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The Westin St. Francis, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury Westin. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable". What travelers said they loved: "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, it's close to transportation and shopping. Service was good. The rooms were good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm with Mark! I also pricelined this hotel and got a great deal. they charge a little extra for a double bed room.. but i wasn't too surprised as I had read other reviews mentioning that would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever need a hotel, I go through Priceline and hope to get a fabulous place. They didn't disappoint me. Maybe I should write a review for Priceline?I got a room at The Westin St. Francis for $80...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a family wedding, and we got a great deal on priceline.com. Here's what I love about the St. Francis:- Great beds. Seriously, I have never slept better!- Its gorgeous. The lobby is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not very impressed. Pretty old rooms. Sound travels from the other room. Heard my neighbor throwing up all night at 5am in the morning. Must have been drinking too much. Lobby's nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place to stay.....if you like ghosts....have too many ghost sories to tell about this place...must stay in the old part of the hotel, not the new part, which was built 14 years ago...the old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I stayed here for one night. We were in SF for a conference and so the room was paid for through my husbands job. So I'm not too picky if the room is free. BUT this is the Westin St....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place to be for location, location, location. The Hotel is historic ... It is in two parts the old and the new part. I'd stayed in the old part. I was welcomed with a full staff front desk line....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got our room on Priceline.com. Priceline rate without the token Priceline attitude thanks to the kindly gentleman checking us in. Flashed him some pearly whites and we were upgraded to the Starwood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Put my parents here when they were visiting. Their picky naggy complain-y mouths were shut and I was greeted with big smiles the next morning.The newly-renovated rooms are elegantly decorated, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the beautiful building.One star for the convenient location.Minus three stars for the staff.I am so very disappointed with my stay at the Westin. I stayed in the city last weekend for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided at the last minute to go into the city for a quick getaway and boy was I pleasantly surprised! Our room was beautiful and had a lovely view! The front desk staff was so accomodating and gave...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took a little stay-cation here this weekend after finding a great deal on Hotwire (about $100/night.) We were in the old section of the building overlooking Union Square. (Well, we were across the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's the little things that count. Paid a lot of money for one night. I would expect to have enough coffee in the room for two cups and not just one! Also, one bar of soap? Are we supposed to move...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a San Francisco classic. The people watching in the lobby is priceless. As usual, the Westin Heavenly bed is lovely. The room was larger than I expected, and had fantastic views. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't stay here but one of my friends did. Like any reasonable person, I went in and jumped on his bed like a little kid. Good bounce. Five stars.The Clock bar downstairs was ok (ambience, etc),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars but rounding up to 4 stars for the awesome location and the glass elevators that are on the outside of the building! Staying here over the weekend for a personal trip booked on points. With...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to add a star for providing me some entertaintment.I went to Michael Mina with my friends, and after dinner we decided to take a ride on the elevators to see a view of the city. We went up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was exceptional. And with the deal they were running last weekend, it was worth every last penny and then some. ($139/night for a king!)I stayed here for 4 nights last week - 2...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me feel fancy. I think if I had to live in a hotel, this would be very "me": it's a hundred-plus year old SF landmark that has been updated and fine-tuned to give just a hint of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went and stayed here for a NYE party. When you get here, the outside exterior and lobby area are easy on the eyes. I went up to my bedroom and the elevators are a bit old fitting in well with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so pretty . . . piggy is a fan! (and, apparently, a walking MOHG advert? oh whoops, sorry, wrong hotel) piggies love pretty venues like alexandra's (^(oo)^)let us take a step back to review the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the NCSDC Awards Gala last week. Our company was a sponsor, so we got a table for ten. I got to eat and drink on the company!This was my 2nd year attending the gala, and the Westin...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place for a local's mini stay-cation. It's definitely more fun during holiday time with the bustle of shoppers and decorations. When you can shop at Macy's until midnight then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stay here for business quite often. The rooms in the Tower are modernized and updated compared to the original building.The hotel staff are wonderful to work with and always offer me great service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here after a night out in the town. We got to the front desk and asked about the 'heavenly' bath. The front desk clerk informed us that each room had a 'heavenly' bath. I got to the room and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get much better. First of all this hotel is 104 years old, and they don't make them like they used to. From the crown molding to the marble bathrooms to the 42 inch LCD tv's this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review based solely on their wedding planners/facilities, not the acctual hotel itself.My parents were in town this past weekend to look at different venues to have my wedding. I set up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Meet me at the clock" I am A native Sanfranciscan. I met my uncle Mike at the clock. Uncle Mike always hung out at the St. FRANCIS hotel and when I had to meet him for anything he would say"meet me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How do you please forty 14 year olds? you give them pizza, wii rock band, ipod, and let them dance. My sweetie pie daughter had her 14th birthday party there. And I believe K and her guests had a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've never actually stayed here, but i am an avid rider of the glass elevators. come here at night with someone to whom you're physically attracted, go up in the elevator, stop it at the top floor and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have only stayed here once, and will probably not go back. The first room they put me in was next to the elevator. I called and complained and was told that they could shut down the elevator next to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would venture to say that i have stayed well over 150-200 nights in that hotel and to be honest one of the primary reasons i did it was due to the Starwood affinity program, in the past there werent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the 360 degree views of SF from the 32nd floor of the westin st. francis hotel are spectacular. i had the pleasure of having cocktails and dinner on the Imperial Floor which encompasses two private...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you pay for 4-stars, you're not going to get the quality. My boyfriend and I stayed there over Valentine's Day and bought a room through a 3rd party website at a discount...well because we paid...