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Huntington HotelvsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Both The Scarlet Huntington and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Scarlet Huntington ranks significantly better than The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. The Scarlet Huntington comes in at 88 with praise from 19 reviews including Frommer's, National Geographic and Insight Guides.
Huntington Hotel
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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
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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
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Rough Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Gayot BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet
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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..."
