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Address |
335 Powell St |
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Location |
Between Geary and Post Sts, Union Square |
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Transportation |
Bus: 2, 3, 4, 30, 38, 45, or 76. Cable car: Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason lines (direct stop) |
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Phone |
866/500-0038, 415/397-7000 |
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Fax |
415/774-0124 |
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Web site |
www.westinstfrancis.com |
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Room Information |
1,195 units |
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Prices |
Main building: $229-$529 double; Tower (Grand View): $219-$559 double; from $650 suite (in either building). Extra person $30. Continental breakfast $15-$18 |
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Credit Cards |
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V |
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In Room Amenities |
A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, fridge available upon request, hair dryer, iron, high-speed Internet access ($15), Wi-Fi ($9.95/day), cordless phones |
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Parking |
Valet parking $42 |
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Pets |
Pets under 40 lb. accepted (dog beds available on request) |
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Frommer's Review
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. Since then, hordes of VIPs have hung their hats and hosiery here, including Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Mother Teresa, King Juan Carlos of Spain, the shah of Iran, and all the U.S. presidents from Taft through Clinton. In 1972, the hotel gained the 32-story Tower, doubling its capacity and adding banquet and conference centers. The older rooms of the main building vary in size and have more old-world charm than the newer rooms, but the Tower is remarkable for its great views of the city (including from the glass elevators) from above the 18th floor.
Although the St. Francis is too massive to offer the personal service you get at the smaller deluxe hotels on Nob Hill, few other hotels in San Francisco can match its majestic aura. Stroll through the vast, ornate lobby, and you can feel 100 years of history oozing from its hand-carved redwood paneling. The hotel has done massive renovations costing $185 million over the past decade, replacing the carpeting, furniture, and bedding in every main-building guest room; gussying up the lobby; restoring the facade; and adding one of the hottest downtown dining spots, the very expensive and fancy Michael Mina.
The Westin makes kids feel right at home, too, with a goody bag upon check-in. The tower's Grandview Rooms evoke a contemporary design along the lines of the W Hotel. The historic main building accentuates its history with traditional, more elegant ambience, high ceilings, and crown molding. Alas, the venerable Compass Rose tearoom is no longer.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; elaborate health club and spa; concierge; car-rental desk; business center; room service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
