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    Union Square
    JJ G.

    One of the cheapest hotels in SF without much compromises. Staff is helpful and nice, rooms are typically very small and got no AC. Room gets quite hot but has a fan on the ceiling. Parking is available at Union Square and cable car stations are right in front of it.

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    I'm gonna start this by saying the only Pluses is convenience of location and the fact that some of their rooms offer in-wall AC. I was here with co-workers for the Figma Convention at Moscone South (about a 10 minute walk from Stratford). I will also preface this with the fact that they are clearly renovating/updating right now, but some of this stuff is still inexcusable IMO. Cons: 1. My company does our reservations through SAP Concur, where we get special rates - however, upon arriving they claimed I had made my reservation directly through their website even after I showed them the reservation from Concur. They were supposed to have charged the full stay already, but they had only charged a reservation fee and told me I owed them the full amount upon check-in. It was just a massive pain as our manager had to come to the front desk with our company card and essentially redo all the payments. Seeing reviews where other people have claimed they were double charged, this was a little concerning. 2. Nothing in the rooms makes sense. I was put in a handicap room for some reason - even though I never requested it - and the shower stall had no curtain, glass, or water block on the floor, so showering would soak the bathroom floor. I ended up having to use one of my 2 towels as a water barrier. The extra roll of toilet paper and towels are up on a shelf in the bedroom, not even in the bathroom. I would also like to mention that there is NO housekeeping unless you want to pay an extra $50 - they claim they include housekeeping for reservations made through their website, however even though they claimed my reservation was made through their site, I got no housekeeping anyways. 3. To further explore the housekeeping thing.... The amount of hair I found in my room throughout my stay was gross. Like long, dark hair in my bed and in the shower. And for the record, my head is basically buzzed. Housekeeping is really lacking here and they obviously don't clean thoroughly between tenants. Pictures are attached. 4. Handicap Room, and yet you get a toilet that has a handicap bar directly built behind it that prevents the toilet seat from staying up. I cannot make this up - you have to HOLD the seat up as you sit down or else it just closes on you. And then when you're sitting there, it closes on your back. I've never seen such a stupid design in a hotel, much less a room that's supposed to make these things easier for people ? All in all... a wild ass experience. I was only here for 3 nights and yet I can say with my whole chest I will never be back here if I travel to San Fran again

    Hotel is nice and clean, with that being said, the amenities are non-existent. Called front desk to ask for something for my room, never got an answer. House keeping arrives at 8 "they" make the coffee, don't expect anything before then. I stayed for 3 nights. Firsts morning went down to get coffee around 6;45, coffee was luke warm, I was not gonna complain about warm coffee but thought it was odd that coffee was warm so early in the morning (now I realize it was From the night before) and no creamer, asked front desk if I could get some creamer, front said wouldn't be ready until after 8. Okaaayy? Second morning went down 8:10-no coffee said it be about 10 mins. Okay sat down waited for another 15 house keeping girl rushing in with a grocery bag, full of oranges (only fruit they offer) and a big carton of creamer. Left, came back with a cart of coffee, and began refilling stir sticks, and coffee station necessities. Okay we're good Third and final morning came down 8:10, no coffee, front desk said be ready at 8:45?? Irritated I went across the street to Starbucks, came back 10 mins later 8:20 Coffee was there, so frustrating! I'm sorry I wake up around 6, who drinks Coffee at 8:45? Sounding like a Karen and realize my post is all about Coffee lol but this is the ONE thing they "offer" like the "one job" you gotta do but NO! even cheap hotels know to have a coffee station available. Coffee drinkers know how I'm feeling rn. How hard is it for front desk to make coffee? If housekeeping arrives at 8 and then still has to make coffee, refill station, clean station etc? Front desk does absolutely nothing, there's 3 iPad stations for you to do your own check in, all they do is give you the room key. Also, no parking, had to pay $45 a day to park in Union Square Parking adding up to almost $150 Just to park. Stayed 3 nights. Would never stay here again.

    Six hours to get toilet paper
    Timo R.

    We go to San Francisco every Thanksgiving and we try a new hotel each year, this time it was Hotel Stratford. The hotel is in the heart of Union Square and has access to public transportation, etc. The hotel is modern and is basically a self check in with the IPads in the lobby. The room itself was small but clean and modern. The bed was comfortable. This hotel also has no daily cleaning service but fresh towels and toilet paper are available upon request for no extra charge. Now to the less pleasant things, a lot of reviews complain about the elevator which is also our complaint. The elevator worked 1 day out of the 4 days we stayed there. So walking from the 6th floor every day was quite annoying. When we requested toilet paper and it took almost 6 hours to receive it. I also had to text multiple reminders. The restrooms have a sliding door instead of a regular closing door, so if you hate listening to bathroom activities, you better turn on the TV because you can hear everything. The staff was pretty standard.