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here on Valentine's Day as a gift from my man. Valet parking was fast and efficient with excellent luggage transfer from the car to the room. I was very impressed. Check in was fast,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For Valentine's Day weekend, hubby and I decided to stay at The Westin for a quick, getaway :) Besides the super convenient location of this hotel; right on Union Square-and a two block walk from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for Valentine's weekend using the Friends & Family deal of $99/night.Even with the discounted rate, we had no problem getting a tower room rather than the traditional room that I had been...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the most convenient hotels when staying in the city. The front door opens to Union Square and there is a BCBG on the street corner!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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The company I worked for has their annual Score and Fiveluncheon here - the room the luncheon is in overlooks Union Square - Beautiful - the service is excellent - thefood is excellent - the desserts are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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The company I worked for has their annual Score and Five luncheon here - the room the luncheon is in overlooks Union Square - Beautiful - the service is excellent - the food is excellent - the desserts are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here back in 2007 on my first trip out West to San Fran.. got a great deal on expedia and chose the right place to stay. This hotel is located on Powell street and is pretty much right in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here last summer for a few days (the other few days I stayed at the Meridien). I much preferred the Meridien as a hotel for its cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort, but its location was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Westin St. Francis for many years attending rubber chicken luncheons and galas as it was a pleasant surprise to get a chance to see another side --- the 32nd Imperial Floor in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heavenly Bed! Heavenly Shower! Not to mention the Heavenly Views of the city! Remember to ask for a high floor when booking a room. Trust me, your face will be plastered to the windows. With an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've never actually stayed here, but I just love the glass elevator! Now I guess you have to dodge security, but you can take the elevator and get an amazing view of San Francisco. Just don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we stayed here an it was very nice. The other times we stayed here, we were in the original part of the hotel. This time, we stayed on the 30th floor of the tower. My daughter loved riding...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love staying at the Westin as the hotel is beauteous! Location is perfect for shopping as well but what I really want to rave about is their Spa!I usually request a female masseuse ahead of time and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, we were there a few months ago and its great and cheap too! Its kind of hard to find the parking entrance but other then that its great!
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars alone for the best free way to entertain your kids: The glass elevators! Get in, press the 31st floor, and cross your fingers that no one else gets on between the lobby and the top floor....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here for a last minute mini-holiday the weekend before Christmas. We got a GREAT ($150 a night!) deal on a big, fancy room with about 4 days' notice. It was spacious, nicely furnished and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful hotel in a great location. We stayed here for NYE and I was impressed. They throw a great party, and while there's a ton of people and it gets super crowded there's free alcohol ALL night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Westin St. Frances is soooooooooo overrated. Starting with the abundance of dishes sitting in the hallways, obvious that service is not very prompt. Next, the room service menu is poor and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most beautiful hotels to stay in during new years eve...if you can afford it. Luckily for me, one of my friend's girlfriend used up some points from her job and nabbed a swanky room...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here for 4 nights for Christmas the past week. As far as location nothing tops this Hotel. But we had to change rooms 3 times. The 1st room: we had paid for a partial view, we were in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, my family of 3 got a good Priceline price, but I felt like I was in Las Vegas. Way too many people roaming the lobby. I have stayed here before, but won't again, if there are other choices. 1 of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location location location. I spent the night here using points and the only good thing I can say is at least it was close to the restaurants/bars I wanted to go. Otherwise, the room was incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must be on the good list in someones book... came back here several times for fun and work, and each time I would get some sorta perk. Ice cream and cereal for a room full of rowdy girlfriends. And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy little cafe/lounge area in the Westin Saint Francis hotel lobby. Try the Grapefruit Essence made with Grey Goose...tastyOh the cocktails are all $14...little steep but theyre good
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here this past Sat-Tues and I was not impressed. While it's a nice building (and I enjoyed the glass elevator ride immensely), my room was so disappointing (so small it barely fit a bed and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm yelping about a corporate function hosted at the Westin St. Francis.Cocktails dinner dance... I saw 2 people bring by appetizers over cocktail hour, and 1 of them we had to flag down.Dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sumo wrestling on the big beds, glamor shots of all the girls, exploring the hotel lobby, roll-away beds everywhere, in general, making a scene... Yep, I celebrated my 16th birthday with an overnight...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here when we were brought to town to do a photo shoot, so it was chosen and paid for by the sponsor. We could not have chosen a better place to stay! My previous experience with hotels in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I wanted a mini-getaway at a near by, but nice, hotel. We stayed at this hotel before but we had a suite last time. We did expect it to be as nice and spacious as before but unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was ok. I love Starwood hotels because the beds are amazingly comfortable and I love the duel shower heads. They also take dogs which is wonderful. It is centrally located so that is good when,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My most favorite hotel to stay in San Francisco. Great room service, great concierge, total San Francisco style and FANTABULOUS LOCATION!! Some of the rooms are quite small and I mean really really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My daddy paid for a weekend here for me and my hubby when my hubby had the prefix "new" and not "ex". But nevertheless it was a really nice treat and wedding present. Nothing like the treat of luxury...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE classic, aristocratic San Francisco hotel. Probably the most famous hotel in the entire city, the Westin St. Francis is what you'd expect a five star hotel to be. I was here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW - what an awesome Happy Hour deal! For $15 you get a flight of wine from a specific winery and complimentary bites. Our server was funny and flirty. The sommelier/wine expert was very informative...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Used my Starwood points for two nights at the Westin since I'm Platinum at SPG. First room we checked into was basically windowless. Went back downstairs to the front desk for a better room and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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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
