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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco vs InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel

Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Palace Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Palace Hotel ranks #3 in San Francisco with approval from 18 reviews like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
9 / 10
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
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InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Once the chic choice of writers and movie stars, this grand, castle-like hotel... is more corporate these days in both clientele and design."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Nowadays, this grand hotel caters mostly to convention-bound corporate executives, since its prices often require corporate charge accounts." Full review
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Be sure and head up to the Top of the Mark for a twilight cocktail and some of the best views in the city.
Concierge Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The circular redbrick drive of this towering Nob Hill architectural landmark leads to an opulent, mirrored, marble-floor lobby which is the gateway to luxurious rooms." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"One of the city's grandest dames, the Mark Hopkins sits regally on top of Nob Hill with dazzling views and the famous 19th-floor Top of the Mark bar." Full review
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