The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union SquarevsThe Orchard Garden Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Orchard Garden Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. Orchard Garden Hotel ranks #11 in San Francisco with praise from 16 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Show All Reviews
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This landmark hotel boasts an extravagant lobby, four restaurants and lounges, a fitness centre and spa."
Frommer's
"At the turn of the 20th century, Charles T. Crocker and a few of his wealthy buddies decided that San Francisco needed a world-class hotel, and up went the St. Francis." Full review
Fodor's
"Hollywood fan or not, everyone can appreciate the panache of this grand dame property." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Westin St. Francis offers four restaurants, the St. Francis Renewal & Westin Workout facility, and event space, and is close to the Financial District." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The best rooms have views of Union Square and the Michael Minna restaurant is one of the city’s best."
Gayot
"One of San Francisco's most famous grand old hotels, this property is a destination unto itself."
BlackBook
"Spectacular view that makes you feel like you own the city. Staff that makes you feel like you own them."
Zagat
4.2
"“You can’t beat the location” of this Union Square “landmark”, an “elegant” 1,000-plus room property that mixes “old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.”"
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Though Westin beds set the industry standard for comfort, service is decidedly business-class, not first." Full review
Not For Tourists
"In addition to being an elegant and charming remnant of San Francisco life circa 1904, there’s also some freaky glass elevators attached to the outside of the hotel. The cool thing is..."
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."