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I correct myself... there IS art in the room. In the dressing area & bathroom each are small 1' x 1' drawings, quite nice... but mysteriously, nothing in the main sleeping/ sitting room. Nary a dish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This Westin sucks, especially for such a hot location.Room was very cramped and dated. Bathroom is small. The gym costs money.The valet service is very efficient though.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Comfy bed, HUGE room, nice bathroom goodies, awesome location...BUT the in-room internet didn't work for 3 out of the 5 of us staying there, the staff in the hotel lobby/bar was rude and inattentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got one of those expedia deals with my ex-gf. It included airfair and 3 nights stay and 3 nights stay at the St Francis from Orange County for around $600 for two people.I really enjoyed the St...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been attending parties at this hotel. Most recently, Halloween party thrown by(Elementsf.com - thanks Steve ^_^). My fav DJ's by the way, Kevin n Rich (yeah I'm that old...lol)It's a nice hotel,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a really nice hotel. Of course it is kind of what you would expect out of a top notch hotel. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, service is wonderful...and prices are obsurd. Parking,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came into the city for a four day weekend. Yes the price is high for parking- take Bart and walk three blocks. Think like you are in Europe!! We had a room on the 29Th floor in the tower- it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only top floor for me in the new section. My favorite SF hotel
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly overrated. Somehow the hotel all visitors know and look to first. I wonder, is it highlighted on Frommer's? Hotels fall in two categories with me......modern, clean-cut, simple...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast - good for pastries and coffee = the pastry chef is in from Tues-Friday....Lunch - pass and go somewhere else...it's dissapointing, cardboard and expensive menu...not worth it...EXCELLENT...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! This place is uber-swank! Well minus the Starbucks in the lobby... When I walked in, I couldn't help but feel like a lot has happened in this building, a lot of history. The decor is very fitting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good hotel, what you would expect from Westin/Starwood. I love the fact that they have embraced the history of the hotel, however, the "time" bar with the huge, non-antique clock when you first walk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a decent Westin location- above average marks for the history, but it's still a modern, business class hotel- with irons in the closet- yay!!! That's a big difference between european and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Starwood member price for a deluxe room with a view of Union Square about $165/night (after taxes/fees)Hotel parking about $50 with unlimited in/out priveleges. We opted for to park in the Union...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Margie B. beat me to the punch regarding the elevators. I've been wanting to go up in one of those glass elevators hanging on the side of the building since the first time I set foot near Union...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GLASS ELEVATOR ALERT!Best FREE thing to do that make you feel on top of the world, at least for a few seconds. I go up those glass elevators every time I want to feel like I own Union Square. I press...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel is beautifully decorated BUT they nickel and dime their customers. Our room was nice but tiny and the window looked out at a wall. Good large TV though. Minibar is priced pretty average but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very busy hotel-with lots of local & international traffic-it's located in one of the corners of Union Square. I would definitely stay here again.Rooms: There's actually two sides of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a longgggg crazy night of partying my boyfriend and I realized that we were both way too intoxicated to drive across the bay bridge and home. Well at times like this you're pretty much S.O.L....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our second visit to the Westin St. Francis and we LOVED it! Our fir sit visit we stayed in the old tower, which has way more character. This visit we stayed in the new tower. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here for two nights while in SF for a friend's wedding. The lobby area is very nice and luxurious. I didn't get to check out the bar area but it seemed like it was more for the older crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When thinking about this establishment, the phrase "Nickel and Dimed" floats around my little noggin. Picture a holiday inn, with a beautiful lobby, an adventurous breath taking elevator, with overall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this hotel! My boyfriend and I stayed here recently 4th of July weekend. The hotel lobby is so lush and elegant. Our room was great. It had a nice king size bed. The bed was so comfortable it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so after living in San Francisco for three years and missing it oh-so-much I was a little wary about staying in a hotel during my last visit. I mean, I am by NO means a tourist. I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very enjoyable stay here. We were in the "remodeled" or "new" tower (I heard it called both) and after visiting other conference attendees' rooms in the old tower, I was glad and would request...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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This was a good place. I love the hotel itself. The food was alright too.
weddingwire.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ive always heard gret things about The Westin St. Francis, but when i booked a night to stay i was somewhat dissapointed. Although the hotel was beautiful and the service was friendly, my room was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed for 2 nights during my brother's wedding last summer. The first room we got was in the old tower and we had a broken TV cabinet and a broken cabinet door in the bathroom. After calling the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to stay here for a conference. After my three-night stay, my enthusiasm for the place is slightly dimmed.After a friendly check-in and a lengthy wait for the elevator (as were all my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at The Westin St. Francis on my first-ever trip to San Francisco. While I am sure there are sleeker more modern hotels, I would definitely stay at The Westin St. Francis again because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed here a few times now, when I first decided to move to San Francisco, and later when I was between apartments.The staff is nice, and they don't bother you for much. The rooms are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed in this hotel for 8 days [ **update** came back the following week 3 more nights but this time was in a standard small room] as it was paid for by my employer. The local musicians ruined my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Westin St Francis was my home for three months while I was on a work assignment. I got to know the staff pretty intimately and I have to say, they made this place my home away from home (back on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In my experience here, both the service and food quality was poor for such a quality-looking establishment at the Westin. We went here with some friends who were visiting from out of town. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm into it. I mean into it in a kind of "once or twice a year" kind of way.By "it" I don't mean staying at the hotel (have not done so) but the Michael Minna lounge (great for people watching) in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Typically, I'm a huge fan of the Westin. I broke about 3 piggy banks to stay here and I was a little surprised to see how tiny the rooms were AND how old they were. I heard they had a new wing, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the whole reason why i am in the industry.... i love this hotel. i can never get a job there for some reason:( ne ways. this hotel has so much sf history in you can just walk around it and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start off by saying- I went to Junior Prom here. HAH. Ok, now that said, I've never stayed here but am reviewing the bar. Which I first went to with my guy during the daytime while shopping. At...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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This hotel has some wonderful rooms, and amazing views from the top ballrooms. It also works directly with Kosher caterers, which is a major boon. Unfortunately, when I arrived, ready to change and start...
