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San Remo HotelvsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square scores marginally higher than San Remo Hotel. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square ranks #31 in San Francisco with accolades from 13 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
San Remo Hotel
Rough Guide
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2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Known for its chatty, helpful staff... Rooms are cosy and chintzy."
Frommer's "This small, European-style pensione is one of the best budget hotels in San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's "Rooms are small but charming, with lace curtains, forest-green-painted wood floors, and brass beds and other antique furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the city's best values, the San Remo dates to 1906 and is long on old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The only budget hotel in the area, San Remo is a well-maintained Italianate building, and one of the first to be constructed following the earthquake and fire of 1906."
Gayot "This lovely, restored Victorian hotel was built by the founder of Bank of America to house maritime workers displaced by the earthquake of 1906."
BlackBook "One of the city’s best budget hotels in a perfect location near the heart of North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf."
Oyster Budget
"While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone." Full review
Time Out "Although the rooms are on the small side and the spotless shower rooms are shared (there's also one bath), you would be hard-pressed to find a finer hotel in San Francisco at this price." Full review
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Ask for a room on the upper floor facing Mason Street or, if the penthouse is free, book it: it's so lovely you'll never want to leave.
Not For Tourists "I'm not sure why the word "staycation" irks me, but then I suppose everyone has words that annoy them (the word "moist" also ranks high on my list). There are those whose idea of a..."
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Rough Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Gayot BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet Not For Tourists 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."
Zagat4.2
"“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..."
