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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
High-floor rooms feature massive windows with sweeping views from Sutro Tower to the Golden Gate Bridge.
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90
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Exceptional
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The hotel provides a refined downtown base featuring light-filled rooms, signature king beds, and expansive bay and skyline vistas. Guests enjoy attentive care with twice-daily housekeeping, a 24-hour concierge, and on-site dining at MKT Restaurant and Bar. However, nightly rates are steep, and guests note high incidental costs like overpriced minibar water bottles. 1721422
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the spacious, light-filled suites with massive windows framing views from Sutro Tower to the Golden Gate Bridge. 131122
- The signature Four Seasons king beds and high-end bedding earn universal acclaim for sleeping comfort. 6
- Bathrooms impress with deep soaking tubs positioned against city lights, walk-in showers, sturdy Kohler fittings, and Codage skincare products. 111513
The catch
- While many appreciate being a short walk from the Ferry Building and Chinatown, others find the surrounding commercial district dull and dead after work. 3513
- Higher-floor suites with soundproof windows stay quiet, but lower-floor rooms overlooking Market Street can pick up streetcar bells and brake noise. 8
Who it's for
- — Travelers prioritizing expansive city and bay views
- — Guests seeking signature luxury bedding
- — Visitors wanting polished, twice-daily housekeeping service
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers avoiding steep room rates and expensive minibar charges
- — Light sleepers staying on lower floors facing streetcar routes
- — Guests seeking vibrant nightlife right outside the hotel doors after work hours
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“Now, we'll be staying here for the next three nights, staying in two rooms. We got the Golden Gate corner view suite and…”
youtube.com0:21“We'll go ahead and look at 4803 first. This being the smaller room of the two is for our kids, our son and daughter. Fou…”
youtube.com1:27“As soon as you enter, you have your closet on the right side. A pretty decent sized closet where you'll find your slippe…”
youtube.com1:38“Now, before we continue on to the room itself, let's look at the attached bathroom. Decent size with all of your ameniti…”
youtube.com2:08“And finally, the king-size bed featuring two end tables, bedside clock, and lights. You have windows throughout the unit…”
youtube.com2:48“Making our way to the bathroom. This has got to be the best bathroom we have stayed at at any hotel. And that's mainly b…”
youtube.com3:45“The deep soaking tub is perfectly placed beside the window so you can relax and enjoy that view.”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Making our way to the bathroom. This has got to be the best bathroom we have stayed at at any hotel. And that's mainly because of the beautiful view.” 213:45
- “(I yelped again when I opened the bathroom door and saw the shiny, gigantic tub set next to the ginormous window-bathing here with a green tea at sunset provided transcendental levels of bliss).” 22
Location
94read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Room
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Service
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The Huntington Hotel$$ | Unites States, San Francisco, 1075 California StreetThe elegance and impeccable service of a big international luxury hotel with the soul of an intimately-run boutique property” 2
- “Every employee we interacted with was friendly, from the bellmen, to the front desk agents, to the in-room dining staff. If there's one thing Four Seasons consistently does a great job with, its service, and this property was no exception. Everyone was just so kind and hospitable.” 5
Bed & Sleep
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Value
82read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I booked their base room, which is a superior-skyline room. It was a pretty expensive nightly rate, but my American Express Platinum Card comes with a $200 FHR credit per year, so that automatically took $200 off my stay.” 14
- “Prices while you're there are reassuringly expensive. It still makes me laugh to find a cold beer in the mini bar is almost half the price of room temperature water bottles. Head to the nearby shops and stock up, your credit card will thank you later.” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
757 Market Street
San Francisco, California
94103 USA
Details checked 2026-09-03
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Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $$$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the upscale median of 92, across 271 hotels in the same bracket. In San Francisco it sits 3 points above the local median of 87.
