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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Palace Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. Palace Hotel is ranked #3 in San Francisco with praise from 18 sources such as Star Service, Gayot and Fodor's.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
9/10
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide 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 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 Concierge
"The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster 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 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 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 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
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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
8/10
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $163/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This landmark hotel boasts an extravagant lobby, four restaurants and lounges, a fitness centre and spa."
Frommer's 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 Fodor's
"Hollywood fan or not, everyone can appreciate the panache of this grand dame property." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 DK Eyewitness
"The best rooms have views of Union Square and the Michael Minna restaurant is one of the city’s best."
Gayot Gayot
"One of San Francisco's most famous grand old hotels, this property is a destination unto itself."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Spectacular view that makes you feel like you own the city. Staff that makes you feel like you own them."
Zagat 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 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 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..."
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