Review: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square | Marriott Bonvoy

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Booking

This historic building, one of the city’s great landmarks, is part of the Marriott Bonvoy hotel chain. It has played host to the world’s greatest celebrities and politicians over the past 120 years.

For a basic room, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square costs between 160 and 400 USD per night, depending on the time of year or events. Alternatively, it can be accessed through points ranging from 44,000 to 66,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

However, like the San Francisco Marriott Union Square visited the day before, it has a ”destination charge” of USD 25 per night, added to the basic cost of the room.

It includes:

Since I could benefit from it, I resigned myself to paying for it.

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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – At a glance

Here is some information about the hotel:

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Location

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square is located in downtown San Francisco, within walking distance of :

Fisherman’s Wharf is a 12-minute drive away. Also, tickets (“donated” thanks to the destination fee) can be taken by the hotel for a ride on a Cable Car, to avoid climbing the city’s hills.

For more information on what to do there, see our San Francisco travel guide :

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Check-in

On this chilly spring day, the entrance to St.Francis was in full bloom. The awning overlooking the street was filled with multicolored artificial flowers and set the tone.

Inside, several impressive artificial pink apple trees were arranged in all four corners. In the center, a huge table with real flowers in different colors provided the perfect backdrop for selfies.

Check-in was efficient and the receptionist took the time to list the hotel’s various options.

Over the years, the Westin St.Francis San Francisco on Union Square has grown and sections have been added.

My room was located in the rear part of the Tower. Another part is located further forward, overlooking Union Square.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Room

My room was standard.

It had 2 double beds, a desk, TV, mini-refrigerator and armchair.

A huge wardrobe contained two bathrobes.

The gray-veined white marble bathroom was large, with a shower bath and a large vanity.

The toilet was less standard, reminiscent of what you’d find in public places.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Restaurants

Several catering options are available, depending on the time of day:

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Other services

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Swimming pool

There is no swimming pool at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Lounge

There is no lounge at the Westin St.Francis San Francisco on Union Square. Breakfast is served at The Oak Room restaurant daily between 06:30 and 11:30.

Elite Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members and their guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. It consists of a hearty continental buffet.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – Gym

The fitness room is a good size and filled with large mirrors on the walls, giving the illusion of a much larger room than it actually is.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square – My overall impression

As in other historic hotels built a long time ago, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square has poor soundproofing and plumbing.

What’s more, during my stay, the hotel was packed with Bay to Breakers runners and wedding guests. The overcrowded elevators were very slow and stopped at every floor, so you had to get to know other guests as you went up and down.

On the other hand, its excellent customer service, historical character, elegance and proximity to everything make it a good hotel. As soon as you enter the hotel, you feel like you’re in another era.

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