Westin St Francis - Hotel Reviews from across the web
Westin St. Francis, San Francisco Reviews - Travel - LATimes.com We have stayed at the st. francis on numerous occassions and love the proximity to shopping and shows around union square. the traditional hotel is nice (if you get a view of union square) and has a distinctive charm while the tower offers contemporary styled rooms with westin's distinctive charms. ... travel.latimes.com
Westin St. Francis San Francisco A grand historic San Francisco hotel with over 1,000 rooms, the St. Francis on Union Square completed a $65 million restoration in 1999. The hotel is well known for their long held tradition of cleaning their money. Over 60 years ago, hotelier Dan London noticed that women's white gloves were b... westin-st-francis-hotel.visit-san-francisco.com
The Westin St. Francis - San Francisco, California | Away.com At the turn of the 20th century, Charles T. Crocker and a few of his wealthy buddies decided that San Francisco needed a world-class hotel, and up went the St. Francis. Since then, hordes of VIPs have hung their hats and hosiery here, including Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Queen Elizabeth II of Englan... travel.away.com
Union Square Bars & Downtown San Francisco Nightlife Guide - The Westin St. Francis & Caruso's Ceja Vineyards is an ultra premium Latino Family owned winery in the Napa Valley. It was founded by Amelia, Pedro and Armando Ceja Mexican-American immigrants. The Ceja¹s dedication to sustainable agriculture and the gentle handling of the grapes in the cellar can be tasted in every sip of Pino... westinstfrancis.com
The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, California Bed Type: Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One double Westin Heavenly Bed. Interior courtyard view. 145-175 square feet. Located in historic Main Building. Empire-style decor with high ceilings, crown molding, original chandeliers. Soft blue, yellow, or salmon tones. Westin Heavenl... hotel-rates.com
The Westin St. Francis - San Francisco, CA, 94102 - Citysearch I had stayed at this hotel many times before looking it up on 'citysearch' and I was so disappointed to see how many terrible reviews it recieved. Every single time I come to San Francisco I make a point to stay at this hotel. I have not stayed in the older part of the hotel recently but I... sanfrancisco.citysearch.com
Westin St. Francis- San Francisco, CA - VirtualTourist.com When I first visited SF in the 80's, my two friends and I stayed at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. It is a wonderful experience in luxurious, traditional San Francisco style. Whether you stay here or not, during your visit, walk in and look around the beautiful lobby and if you have the time and incl... virtualtourist.com
Union Square San Francisco Hotels & Downtown Luxury Room Reservations-The Westin St. Francis , marble columns, ornate balconies, and intricate woodwork transport guests back to the elegance of yesteryear. Yet these magnificent appointments are balanced by modern, groundbreaking amenities … including the revolutionary Heavenly Bed®, our Starwood Preferred Guest rewards program, and emp... westinstfrancis.com
San Francisco hotels: Westin San Francisco Hotels - Reservations at westin.com At Westin, our goal is that you leave feeling better than when you arrived. From Breathe Westin™, our smoke-free initiative, to unwind(SM)…a westin evening ritual, we strive to develop programs that help you be at your best i... starwoodhotels.com
Westin St. Francis Hotel San Francisco - Special Internet Rates at HotelClub A dining experience at the Westin St. Francis is a blend of pleasing flavours and sensations, whether you prefer elaborate candlelight dinners or light snacks. The Michael Mina Restaurant serves American cuisine in an elegant and contemporary atmosphere. Offering complete appetizer and cocktail menu... hotelclub.net
The Westin St. Francis (San Francisco, CA) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor My stay was from July 27th through August 2nd of 2008. My stay at the Westin St.Francis was one of very mixed reviews. I will start with the good. The staff was incredible. Very polite, courteous and extremely professional. That goes from the front desk people all the way through to the cleaning and... tripadvisor.com
Highly Recommended by CapellaSalon.com - user review Location is terrific ! Old tower had original charm with perfect view of Union Square. Staff was very friendly. We even received a free upgrade. Loved the wireless internet ! Dual shower head with powerfull pressure for a terrific shower experience. Newspaper every morning. Great atmosphere for a de... eastbay.citysearch.com
Dont stay in new area of building - user review The new area of the building was crowded and elevators took forever because of all the people. The valet was also a pain and was very expens... expedia.com
Good place to stay on Union Square - user review We stayed in the old part of the hotel the room was big and nicely decorated, of course, with the wonderful Westin beds. No view, but didn't care. The only bad thing was check in the wait was over 20 minutes even in the Starwood Preferred line. The regular line was huge, and the people in it were ge... fodors.com
ready to go again - user review always enjoyed all amendities,been to many sales events since the 70's,for ten years sales reps. went in january and july for conferences loved the lobby,piano,pub and dancing ... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review The room was very small with one full bed and when asked for 2 beds had to pay $35 more per night. Staff were not so friendly with the exception of the check in personnel. The restaurant breakfast was unimaginative and the service were unfriendly. No hotel binder telling what services are available ... mytravelguide.com