Price bracket
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Upscale
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 89
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Bathroom
62
Noise
58
Location
49
Food
47
Room
46
Service
26
Value
12
Bed & Sleep
8
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Food28 mentions
- “As is standard at Four Seasons properties, there was also complimentary coffee in the lobby in the morning, which is a feature I love.” 5
- “San Francisco is a culinary destination, but we love that you don't have to leave the Four-Star hotel to enjoy excellent cuisine. MKT Restaurant - Bar is open on the fifth floor for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving simple yet elegant California-inspired fare with fresh, local ingredients.” 15
- “One restaurant: Orafo, Italian-influenced, led by Executive Chef Raul Dominguez. I ate at the bar. Food was good and service was friendly.” 18
- “In my experience the St. Regis is considerably nicer than the Four Seasons in San Francisco and is also nicer than all of the hotels in Nob Hill and Union Square. It has newer, cleaner, quieter rooms and a better lobby bar and restaurant.” 7
- “service was awful at the restaurant though. Soooo slow. I ate like 4 meals there and eventually realized I just need to order as soon as I sit down.” 18
- “Perched on the fifth floor, MKT Restaurant & Bar is a culinary destination in its own right, serving creative international fare made with the freshest local ingredients.” 6
- “The St Regis has it all, great bar and service, decent restaurant, good pool.” 18
- “Breakfast was very good (Virtuoso members get $50 complimentary breakfast every day of the stay). One of our members recognized the Australian coffee brand and the smoothies were actually very excellent.” 18
- “I stayed here for a night on a staycation with my kids last spring. We had room service for dinner when we were there and it was excellent, I was pleasantly surprised.” 18
- “Breakfast was very good (Virtuoso members get $50 complimentary breakfast every day of the stay). One of our members recognized the Australian coffee brand and the smoothies were actually very excellent. They were very generous with the breakfast food portions.” 18
- “I mentioned that I wanted to try some of the handmade pasta in the restaurant and they had some sent up to me as a gift (without me asking) when I got back from my event quite late. It was a really thoughtful touch.” 18
- “But the place for locals is the Taj Compton, best bartender in SF and awesome food, made by the restaurant that used to have a 2 Michelin star, but alot of the chefs are still there under the new management.” 18
- “Here, it's nothing less than the breakfast of dreams. Orafo, the onsite restaurant, specialises in Italian dishes cooked with local California ingredients, offering indulgent breakfast dishes like Tiramisu french toast and Uova al Purgatorio.” 22
- “Dining: One restaurant: Orafo, Italian-influenced, led by Executive Chef Raul Dominguez. I ate at the bar. Food was good and service was friendly.” 18
- “The location is perfect if you want to spend your time near the pier. We went to eat at the Ferry Building at least 3 meals (please check out Lunette for delicious Cambodian food!) and Pier 39 was an easy walk.” 18
- “Named Orafo, the hotel's only restaurant is led by Raul Dominguez-a former Texan Marine of Salvadoran descent. It is not a gourmet venue but rather an elegant café where you can enjoy a revisited, fast and fuss-free cuisine that combines local ingredients and contemporary pairings.” 11
- “For dinner, I had a prosciutto flatbread and pesto pasta. Both were really yummy.” 14
- “The San Francisco Louis salad is a must, for lunch and at breakfast, their buttermilk pancakes go down too well, as my waistline can attest.” 8
- “I used a preferred partner but honestly none of that has helped yet More replies More replies Infinite-Working-446 • 6mo ago I stayed here for a night on a staycation with my kids last spring. We had room service for dinner when we were there and it was excellent, I was pleasantly surprised.” 18
- “The hotels I like the vibe of are: The W, Hotel Nikko (has a live music venue and decent food), The Phoenix, and the Fairmont (has a beautiful live music venue at the top and dancing some nights).” 7
- “Fresh, modern interiors and an excellent restaurant are highlights.” 4
- “The Mosser also provides shitty muffins and coffee in the lobby in the morning, and free apples (a service touch at many more upscale hotels, but one that I took full advantage of).” 7
- “The lobby restaurant / bar was usually pretty popular, including with locals.” 5
- “But if you're after godly levels of comfort, immaculate service, delicious breakfast in beds with sweeping, sparkly views, this might just be the perfect hotel.” 22
- “Breakfast is served from 6AM until 11:30AM, and we had an excellent room service breakfast, which is also included with Four Seasons Preferred Partner.” 5
- “I also like the Vitale (near the Ferry Building), the Hyatt near the Ferry Building (nice pub/bar), and the St. Regis (restaurant (s) are very good).” 7
- “The fifth-floor Seasons Restaurant features scenic city views.” 17
- “Be sure to opt for the 24-hour in-room dining at least once. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast as we watched the sun rise over the city from the expansive windows in our suite.” 2
