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The Westin St. Francis

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The Westin St. Francis, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury Westin. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable". What travelers said they loved: "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.

Expert Reviews of The Westin St. Francis

Citysearch | Historic building with a touch of old-world glamour, luxurious accommodations and modern amenities for a fee.

Built in 1904 as part of a campaign to make San Francisco the "Paris of the West," the hotel offers elegant rooms and top-notch service. The central Union Square location draws tourists and business travelers...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/29/2007
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User Reviews of The Westin St. Francis

Yelp.com Review - by Dave C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Westin St Francis was my home for three months while I was on a work assignment. I got to know the staff pretty intimately and I have to say, they made this place my home away from home (back on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia D.

1.0 of 5 stars. In my experience here, both the service and food quality was poor for such a quality-looking establishment at the Westin. We went here with some friends who were visiting from out of town. They were…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm into it. I mean into it in a kind of "once or twice a year" kind of way. By "it" I don't mean staying at the hotel (have not done so) but the Michael Minna lounge (great for people watching) in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Typically, I'm a huge fan of the Westin. I broke about 3 piggy banks to stay here and I was a little surprised to see how tiny the rooms were AND how old they were. I heard they had a new wing, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lovely brunch with mom here many times. They also have an excellent special Holiday with prix fixe menus. Another great thing is that they offer 'smart menu' with high protein and low in sodium and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley H.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the whole reason why i am in the industry.... i love this hotel. i can never get a job there for some reason:( ne ways. this hotel has so much sf history in you can just walk around it and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jean w.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let's start off by saying- I went to Junior Prom here. HAH. Ok, now that said, I've never stayed here but am reviewing the bar. Which I first went to with my guy during the daytime while shopping. At…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a review of the ballroom and 32nd floor reception area. What a beautiful venue and attentive service! The food, albeit for a one thousand person sit-down dinner, was actually quite good!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic M.

3.0 of 5 stars. wow, kind of scary!!! this place has been around for a long time. the feeling i had was as if i was in the movie the shining. the room was okay and the bathroom was kinda small. my view was of a brick…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My sister got me a room here for New Years Eve for X-mas present and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was then in school in So-Cal and made it a habit to celebrate New Years Eve in SF and I really wanted to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent hotel. Very spacious, nice and modern (I stayed in a corner room, 19th floor). The elevators are pretty nice since they are glass and very fast (you can see a nice view of SF as well).…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of the Starwood Hotel Group so when I stayed at the Westin, I expected excellent service and great rooms. The Westin St. Francis kept up with my expectations, although my view left much…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i am writing this review purely for the sake of bragging. i went to michael minna the other night for wine and cheese.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by domini a.

5.0 of 5 stars. when i give my SF Disneyland tour, one of the non negotiable stops is the Westin St. Francis. All that those glass elevators lack is a vernicious knid or two... And if nobody calls them, you can sit…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mat K.

2.0 of 5 stars. All style, no substance. Took way too long to get our orders taken and to pay our bill. My dad fell asleep waiting for our order to be taken (plus side: super comfy seats). Maybe that's a testament…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love the St. Francis! All the detail in the rooms. The comfortable beds with the down comforters. The lobby is beautiful with the huge chandeliers & the tall clock . The concierge are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Our stay at the Westin was wonderful. From the staff to the valet service, everyone was professional and helpful. The bed in the room was nice and soft. The rooms were a little small but we didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Um, $56 for overnight parking (I know it's SF, but still) and you gotta pay to use the internet? Maybe I'm just complaining since I am crabby after having terrible sleep listening to sirens throughout…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the building, inside and out. Small but comfortable rooms. I love the fancy details, like the double-headed shower, glass door handles, and elegant valances and window-coverings. The bed was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually booked my room at the Westin St Francis via Priceline, so I have no problems giving them 4 stars. I think, though, that if I'd have had to spend more than two bills on my hotel room, I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed our stay. A bit old, and I think it still needs to be rennovated, but over all a clean place. Of course, our ice maker on our floor was broken, so i had to go up the stairs for ice which was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mare c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Reviews here may be mixed since there are two different towers (new and old). The new tower looks like any other fancy dancy hotel. Nice, spacious, and extra fancy. The old tower looks like an old…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok place to hang--kind of like a cross between a hotel bar and an open coffee shop. Don't think I would come here if I wasn't staying at the hotel. We came here cause the hub saw their wine tasting…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aspasia s.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my mom's favorite afternoon snack destination after a couple of hours of browsing through Neiman, Sak's, and occasionally a peek inside Goyard. Her favorite is the ham and cheese on a dutch…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Thursday before Easter and I'm searching for a decent place for Easter Sunday brunch. Most places were either full or had a $80-$100 fixed priced menu. So I was pleased when I found that the Oak…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I didn't personally stay here, but I visited a friend who was and I was very impressed with this hotel. My friend stayed in the taller, newer tower in a standard king room. The view was terrible, but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the 5th Annual International Conference on Asian Organized Crime & Terrorism. But the funny thing is, if you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy C.

