The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
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Hotel Overview
Dad and Mom get a day without the kids!
it was close to everything and everybody was really nice. customer service was excellent
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Momma A and Pappa A
- Feb 20, 2013
Amazing, Great Stay! I would do it again!
Easy access to a lot of great places. Walking distance to public transportation and there are...
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Miguel from LA
- Feb 19, 2013
Legendary Union Square hotel combines comfort, class
The Westin St. Francis is the only hotel that actually sits on Union Square. The main building dates back to 1904, and many public areas boast the ornate columns, intricate woodwork and other design elements from this era. Perhaps the property's most famous feature is its Magenta Grandfather Clock, a popular place for people to meet. Today the property comprises two separate buildings: the historic main building and a newer tower. Three on-site restaurants offer a host of dining options.
Highlights
- Historic grandfather clock
- Only hotel situated right on Union Square
- Three on-site restaurants, including the highly acclaimed Oak Room
- Sleep in signature Westin Heavenly beds
Rooms
Accommodations are spread across two buildings. In the historic main building, with 629 rooms and 24 suites, standard lodging is accented by crown molding and ornate chandeliers. In the newer tower, with 566 rooms and 35 suites, the experience is more modern. All rooms come standard with flat-screen televisions, signature Westin Heavenly beds, plush robes and safes. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all rooms (fees apply).
Features
The Westin St. Francis has received numerous awards, including the AAA Four-Diamond Award.
The property opened in 1904 but was practically gutted due to damage during the earthquake of 1906. It reopened in 1907 and has been growing ever since. The new tower was completed in 1971.
All guests receive complimentary access to Westin Workout powered by Reebok, a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and weight machines. The hotel also provides massage therapy at an on-site day spa (fees apply).
Dining
Three on-site restaurants provide a number of options for meals. Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina's newest creation, is a West Coast spin on the traditional steakhouse; the Oak Room offers a more traditional menu. Caruso's is the most casual of the three, offering light snacks and coffee in the lobby lounge.
Transportation
- San Francisco International Airport (30 minutes)
- Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
- Cable cars (1 blocks)
- MUNI bus (1 block)
- BART (4 blocks)
Attractions
- Union Square
- Theater District
- Chinatown
- North Beach
- Financial District
- Embarcadero
Business
- 24-hour business center
- 56,000 square feet of meeting space
- The Imperial Floor, located on the 32nd floor of the Tower, with two distinct meeting rooms
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Rooms
- Standard
- Description not provided
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Air conditioned
- Smoke-free policy
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Fitness center or spa
- Children's activities
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Room service
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Maid service
- Laundry service
- Express check in
- Express checkout
- Babysitting/Child services
- ATM/Cash machine
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Shops/Commercial services
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Car rental desk
- Barber/Beauty shop
- Porters
- Video checkout
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Room
- Television with cable
- Radio
- Cordless phone
- Safe
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Mini bar
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Outlet adapters
- Fire alarm with light
- Cribs available
- In room movies
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Smoke detectors
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Alameda, Napa Valley, Burlingame, Concord, Castro Valley, Halfmoon Bay, Hillsborough, Hayward, Berkeley, Sausalito, Menlo Park, Muir Beach, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Jose, Walnut Creek
- Nearby airports
- Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI; San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 12.00, MI; Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, (SJC), 40.00, MI;
- Area description
- Downtown
Nearby points of interest
- Kertesz Gallery: 0 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.4 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.5 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 0 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.4 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.5 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
- SoMa: 0.7 mi
- Octagon House: 0.8 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 0.8 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.9 mi
- Ferry Building: 1 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 1 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 1 mi
- Coit Tower: 1 mi
- ATT Park: 1.1 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 1.1 mi
- Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
- Japantown: 1.2 mi
- Japan Center: 1.2 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 1.3 mi
- Lombard Street: 1.3 mi
- Underwater World: 1.4 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 1.4 mi
- Pier 39: 1.4 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.4 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 1.4 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.4 mi
- Wyland Gallery: 1.5 mi
- Hyde Street Pier: 1.5 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 1.5 mi
- Lands End: 1.9 mi
- Mission Delores: 1.9 mi
- Mission Dolores: 1.9 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (338)
Ratings and reviews for The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
- All travelers (338) 4.1 / 5
- Business (48) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (173) 4.1 / 5
- Families (52) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (32) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (25) 4.1 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Expect Good Service
Great location
The location is ideal - across the street from Union Square, near cable cars, tour buses, etc., TV reception was poor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Get a 3-day cable car pass - pays for itself.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RLynch
Great time
My family had a great 2-nt stay from socal to see the giants/dodgers. We had a great corner room, and the staff was friendly & helpful. This is our 3rd time on union square because you cant top the location. The st. francis edged out our stay last year for 1st place- I would definitly recommend to a friend & of course would stay again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
We were looking for a little music club to go to Fri. nite, and blithely discovered Biscuits & Blues right behind the hotel! Not one of the cheaper things to do, but definitely fun.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Melons
Great location
Check in was easy and the rooms were clean and quite
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JuneintheMoon
Simply the Best...
Wonderful historic hotel refurshed in keeping with its previous splendor. Fantastic staff; we felt genuinely welcomed. If you can get a good price, stay here! Even if you stay in at night, the digs are sumptuous... If ever again I'm west, I'd want to stay at this at this great, great hotel
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Jean Paul Gaultier show at the De Young museum is an absolute mindblower and has just been extened! Just do it if you are at all near SF. A must see... with a twist! Urban Curry, near City Lights Bookstore, has great cheap food... and lots of it!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Agrinberg
AMAZING LOCATION
very good service and great location the best in all SF
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
aggy
Fantastic Family Getaway
My experience at this hotel has been great! Although the rooms I stayed in were old and vintage looking, it's a great historical hotel. Location is awesome though.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Walk around Union Square Shopping
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Shasta22
Overrated
great location but overpriced / $50 to park your car for the night! I parked around the corner for $20 / not a great expereince to have to deal with
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel
Park at an alternate garage
Reviewer score
Would recommend
CJhop
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Other than the fact that the choice of food in the one bar that was open and the prices for a drink were very high it was o.k. Would go back again but not to the bar. The reservation clerk was very helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Nightlife tip:
In Hotel
Don't go in for a drink unless you have lot's of extra money to spend just for the fun of it!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Satlue
Great location, excellent hotel
Great hotel and location. If I'll go again defenitly I'll choose this hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
black barbie
Gorgeous Historic Hotel
The Westin St. Francis was conveniently located 3 blocks from the BART Powell Street Station, which made it easy to catch the train to the hotel from the San Francisco airport. As is typical, the Westin staff was gracious and accomodating. The hotel is absolutely stunning. Located directly across from Union Square, there are numerous restaurants and shopping galore within walking distance as well as a cable car stop directly in front of the hotel. The rooms were beautifully appointed with details from the orignal era with gorgeous marble floors and vanity in the bathroom.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
We arranged in advance for a 1/2 day tour to the Muir Woods, Sausalito and the Golden Gate Park, which included pick up at the hotel. In addition, I highly recommend a visit to Alcatraz Island, which should be booked on-line, in advance, as those cruises sell out most days. Chinatown was within a short walk of our hotel, but Fisherman's Wharf and the Piers are several miles away. We walked, as the lines for the cable cars were quite long.