The Westin St. Francis
(415) 397-7000
335 Powell St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7877
-122.4084
Neighborhoods: Tenderloin, Northeast
Reviews & Ratings for The Westin St. Francis
24 reviews
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Beautiful Hotel!
by nwad
January 05, 2009
I pretty much heart this place! This is where we got married last June. The views from the top floor are unparallel! We rented the entire 33rd floor...both Victors and the Alexandria Room. Between the gorgeous decor, amazing sunset, and gorgeous city views, the space was absolutely magestic! The food was not your typical 'hotel wedding' meal. Everything was done so beautifully, and tasted amazing. Fantastic service throughout the entire evening and the honeymoon suites were awesome!! I wanted to move in permanently :)
Great property in the heart of down town
by Mahesh
November 16, 2008
Service is great. It is one of the nice Westin property that we have stayed.It is in a great location overlooking the union square & closer to shopping & other activities
Best Location!
by ninni18
November 05, 2008
I loved this hotel. My boyfriend and I stayed at the St. Francis for a little weekend getaway. The location is perfect to get to anywhere in the city. The building is gorgeous, with so much history. When we check in they gave us a complimentary upgrade to a double room with a large window that opened in the new tower. Modern, clean room. The service was excellent. They were always happy to help with directions, etc. Would definitely stay there the next time we go to San Fran.
- Pros: Service, building, location.
- Cons: None
Classic Hotel by Mindy M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
May 22, 2008
This is a very classic hotel. Very nicely furnished both in the rooms and the lobby. The concierge was very helpful in deciding dining options and the best route to get there.
Historic building with a touch of old-world glamour, luxurious accommodations and modern amenities for a fee.
by Contributor
May 29, 2007
In Short
Built in 1904 as part of a campaign to make San Francisco the "Paris of the West," the hotel offers elegant rooms and top-notch service. The central Union Square location draws tourists and business travelers alike, and the hotel caters to such guests by offering a comprehensive business center, conference facilities, a health club and spa, high-speed internet for a fee and family services like on-site childcare. Pricier rooms boast sweeping city views, and all guests sleep on the Westin's signature Heavenly Beds.
Beautiful Hotel
by erin_mag
September 18, 2006
I had stayed at this hotel many times before looking it up on 'citysearch' and I was so disappointed to see how many terrible reviews it recieved. Every single time I come to San Francisco I make a point to stay at this hotel. I have not stayed in the older part of the hotel recently but I never had a problem with cleanliness. The rooms in the taller newer towers are modern but very warm and comfortable (Waterford bed linens feel pretty amazing after a long day) and the lobby looks straight out of a movie scene, especially during Christmas. When I last visited there was construction at the 'Compass Rose' bar downstairs. That was the only downfall. I will say that the parking is very expensive, but I never had a problem with a long wait. Why don't you call ahead of time if it takes so long? Bottom line, this is a great hotel. The best location (especially if you want to shop for clothes).
- Pros: Location, Setting, Beautiful Lobby
- Cons: Expensive Parking
Great location
by eminamy
September 16, 2006
Good location but a bit dated. If you like modern or newly decorated hotels, then this is not for you. The hotel has a very friendly vibe, with the turn of the century style. You can almost picture people used to come to the front of the hotel with horse carriages. Unfortunately, it also smells like it's from the turn of the century and scared my husband a bit. We stayed there for a birthday getaway for my hubby and tried Michael Mina which was simply amazing!!! If you make reservation for dinner at Michael Mina, you must reserve a room because by the end of the meal, you just want to roll upstairs because you can't do anything else!!!
- Pros: Good location, great restaurant in the hotel!!!
- Cons: Dated hotel
Overrated
by jmore1008
June 13, 2006
An unwarranted snootiness by hotel employees and a below average guest room force me to never stay here again. Cabs outside hotel won't take less than a $20 fare, my room smelled like wet dog and had paint chips literally falling off the wall. Bathrooms are smaller than my first apartment bathroom. Spa was nice, food was good.
- Pros: Food and Spa were good.
- Cons: Hotel staff is unhelpful, room was small and I am a Starwood Gold Member
Worst servivce ever
by cattravel
May 03, 2006
If you are thinking of having a conference there, DON'T!! They have the worst service ever and the hotel is not well equipped. Staff members are rude and obnoxious. We had a multi day conference there and some staff members denied our guests to use the phones in business center to make local calls. There are so many other hotels in the area that are business friendly.
- Pros: location
- Cons: service, amenity
Business Traveler satisfied
by caitinthecity
February 27, 2006
I've stayed here a few times on business. The rooms in the tower building are what you expect of a Westin: modern, large and nicely furnished. The rooms in the main building are old, small and very unappealing. The biggest plus of the tower building is that the rooms don't have doors to adjoining rooms making them very quiet and peaceful for a business trip. The internet and the gym were very extra and pretty expensive. The hotel was always crowded with tourists. With all the choices, you can find a better hotel in Union Square.
- Pros: good location, tower building room, very nice
- Cons: expensive extras, main building room