1.0 of 5 stars. If the location is ALL you look for in a hotel, than this is the place for you. HOWEVER: If you'd like a hotel that doesn't overbook the place and give away your room...you might want to look further.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Though Union Square is really unappealing for me due to its insane tourist population, I recently stayed there as, well, a tourist. I was attending a conference at Mark Hopkins up the street, but got…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Spent three nights here on the 11th floor of the original building. The room was large (corner unit #1140) and did have the musky smell to it that everyone describes. The smell is also present in the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My totally sweet Fiancee got us a room here on the night he proposed. I'm writing a review for those who are luck enough to stay in one of the executive suites, the Shanghai in particular. The suites…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daryll M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The positives: -awesome location, close to shopping, BART station and reasonably central to most of the business I need to do in town
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three stars for the extremely convenient location. We stayed here using starwood points so it was certainly worth the price we paid (less than $60/night) but otherwise I would not pay anything more to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Artsy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's not the same without the Compass Rose bar / afternoon appetizers, caviar and champagne service. The Compass Rose was so memorable for many reasons. The Michael Minna restaurant is excellent - we…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by will p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here twice, i would give 5 stars for the modern renovated rooms and 4 stars for the older rooms which gave me visions of redrum. Price is right if you get a room on priceline or hotwire. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitten C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The most amazing hotel experience I have ever had. The room was gorgeous -- high ceilings, decorative molding, soothing colored walls, glass chandelier, and very spacious. I felt like a princess.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Westin St. Francis is also my hotel of choice in San Francisco. The rooms are spacious; the beds are uber-comfy; and the hotel is located in heart of bustling Union Square with shopping and dining…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen r.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my faaaavorite hotel in San Francisco. We always stay in the older, original building with a view of Union Square. The rooms are large and they all have the crown Victorian molding. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john-michael c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't comment on the the rooms there....but I can comment on the ballrooms there since I had gone to a large black tie affair there. It was large...large does not do it justice.....but the hall of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by digamus disguise e.

2.0 of 5 stars. Here's the gist- if you think you're getting a great deal on a 4 star hotel on priceline ($100), remember that you get what you pay for. I figured that on a Wednesday night they could spare a room…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Perfect Date Stop #2: The elevators at the Westin St. Francis are at the rear of the hotel to the right. On your way through the lobby you will pass the first grandfather clock on the West Coast…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Needing some "me time," I booked a room here online through a 3rd party company. I was afraid I might be booked into the closet since you usually get the cheapo rooms on this particular website, but…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Take your crush (who, unlike you, isn't a native) on an elevator ride. Trust me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Minnie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This lobby is so nice! It's a great place to have drinks and just people watch. It's very quiant and comfortable. I could have sat there for hours. There's a great jewelry store to window shop.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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priceline.com

This hotel is a wonderful, classic and majestic building in a superb location. The staff was friendly and helpful and the security was great. The hotel gives a feeling of calm and rest and refuge from the...
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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priceline.com

The lobby is beautiful; the room was quiet and luxurious. The staff was helpful and friendly at all times (and we aren't even small tippers.) I'd stay there again.
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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priceline.com

This hotel was very busy during the holidays. Excellent location, right on Union Square. I thought the room was small but comfortable. My only complaint is that the beds are excellent in comfort they are too...
priceline.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason M.

