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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.
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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1.0 of 5 stars.
The dresses were beautiful but the service was less than stellar. The bridal consultant was late, but that was no big deal for me as my bridesmaid who was helping me with the selection was running…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good hotel, what you would expect from Westin/Starwood. I love the fact that they have embraced the history of the hotel, however, the "time" bar with the huge, non-antique clock when you first walk…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a decent Westin location- above average marks for the history, but it's still a modern, business class hotel- with irons in the closet- yay!!! That's a big difference between european and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Starwood member price for a deluxe room with a view of Union Square about $165/night (after taxes/fees) Hotel parking about $50 with unlimited in/out priveleges. We opted for to park in the Union…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Margie B. beat me to the punch regarding the elevators. I've been wanting to go up in one of those glass elevators hanging on the side of the building since the first time I set foot near Union…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I stay here everytime we come to San Francisco. I love the location and the beds seriously are heavenly! I hate paying for parking but what can you do. One day I would love to splurge…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GLASS ELEVATOR ALERT! Best FREE thing to do that make you feel on top of the world, at least for a few seconds. I go up those glass elevators every time I want to feel like I own Union Square. I press…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel is beautifully decorated BUT they nickel and dime their customers. Our room was nice but tiny and the window looked out at a wall. Good large TV though. Minibar is priced pretty average but…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very busy hotel-with lots of local & international traffic-it's located in one of the corners of Union Square. I would definitely stay here again. Rooms: There's actually two sides of this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a longgggg crazy night of partying my boyfriend and I realized that we were both way too intoxicated to drive across the bay bridge and home. Well at times like this you're pretty much S.O.L.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our second visit to the Westin St. Francis and we LOVED it! Our fir sit visit we stayed in the old tower, which has way more character. This visit we stayed in the new tower. The service…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lobby looks very fancy and I'm sure it's good quality... Maybe I shouldn't review this because I didn't really stay there but I went in there twice now just to play with the elevator =P :x hahaha…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here for two nights while in SF for a friend's wedding. The lobby area is very nice and luxurious. I didn't get to check out the bar area but it seemed like it was more for the older crowd…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When thinking about this establishment, the phrase "Nickel and Dimed" floats around my little noggin. Picture a holiday inn, with a beautiful lobby, an adventurous breath taking elevator, with overall…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this hotel! My boyfriend and I stayed here recently 4th of July weekend. The hotel lobby is so lush and elegant. Our room was great. It had a nice king size bed. The bed was so comfortable it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so after living in San Francisco for three years and missing it oh-so-much I was a little wary about staying in a hotel during my last visit. I mean, I am by NO means a tourist. I was pleasantly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Westin needs a major revamp. The entrance on Powell is like walking into a cheap version of the Paris Opera House and the service at Caruso's is like being served by the Phantom of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very enjoyable stay here. We were in the "remodeled" or "new" tower (I heard it called both) and after visiting other conference attendees' rooms in the old tower, I was glad and would request…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ive always heard gret things about The Westin St. Francis, but when i booked a night to stay i was somewhat dissapointed. Although the hotel was beautiful and the service was friendly, my room was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed for 2 nights during my brother's wedding last summer. The first room we got was in the old tower and we had a broken TV cabinet and a broken cabinet door in the bathroom. After calling the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to stay here for a conference. After my three-night stay, my enthusiasm for the place is slightly dimmed. After a friendly check-in and a lengthy wait for the elevator (as were all my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at The Westin St. Francis on my first-ever trip to San Francisco. While I am sure there are sleeker more modern hotels, I would definitely stay at The Westin St. Francis again because…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed here a few times now, when I first decided to move to San Francisco, and later when I was between apartments. The staff is nice, and they don't bother you for much. The rooms are pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Check in: Hello, Erin O. Matthew has already checked in and is waiting upstairs for you. Um, great, but I don't know a Matthew and I'm traveling alone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed in this hotel for 8 days [ **update** came back the following week 3 more nights but this time was in a standard small room] as it was paid for by my employer. The local musicians ruined my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Onyx bar service was provided in the lobby seating area of the Westin St. Francis that faced Union Square. The couches are due for replacement, but since we were partially drunk to begin with getting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool area in front of Michael Minna to grab a cocktail we went to Saturday before a dinner in the city. I saw a few people comment on this lounge within Michael Minna, but haven eaten at this…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Let me tell you...for my cousin's engagement party, we stayed in a suite that was, no joke, "X" thousand dollars a night! The room was HUGE and included a kitchen, living room, dining room, private…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