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wow, kind of scary!!! this place has been around for a long time. the feeling i had was as if i was in the movie the shining. the room was okay and the bathroom was kinda small. my view was of a brick...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister got me a room here for New Years Eve for X-mas present and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was then in school in So-Cal and made it a habit to celebrate New Years Eve in SF and I really wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent hotel. Very spacious, nice and modern (I stayed in a corner room, 19th floor). The elevators are pretty nice since they are glass and very fast (you can see a nice view of SF as well)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of the Starwood Hotel Group so when I stayed at the Westin, I expected excellent service and great rooms. The Westin St. Francis kept up with my expectations, although my view left much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am writing this review purely for the sake of bragging. i went to michael minna the other night for wine and cheese. it was fancyyyyy schmmmmancy! i was little miss fancy pants! my date was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i give my SF Disneyland tour, one of the non negotiable stops is the Westin St. Francis. All that those glass elevators lack is a vernicious knid or two... And if nobody calls them, you can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All style, no substance.Took way too long to get our orders taken and to pay our bill. My dad fell asleep waiting for our order to be taken (plus side: super comfy seats). Maybe that's a testament...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the St. Francis! All the detail in the rooms. The comfortable beds with the down comforters. The lobby is beautiful with the huge chandeliers & the tall clock . The concierge are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our stay at the Westin was wonderful. From the staff to the valet service, everyone was professional and helpful. The bed in the room was nice and soft. The rooms were a little small but we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um, $56 for overnight parking (I know it's SF, but still) and you gotta pay to use the internet? Maybe I'm just complaining since I am crabby after having terrible sleep listening to sirens throughout...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Onyx bar service was provided in the lobby seating area of the Westin St. Francis that faced Union Square. The couches are due for replacement, but since we were partially drunk to begin with getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the building, inside and out. Small but comfortable rooms. I love the fancy details, like the double-headed shower, glass door handles, and elegant valances and window-coverings. The bed was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually booked my room at the Westin St Francis via Priceline, so I have no problems giving them 4 stars. I think, though, that if I'd have had to spend more than two bills on my hotel room, I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed our stay. A bit old, and I think it still needs to be rennovated, but over all a clean place. Of course, our ice maker on our floor was broken, so i had to go up the stairs for ice which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reviews here may be mixed since there are two different towers (new and old). The new tower looks like any other fancy dancy hotel. Nice, spacious, and extra fancy. The old tower looks like an old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool area in front of Michael Minna to grab a cocktail we went to Saturday before a dinner in the city.I saw a few people comment on this lounge within Michael Minna, but haven eaten at this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok place to hang--kind of like a cross between a hotel bar and an open coffee shop. Don't think I would come here if I wasn't staying at the hotel. We came here cause the hub saw their wine tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my mom's favorite afternoon snack destination after a couple of hours of browsing through Neiman, Sak's, and occasionally a peek inside Goyard. Her favorite is the ham and cheese on a dutch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't personally stay here, but I visited a friend who was and I was very impressed with this hotel. My friend stayed in the taller, newer tower in a standard king room. The view was terrible, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though Union Square is really unappealing for me due to its insane tourist population, I recently stayed there as, well, a tourist. I was attending a conference at Mark Hopkins up the street, but got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Let me tell you...for my cousin's engagement party, we stayed in a suite that was, no joke, "X" thousand dollars a night! The room was HUGE and included a kitchen, living room, dining room, private...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent three nights here on the 11th floor of the original building. The room was large (corner unit #1140) and did have the musky smell to it that everyone describes. The smell is also present in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My totally sweet Fiancee got us a room here on the night he proposed. I'm writing a review for those who are luck enough to stay in one of the executive suites, the Shanghai in particular.The suites...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The positives: -awesome location, close to shopping, BART station and reasonably central to most of the business I need to do in town-friendly and attentive staff. to a person, the service experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the extremely convenient location. We stayed here using starwood points so it was certainly worth the price we paid (less than $60/night) but otherwise I would not pay anything more to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not the same without the Compass Rose bar / afternoon appetizers, caviar and champagne service. The Compass Rose was so memorable for many reasons. The Michael Minna restaurant is excellent - we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here twice, i would give 5 stars for the modern renovated rooms and 4 stars for the older rooms which gave me visions of redrum. Price is right if you get a room on priceline or hotwire. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most amazing hotel experience I have ever had. The room was gorgeous -- high ceilings, decorative molding, soothing colored walls, glass chandelier, and very spacious. I felt like a princess....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Westin St. Francis is also my hotel of choice in San Francisco. The rooms are spacious; the beds are uber-comfy; and the hotel is located in heart of bustling Union Square with shopping and dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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I had a wonderful experience with the St. Francis. We held both our ceremony and reception in Victor's Palace on the 32nd floor. I can't even begin to desribe the amazing views of the City or the outstanding...
