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Hotel Nikko San Francisco vs Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco

Both Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Golden Gate Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Nikko San Francisco is preferred by most reviewers compared to Golden Gate Hotel. Hotel Nikko San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 11 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Time Out.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
8 / 10
222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $200 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Cultures collide with chic results at this East-meets-West Coast hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The vast surfaces of gray-flecked white marble that dominate the neoclassical lobby of this hotel have the starkness of an airport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Clean, affordable and quiet, the Hotel Nikko seems more like a boutique hotel than the mid-size chain it is." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s excellent fitness center, with its glass-enclosed swimming pool and full range of exercise equipment, is among the best in the city."
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the Japan Airlines hotel chain, the 25-storey Nikko is incredibly popular with Japanese visitors but welcoming to all." Full review
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Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
8 / 10
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Breakfast included
  • Baggage storage
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
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