    Remodeled
    Melissa S.

    We have stayed here the last 3 years, the week prior to Christmas. $95 a night is a steal. This time we requested one of the remodeled rooms. Out of the elevator you can see they are in the middle of painting. When you enter our hall the painting is complete. We are greeted with wood floors, new fixtures, a clean and fresh smell, new shower and toilet, shelving and desk. All at the same low price. Breakfast is still included. There is still no fridge, knowing ahead, we brought our cooler. We booked 3 hotels and canceled them to stay here and we are thrilled to be here.

    Stayed at Stratford over the weekend. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. The room itself was rather small with moth no view but it fit my needs so that wasn't an issue. What was an issue was the (black?) mold growing throughout the bathroom and above the headboards. Unfortunately didn't notice it til the morning. Don't know if I'll be staying back at this hotel based off that. Could've been an isolated event but who knows.

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    Ale P.

    Best hotel in San Francisco. Amazing attention to detail. The most comfortable bed in the world (want one for home). Located in the heart of SF and the cable car is just a few steps away.

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    LUMA Hotel San Francisco

    (127 reviews)

    Mission Bay

    Excellent accommodations and the location was great for event access at the Chase Center. The room…read morewas not overly spacious but more than adequate. The robot delivery service for coffee pods and other requested amenities had a fun touch.

    A great stay! My…read morefriends and I made a last-minute booking at the LUMA Hotel due to its proximity to Pier 48. We stayed on a Friday night so the hotel was quite lively. The check-in process was smooth. The front desk was very helpful in getting us in and filling out a card authorization form. We were surprised by the valet price however - $90 is definitely high. There is no self parking but the prices for the lots nearby are just as high, if not higher for overnight. We really enjoyed our room. It is definitely not the most spacious but felt quite luxurious. We booked a double queen room and were placed in Rm 920. There was limited walking space around the ends of the beds and desk. There was a beautiful view of the courtyard and city. I love that the room was very well-lit. There is ambient lighting and brighter lights you can turn on next to the beds. My friends and I loved the window that separated the bathroom from the sleeping space. It was quite comical and made getting ready for a night out very fun. There blinds for both the bathroom window and outside window were motorized which was a nice touch. The beds were pretty comfortable but nothing too special - I appreciate them having a bunch of pillows. The mini fridge and coffee bar felt pretty luxe and were much fancier than those are other hotels I've stayed at. There were plenty of outlets throughout the room and next to the beds. The whole vibe of the hotel feels very sleek and modern. The hallways are lit with a ambient blue. The inside of the elevators are themed which is super cute for pics. The gym is very nice too, loaded with more than your typical treadmill and elliptical. The lobby felt clean and had little robot things scooting around that apparently are used for room service. I would definitely stay here again so I can explore what I didn't get to see on my short stay!

    Hyatt Place San Francisco / Downtown - Health Club

    Hyatt Place San Francisco / Downtown

    (144 reviews)

    $$$

    South Beach

    This is my hotel home away from home. I've been staying here 5 to 6 weeks out of the year over the…read morepast 3 plus years. One of the most special things about this hotel is that The Staff! They are always so friendly and accommodating. And It has been the same staff over the 3 years. I see the same friendly, familiar faces when I arrive and they greet me by name. They always remember that I love to have a tea kettle for my evening hot tea, So they have it sent to my room as soon as I arrive. I always get a king room and I've stayed on so many floors, The rooms are consistently clean and well maintained. I've never had a bad room experience in all of my stays. That has a lot to do with the amazing housekeeping crew. They come in daily to refresh and reset the room, So when I come in, the bed is made, the bathroom is refreshed everything is in place and reset. Not once have I ever had to ask for anything to be sent up to my room. It's all already taken care of. And let's talk about the breakfast setup! Because this is one of the best hotel breakfast I've ever had in my life. There's a hot bar with bacon, sausage and potatoes and eggs and it rotates daily. There's a yogurt bar with fresh fruit and even hard boiled eggs, there's always oatmeal with toppings. There's a center island filled with all of the carbs you can think of even tortillas. The bananas are always just ripe and that's rare. And there are two coffee stations one by the breakfast area and one by the front entry. I love the coffee! I really like the walkability of this hotel too! It's only a block from my office and very close to Oracle stadium as well as being close to the embarcadero walkway. I cannot say enough great things about this hotel and the crew. I love staying here and will always highly recommend this location. Tell them that I sent you! I want to say kudos to the leadership team because whatever you're doing, It's working and it should be duplicated in other hotels. See y'all next month!

