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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco vs The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Clift Hotel San Francisco and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Clift Hotel San Francisco ranks slightly better than The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. Clift Hotel San Francisco scores 86 with praise from 16 sources like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
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495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $169 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"The epitome of swish sophistication... Pricey, ultra-cool and almost disarmingly self-aware."
Michelin Guide
"Irreverent, unexpected, and surreal, its mind-bending and modern design is a little bit Alice in Wonderland and a whole lot of cool."
Frommer's
"Young trendsetters now flock here for overpriced monochrome lavender streamlined rooms with often-minuscule bathrooms, glamorous atmosphere, and a heavy dose of attitude."
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Fodor's
"The entrance is so nondescript here, you could walk right past it without a hint of what's inside, and that's exactly how the clientle—a mix of hipsters, music-industry types, and celebrities—like it."
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Some visitors have remarked on the thin walls and advise booking a room on an upper-level floor to avoid street noise.
Lonely Planet
"While the Clift is deliciously notorious for its penthouse parties, tough design critics might find that some rooms are too cramped for sleigh beds, and some cabinets might've been bought at IKEA."
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
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335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $163 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This landmark hotel boasts an extravagant lobby, four restaurants and lounges, a fitness centre and spa."
Frommer's
"At the turn of the 20th century, Charles T. Crocker and a few of his wealthy buddies decided that San Francisco needed a world-class hotel, and up went the St. Francis."
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Fodor's
"Hollywood fan or not, everyone can appreciate the panache of this grand dame property."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Westin St. Francis offers four restaurants, the St. Francis Renewal & Westin Workout facility, and event space, and is close to the Financial District."
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DK Eyewitness
"The best rooms have views of Union Square and the Michael Minna restaurant is one of the city’s best."
