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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsQueen Anne Hotel
Both Palace Hotel and Queen Anne Hotel are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palace Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Queen Anne Hotel. Palace Hotel ranks #3 in San Francisco with approval from 18 publications including Michelin Guide, Gayot and Hideaway Report.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
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2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide "Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's "The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge "The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's ""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service "It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." Full review
Queen Anne Hotel Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
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Not For Tourists
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1590 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"Gloriously restored Victorian building enjoying its second life as a boutique B&B."
Fodor's "This Victorian mansion has a large comfortable parlor decorated in burgundy brocade, lace, and heirloom antiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located near popular San Francisco destinations... the Queen Anne Hotel on Sutter Street is from the days of large Painted Lady Victorian mansions." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Queen Anne is a beautiful Victorian hotel, built in 1890. Each room is done up differently with antique furniture and authentic decorations."
Time Out "One of the more successful olde-worlde hotel operations in San Francisco, the Queen Anne is, as its name suggests, housed in an extremely handsome old Victorian property." Full review
Star Service "This is one of the best of its ilk in the city, a cheerful Victorian with an authentic and over-the-top period style that consistently thrills midrange traditionalists." Full review
Gayot "Dating back to 1890, this massive Victorian reigns over the Pacific Heights neighborhood from a prominent corner position."
Oyster Mid-Range
"Located a bit far from tourist attractions, the hotel is for travelers seeking intimacy and historic charm." Full review
Not For Tourists "When you look at the old mansions in Pacific Heights, you can’t help but wonder if they might be haunted. Well they are. At least that’s what Jim Fassbinder, leader of San Francisco Ghost..."
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"This splurge-worthy three-star hotel may be over the top for some, but if you’re looking for a frilly and luxurious taste of history, it’s just the place for you." Full review