    Absolutely awful hotel. Everything feels dingy and cheap. I've stayed in dozens of hotels in SF and…read morethis is the worst value I've ever gotten for my money. Air conditioning doesn't work. Rooms can't go below 75 degrees, and if you ask them to fix it they'll twiddle with the buttons and tell you to check back in 30 minutes and it will still be 75 degrees. After hours of struggling in my extremely hot room (which cost $850, btw), I booked another hotel and requested a refund and the manager refused. (the rest of the staff was very nice, fwiw) This place is very low integrity. They don't care about the quality of the rooms or service, just how much they can exploit you for on the way out. Do not stay here under any circumstances.

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    Hayes Valley Inn

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    In a great location, clean, and easy to access. The front door uses a passcode, and you'll need an…read moreapp to unlock your room. There have been a few times when the app didn't work, but the concierge was very helpful in getting us in quickly. The rooms can be a bit chilly, though that's pretty common in San Francisco since many places don't have strong heating or air conditioning.

    Absolutely horrible experience--please note that staying here comes with hidden costs!…read more I was looking forward to staying here because of the location and cheap price; $80/night in SF over the weekend is definitely a hard find. However, from the very beginning to end ranged from confusion, annoyance, to plain nightmare. The check in process was confusing and and cumbersome. I was given no check in information, and there was no front desk. The intercom at the front door did not even work, and I had to call their actual "front desk" who apparently said they did not have my information on file and made me go through these annoying steps just to find my hotel room key in a lock box. The most frustrating and nightmarish experience came the next day when I lost the hotel room key (a physical key). I called the "front desk" several times but received no answer then finally got one after about 10 minutes. When I told the man at the "front desk," he told that he would have to speak to the housekeeper. After waiting for another 10 minutes, he informed me that I would be getting fined $200 for the lost room key, which is plain ridiculous, since they didn't have a replacement key (other than the housekeeper's key). I understand a $25 or $50 fee for a lost key but $200 for a freaking key???! After waiting for about 40 minutes total, he finally walked over with my replacement key and begged me not to lose it since that would mean the housekeeper can't even get in (how laughable). What's worse was that the other guests were able to use their phone or a passcode to get in since all the room had e-locks. When I asked the man at the "front desk" why I needed a physical key, he said that not all of the e-locks were working--including the one for my room. What a load BS. A horribly dingy hotel that can't even get its most basic sh*t together. Stay at this incompetently run hotel at your own risk or better yet find much better options.

    The St. Regis San Francisco

    The St. Regis San Francisco

    (536 reviews)

    $$$$

    SoMa, Financial District

    Amazing Service. Good Value. Butler Service…read more I came to the Bay Area for a relative's 80th birthday and booked The St. Regis because it was the only Forbes Five-Star rated hotel in San Francisco. I'm usually hesitant to stay at American hotel chains' "luxury products" because they often just feel like Marriotts with nicer tile (most new Ritz-Carltons, for example). I found the St. Regis to actually offer the kind of luxury service that is often missing in American hotels. I arrived fairly early, around 11:00 a.m., and the staff were incredibly friendly, accommodating both an early check-in and late check-out, along with a room upgrade. Prior to this stay, I didn't really understand the purpose of butler service, but they were kind enough to gift-wrap the presents for the birthday party I was attending while I booked a massage and walked around the city. The spa at the St. Regis is fairly large, with an indoor heated pool (well designed), a gender-separated steam room (out of order during my visit), and a sauna. I will say the spa could use an expansion or renovation. The "relaxation room" felt a bit like a repurposed salt room, and the men's lounge basically just had tea and snacks. The massage itself was great, and everyone there was extremely friendly. What really impressed me was the service. I casually asked whether they had bath salts available for use in my room, and within 30 minutes of leaving the spa, bath salts, bubble bath, and bottled water were delivered to my room without my needing to make a special request. Great attention to detail. I walked through the gym and it seemed large enough for a full circuit workout, with plenty of equipment. I do wish the hotel had more dedicated lobby or guest lounge areas. The check-in area, bar, and restaurant all seemed to blend together into one shared space, which felt fairly busy in the evening when non-guests came in for happy hour. The bar was nice but honestly expensive and not especially memorable. I was a bit surprised by some of the clientele (there were what I assumed to be a couple "working ladies" at the bar who I wonder if their services were less than the cost of breakfast in hindsight), though very friendly occasionally felt slightly out of sync with the otherwise polished atmosphere of the hotel. I didn't try the restaurant for dinner. The hotel does offer a complimentary car service around the local area, though unfortunately it was booked when I needed it. Breakfast was expensive, easily over $100 per person for a fairly normal order, but it was very tasty. The Eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked and included truffle, which was fantastic. The room was clean and comfortable. I do think it could have used a deeper scrub, though I admit my standards may be skewed by an exceptional housekeeper at home. There was also a slight musty odor. It was not on the level of a room at an average Belmond property or the former Mandarin Oriental Miami, but it was spacious and perfectly comfortable for one person. I'm not entirely sure whether St. Regis considers itself directly competitive with those brands. In summary, the service is what makes this hotel worthy of five stars. They seem genuinely happy to accommodate nearly anything you might need or even casually mention wanting. Personally, I find San Francisco itself dirty, stressful, expensive, and rough around the edges, so having a hotel that felt calm, polished, and attentive made a huge difference in my trip.