location was perfect - user review The location was perfect and the staff went out of their way to assist us with information on ski packages, tours and shopping. The service was great! The complimentary breakfast ... travel.yahoo.com
Worst servivce ever - user review If you are thinking of having a conference there, DON'T!! They have the worst service ever and the hotel is not well equipped. Staff members are rude and obnoxious. We had a multi day conference there and some staff members denied our guests to use the phones in business center to make local calls. ... eastbay.citysearch.com
No title - user review I have never really liked this hotel. It is old and needs renovation. The elevators are extremely slow and so is the registration check in. The location and the restaurant are the only things going for it. I assure you if this hotel was inconvenient or just on the o... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I've stayed here many times before and have an expectation for the type of room. This time unfortunately, they fell short of my expectation with the ... mytravelguide.com
Nice place...staff could be better. - user review The Westin St. Francis hotel was an incredible building in an incredible location. Just steps from shopping, theatre, and transportation (cable cars, BART, and buses), HOWEVER, I trave... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review Great central location to everything and an upscale enviro... mytravelguide.com
Exquisite- San Fransisco's best - user review I can't say enough good about this impressive historical hotel. Location was great, Food - Great, Comfortable cozy classy room, The Lobby was very impressive. I have been in ... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review We had a small discussion when checking in as to what type of room had been agreed upon. After speaking with a manager, I did receive a small room with a queen bed. I did like that it was centrally located and my experience with the rest ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The great location, friendly staff and quiet, elegant ambience makes the Westin St. Francis a wonderful place to return to after a busy day of sight seeing and adventure in San Francisco. The soft bed linens and comfy bed provide the perfect setting for reflect... mytravelguide.com
Extremely Comfortable and Accomodating - user review The hotel is in a great location if you're looking for great shopping,music,theater,musems,and art. I would not stay anywhere else when I return to San Francisco. The staff is w... travel.yahoo.com
Wonderful - user review It was a wonderful experience. The hotel was beautiful. I was impressed with the history of the hotel. The room was large, comforta... expedia.com
Westin St. Francis - user review Ask for one of the old rooms they have much more personality. I have stayed in both the new tower and the old section of the hotel and prefer the grand and historic section. ... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review Well maintained and friendly. Look forward to staying there ... mytravelguide.com
Grand Dame Experience - user review Try to get in the old wing so you can experience the old San Francisco elegance. Great location, too. Because all hotels need tons of business these days, the original exclusivity feeling is gone, but once you are in your room, you can safe... expedia.com
No title - expert review One of San Francisco's most famous grand old hotels, this property is a destination unto itself. Just take a look at the exceptional rosewood-paneled lobby. Queen Elizabeth hung her hat here in 1983, as have all U.S. presidents since Taft. A modern tower was added to the property in the 1970s, bring... gayot.com
No title - user review This hotel was beautiful. It was right in union square. Very nice room. Great service. Expensive parking... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I appreciate the west in chain but the rooms were so small I could not move around. They would not even upgrade me even though I complained. I am a Star wood preferred member and that still did not help. I will ... mytravelguide.com
The San Fransisco Treat - user review When you walk through the front doors of The Westin St. Francis you just have to stop for a second and look up and say, WOW ! The Lobby is just simply a beautiful impr... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review Beautiful room, great location. Would love to go back ... mytravelguide.com
Absolutely my favorite, but be aware... - user review This hotel is probably my favorite hotel in the world. Watching the channel they have with a video of the history of the hotel has become almost a past time, the hotel is definitely 4 star, the staff is fabulous, at one point on this trip the vacuumer in the lobby stopped vacuuming without even bein... expedia.com
Beautiful hotel - user review Very elegant hotel with a rich history. The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful. The service is fantastic right down to the door man. Traveler's tip on shopping.All the major shops are near by wit... expedia.com
Not what I expected, but okay - user review The Westin was a beautiful old hotel with lots of charm and class. I really enjoyed the architecture and the ambience of the hotel. It certainly has a sense of pride and nostalgia when you're sitting and enjoying the architecture. However, we stayed in a room with no view in the interior of the hote... expedia.com
No title - user review Classic old upper scale hotel, lobby and public areas excellent. Rooms were the smallest I have stayed in with the smallest possible b rooms. The floors where the rooms are and the rooms all ha... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The staff is excellent and the overall comfort of the facility is a... mytravelguide.com