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my faaaavorite hotel in San Francisco. We always stay in the older, original building with a view of Union Square. The rooms are large and they all have the crown Victorian molding. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the the rooms there....but I can comment on the ballrooms there since I had gone to a large black tie affair there. It was large...large does not do it justice.....but the hall of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the gist- if you think you're getting a great deal on a 4 star hotel on priceline ($100), remember that you get what you pay for. I figured that on a Wednesday night they could spare a room...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Needing some "me time," I booked a room here online through a 3rd party company. I was afraid I might be booked into the closet since you usually get the cheapo rooms on this particular website, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take your crush (who, unlike you, isn't a native) on an elevator ride. Trust me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This lobby is so nice! It's a great place to have drinks and just people watch. It's very quiant and comfortable. I could have sat there for hours. There's a great jewelry store to window shop.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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This hotel is a wonderful, classic and majestic building in a superb location. The staff was friendly and helpful and the security was great. The hotel gives a feeling of calm and rest and refuge from the...
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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The lobby is beautiful; the room was quiet and luxurious. The staff was helpful and friendly at all times (and we aren't even small tippers.) I'd stay there again.
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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This hotel was very busy during the holidays. Excellent location, right on Union Square. I thought the room was small but comfortable. My only complaint is that the beds are excellent in comfort they are too...
priceline.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Years Eve Party at the Westin was fantastic. Great variety of places to hang out, great fashion show, and the balloon drop at midnight ushered in 2008 in style!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never stay here if you plan on checking out either on a Sunday or the day after any holiday. The valet parking which is ridiculously overpriced as it is, gets completely backed up. We were fortunate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Review for the hotel restaurant: 2 starsReview for the hotel suite: 4 starAverage: 3 starsRestaurant review:We went there for new years eve with a group of friends since we were staying at the hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Super disappointed with the Westin St. Francis.We stayed there for NYE, so that we didn't have to trek back to the Peninsula after a crazy night of partying. The place was being renovated, so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just experienced the tea service. great waitress but not enough to push the rating above 3 stars. the food and tea was on par with other tea services i've experienced at the great tea rooms in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Where to begin.........I worked at the St. Francis in the early 90's at Club Oz which occupied 1/2 of the 32nd floor. At 22 years old I was impressed by everything about the hotel. Taking a glass...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The St. Francis is one of my favorite hotels in the city. The location, the service provided, the Historic Ambiance, and of course the shopping in Union Square. If you are an out of towner or even a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a quinceaneras here, which was held in the Italian Ballroom. The ballroom was beautiful, and the dinner service was spot on. There were probably 30 tables in there, and when the army of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed here, but friends tell me the rooms are just ok.I have been to a wedding and a luncheon/meeting on the 32nd floor (Victor and Alexandra rooms). Like everyone says - amazing views,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I am a sucker for historic places, and especially if it is a hotel!I stayed here for a couple of days July, 2006. For some reason, I just love Union Square. It is pretty much the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed overnight during a Synergy Halloween Party on 10/27/07. The view of Union Square on the 30th floor from the grand deluxe room was awesome and the service there was next to perfect. Would stay...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we repeatedly called front desk to request for a million things and they were very prompt about it. Clean rooms, heavenly beds, great view, awesome location, roller coaster elevator rides equates 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The old hotel is the an experience you must try at least once!! The fact that it is a Westin is a HUGE plus! The Heavenly beds are so comfortable! The central location to everything in the union...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had our wedding here a few months ago. Food was awesome, service impeccable all night, the views are exquisite! Our suite? AMAZING! Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Westin St. Francis is amazing. We stayed one night (Sunday) over a busy, 3-day holiday weekend. We were celebrating my father's 80th birthday, and after a day of jostling around town (fleet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we were here for a wedding and it was beautiful!! The ceremony and reception were held on the the 32nd floor which offered beautiful views of the city. The elevators pretty much bring you from lobby...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reception room on the 25th floor is absolutely amazing. We have looked at over 30 wedding sites, and this is bar none the best view for reception. It directly looks down into Union Square, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best hotel in San Francisco. Stay in the front, old school part of the hotel if you're there for the experience. The back, newer tower was built for business people who don't really care...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was involved in planning a rather large event and booked a block of rooms at the St. Francis. Since the group was already there, I decided to do the first night's dinner through their catering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the stories these walls must hide. Having stayed a few times over the years, I've made some of these very same walls quake (no pun intended) in shock. Like that time on a cocaine-fueled private jet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got a room here for $99/night on Priceline. Of course, I got a small room in the back of the historic (old) bldg with no view, on a lower floor. You get what you pay for....But, you can't beat the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
got a deal on hotwire I would never pay full price to stay here. the room was nice we stayed in that back tower the room was big the lighting in the bathroom sucked i've noticed this is a trend at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a weekend here a month ago and really locations don't get much better than this. It's like the experience of trying to make your way through the crowds on Powell just to get something for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is probably popular because of its prime location.But other than that... I'm not feeling so fond about it. Elevators are super slow (a fit for the Slowskys), rooms are really just all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for being convenitely located in the heart of union square and all the great shopping and bars.Wasnt too thrilled about the room, because they were pretty small and a little dirty under the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim, I decided to bid on a 4-star room on Priceline. Having never used priceline before, the entire process was somewhat nerveracking but very worth it. I ended up bidding $112 for a 4-star...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
okay: I stayed in this hotel a grand total of ONE time. I live in The City so it's pretty pointless to spend an extravagant amount of money on one night. That being said, here's my review:I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just returned from an "Email and File Archiving" seminar at the Westin St. Francis. I snuck in through the side door off of Geary (just behind the "dirty 8" stop) and walked towards the elegant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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This is a great hotel right in Union Square close to great shopping and restaurants. I usually stay here on my business trips to SF, but have stayed here for vacations as well. The restaurant is a bit pricy, but the food is great.
