Harbor Court HotelvsHotel Zelos
Both properties are endorsed by experts. On balance, Hotel Zelos San Francisco ranks slightly higher than Harbor Court Hotel. Hotel Zelos San Francisco is ranked #30 in San Francisco with accolades from 13 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Harbor Court Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Rooms here are grandly decorated... some offer spectacular views."
Frommer's "Anyone who seeks stylish, high-quality accommodations... with a superb view and lively scene will be perfectly content here." Full review
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Be sure to request a bay-view room, for an extra fee.
Fodor's "Exemplary service and a friendly staff earn high marks for this cozy hotel, which overlooks the Embarcadero and is within shouting distance of the Bay Bridge." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Freebies... an evening wine reception, and a great location on the Financial District's revitalized waterfront make it a reasonable choice for couples and solo travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Housed in what was originally a YMCA building, the Harbor Court is the only hotel in San Francisco with a location right on the waterfront."
Time Out "On the Embarcadero waterfront, Harbor Court is something of an undiscovered treat." Full review
Star Service "It is in a relatively off-the-map locale for tourists and despite the recent loss of Kimpton it remains a prize that resides blissfully beneath the radar for most out-of-towners. " Full review
Gayot "This hotel is situated one block off the Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge, and therefore has one of the best bayside views the city can offer."
Fodor's "This Spanish Colonial Revival–style hotel has nice touches that enliven the guest quarters, including 42-inch high-definition TVs, quirky mathematical wall clocks, ultra-comfortable beds,..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report52.0
"Housed in a Spanish Colonial Revival building constructed in 1926, the Harbor Court Hotel once served as a military residence. Now, it provides visitors to San Francisco with edgy..." Full review
Hotel Zelos Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Concierge
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Jetsetter Gayot Show All Reviews
12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A chic, neo-Nouveau bolthole in the commercial heart of the city."
Michelin Guide "Want the shopping and dining of Union Square, proximity to the businesses of the Financial District, and a front-row seat to the action of the thriving SoMa district? Look no further than the Palomar."
Concierge "Snappy art installations add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905 building."
BlackBook "Grandiose Victorian-era pistachio-green brick building with classic white granite flourishes."
Zagat4.0
""Real old SF charm" and "enthusiastic", "welcoming" service lures "the young and fabulous" to this "high-end Kimpton" historic boutique in SoMa."
Lonely Planet "The sexy Palomar is decked out with crocodile-print carpets, stripy persimmon-red chairs, chocolate-brown wood and cheetah-print robes in the closet." Full review
Afar Magazine "Formerly Hotel PalomarHotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request, and a complimentary honor bar." Full review
Frommer's "Tailored lines and rich textures throughout lend a sophisticated, fresh aspect to the overall air of elegance." Full review
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If you plan on sleeping in, avoid rooms on the fifth floor as they pick up the restaurant noise.
Jetsetter "Playful boutique San Francisco stay with rooftop firepits and a buzzy restaurant-cocktail lounge." Full review
Gayot "This Union Square boutique hotel brings whimsical flair to the circa-1908 building it inhabits."
