Fodor's Expert Review The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
335 Powell St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA
The survivor of two major earthquakes, some headline-grabbing scandals, and even an attempted presidential assassination, this richly appointed and superbly located grande dame dating to 1904 is comprised of the landmark building, renovated in 2018, and a modern 32-story tower whose glass elevators reveal Union Square views from the upper floors. Regulars debate the virtues and drawbacks of the older and newer sections—the former historic with sometimes small rooms, the latter with great views and larger rooms but less atmospheric. Either way, it is undoubtedly one of the city's most famous hotels.
PROS
- Prime Union Square location
- Correctly named Heavenly Bed
- Chateau Montelena wine-tasting room and the excellent Clock Bar
CONS
- Rooms in original building can be small
- Public spaces lack the panache of days gone by
- No dinner at on-site Oak Room Restaurant
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Rate Includes: No Meals