Bed & Sleep3 mentions
- “And finally, there was an infamous king-sized Four Seasons bed, which was very comfortable.” 14
- “Deep sleep is almost guaranteed in the comfortable beds topped with a down duvet and down pillows.” 15
- “I've always found the beds and bedding at the hotel to be excellent. So much so, we bought the particular brand of mattress for ourselves.” 8
Service37 mentions
- “The Huntington Hotel$$ | Unites States, San Francisco, 1075 California StreetThe elegance and impeccable service of a big international luxury hotel with the soul of an intimately-run boutique property” 2
- “Its comfortable, well-furnished rooms, complete with marble bathrooms and 42-inch, flat-screen TVs, are among the city's best, and service meets gold standards with a 24-hour concierge and twice-daily housekeeping.” 17
- “As u/Alarming-Ganache77 also mentioned, service can be a bit of an issue. We went to the front desk throughout the stay to request bottled water but they were always out.” 18
- “The concierge was so helpful with a couple of last-minute dinner reservations and transportation to events.” 18
- “The property provides the top-notch service that Four Seasons properties are known for, including a 24-hour multilingual concierge service.” 2
- “Reception was located just inside the lobby, and our check-in process was quick and friendly.” 5
- “One can assume that the famous red guide also wanted to refresh its image by rewarding an efficient, fuss-free establishment, whose suites offer spectacular views and impeccable service stands out, like all the brand's hotels.” 11
- “Nice Review, they used to do a outside bar on the cross over between the towers, wonder if they are still doing that, it was a great view and the service was pretty stellar also.” 18
- “FS views look nice, but not nicer than in Fairmont's Tower or Mark Hopkins.” 3
- “Service was quick and attentive. It was clear that every person I interacted with had a lot of training and that a positive customer service experience was important to them.” 14
- “Every employee we interacted with was friendly, from the bellmen, to the front desk agents, to the in-room dining staff. If there's one thing Four Seasons consistently does a great job with, its service, and this property was no exception. Everyone was just so kind and hospitable.” 5
- “The staff there are great and I am looking forward to recommending it to my clients.” 18
- “Check-in was a breeze, with friendly staff who seemed genuinely excited to share their favorite local spots (I left with a list of hidden gems I never would have found on my own).” 16
- “The front desk was able to answer a lot of questions, and were happy to do it.” 1
- “The service at Four Seasons Embarcadero is faultless. Rooms are serviced twice a day and staff are warm, friendly and attentive.” 22
- “Over two decades later, it remains a favorite among discerning guests, celebrated for its attentive service, exceptional staff, and sweeping city views.” 6
- “As you'd expect of a Four Seasons, the service is white-glove. Every staff member is eager to help with anything you need.” 13
- “The doorways and back hall are also very narrow. However, the place is modern and clean, the shared bathrooms are no big deal (in fact, the "bath" room is kind of a trip; I can imagine dirty miners paying a nickel to soak in their oversize tub).” 7
- “But if you're after godly levels of comfort, immaculate service, delicious breakfast in beds with sweeping, sparkly views, this might just be the perfect hotel.” 22
- “When we arrived at the hotel we were promptly welcomed by the friendly bellmen, and directed to the front desk.” 5
- “Service: Really good - front desk staff was warm and welcoming, front door staff were super helpful with directions, and housekeeping was amazing.” 18
- “The hotel has breathtaking views (it's the highest hotel in San Francisco) and extremely friendly service, along with a good signature restaurant.” 3
- “One of the standout features of this property is the concierge team. They begin working with guests about three months prior to arrival, which is especially helpful for securing dining reservations, planning activities, and coordinating transportation ahead of time.” 10
- “The St Regis has it all, great bar and service, decent restaurant, good pool. They used to have a spa, it's closed right now, hope it reopens soon. The rooms are nice also.” 18
- “I like the Ritz for the quality of the rooms, the service, and the view.” 7
- “Every time I spoke with the front desk they were extremely helpful, checking in on my stay, providing brilliant recommendations for the city (like Maison Nico, a nearby bakery where I had a sumptuous, squidgy almond, berry and mint pastry-try it) and offering me eco-friendly aluminium bottles of water.” 22
- “Really good - front desk staff was warm and welcoming, front door staff were super helpful with directions, and housekeeping was amazing. Four Seasons delivers consistently excellent service here.” 18
- “The views alone give it a strong sense of place. This is a great option for travelers looking for a refined, calm home base in the city with polished service.” 10
- “The service is polished yet seems casual. It's hard to fault this hotel and it is a joy to return time after time.” 8