5.0 of 5 stars. New Years Eve Party at the Westin was fantastic. Great variety of places to hang out, great fashion show, and the balloon drop at midnight ushered in 2008 in style!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Never stay here if you plan on checking out either on a Sunday or the day after any holiday. The valet parking which is ridiculously overpriced as it is, gets completely backed up. We were fortunate…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Review for the hotel restaurant: 2 stars Review for the hotel suite: 4 star
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Super disappointed with the Westin St. Francis. We stayed there for NYE, so that we didn't have to trek back to the Peninsula after a crazy night of partying.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocco R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed at The Westin St Francis three times and absolutely recommend it to everyone. Amazing rooms with a lovely traditional and almost regal edge. I've had fabulous rooms each time looking right…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy N.

3.0 of 5 stars. just experienced the tea service. great waitress but not enough to push the rating above 3 stars. the food and tea was on par with other tea services i've experienced at the great tea rooms in the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Where to begin......... I worked at the St. Francis in the early 90's at Club Oz which occupied 1/2 of the 32nd floor. At 22 years old I was impressed by everything about the hotel. Taking a glass…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The St. Francis is one of my favorite hotels in the city. The location, the service provided, the Historic Ambiance, and of course the shopping in Union Square. If you are an out of towner or even a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to a quinceaneras here, which was held in the Italian Ballroom. The ballroom was beautiful, and the dinner service was spot on. There were probably 30 tables in there, and when the army of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've never stayed here, but friends tell me the rooms are just ok. I have been to a wedding and a luncheon/meeting on the 32nd floor (Victor and Alexandra rooms). Like everyone says - amazing views,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit, I am a sucker for historic places, and especially if it is a hotel! I stayed here for a couple of days July, 2006. For some reason, I just love Union Square. It is pretty much the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joon Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decided to check this place out for dinner after staying overnight at the Westin St. Francis for a Synergy Halloween Party on 10/27/07. The ambiance is definitely for the older refined crowd, but…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joon Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stayed overnight during a Synergy Halloween Party on 10/27/07. The view of Union Square on the 30th floor from the grand deluxe room was awesome and the service there was next to perfect. Would stay…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily L.

5.0 of 5 stars. we repeatedly called front desk to request for a million things and they were very prompt about it. Clean rooms, heavenly beds, great view, awesome location, roller coaster elevator rides equates 5…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The old hotel is the an experience you must try at least once!! The fact that it is a Westin is a HUGE plus! The Heavenly beds are so comfortable! The central location to everything in the union…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nazy f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had our wedding here a few months ago. Food was awesome, service impeccable all night, the views are exquisite! Our suite? AMAZING! Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mai G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was at the St. Francis (not part of the Hilton family, I know) for a very special man in my life's birthday. There is Michael Mina and the Oak room, as choices to dine.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by H S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Westin St. Francis is amazing. We stayed one night (Sunday) over a busy, 3-day holiday weekend. We were celebrating my father's 80th birthday, and after a day of jostling around town (fleet…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by amy w.

5.0 of 5 stars. we were here for a wedding and it was beautiful!! The ceremony and reception were held on the the 32nd floor which offered beautiful views of the city. The elevators pretty much bring you from lobby…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Farhan Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. September of 2005, MY company organized an exhibition in the Westin St, Francis Hotel. I was totally new to San Francisco and had not much knowledge about the area. But I think I made a great choice…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Big headed P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The reception room on the 25th floor is absolutely amazing. We have looked at over 30 wedding sites, and this is bar none the best view for reception. It directly looks down into Union Square, and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the best hotel in San Francisco. Stay in the front, old school part of the hotel if you're there for the experience. The back, newer tower was built for business people who don't really care…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher C.

3.0 of 5 stars. For the amount I paid for that prime rib i expected something that would have blown me away, and it was just good, not spectacular. I admit it was a very nice date place with a rather nice ambiance,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was involved in planning a rather large event and booked a block of rooms at the St. Francis. Since the group was already there, I decided to do the first night's dinner through their catering…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh the stories these walls must hide. Having stayed a few times over the years, I've made some of these very same walls quake (no pun intended) in shock. Like that time on a cocaine-fueled private jet…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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