but also your wallet."
Fodor's
"Feel virtuous and eco-friendly by staying at the first San Francisco hotel built to environmentally stringent LEED specifications." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in San Francisco’s tiny, unofficial French Quarter, the Orchard Garden feels exactly like a spiffy little Left Bank hotel—one that’s LEED certified." Full review
Time Out
"Opened in 2007, the Orchard Garden was only the fourth hotel in the world to win LEED... certification, meaning it was designed according to strict environmental standards." Full review
Star Service
"This well-situated hotel is in the middle of the so-called French Quarter and just a few doors from the carved Foo dogs guarding Chinatown's ornate dragon gate; Union Square is a four-block walk." Full review
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The granite-trimmed baths have organic EO toiletries, robes (slippers upon request) and hair dryers.
Gayot
"Opened in 2006, this 86-room hotel was built from the ground up following environmentally sensitive building practices."
BlackBook
"Elegant lobby, restaurant and spacious uber-insulated guest rooms decorated in soothing colors and fabrics."