openlist - user review - 07/18/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here once and the room's very big and the bed's really nice (heavenly bed) so I slept well. Not a big fan of the building, though, or the elevators (they move too fast), but otherwise I'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed here but I had sex in their meeting room once. The sex was good & pretending to use the bathrooms nearby was gooder..I mean..clever..as a way to not suspect the sex thing. I've also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife's company was holding a Clinical Studies Investigator Conference (whatever that means) so we had a chance to stay in the towers for a two night stay, on the company's dime.We had the newer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed here because I live in SF already. But going up to the 31st floor on the elevator is awesome....you can see a lot of san francisco and beyond from up there. If you live here and you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always like traveling to SF for biz because the hotels are usually good and the eating is usually good, too. I had a rough time with both the last time I was there (see El Sotano).The St. Francis...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall pretty good hotel, great location. The hotel itself was enjoyable but not fantastic. I was in one of the older rooms out front, so it was kind of small, but I like the history so I didn't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We recently stayed over the weekend expecting an exceptional room, but much to our disappointment our room was at the most, average with a view of a brick alley. The air conditoner fan was beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
def. the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. it was valentines day and i hadnt seen my boyfriend in 3 months, so yeah...some good times were had. the staff was nice and we got a room up on the top floor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I hopped on one of the glass elevators today (we got the elevator to ourselves!); the view is STUNNING, it really is. We got so excited when we reached the top (32nd floor), and we weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Centrally located in Union Square, Caruso's a a decent lounge area that serves breakfast, lunch, appetizers/dinner, and cocktails. Being a hotel lounge bar, the clientele tends to be business...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess if you get a really good deal and don't mind staying in the most tourist-infected block of real estate in the entire world, this is perfect.The rooms, for the most part, are tiny, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to a few events in this former restaurant/night clubs. It has one of the most spectacular views of the Bay area. It's not a huge space, but the atmosphere is fabulous. Lots of large open...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pssst. Here is a secret: Don't rent a room. Just take a dame to the elevator, hit the 29th Floor button, and let yourself float high above the city.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor when you check in here. Demand a room in the modern section! Why oh why? You naively ask. First off the rooms are bigger. Secondly, the beds are nicer (despite what they say....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got to stay here with my mom while she had a work conference, which meant FREE, FREE, FREE!! I can't imagine how much it was to actually stay there per night, but I hear it's somewhere along the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, i have never stayed here cuz1. i can't afford it.2. i live in frisco. so i never have the urge to stay at any frisco hotel.however, when i'm in union square and i have the urge to pee, st. francis...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't be too fair yet since I haven't stayed here... and likely won't unless something of a sordid nature takes place (I live nearby). But I have attended a conference here, had their foodstuffs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here for New Years Eve on a last minute trip to the city. Normally I like to stay at the Clift or W; but, I found that this is also just a great location to hit up shopping in Union...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay....you live in the area and want to do something different.....hmmmmmm....Napa Valley? Sonoma? The coast? Why not pop on to BART and spend a night in the City! It was my anniversary so my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the location, 3 stars for the rooms and 4 stars for the lobby area and the lounge. Like other reviewers have pointed out, riding the glass elevators is a requisite. You will enjoy some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Put the rents up here 2 Thanksgivings ago. Great price. Perfect layout. Awesome "Heavenly Beds". Get a place with a view of Union Square. Lots of history and updated furnishings.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three point five stars, to be accurate. The hotel is old and works very well within those constraints. The rooms are smaller than my studio back in NYC (read: VERY small), and when I'm in bed and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want the best views of downtown San Francisco? You can get them for FREE. Just ride the elevator at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel!Okay, so I've never actually stayed here. The inside is nice, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends recently got married and had a cocktail party for some of her guests the night before the weeding. They rented two suites - one for the groom and his groomsmen and one for the bride...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IF I could give it 10 stars I would...BUT that's only because I got married here and LOVED IT!!! Our hotel assigned wedding coordinator was superb (I should have fired my hired wedding planner who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the glass elevator and the view at the top. Love the wooden floors on the 32nd floor. Love the Alexandra ballroom--with all the gilded decor and fabulous draperies. Love that The Westin St....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite public restroom. It has great lighting; it is clean, and convenient to all of downtown. The lobby is also a wonderful place to sit and do life drawing. I've never been bothered, no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, but I miss the Compass Rose. It was lovely and elegant with a wonderful high tea.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ride the glass elevator. Up, down, up down. They don't mind. Go. Again. Repeat as necessary. Fun. Fun. Fun. They don't mind. Really.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my freak on here once. And if by "my freak on" you mean that I got to sleep on the cold ass floor covered in a towel, while my date was passed the fuck out, and another couple was getting buck...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is old and haunted. I was scared to walk down the halls by myself. I was so scared my fat would jiggle as I was walking down the hall to my room. The room was small with a window facing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
St. Francis known for its rich history and ambiance.Great location for being right in the heart of union square. Step outside of the hotel and go shopping or site seeing.Blocks away from Chinatown. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Any time of the year, this place is great to visit. Great rooms, fantastic service. I went there at Christmas time a couple of years ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Stayed here as a weekend getaway even though we live just south of the city. Location is great at Union Square – for dining, shopping ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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We stayed here for a weekend getaway even though we live south of the city. Great access to union square, shopping, dining and arts. Hotel ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lobby, great Christmas displays, great restaurants! BANQUET FACILITIESThis review is about the banquet facilities. Last night we attended a Christmas Concert and Dinner for the University of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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The new building has larger rooms and the old has the history. This is a great place to see old meet new and watch history ...
