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The Inn San FranciscovsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Both The Inn San Francisco and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square scores significantly higher than The Inn San Francisco. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square ranks #18 in San Francisco with approval from 12 sources such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and BlackBook.

The Inn San Francisco
7/10
943 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
From $140/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Superb, sprawling B&B set in two adjoining historic Victorians."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Decked out in ornate poster beds, opulent Oriental rugs, and precious Victorian artifacts, guest quarters are everything from cozy... to spacious enough to fit a family." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The stately Inn San Francisco occupies an elegant 1872 Italianate-Victorian mansion, impeccably maintained and packed with period antiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set in an 1872 mansion, the 21-room property brims with authentic Victorian details... minus the chintz (not a weathered doily in sight)." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The owner of this 1872 Victorian Mansion will charm you with hospitality. The spacious rooms are individually decorated in Victorian themes."
Time Out Time Out
"This friendly Italianate Victorian, built in 1872, invites you to sprawl about in its beautifully restored sitting rooms, rather than just admire them." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Victorian to the hilt. Beautifully preserved 1872 Italianate mansion, once a farm breeding champion racehorses and now the oldest existing hotel in town."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"There's a "romantic and relaxing" vibe to this "gorgeous" Victorian Mission mansion, as "honeymooners" cozy up in the "warm", "comfortable" quarters."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"This inn is a solid choice for travelers looking for a more authentic, out-of-the-way San Francisco experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Leaning into Victorian-era decor, this hotel on Mansion Row has just 27 rooms. For accommodations, guests have their choice of small rooms, medium rooms, spacious rooms, or the inn's garden cottages."
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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