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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
High-rise Financial District rooms starting on the 38th floor with panoramic city and bay views.
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92
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Occupying the upper levels of a downtown tower, this hotel pairs attentive service with soundproofed rooms starting on the 38th floor. Accommodations feature plush king beds and expansive views across San Francisco landmarks. However, guests report frustrations with daily fees for unreliable Wi-Fi alongside weak shower water pressure. 1415719
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the sweeping panoramas from high-floor rooms, taking in landmarks from the Transamerica building to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. 31115
- The signature Four Seasons king beds and plush pillows deliver an exceptionally quiet and comfortable night of sleep. 731
- Reviewers highlight the attentive service across the property, noting friendly bellmen and reliable concierge assistance. 2
- Deep soaking tubs positioned right by windows paired with Codage Paris toiletries are standout bathroom features. 122
The catch
- While business travelers appreciate the central and relatively flat Financial District location, leisure visitors note the commercial neighborhood feels dull and dead in the evenings compared to Nob Hill. 2
- Some reviewers consider the room rates reasonably priced for luxury accommodations, whereas others feel the high nightly costs offer questionable value. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Financial District business travelers
- — Sightseers seeking sweeping bay views
- — Couples looking for a quiet, high-floor retreat
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- — Travelers looking for vibrant nightlife steps from the door
- — Guests who resent paying extra daily fees for Wi-Fi
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
96read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “(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).” 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
Location
96read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The location of this hotel is fantastic - an easy walk to the Ferry Building, a few blocks from the BART, and many other locations.” 16
- “Spectacular views of the city in roomy accommodations. This splendid hotel offers supreme comfort and luxury in a fantastic location close to Michelin-level dining, drinking, shopping and sightseeing.” 9
Room
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Service
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “While I have stayed in some properties that didn't feel spectacular, they all had unbelievable service and would go out of their way to make you feel special.” 13
- “However what unifies them all is extraordinary service and amenities. While I have stayed in some properties that didn't feel spectacular, they all had unbelievable service and would go out of their way to make you feel special.” 13
Bed & Sleep
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Value
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The bay-view rooms and the private-terrace suites on the upper floors open the outlook toward the water, the Ferry Building and the bridges, and for a proposal or an anniversary that water view is worth the step up in price.” 15
- “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.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
222 Sansome Street
San Francisco, California
94104 USA
Details checked 2026-09-03
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On par with what $$$ usually buys
Scores level with the upscale median of 92, across 271 hotels in the same bracket. In San Francisco it sits 5 points above the local median of 87.
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- 92
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 89
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Value
73
Bathroom
61
Location
42
Service
14
Food
14
Room
9
Bed & Sleep
8
Noise
7
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Service29 mentions
- “I had the same room category for a one-night work stay in November and agree with all of this. Great service, great gym, so convenient for Financial District.” 16
- “While I have stayed in some properties that didn't feel spectacular, they all had unbelievable service and would go out of their way to make you feel special.” 13
- “The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero offers the exceptional service you would expect from the brand, with a prime location and breathtaking views.” 21
- “FS views look nice, but not nicer than in Fairmont's Tower or Mark Hopkins. And Nob Hill or Union Square are much more interesting neighborhoods, IMO.” 2
- “However what unifies them all is extraordinary service and amenities. While I have stayed in some properties that didn't feel spectacular, they all had unbelievable service and would go out of their way to make you feel special.” 13
- “If you're seeking a fantastic hotel with an ideal location, elegantly understated luxury, and attentive staff who care for you from the moment you arrive until you leave, then the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero is the perfect choice.” 21
- “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
- “Room service is prompt, hot and delicious, valets fast even when busy, staff is welcoming and friendly.” 13
- “Room service was always prompt and/or on time when I preordered in the app for a specific time.” 16
- “Add spacious, art-filled interiors and refined service for a true high-rise retreat.” 23
- “Concierge is a welcome resource when looking for something off the wall no matter where city the brand carries weight.” 13
- “When we arrived at the hotel we were promptly welcomed by the friendly bellmen, and directed to the front desk.” 2
- “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.” 19
- “As you'd expect of a Four Seasons, the service is white-glove. Every staff member is eager to help with anything you need.” 5
