Westin St Francis

Union Square, San Francisco

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

1195 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect place to stay in San Francisco!

Jun 7, 2025 Calif0rnia_traveller Oxnard, California

Wow! Our stay here exceeded our already high expectations in almost every way! We were promptly greeted by a valet parking attendant who also took care of our luggage. We were then warmly greeted by Azucena at the front desk. She was very welcoming, explained everything, and made our granddaughters feel like very special guests. We had a suite in… Read more
Wow! Our stay here exceeded our already high expectations in almost every way! We were promptly greeted by a valet parking attendant who also took care of our luggage. We were then warmly greeted by Azucena at the front desk. She was very welcoming, explained everything, and made our granddaughters feel like very special guests. We had a suite in the original landmark building, but Azucena suggested we take our granddaughters on the elevator in the tower building to enjoy the view from the elevator windows. They loved it! So did we. We stayed in a "Classic 1-Bedroom Executive Suite" in the landmark building. It was perfect! I highly recommend this room category. It has historic charm like high ceilings, decorative moldings, gold doorknobs and a chandelier in each room. It appeared to be recently refurbished, including plentiful outlets and a beautiful bathroom. There was a separate living room which, fortunately, was large enough for 2 rollaway beds. The only negative of the entire stay was the mattress on the sleeper sofa. I don't expect much of these, but this was unusable, even for an 8 year old. There was no padding and it was like laying directly on the springs. Thankfully, they brought a second rollaway very quickly so both granddaughters had very comfortable beds. Another example of the excellent service throughout our stay! The club lounge was one of the best we've been in. It's very large and elegantly furnished. There was plenty of seating even during the busy breakfast time. The evening food and breakfast both had a great variety of high quality food. And the service was excellent. The location is perfect. Right across from Union Square. Many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores nearby. And the Cable Car starting point is only 2 blocks away. We've stayed in several San Francisco hotels over the years and this is by far our favorite. We will be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A true 5-Star Experience at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square

Jun 5, 2025 MEDDLP Kansas City, Missouri

Our family had a amazing stay at The Westin St. Francis. It's rare these days to find a hotel that still offers true 5-star service, but this iconic Union Square gem delivered in every way. From the friendly, professional staff to the beautifully updated lobby and club lounge, everything was top-notch. The kids loved the glass elevators with… Read more
Our family had a amazing stay at The Westin St. Francis. It's rare these days to find a hotel that still offers true 5-star service, but this iconic Union Square gem delivered in every way. From the friendly, professional staff to the beautifully updated lobby and club lounge, everything was top-notch. The kids loved the glass elevators with incredible city views, and we loved the spacious, well-kept rooms and exceptional housekeeping. We also appreciated the hotel's effort to preserve its rich history, with photos of famous guests like Queen Elizabeth and President Obama displayed thought. Thank you to the St Francis team for a stay that brought back the kind of hospitality we thought was long gone. Highly recommended! Read less
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Jun 2, 2025 554rikd Washington, Michigan

My wife and I spent two separate nights inn the Westin and were very pleased with this hotel. The rooms comfortable, well stocked, and overlooked Union Square. One aspect I was surprised to discover is the history of the hotel. A room on the first floor explore the history of the hotel including washing silver coins so they did not leave tarnish… Read more
My wife and I spent two separate nights inn the Westin and were very pleased with this hotel. The rooms comfortable, well stocked, and overlooked Union Square. One aspect I was surprised to discover is the history of the hotel. A room on the first floor explore the history of the hotel including washing silver coins so they did not leave tarnish on white gloves! I had heard about this in my past but did not know the this is the hotel where that was done for guests. The lobby was fun with trees decorated with Cherry Blossoms that I was told were changed to a fall theme. Located near the end of the Cable Car line it's convenient to get around San Francisco. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Class and comfort - great stay.

مايو 28, 2025 Eli K

Five stars: The professionalism of the staff; attention to detail in style, lighting, comfort throughout public areas and rooms; very clean; amazing view; fascinating history! Spacious bathroom for dressing, with room for an ironing board. Extra appreciation for quality of the food (club breakfast buffet includes smoked salmon, fresh berries,… Read more
Five stars: The professionalism of the staff; attention to detail in style, lighting, comfort throughout public areas and rooms; very clean; amazing view; fascinating history! Spacious bathroom for dressing, with room for an ironing board. Extra appreciation for quality of the food (club breakfast buffet includes smoked salmon, fresh berries, croissants, sparkling water and good coffee; casual, central cafe serves tasty, light fare in a bright, comfortable, calm space, despite lobby setting). Maximum appreciation for the friendly, helpful staff — especially Luis at the front desk, a gentleman who represents the hotel and San Francisco so well, makes guests welcome and sparks enthusiasm for a stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel with good lounge and good location in SF Union Square

مايو 27, 2025 YummyA San Francisco, California

Historical hotel in SF union square. We got upgrade to a bigger room facing Union Square. Being a Marriott platinum member , we have access to the Grand Club. Breakfast quality is average but the club has nice drinks, yogurts and kettle chips. We didn’t use the gym but it looks quite big with many gym equipments.