Average 3 star with poor service - user review I am really surprised by the good reviews of this hotel. I stayed here for 5 nights last year and found the service to be way below what I would expect in a 3 star - and I´m not p... travel.yahoo.com
Great location - user review The Westin St. Francis was right across the street from Union Square and right on the cable car line. It was very convienent to be able to walk rather than drive everywhere. Traveler's tip on shopping.Great shopping options right across t... expedia.com
Westin St. Francis: The Legendary Service Was Nowhere to be Seen - user review We had heard lots of great things about the legendary service at the Westin St Francis, so we were very disappointed by our stay there. We found the staff to be rude and difficult. At one point we had to practically beg for a safety deposit box, even though they were free to guests, because the rece... virtualtourist.com
No title - user review This was my first visit to san Francisco and the hotel could not have been in a better location. Right on union square you can catch a cable car just outside the door. The room decor was very nice and the bed wa... mytravelguide.com
Westin St. Francis: Saint Francis Hotel - user review Bear in mind that I stayed there back in 1954. The location, however, hasn't changed and it is right on Union Square. The photo is from a post card sent t... virtualtourist.com
Westin St. Francis: Super Shwanky! - user review Luxurious, expensive and fancy. Kings and Queens have stayed here for gods sake. In Union Square. Historic building, good loca... virtualtourist.com
Terrific Hotel - user review This is a great hotel with many amenities and wonderful history. It was a complete luxury to be able to stay here. We had a wonderful room with a great view. The only negativ... travel.yahoo.com
Too Much Casholine - user review The Westin St. Francis is perhaps the best located hotel in all of San Francisco. It looks directly out into Union Square. But from there, it goes downhill. The rooms are very old, a little stale, and small. The service is above average and if you are a shopper you will love its location . . . but y... eastbay.citysearch.com
A Tase of Old San Fransisco - user review I booked this hotel based solely on my online research and I was pleased with my decision. The hotel lobby reminded my of an expensive New York City hotel with its elegant appearance and hustle/bustle of guests and tourists. We stayed in the historic part of the hotel. Being historic, the room was s... expedia.com
detmannix - user review The hotel was fantastic. I have no idea what the other rater is talking about, unless he didn't know that every fine hotel charges for local calls.....the lobby bar was great fun, ballroom style dancing, great drinks, and good security to keep the homeless of SF out. I... eastbay.citysearch.com
OK, but not worth $269 a night! - user review I stayed here for three nights, and when I booked the hotel it looked like it would be a traditionally elegant hotel with old world style, well, the websight is misleading. Our room in the tower section was modern, but a typical hotel room, no style or unique flair to it. The room was non smoking bu... fodors.com
Overrated - user review An unwarranted snootiness by hotel employees and a below average guest room force me to never stay here again. Cabs outside hotel won't take less than a $20 fare, my room smelled like wet dog and had paint chips literally falling off the wall. Bathrooms are smaller than my first apartment bathroom. ... eastbay.citysearch.com
Great Location, Historic Hotel - user review The St. Francis is centally located in Union Square, great for shopping. The cable cars stop right outside the front door. Great hotel! Traveler's tip on shopping.All the shopping you need is right out the front door: Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nike Town, Williams Son... expedia.com
Christmas Cheer! - user review I know, Christmas was nearly one year ago. However, I believe better late than never. I stayed at the St. Francis during Christmas 2001 with my beloved German Shepherd dog, Samson. Not only was Samson popular with the other guests, the hotel staff was kind to him. I must mention the new beds. I slep... eastbay.citysearch.com
No title - user review Great location old and worn out hotel with marginal rooms. During conventions the overcrowding is incredibly bad and, I believe, poses ... mytravelguide.com
Luxerious, But Not Too $$$ - user review If you find a deal, stay at the Westin St. Francis. It is most beautiful inside and out. The lobby boasts a number of fabulous shops to wander through & the lounge is a delightful place to rest your feet and enjoy a martini and good music.The rooms, ours had 2 queen beds, are huge and boast a pr... eastbay.citysearch.com
No title - user review This is an old classic hotel and the lobby and restaurant area are kept in very good shape, once you leave the lobby level to the rooms floors you are greeted with an old musty odor and as if there had been a major incontinence problem in on all room level floors of the hotel. Our room was the small... mytravelguide.com
so so - user review Not bad, not great. Conveniently located to downtown SF. Lobby is quite elegant and historic, rooms and hallways are a bit dowdy. Does not have all the amenities of a more modern hotel cater... expedia.com
No title - user review Until recently, I was a business traveler traveling 2 3 days per week. In my last four years of travel, I have never experienced the high level of service I experienced at the Westin St. Francis. Upon arriving, my girlfriend and I were greeted by the hotel ambassador in the lobby, who was extremely ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The west in sty. Francis is almost like two hotels. Half is the historic building, which aside from its history leaves much to be desired. The rooms are sma... mytravelguide.com