- “Great location, lovely staff, easy to work and relax, reasonably priced.” 16
- “With astounding views from elegant, spacious rooms high up in a Financial District skyscraper and the best in pampering service, the Loews San Francisco Hotel (formerly Mandarin Oriental) lives up to its luxe reputation.” 22
- “Once you walk in, you meet the exceptionally friendly staff which is knowledgeable and helpful, making the check-in process seamless and hassle-free.” 21
- “Everyone at this property is super nice and approachable.” 16
- “I'm always impressed with the service. In particular, Sequoia at the front desk is so welcoming.” 16
- “Towering high above the breathtaking skyline, has earned acclaim for its spectacular views and its renowned service.” 10
- “Reception was located just inside the lobby, and our check-in process was quick and friendly.” 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.” 2
- “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.” 7
- “FS views look nice, but not nicer than in Fairmont's Tower or Mark Hopkins.” 6
- “The service at Four Seasons Embarcadero is faultless. Rooms are serviced twice a day and staff are warm, friendly and attentive.” 7
- “The hotel has breathtaking views (it's the highest hotel in San Francisco) and extremely friendly service, along with a good signature restaurant.” 2
- “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.” 19
- “Four Seasons runs the service at the level the brand is known for, the rooms are among the most considered in San Francisco, and Orafo, the ground-floor restaurant, is a genuine reason to book rather than a captive convenience.” 15
- “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.” 3
Food17 mentions
- “Four Seasons runs the service at the level the brand is known for, the rooms are among the most considered in San Francisco, and Orafo, the ground-floor restaurant, is a genuine reason to book rather than a captive convenience.” 15
- “The views from this property are incredible. There is a lovely looking restaurant inside that makes their own pasta. I tried it in room service for dinner the first night and it was delicious.” 16
- “Try the San Francisco hotel's restaurant Orafo, whose name means "goldsmith" in Italian as a playful nod to the city's gold rush history. Its moody, seductive décor calls for revelry.” 12
- “As is standard at Four Seasons properties, there was also complimentary coffee in the lobby in the morning, which is a feature I love.” 2
- “The lobby restaurant / bar was usually pretty popular, including with locals.” 2
- “Instead, we ordered from their in-room menu for both dinner and breakfast. They're serving modern Californian cuisine and everything we tried was delicious.” 1
- “Property: 10 The views from this property are incredible. There is a lovely looking restaurant inside that makes their own pasta. I tried it in room service for dinner the first night and it was delicious.” 16
- “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.” 7
- “The breakfast was nice, a few things didn't taste super seasoned, but that's an easy fix with salt and ketchup.” 16
- “Definitely a city hotel, with the one restaurant- but found the food to be good. And the walk ability to SF spots was great.” 16
- “For dinner, I had a prosciutto flatbread and pesto pasta. Both were really yummy.” 3
- “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
- “I tried it in room service for dinner the first night and it was delicious. There is complimentary warm chai in the area by the elevators and it was delicious.” 16
- “Food was always delivered very promptly and the tables were always taken away very quickly upon request.” 16
- “Definitely a city hotel, with the one restaurant- but found the food to be good.” 16
- “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.” 7
- “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.” 2
Location11 mentions
- “Stayed there a couple of times when it was a Loews. Great location for work and for leisure.” 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.” 2
- “The location of this hotel is fantastic - an easy walk to the Ferry Building, a few blocks from the BART, and many other locations.” 16
- “Spectacular views of the city in roomy accommodations. This splendid hotel offers supreme comfort and luxury in a fantastic location close to Michelin-level dining, drinking, shopping and sightseeing.” 9
- “Positioned on the upper floors of a downtown landmark tower, this luxury hotel offers expansive city and bay views.” 14
- “The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero offers the exceptional service you would expect from the brand, with a prime location and breathtaking views.” 21
- “Is the Four Seasons Embarcadero good for business travellers? Yes. It sits in the heart of the Financial District within walking distance of the tech and finance offices, the Ferry Building and BART, with Four Seasons service, meeting space and quiet high-floor rooms.” 15
- “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.” 5
- “With its central downtown location, the Loews Regency San Francisco Hotel is perfect for those staying on business and pleasure alike.” 20
- “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.” 2
- “Great location, lovely staff, easy to work and relax, reasonably priced.” 16
Bathroom9 mentions
- “The water pressure left a little bit to be desired.” 16
- “The bathroom had a separate shower and tub, which I just love. The water pressure left a little bit to be desired.” 16
- “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
- “Entry city-view categories are still generously sized and beautifully finished, with warm neutrals, quality materials and bathrooms that fit both a soaking tub and a rain shower, but they can face inland toward the towers rather than out to the bay.” 15
- “(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).” 7
- “The bathroom had a separate shower and tub, which I just love.” 16
- “If you use my personal scale of 1- feels like peeing on my head to 10- feels like a pressure washer, it's about a 3-4. There is a rain shower head and a hand held. If you switch to just hand held, it's more of a 4.” 16