- “You could hardly make a mess even if you wanted to, given the efficient, twice-daily housekeeping that arranges guests' toiletries neatly on the bathroom counter.” 17
- “Really close to Chinatown for great eats. (Not as close as the Fairmont, but this hotel blows that one away in terms of rooms and service.)” 18
- “Guestroom Comfort: Signature Four Seasons beds, luxurious linens, ergonomic Herman Miller chairs, spacious bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views ensure every stay is memorable-whether for families or solo travelers.” 6
- “It seems weird to stay in a business hotel but I wanted to know for sure this would be a good option and it definitely is. The staff there are great and I am looking forward to recommending it to my clients.” 18
- “Staff is super nice though and rooms were great.” 18
- “At its core it's all down to the people there, the friendly familiar faces, where you can pick up just where you left off.” 8
- “The staff made sure Chandler felt at home (they even gave him a welcome gift!), and there were plenty of cozy corners for him to curl up in.” 16
- “The St Regis has it all, great bar and service, decent restaurant, good pool.” 18
Room29 mentions · 4 filmed
- “And finally, the king-size bed featuring two end tables, bedside clock, and lights. You have windows throughout the unit, allowing plenty of natural lighting in as well as views upon views. Oh, and I almost forgot the big 65 in TV. Overall, a very nice and cozy room.” On camera212:48
- “The hotel is also a five-minute drive to the gourmet food at the Ferry Building and a host of museums - our favorite is the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. We love the views at the San Francisco hotel. For the best vistas, ask for a corner room on the 14th floor or higher.” 15
- “Wide shot to show you scale of studio suites. They are not true one bedrooms - but they are big and light filled.” 18
- “Rooms aren't going to blow your mind (they're really dated), but the lobby and building are incredible, the Tonga Room is super fun, you're up on Nob Hill, and you can pretend you're Sean Connery in The Rock.” 18
- “My favorite room element was the expansive windows with built-in window seats to soak up the views and allow ample natural light in the room.” 2
- “The sky bridge is cool because you get 360 views above the city when you walk to your room from the elevators. It's like a little reward!!” 18
- “My room had huge windows overlooking the Bay Bridge, a comfy bed with organic linens, and those signature 1 Hotel touches-filtered water, live plants, and a calming, nature-inspired vibe.” 16
- “Make sure to spend some time relaxing in the window seats and nooks, gazing out over the city. If possible, try to book a corner room on a higher floor for the best views.” 2
- “The decor is luxurious and immaculate, but not in a stuffy or formal way. Guests are dressed in everything from formal suits to Hawaiian shirts, and no one seems to notice or care.” 9
- “Now, we'll be staying here for the next three nights, staying in two rooms. We got the Golden Gate corner view suite and also the Superior Skyline View room. Both are phenomenal, both are beautiful, and we'll give you a tour of each of those.” On camera210:21
- “Book a room on the top floor, jump onto the cloudlike bed, and swoon at the multi-coloured, musical pulse of San Francisco's streets from above.” 22
- “I stayed in the Bay-View Studio Suite which was spacious and filled with light. The 575 sq. ft room had three frameless windows and an assortment of minimalist furniture: a king sized bed, a circular table, a drinks cabinet, an arm chair and a chaise lounge.” 22
- “My room was clean, well-finished, and very new-feeling.” 18
- “As soon as you enter, you have your closet on the right side. A pretty decent sized closet where you'll find your slippers, umbrellas, and hangers available.” On camera211:38
- “Of course the highlight of the room was the views in every direction. Simply amazing.” 5
- “You could go old school at the Fairmont in Nob Hill. Rooms aren't going to blow your mind (they're really dated), but the lobby and building are incredible, the Tonga Room is super fun, you're up on Nob Hill, and you can pretend you're Sean Connery in The Rock.” 18
- “Prison cell-size, approximately 6 feet by 8 feet, window that opens up to a wall, twin bed. You basically have to do all your business on the bed; that's your biggest real estate.” 7
- “Even the lowest tier of rooms are 480 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light. Lounge chairs and executive desks means there's plenty of space for work or relaxation.” 1
- “We'll go ahead and look at 4803 first. This being the smaller room of the two is for our kids, our son and daughter. Four Seasons did a great job personalizing it for them.” On camera211:27
- “The hotel makes a good effort to accommodate kids, offering kids' menus, free cribs and rollaways, and little extras like milk and cookies on arrival. This Four Seasons opened in 2001, but it's so well maintained, it feels like they just peeled the plastic off the furniture.” 17
- “Anyway, the room as such was beautifully appointed, as you'd expect from Four Seasons.” 5
- “My room, 4005, was on the 40th floor of the hotel, and it had stunning views of the city.” 14
- “Inside, the room pays homage to San Francisco, with a gray-and-eggshell palette, clean-lined midcentury furnishings, and a hand-tufted rug that echoes the colors outside.” 13