    Stayed here for 2 nights as part of The Edit program from Chase. They are also a FHR hotel but the…read moreChase portal price was significantly cheaper so we ended up using Chase. If you have both cards, check both portals. If you have the Amex Plat, you are also Gold Elite status so you can get some extra perks such as fast wifi (it's pretty fast lol). Service is top notch. Hotel is clean. Room is beautiful and quiet. I love how the AC is super quiet, I couldn't even notice it turn on. We also got $90 breakfast credit for two. The food is extremely overpriced and $90 doesn't get you very far if you eat at the restaurant. We ordered to go most of the time. Note that there is tax on the food and tip (if you choose). Breakfast: Two farm egg any style. Fine but small portions for $32. Would not order again. Chilaquiles. Also fine but basic for $35. Would not order again. Sourdough muffin sandwich: If you want best value for price ($26), get this. It's seriously huge and filling. California croissant: This one is like an elevated avocado toast. It's really good. Price is $31. The mixed berry antioxidant smoothie is also meh. I can make a better smoothie at home. As part of The Edit they also give you $100 credit to use on food and drinks only at the hotel. It was SF restaurant week so we ordered the $90 3 course meal for dinner at the hotel restaurant Astra. We ordered the duck cannoli (ok tasting but the duck is cold), braised short rib (very good! Love the polenta) and the brussel sprouts (menu said it was gremoleta/garlic/parmesan flavor but it ended up being gochujang flavor and it was overly sauced). Was not a huge fan. The hotel is dog friendly. They give you a bed and bowl and treats. The pet fee is steep at $200 per stay. There is the Yerba Buena gardens across the street (5 minute walk) to take your dog out. The park is clean with lots of grass. This was one of the deciding factors of us picking this hotel because it's hard to find grass area in the city. They allowed me late check out at 5pm which is awesome!! Also, they have a chi hair dryer which is very powerful. Location in Financial District is very central to a lot of eateries and next door to Soma.

    Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero - Restaurant at the lobby

    Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

    (45 reviews)

    Financial District

    Impeccable. Truly impeccable at every turn. Attention to detail knows no bounds at this Four…read moreSeasons property. Not sure who the GM is, but they need to take a bow for creating and maintaining a culture of pride and excellence. The staff is happy to be here and it shows in every small detail. The staff made an ordinary stay an extraordinary guest experience. If you are trying to determine where to stay in SFO, look no further!

    I have a problem with this being a Four Seasons, because it's really not that type of experience…read moreand I wouldn't think they would just throw their brand around. The hotel used to be quite a few other properties, so while they may have decorated it, it's not the luxurious experience we've had at other hotels. The views are to die for, we had a room that spanned windows from Golden Gate to Bay Bridge, it was amazing being on the 45th floor and seeing the night sky and morning sunrise. The property doesn't really have a real lobby, spa, and the restaurant is average, as in the quality of the food was just not top notch, and they have access to the best ingredients. They only have two elevators and are quite slow, at a busy time this can be quite annoying. The room itself was small, no real furniture, would have been nice to have a sofa and table with two chairs. There was no dresser. The bathroom was great for one, but small for two. The shower didn't have a bench, no his or her's sinks. The bed when we got into it was super soft and not supportive, when we called they did something really odd and put a board on the mattress and then a topper. I guess they have a guest that asks for this. Why didn't the service people know they have a firm version of the mattress topper they could have switched for us. We didn't have the best sleep. Again, usually the Four Seasons beds are amazing. While this property doesn't charge regular Four Seasons prices, it also doesn't deliver the experience and it would be a shame if the brand started doing this.

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