Westin St Francis

San Francisco, California

Star rating

Hotel exterior
Landmark Delue King Room
Guest Room Bathroom
Cafe Rito
Fitness centre
Tower Grand Deluze
Main Entrance
Landmark Queen Room
Hotel exterior
Landmark Delue King Room
Guest Room Bathroom
Cafe Rito
Fitness centre
Tower Grand Deluze
Main Entrance
Landmark Queen Room

The hotel

Standing proudly on San Francisco’s Union Square, this grand hotel has welcomed guests since 1904. Full of history and classic charm, the original landmark building is complemented by the Tower, where a glass lift (check it out at night when the city is all lit up) will take you to recharge in your room, complete with Heavenly Beds®. Back in the impressive lobby, enjoy the vintage vibes and spot the cable cars pass outside — experiencing San Francisco could hardly be easier. But before you do, why not grab a classic Italian coffee from Cafe Rito, or even a slice of pizza!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On Powell Street, opposite Union Square in central San Francisco, close to shopping, restaurants and attractions.

Hotel information

1,195 rooms in 2 buildings: Main Building on 12 floors and Tower Building on 31 floors. Rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi*, mini-bar, safe and bathrobes. Traditional Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Traditional Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with a view of the city have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Grand Deluxe King with a vista of downtown and San Francisco Bay have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Classic One-Bedroom Suites are spacious and offer a separate living room and bedroom with 1 king size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Cafe Rito (Italian eatery, open for all-day dining and drinks). Tower Saloon (open for buffet breakfast). Tower Saloon Bar (handcrafted cocktails and light bites). Chateau Montelena Wine Tasting Room. Westin Club Lounge. Room service*. 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® fitness centre. WiFi access. Concierge. Laundry service*. Valet parking $78 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

This hotel has a destination fee of $30 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort fee includes: - WiFi access - $30 food and beverage credit - Bottled water - $10 Uber credit, and more. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

ADA rooms are available in both buildings on request. Please contact our Special Assistance team for more information.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: This hotel is a smoke-free environment.

Please note: The hotel will be opening a new Lobby Bar and Specialty Restaurant will be available by the end of 2024. In addition, a new Speakeasy Bar will open in early 2025.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great historical hotel, in need to renovation

Aug 3, 2025 325nikosh Doha, Qatar

A great, historical hotel, with great staff, but it desperately needs renovation. Special mention for the concierge member, Jeff Aquino, who is a true asset and hospitality icon.
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Jul 22, 2025 BeachcomberME

Just returned from a stay at the Westin St Francis. Our 1 bedroom city view executive was very nice, with excellent views of the SFO city skyline. We were in the newer tower section and enjoyed the speedy glass elevator. What we did not enjoy was that our room was not ready until after 5:30pm and especially of note, the poor service at check in.… Read more
Just returned from a stay at the Westin St Francis. Our 1 bedroom city view executive was very nice, with excellent views of the SFO city skyline. We were in the newer tower section and enjoyed the speedy glass elevator. What we did not enjoy was that our room was not ready until after 5:30pm and especially of note, the poor service at check in. We were aware that there was a $35 per day destination fee, but did not know about the benefits of this fee until our last day—I found out rather by chance in reading a review on TripAdvisor that this fee should include a $20 per day food credit, $10 per day Uber credit, and possibly cable car tickets and a reusable water bottle. When we asked at the front desk, they handed us a piece of paper detailing these benefits. It would have been nice to know this on day #1, when we checked in. We dealt with two different gentlemen behind the front desk at check in, and it was never mentioned. I assumed it was like daily fees added to Hawaii hotel rooms, without any significant benefits other than free WiFi. So-enjoy the St Francis, but be sure to ASK about the Destination Fee so that you can take advantage of these amenities. Better yet, Westin/Marriott: include this information on confirmations. Read less
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Jul 21, 2025 Jeffrey A Santa Fe, New Mexico

I had a fantastic stay at The Westin St. Francis on Union Square (Drake SF)! From the moment I arrived, Jose at the front desk made me feel incredibly welcome — he was warm, attentive, and even had scrumptious treats ready for my pup, who was just as thrilled as I was. Jose went above and beyond, not only giving me a luxurious suite with an… Read more
I had a fantastic stay at The Westin St. Francis on Union Square (Drake SF)! From the moment I arrived, Jose at the front desk made me feel incredibly welcome — he was warm, attentive, and even had scrumptious treats ready for my pup, who was just as thrilled as I was. Jose went above and beyond, not only giving me a luxurious suite with an incredible view of the city, but also taking the time to walk me through every detail of the $20 F&B credit included with my stay. He carefully explained how to use it, where it could be applied, and even pointed out the outlets’ closing times to make sure I wouldn’t miss the opportunity. That kind of thoughtful service really stood out. The room itself was spacious — over 500 square feet — and beautifully appointed. Definitely not your typical SF shoebox with a cramped bathroom. Everything felt elevated, relaxing, and well-designed. If you're staying in San Francisco, you can't beat this luxury hotel with its number one location, incredible views, and top-tier service. I can’t wait to return! Read less
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Jul 21, 2025 NashRoehr World

I travel to San Francisco often and have stayed at this hotel multiple times now. The hotel itself is very interesting as it is a very historic property, being the old St. Francis hotel. The hotel offers daily tours on the history of the property and is totally worth your time. The hotel has expanded over the years and includes the old St. Francis… Read more
I travel to San Francisco often and have stayed at this hotel multiple times now. The hotel itself is very interesting as it is a very historic property, being the old St. Francis hotel. The hotel offers daily tours on the history of the property and is totally worth your time. The hotel has expanded over the years and includes the old St. Francis building, with a much newer modern high rise next to it containing about 30 stories of rooms. As an Ambassador Elite Bonvoy member, I have been upgraded to a junior suite in each of the building. The much older St. Francis rooms are smaller but have been recently renovated. The newer tower of rooms are a bit dated (though not enough to not stay here) but offer incredible, unobstructed views of San Francisco. The lobby is a work of art itself and is festooned with flowers and trees (it is hard to describe accurately, so just go look at it) and contains a nice little cafe. This Westin is also one of the few that has a member lounge. Further, the gym at this hotel is very impressive and large, and contains about 40 cardio machines and lots of other workout equipment (weight sets, strength training machines, medicine balls, stretching area, etc.) However, the thing that really sets this property apart from the JW Marriott or Marriot Maquis down the street is the great customer service. I have been extremely impressed by the staff members at the front desk and they truly go above and beyond with each guest. The beds are great- like all Westin beds, the views are unmatched, and the front desk staff actually care about their jobs and show it. Read less
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Jul 21, 2025 Daydream09423853743 Burleson, Texas

My stay has been phenomenal. Check in at Elite was a breeze and I got the room I requested. I also want to shout out Jeff Aquino at the Concierge desk. He was extremely helpful and patient. I appreciated his taking the time to have a meaningful conversation. He made me feel welcome and seen. I went back every morning to see him. I will literally… Read more
My stay has been phenomenal. Check in at Elite was a breeze and I got the room I requested. I also want to shout out Jeff Aquino at the Concierge desk. He was extremely helpful and patient. I appreciated his taking the time to have a meaningful conversation. He made me feel welcome and seen. I went back every morning to see him. I will literally stay at this hotel because of him. Thank you Jeff for your kindness. Thank you Westin St. Francis for having him here! Read less