- “The room had a signature Four Seasons bed, which I consider to be the best hotel bed out there.” 5
- “The room was spacious, with a wide entry way that had a closet on the left and bathroom on the right.” 14
- “I like the concept they applied to the mini bar - if you want it, we will fill it. I much prefer and appreciate having an emply mini-fridge I can fill with a 6 pack of seltzer I bought outside rather than a $60 mini bottle of champagne that I will never touch (and yet still magically be charged for 20% of the time...).” 3
- “The soaking tub is perfectly positioned to take in the glittering city lights, and thoughtful tech touches-like a smartphone charging pad and a thermostat that tells the temperature indoors and out-make life easier.” 13
- “Room categories are well structured and offer flexibility depending on your needs.” 10
- “Now time to talk about the Panoramic Waterfront Suite - which was jaw dropping.” 16
Value3 mentions
- “Prices while you're there are reassuringly expensive. It still makes me laugh to find a cold beer in the mini bar is almost half the price of room temperature water bottles. Head to the nearby shops and stock up, your credit card will thank you later.” 8
- “I booked their base room, which is a superior-skyline room. It was a pretty expensive nightly rate, but my American Express Platinum Card comes with a $200 FHR credit per year, so that automatically took $200 off my stay.” 14
- “Daily fee for wired Internet or Wi-Fi, with an unreliable in-room signal” 17
View5 mentions
- “The panoramic views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge are one of the biggest highlights of the property.” 10
- “Rooms at Four Seasons Embarcadero are elegant and phenomenally comfortable. There are a number of rooms and suites on offer, sleeping up to six people, and you can choose between skyline views, bay views, or both.” 22
- “Another member in my party had reserved the 8th floor ocean-suite and had a spectacular view overlooking the Ferry Building.” 18
- “Amazing view. I'm local. This post makes me want to have a staycation at the fs” 18
- “The views are exceptional. Everything else is excellent Four Seasons execution in a pared back format. If you are someone who wants a calm, well-run hotel with a genuinely remarkable view, this delivers.” 18
Noise7 mentions
- “We had city adjoining rooms on the 3rd floor that faced the Don Chee Way & Stuert St stop and it was noisy from the sounds of brakes and bells from the street cars. It was more of an annoyance and it never hindered our sleep.” 18
- “How unreal are these views?!?! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that these might just be the best views from a hotel hallway anywhere in the world...” 5
- “One aside is that you're high enough that you can hear a low whisper of wind around the building, which was far preferable to honking/street noises (I am pretty sensitive to noise).” 18
- “Many hotels with guest rooms at the top of a building require you to take two sets of elevators, so it's awesome to be on a high floor while only having to take a single elevator ride (and the elevators here are fast).” 5
- “This Four Seasons, spread over 12 floors all above street level, is central but secluded.” 4
- “Soundproof windows and well-insulated walls make these rooms feel like recording studios compared to many of San Francisco's noisy old buildings.” 17
- “Whenever we stay here, we prefer a room overlooking Market Street. While it can sometimes be noisy especially on the lower floors, we love to look out at the bustling world below.” 8
Location21 mentions
- “I like Hotel Kabuki in Japantown as a boutique option in a good location, but it's no four seasons.” 18
- “The great thing about it is the location. It's arou...” 7
- “Located in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Arts District, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is located right on Market Street, a short walk from Union Square, the Moscone Center, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and other major attractions. It's as great a location for convention-goers as it is for tourists, with a central location right in the heart of the bustling city.” 2
- “The Financial District is convenient for executives with meetings nearby and close enough to the Ferry Building to walk on a good morning.” 18
- “Huge, quiet rooms are ideal for families, and the central, relatively flat location makes getting around with kids easy.” 17
- “The St. Regis is a proper luxury hotel, with amenities worth checking in for and prime SoMA location.” 2
- “The W is great for it's location in SOMA, and that it's starwood so I get points. :-)” 7
- “The hotel has a great location, as far as I'm concerned. It's just a few blocks to the Ferry Building, and a few blocks to Chinatown.” 5
- “Location is everything, especially when it comes to San Francisco, and 1 Hotel San Francisco couldn't be more perfectly placed.” 16
- “The hotel is in the thick of FiDi, a short walk from the Ferry Building, Chinatown, and North Beach. It's a convenient neighborhood for daytime touristing (or weekday business meetings), but it's pretty sleepy at night.” 13
- “The location is perfect if you want to spend your time near the pier.” 18
- “Stayed there a couple of times when it was a Loews. Great location for work and for leisure.” 3
