Petite AubergevsFour Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Loews Regency San Francisco scores slightly higher than Petite Auberge. Loews Regency San Francisco ranks #16 in San Francisco with praise from 15 sources like Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Zagat.
Petite Auberge Show All Reviews
863 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $144/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Luxurious and memorable."
Frommer's
"Nobody does French Provincial like Petite Auberge...Honeymooners should splurge on the petite suite, which has a private entrance, deck, and spa tub." Full review
Concierge
"The Petite Auberge feels like a tranquil country inn."
Fodor's
"Recreating an intimate French country inn, the provincial room decor used at the Petite Auberge pleases Francophiles looking for a retreat from hectic downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Petite Auberge remains one of Downtown's most charming midprice B&B inns, and we'd happily stay here ourselves." Full review
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Star Service
"Once a Joie de Vivre hotel, the hotel is doing quite well as an independent. It is just as charming and dependable as it ever was under JDV. " Full review
Gayot
"This Union Square inn is a skillfully romanticized interpretation of a French country lodging."
Zagat
4.0
"Francophiles "can't wait to go back" to this "fun", "funky" Nob Hill inn, with its "comfortable", "quaint" quarters (many with "cozy" fireplaces) and a "terrific" location near Chinatown."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A moderately priced, three-pearl French country hotel in lower Nob Hill, with antique touches, a comfy fireplace parlor and a homey breakfast room." Full review
EuroCheapo
"A little piece of the French countryside has set down roots just a few blocks from Union Square, and its name is the Petite Auberge." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Show All Reviews
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA
From $332/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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
"Particularly convenient for business travelers, Mandarin Oriental is first class in every respect."
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
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
"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
"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
"The hotel's superlative contemporary design, reputable dining and soigne service are San Francisco treats." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Top-of-the-world views, and the rooms are ranked in price accordingly." Full review
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
"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