Advantages: Gorgeous rooms and decor, friendly staff Disadvantages: Stay here for a treat as it is more expensive than other hotels.
...stay on our tour of the United States. Our first destination was to be San Francisco and we did quite a bit of research ourselves, as well as taking advice from our long haul specialist at Thomas Cook. We wanted something central, near to a tram stop for easy accessibility and exploration of the Wharf district, somewhere near some of the famous stores but most importantly, somewhere where the staff would make us feel special on our first couple of ... ...seemed to be the only hotel that met all those needs and I have to say we weren't disappointed one bit.
***The Location***
Union Square in San Francisco is the heart of the city and this is the only hotel that overlooks this beautiful area. The square is also surrounded by stores such as Saks and Macy's and has a main tramline stop that can take you down to Fisherman's Wharf area for a small fee. The hotel also has valet parking but this can be ...
belfin 31.08.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Westin St. Francis, San Francisco
Advantages: right on union square - near the shops Disadvantages: long walk to the wharf
...have just got back from the USA, where I stayed in this hotel. It was a treat for us to stay in a posh hotel - so I don't have much to compare it to, but it was very nice!
As you arrive at the main lobby it looks and feels very grand - you walk into a seating area with a large clock hangin from the ceiling and a grand piano in the corner (which gets played in the evenings). Then walking though to the reception area to marble floor and chandeliers ... ...flight!
We stayed in the main building - which is the original historic part of the hotel (and also the cheapest rooms!) We paid about $80 a night. It was booked through octopus travel - and checking in was very quick and easy (just presenting the voucher from octopus). This was for room only (although you could buy breakfast in one of the many cafes/restaurants down stairs). This wasn't really a problem as there are a number of diners in the area ...
baloohugger 29.08.2006 (30.08.2006)
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Home to San Francisco's legendary Magneta Grandfather Clock, this hotel has provided ... more
world-class service, unrivaled amenities, including in-room spa services in the heart of Union Square since 1904.With a cable car stop directly outside the front doors...
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stop at the front door. A landmark since 1904, this hotel is four blocks from Nob Hill and seven blocks from the Moscone Convention Center. North Beach and Chinato...
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stop at the front door. A landmark since 1904, this hotel is four blocks from Nob Hill and seven blocks from the Moscone Convention Center. North Beach and Chinato...
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