- “But it's free street parking on the weekends if you can find a spot. This is our favorite hotel in San Fran when we're there on business. Really close to Chinatown for great eats.” 18
- “There's The Battery, which is a member's club with, well, let's just say a not-so-stellar reputation (you know all the guys they make fun of on Silicon Valley? want to hang out with them in real life? yeah, me neither). They have 14 suites that look nice though, and the location is great.” 18
- “I've had friends stay at 1 Hotel on Embarcadero and enjoy it. I don't have a ton of first-hand experience here, but location is nice.” 18
- “1 Hotel San Francisco$$$ | San Francisco, 8 Mission StA waterfront location, luxe and sustainable, and with a legitimately cool vibe-the City by the Bay finally gets a hotel that ticks all the boxes.” 2
- “I disagree about this being a good location. The financial district has always been a bit dull, mostly full of commercial office space, resulting in the area becoming pretty dead after work.” 3
- “I disagree about this being a good location. The financial district has always been a bit dull, mostly full of commercial office space, resulting in the area becoming pretty dead after work. Post-COVID, it's even more dead because so many people are still working from home.” 5
- “As stone's throw from San Francisco's cultural institutions, the Four Seasons combines modern luxury with a great location.” 2
- “My old office was a block from this place (and is shown in some of the photos). There are a few decent restaurants (Taddich, Perbacco) and some just-after-work-type bars in the neighborhood, but it's a little like staying in Wall Street/NYC financial district -- pretty dead at night.” 5
- “If you're a luxury traveler looking for a historic San Francisco Hotel, this isn't it. But more modern luxury travelers can't beat the location, or the amenities.” 1
Bathroom7 mentions · 2 filmed
- “Making our way to the bathroom. This has got to be the best bathroom we have stayed at at any hotel. And that's mainly because of the beautiful view.” On camera213:45
- “(I yelped again when I opened the bathroom door and saw the shiny, gigantic tub set next to the ginormous window-bathing here with a green tea at sunset provided transcendental levels of bliss).” 22
- “The Mosser Hotel [ http://www.themosser.com/ ] . I've stayed there twice; once during the Quora June open house, and once for a trip just this week. Now, this place ain't for everybody. The cheapest rooms are so small they're borderline claustrophobic, and there is no toilet or bath in the room.” 7
- “We especially appreciated the bathroom, with its bathtub and walk-in shower, but above all, the sturdy Kohler fittings and skincare products from the French brand Codage, enriched with Aloe Vera.” 11
- “Now, before we continue on to the room itself, let's look at the attached bathroom. Decent size with all of your amenities. large countertop with a lighted vanity, soaking tub, and a standing shower.” On camera212:08
- “But it's free street parking on the weekends if you can find a spot. Also, the water pressure in the showers is AMAZING.” 18
- “Furthermore, while the bathroom was beautiful, it didn't have double sinks and the toilet wasn't partitioned off, etc. (in fairness, making major changes to bathrooms and plumbing in buildings like this can be very costly).” 5
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
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- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 11San Francisco hotel Four Seasons, a breathtaking view of ...numero.comReview site2026-08-20Current5 quotes used
“One can assume that the famous red guide also wanted to refresh its image by rewarding an efficient, fuss-free establishment, whose suites offer spectacular views and impeccable service stands out, like all the brand's h…”
Read originalnumero.com - 18Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero - Reviewreddit.comForum thread2026-03-16Current49 quotes used
“Another minor complaint was the lack of room slippers in all 3 of our rooms. They ended up having them available at the front desk but it felt odd to have to request it.”
Read originalreddit.com - 22Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Reviewtimeout.comReview site2025-09-30Recent13 quotes used
“But if you're after godly levels of comfort, immaculate service, delicious breakfast in beds with sweeping, sparkly views, this might just be the perfect hotel.”
Read originaltimeout.com - 16What It's Really Like to Stay at 1 Hotel San Franciscobynicalina.comReview site2025-06-20Recent6 quotes used
“Check-in was a breeze, with friendly staff who seemed genuinely excited to share their favorite local spots (I left with a list of hidden gems I never would have found on my own).”
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“As is standard at Four Seasons properties, there was also complimentary coffee in the lobby in the morning, which is a feature I love.”
Read originalonemileatatime.com - 17Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-08Ageing10 quotes used
“Its comfortable, well-furnished rooms, complete with marble bathrooms and 42-inch, flat-screen TVs, are among the city's best, and service meets gold standards with a 24-hour concierge and twice-daily housekeeping.”
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