gusto.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband suprised me for my 30th birthday with a night at the Westin St. Francis, and it was sooooo wonderful! Their "Heavenly Bed" is exactly that- HEAVENLY. It consists of a pillow-top mattress,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All about the location. Rooms can be small, and dark - so it always feels like nighttime if you're inside. The lobby is gorgeous and lively, it's like staying at a museum. If you're into the victorian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, we went on a last minute trip and found a United vacation package deal where we got a room here and a rental car for like $100 more than the cost of two airfares alone. So staying here was a no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped into the Westin St. Francis yesterday to meet a fabulous friend of mine for afternoon tea. After acknowledging the tea was just code for afternoon dirty martinis we proceeded to get black...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location, location, location. Hubby and I stayed here as we were i town for a concert. The service was superior, the room was nice (kinda small)... probably the standard. Linens were right up my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I enter the hotel's lobby, it's magical. At times when the piano player winks as I walk by, I melt on the spot. Every time I take the glass elevator up to the top, I'm reminded how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got stuck in the elevator here and it was the scariest thing ever. That aside the hotel was lovely. A great concierge, amazing rooms, and a beautiful view! I would definitely stay here again.If you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's two weeks before Christmas and at the time I live four blocks from the mecca of consumer spending and prime people watching known as Union Square. My friend calls me up on a Saturday morning -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
... the elevators, haven't stayed at the hotel. Take the tower elevators for an amazing view of downtown San Francisco. FOR FREE!! Go up to the top, and down, then up again, then down, until you get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Twice I've called the concierge at the St. Francis to ask for information on behalf of out-of-town relatives who were staying there, and both times the concierge, (perhaps because the call was coming...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snooty to the point of being ridiculous, security stopped my friend and I on our way in (we were wearing pretty grubby clothes) and asked if they could HELP us. The large man demanded our name and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location is prime. Mike Mina's restaurant greets on the left side. Ticketmaster? in the Lobby. Rooms in the front are old, creaky and kinda sad. Ask to be in the "Tower" or newer side of hotel.what do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a wedding here in 2000 and it was by far the most expensive and opulent wedding I have ever been to, not to mention that I met a really great guy here. You really can meet people at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful Hotel - you definitely get more than what you pay for. Beautiful LARGE Suites, not sure about the standard rooms, soft linens, comfortable beds. Right in the heart of one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rating of this hotel depends entirely on which room you get. I've stayed in suites there, which are beautiful and wonderfully decorated. However, last time we were there, we stayed in a standard...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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There are two really great things about this hotel: the location and the heavenly bed. The cable c...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the Westin St. Francis and their glass elevator which gives you a view of the Union Square downtown area. Nothing quite like it. The Compass Rose used to be located in the lobby of the St....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the hubby says that i only like or want NEW things but au contraire i love the old world charm of this hotel! my friend had asked me to attend a black tie gala here and of course i managed to rummage...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Merely two-years-old when it survived the 1906 earthquake, only to be devastated by the fire that followed, the hotel was rebuilt within nineteen months and remains one of the city's grande dame...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location, location, location. I stayed here for a weekend, and my friend forgot something and walked 2 minutes over to Macy's to buy it. Right in the heart of Union Square, great for shopping,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A ride in the glass elevator will make you feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory. Not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. An absolutely breathtaking view of our city and beyond. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the hotel is expensive and worth every penny. it's in a great location off powell street--perfect for shopping around union square. the beds are so comfortable, much more comfortable than a usual...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had drinks in the St Francis Hotel tonight and it was an extremely enjoyable experience. The lounge was absolutely packed with couples for Valentines Day, but the host made us feel right at home and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do they still have the glass elevators? I'll never forget the time I was riding in one with a friend,and the car stopped and (I'm not making this up) a horde of blonde Swedish girls,all about 18 and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Location is terrific ! Old tower had original charm with perfect view of Union Square. Staff was very friendly. We even received a free upgrade. Loved the wireless internet ! Dual shower head with powerfull...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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the best thing about this hotel is the perfect location in the heart of san francisco( union square)...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ride the glass elevator and get an awesome view of SF!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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We are SPG members and stay at the Westin hotels all over the place. Usually, we do not experience any problems with the staff or the services. However, at the Westin St. Francis, we had the WORST experience!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, Glass Elevator. It's one of the few left in the city that still allow you to go up and down without a key card. If you want a great view for no effort, or if you want a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ask for the new building. The old one has small rooms.Great beds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My parents stayed here when they visited last year... I went to check out rooms before I booked it for them and they gave me a key to a beautiful spacious room in the Union Square (front) building. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YEP!! Riding in the glass elevators is really fun. I even saw the KFOG KABOOM fireworks from up there because the tourists pressed all the floors from 17-31 going up AND down. It was just awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My flight attendant friend stays here on layovers and the rooms can be small or maybe the barter rooms are small, but they feel classy. If I am out shopping and I need to tinkle, I go to their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i stayed the night here a few nights when a friend from out of town came to SF. this hotel is fabulous! the room was on one of the top floors so the views of SF were sweeping and just gorgeous. the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 4 stars purely for the glass elevators. I did not go aaaallll the way, but if you are in an exhibitionist mood, and you like elevators, I Highly Recommend a leetle excursion with your lover...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is right across from Union Square and close to the Sir Francis Drake. You will problably get the best veiws from this one or the Marriott. This place is close to all the shopping and public...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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First impressions were tainted with a 30 minute wait to get into the garage. Front desk staff seemed helpful enough but the concierge gave the wrong address to a very popular restaurant that cost an extra $10...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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The hotel was fantastic. I have no idea what the other rater is talking about, unless he didn't know that every fine hotel charges for local calls.....the lobby bar was great fun, ballroom style dancing, great...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2004