- “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).” 2
- “One highlight of the 2022 remodel is the gorgeous brand-new, white marble and silver bathrooms. Most of them feature a standing shower, a separate deep-soaking tub and windows that frame a beautiful vista.” 12
Bed & Sleep3 mentions
- “Can you feel the plushness of this pillow? I thought my bed at home was comfortable, but the Four Seasons bed and pillows were next level.” 1
- “The bed was very comfortable and they left foam pillows based on my preferences.” 16
- “And finally, there was an infamous king-sized Four Seasons bed, which was very comfortable.” 3
View3 mentions
- “Recent guests said no matter what the view, the spacious rooms offer the ultimate luxury with amenities like down duvets and pillows, glass-enclosed showers, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access.” 22
- “The daytime and evening centrepiece is The Overlook, an open-air terrace on the 40th floor reserved for hotel guests, where the view runs from the Bay Bridge across the water toward the Golden Gate and the marina. It is an unusual amenity for a downtown tower and, on a clear evening, one of the best places in the city for a drink above the streets.” 15
- “The panoramic views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge are one of the biggest highlights of the property.” 19
Value3 mentions
- “After oracles took over Lanai, he renovated but we won't be able to visit in our lifetime. Oracly raised rates, over $1200 a night; his private privileged haole only place. Locals STAY OUT.” 13
- “The bay-view rooms and the private-terrace suites on the upper floors open the outlook toward the water, the Ferry Building and the bridges, and for a proposal or an anniversary that water view is worth the step up in price.” 15
- “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.” 3
Room17 mentions
- “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...).” 2
- “The room was spacious, with a wide entry way that had a closet on the left and bathroom on the right.” 3
- “Floor-to-ceiling windows and the height give nearly every room open views over the Financial District, the bay and the bridges, which is the main reason to book here.” 15
- “On a clear afternoon you can trace the Bay Bridge to Alcatraz and on toward the Golden Gate without leaving your room, and that view is the whole argument for staying here.” 15
- “Anyway, the room as such was beautifully appointed, as you'd expect from Four Seasons.” 2
- “I could see almost every SF landmark from my hotel, it was truly incredible. The Transamerica building, Coit tower, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts and Sutro tower were all visible from my room.” 3
- “The room felt super large with a work space, a tv lounge space and then the bed area.” 16
- “Of course the highlight of the room was the views in every direction. Simply amazing.” 2
- “Perched atop one of SF's tallest towers, every room here delivers spectacular Golden Gate and skyline views-no upgrade needed.” 23
- “The room had a signature Four Seasons bed, which I consider to be the best hotel bed out there.” 2
- “I had a wrap around suite with golden gate and bay bridge views looking towards coit tower - pretty spectacular views.” 16
- “My room, 4005, was on the 40th floor of the hotel, and it had stunning views of the city.” 3
- “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.” 5
- “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.” 5
- “Believe us, the incredible views over the city of San Francisco, seen from these glass bridges on every floor, or from within the comfort of your room, are going to be a memory which you will still enjoy long after your stay in the hotel was finished.” 21
- “Each room, no matter which floor in the building, offers exceptional views of the city and the surrounding Bay Area.” 12
- “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.” 7
Noise5 mentions
- “Two towers connected by glass-enclosed sky bridges compose the top 11 floors of one of San Francisco's tallest buildings, offering spectacular panoramas from most every room; the windows open so you can hear that trademark San Francisco sound: the "ding ding" of the cable cars some 40 floors below.” 22
- “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).” 2
- “With guest rooms starting on the 38th floor, the experience is noticeably quieter, more private, and more elevated than typical urban stays.” 19
- “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...” 2
- “The elevators, located further down the hallway, provide quick and convenient access to all floors, taking you directly to your room, without the hassle having to change elevators halfway up.” 21
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- 11San Francisco hotel Four Seasons, a breathtaking view of ...numero.comReview site2026-08-20Current6 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 - 7Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Reviewtimeout.comReview site2025-09-30Recent11 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 - 15Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero Review | HFKhotelsforkings.comReview site2025-09-07Recent9 quotes used
“Four Seasons runs the service at the level the brand is known for, the rooms are among the most considered in San Francisco, and Orafo, the ground-floor restaurant, is a genuine reason to book rather than a captive conve…”
Read originalhotelsforkings.com - 9San Francisco's Best Hotel for Views? Four Seasons ...businesstraveller.comReview site2025-05-08Recent4 quotes used
“Spectacular views of the city in roomy accommodations. This splendid hotel offers supreme comfort and luxury in a fantastic location close to Michelin-level dining, drinking, shopping and sightseeing.”
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“I had the same room category for a one-night work stay in November and agree with all of this. Great service, great gym, so convenient for Financial District.”
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“Stayed there a couple of times when it was a Loews. Great location for work and for leisure.”
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