,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-122.409615,37.79179)/-122.4108699336648,37.79167763741085,17.836883803254487/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Huntington HotelvsStanford Court San Francisco
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Scarlet Huntington ranks significantly higher than Stanford Court San Francisco. The Scarlet Huntington comes in at #10 in San Francisco with endorsements from 19 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and National Geographic.
Huntington Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook
Gayot
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $345/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Its common areas are old-money elegant... the rooms themselves are large, if unexciting."
Frommer's "One of the kings of Nob Hill, the stately Huntington Hotel has long been a favorite retreat for Hollywood stars and political VIPs who desire privacy and security." Full review
Fodor's "Stars from Bogart and Bacall to Picasso and Pavarotti have stayed in this venerable ivy-covered hotel famed for its gracious personal service and spacious rooms and suites." Full review
Insight Guides "The Huntington Hotel is one of the city's small luxury gems and epitome of quiet, understated elegance."
Oyster Upscale
"This 136-room historic hotel in swanky Nob Hill has an attentive staff, a quiet, intimate atmosphere, and old-world grandeur to spare." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Each of the spacious rooms is individually decorated – many have a wet bar, and some have kitchens. Indulge yourself at the world-famous Nob Hill Spa, located on the upper floors of the hotel."
Star Service "The historic establishment offers the most intimate and distinguished feel of any of the four hotels topping the hill." Full review
i
For the nominal increase in the rates, avoid the middling deluxe rooms and head up the next rung to the spacious luxury rooms.
BlackBook "Built at dawn of Roaring ’20s as luxury apartments by Central Pacific Line railroad barons, still oozes posh sophistication."
Gayot "The former Huntington Hotel has reemerged in fine form as The Scarlet Huntington following a massive $15 million renovation." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nob Hill's discrete grande dame, the go-to address of society ladies who prefer the comfort of tradition over the garishness of style." Full review
Stanford Court San Francisco Rough Guide Frommer's Oyster Star Service
Zagat Fodor's Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
905 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $649/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "The fairly sizeable rooms are a relative bargain for Nob Hill."
Frommer's "The Stanford Court has maintained a long and discreet reputation as one of San Francisco's most exclusive hotels." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"A historic property renovated in 2008, the Renaissance Stanford Court has several of the less endearing quirks of an older building but few of its vestigial charms." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is positioned firmly in the convention category, relegated to middle management and midrange tourists clawing to experience what is now Nob Hill's skeletal luxury. " Full review
Zagat4.3
"It's an "absolute pleasure" to stay nestled "on top of Nob Hill" at this "classy" Renaissance boutique exuding "charm and elegance" for an "expensive" price that's "well worth" it."
Fodor's "The rooms, decorated in warm tones and furnished with handsome leather chairs and tasteful modern accessories, offer additional elegant touches like 300-thread-count Frette sheets." Full review
Gayot "Located on the Powell Street cable car line, this hotel projects an image of refined luxury."
The Telegraph7.0
"Sitting atop historically wealthy Nob Hill, this revamped boutique brings a modern millennial touch to the area, though its best asset remains the setting – sweeping city views and rumbling cable cars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"The hotel still has the classic fountain in its port-cochere, but the lobby has a far more modern feel...all guest rooms; all 400 are now done in stark whites, subtle grays, and bold blues" Full review
i
Guests can choose from four different kinds of pillows, including down and hypoallergenic.
U.S. News & World Report20.0
"Offers boutique accommodations sandwiched between Chinatown and Nob Hill...three separate cable car lines run past this hotel, making it easy to get to San Francisco's most noteworthy sites." Full review