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Average hotel in an excellent location (if you like to shop). Staff was OK. At the end there was a discrepency on our bill and we disputed. The front desk was VERY RUDE. Didn't have time to argue b/c we had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2003
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If you find a deal, stay at the Westin St. Francis. It is most beautiful inside and out. The lobby boasts a number of fabulous shops to wander through & the lounge is a delightful place to rest your feet and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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The Westin St. Francis is perhaps the best located hotel in all of San Francisco. It looks directly out into Union Square. But from there, it goes downhill. The rooms are very old, a little stale, and small....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2003
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rooms are very noisy (thin windows- you hear all street noise) some rooms smell extremely bad especially in the "historic" building. The amount of air freshener they spray to cover it makes it acually hard to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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I know, Christmas was nearly one year ago. However, I believe better late than never. I stayed at the St. Francis during Christmas 2001 with my beloved German Shepherd dog, Samson. Not only was Samson popular...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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With a parking fee of $40 a night I would expect my car in under 15 minutes. Unfortunately we were there for three night had 3 cars and never had a wait under 23 minutes for our cars. The longest wait was an...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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I've stayed at a few hotels in the city, and I'd say that this one wasn't the best. The beds were comfy, the service was fair (nothing TOO great), cleaning crew was good, but I guess I expected a lot of this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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I stayed at this hotel with the "love of my life".....it is a very user friendly and romantic hotel! Loved everything about it....especially the Compass Rose
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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First room was too small and way too dirty, so I switched to a bigger dirty room. My room service orders were incorrect all three times that I ordered. My TV barely got reception. The bed was very comfortable...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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A vintage photo in the lobby reveals the St. Francis’ landmark status...
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The hotel itself is beautiful and has every amenity you can imagine. ...
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This landmark signals its target markets of conventioneers and camcordees with a cable car "stop right in front of the hotel" and "nearby Levi's and Niketown stores." Fans thrive on "spacious" guestrooms,...
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Live entertainment nightly at the Compass Rose.
cigaraficionado.com - user review
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When you walk in you know you must be in one of the top hotels in SF....
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Excellent tower views and location for parties. Spacious rooms that are very modern and comfortable. The hotel's location is perfect for shopping and gallery visiting. The hotel offers a luxury...
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Fatty Arbuckle got into trouble here; Al Jolson died here while playing poker; and President Gerald Ford was shot at here by Sara Jane Moore. Since the hotel's 1904 opening, other U.S. presidents also have...
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Luxurious choice with uptight upmarket atmosphere in central location.
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The explosion of color that meets your eye upon entering this store is only the first remarkable thing about it. Two kinds of art are on display: ceramics and jewelry. The ceramics are brightly painted...
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Great location right on the cable car line and close to major attractions. Staff were extremely helpful and the hotel was very clean. I would recommend it and would stay here again.
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I was very pleasantly surprised. I loved my stay on this occasion. I had been...
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Well, we had a bad experience but I told them about it and they were really...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Westin St Francis in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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The most expensive suite at the St. Francis goes for $3000/night. I r...
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It was about what I expected from a cheap hotel.
travelpost.com - user review
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The Westin St. Francis is a luxury hotel and a San Francisco landmark since 1904. Centrally located on Union Square with a cable car stop at the front door, this hotel is renowned for its service. The Westin...
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One of the few hotels in town that is truly kid-friendly. It welcomes children with gifts and entry into the Westin Kids Club, which organizes a kind of mini-day camp for your kids. Cribs, highchairs, and...
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Service and location were great. Getting charged $12 a day to use the fitness center is a joke. When you pay over $200 to stay somewhere, being charged to workout at the hotel's gym is ridiculous...
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Fatty Arbuckle got into trouble here; Al Jolson died here while playing poker; and President Gerald Ford was shot at here by Sara Jane Moore. Since the hotel's 1904 opening, other U.S. presidents also have...
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The most expensive suite at the St. Francis goes for $3000/night. I really didn"t know what to expect of this hotel, having been at many different Westin locations. The St. Francis personifies the city: it is...
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A vintage photo in the lobby reveals the St. Francis landmark status. In the tintype peek into the hotels turn-of-the-century origins, ladies in street-length skirts and gentlemen in dapper chapeaus congregate...
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It was disgusting. It was rundown and very dirty. The advertised billboard...
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Renowned for its legendary service, the historic Westin St. Francis boasts luxurious guest rooms and world-class dining. Overlooking Union Square in downtown San Francisco, Westin's historic flagship hotel is...
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Beautiful rooms, great location. We like to come here for the weekend sometime in December and shop at Union Square during the holidays. They have special holiday teas, decorations, and carolers...
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Renowned for its legendary service and world-class dining, The Westin St. Francis is in the heart of the city on Union Square. Also within walking distance is Chinatown, the Theatre District and San Franciscoa...
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