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InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG HotelvsMarriott Marquis San Francisco

Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is preferred by most professionals compared to San Francisco Marriott Marquis. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco comes in at #20 in San Francisco with endorsements from 13 reviews like Rough Guide, Star Service and Gayot.

InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel
8/10
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide 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 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 Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's 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
Oyster Oyster
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 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 Gayot
"Known simply as "The Mark Hopkins," this nineteen-story hotel has been a San Francisco favorite for decades."
Lonely Planet 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 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 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
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Marriott Marquis San Francisco
8/10
780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $144/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A popular stop for conventiongoers and those looking for a room with a view... The rooms... are pleasant, vibrant, and contemporary with large bathrooms and exceptional city vistas." Full review
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Upon arrival, enter from Fourth Street, between Market and Mission streets, to avoid a long trek to the registration area.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The distinctive design of this 40-story hotel has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox... the public spaces and guest rooms have received attention as well." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 1,499-room business behemoth ideally straddles SoMa, the Financial District, and Union Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Families always appreciate the indoor pool and the fact that children under 18, when accompanied by an adult, can stay there free."
Star Service Star Service
"Marriott's best in the city is currently the lively boutique Adagio, with the larger San Francisco Marriott Union Square coming in at a close second." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hulking hotel --- situated near Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Convention Center --- is affectionately referred to as the Jukebox by locals, because of its scalloped shape."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"Conventioneers and tourists "love" "coming home" to this "vibrant" Downtown "favorite" – which "lives up to the Marriott name" with "modern", "beautiful" rooms."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The steep drink prices you're paying at the roof lounge are really for the magnificent 180-degree view."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"San Francisco's Marriott Marquis offers comfort, convenience and ample unexpected amenities, such as a 39th-floor cocktail bar, a two-storey gym and a chic, artisanal restaurant." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
50.0
"Just off Powell Street near the Yerba Buena Gardens, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis sits within easy reach of the city's transportation circuits (including the legendary cable cars),..." Full review

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