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The Westin St. Francis

Item: The Westin St. Francis
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

335 Powell Street Union Square | San Francisco, CA 94102-1804 [SEE MAP]San Francisco, CA [SEE ADDRESS]

#23 in Best San Francisco Hotels

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Overview

Located in Union Square

Daily charge for Wi-Fi access

Towering over Union Square, the mammoth Westin St. Francis can be differentiated by its history (it first opened in the early 1900s). Visitors can choose to bed down in one of two areas: the Landmark Building or the Tower Building. Rooms in the Tower Building are more modern in style while rooms in the Landmark building retain a historic feel. No matter which building you're in, you'll find your accommodations outfitted with the Westin brand's signature Heavenly beds, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and high-speed internet access (for a fee). The Westin St. Francis is also home to The Oak Room Restaurant, previously a men's bar in the early 1900s, and the Clock Bar, located near the hotel's iconic grandfather clock. Today's travelers also have access to a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

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Location: San Francisco, CA

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 1195 rooms

Primary View: City center

Style: Traditional, Historic

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4.0Hotel Class
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Critic Reviews

Other Awards

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Frommer's

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If you're looking for a hotel exuding classic San Francisco elegance, the Westin St. Francis with its massive lobby, crown molding, marble columns, and iconic Grandfather Clock delivers.

Fodor's

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Some visitors make the St. Francis a stop whenever they're in town, soaking up the lobby ambiance or enjoying a cocktail in Clock Bar or a meal at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak.

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Lonely Planet

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For a bird's-eye view of Union Square, aim for the front desk (in the new building), find the glass-walled tower elevators in the corner and soar 32 stories for drop-dead vistas.

Other Awards

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 797 have reviewed the The Westin St. Francis, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

Tripadvisor Travel Rating:

4.0 (based on 797 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The Westin St. Francis features modern accommodations in the Tower Building, while the Landmark Building hosts rooms that date back to the early 1900s. Accommodations are outfitted in a neutral color palette of white, beige and tan, and all feature small sitting areas as well. The Landmark rooms vary in size and are outfitted with ornate crown molding and crystal chandeliers. Meanwhile, the Tower rooms feature large bay windows and modern decor, plus spacious marble bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.

Some rooms have views of Union Square
All rooms feature signature Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Bath products

Standard room size: 150 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The Westin St. Francis is one of San Francisco's grande dames. In fact, its grandfather clock, which dates back to 1907, has been a meeting place for visitors and city residents for years. This iconic hotel has stood overlooking Union Square since 1904. Near the shops and restaurants of Union Square, the hotel is also close to the Financial District, making it a popular choice for business and leisure travelers.

Chinatown and Moscone Convention Center are both within walking distance
Around 15 miles north of San Francisco Airport; 20 miles northwest of Oakland International Airport
Cable car stop in front of hotel; BART stop four blocks south

24-hour valet parking ($68)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

All-day dining is available at the Oak Room Restaurant, which offers a menu of American favorites, plus a children's menu and a buffet. Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina puts his touch on the menu at the iconic Clock Bar, where guests can grab light bites and tasty cocktails or a glass of wine.

Caruso's in the lobby serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads and more
Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids available
Westin Fresh by The Juicery offers healthy juices and smoothies

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Kids

The Westin provides an age-appropriate goodie bag at check-in with different activities, coloring books and more. The hotel's location on Union Square also grants families easy access to popular things to do like riding the cable cars.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

Guests can take advantage of the 4,600-square-foot fitness center that houses cardio equipment, including treadmills, bikes and ellipticals, and weight-training machines, as well as free weights. The fitness center is two levels, and additional cardio equipment and stretching space is available on the second level. Additionally, the gym has separate men's and women's locker rooms, with lockers, showers and bathrooms.

New Balance gym apparel loaner program
Two spa treatment rooms and two steam rooms within gym facilities
Towels and chilled water available

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

"Meet me under the clock" takes on a new meaning when it comes to meetings and events at the Westin St. Francis. The Westin St. Francis offers a total of 56,000 square feet of event space in 33 rooms, with on-site meeting staff and in-house audiovisual equipment rentals. Venue options vary from smaller conference rooms and boardrooms to large ballrooms for conventions and galas.

Valet parking is available for meeting guests
Catering available on-site
Business center features computers, copying, faxing and printing services; fee applies for use

Number of meeting rooms: 33

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

Pets up to 40 pounds are accepted and guests must sign a waiver. If the pet causes any damage to the room, the guests will be responsible.

Westin Heavenly Bed available
Dog treats and bowl provided in the room

Pets allowed (free)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

The elegant setting and grand history of the Westin St. Francis have made it a longtime favorite of brides and grooms. The hotel can host ceremonies and receptions both intimate and grand in its variety of venues, which include ballrooms, salons and suites. The largest ballroom, the Grand Ballroom, is outfitted with sparkling chandeliers and spans 10,700 square feet. It can accommodate up to 1,500 for a standing reception or 1,000 for a seated dinner. Other popular wedding venues include the 32nd-floor Victor's Palace and Alexandra's, which offer impressive views of the cityscape.

Catering available in-house
Wedding specialist on-site

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1500

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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