The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel
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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel Review
Situated nearly 7 minutes on foot from Nob Hill in San Francisco, the 5-star The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel features a lobby area and a shop. Located just a short drive from the bustling Union Square, this charming hotel boasts 2 restaurants specialising in American and Arabic cuisine.
Guests can have breakfast in the restaurant every morning. American cuisine can be enjoyed in the American-style Parallel 37 restaurant. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. There is a restaurant serving American food about 6 minutes' walk away.
The property in Downtown San Francisco with remnants of the Barbary Coast, a 19th-century red-light district, is set within 1.5 km of Coit Monument Tower and at 900 metres of such shopping venues as the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". Guests can visit Chinatown, which is about 6 minutes' walk away, and Moscone Center which is at a medium distance from the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.
This charming accommodation lies several blocks away from hills. Along with other cultural attractions San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is nestled less than a 14-minute walk from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel.
Some of the 336 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making machines. The units are designed in a spacious manner. The marbled bathrooms come with a sauna and a steam bath, together with hairdryers and dressing gowns. These spacious units also feature views of the city.
The property is at 600 metres of Montgomery Street underground station and in close vicinity to Sacramento Street & Stockton Street bus stop.
Massage therapy and spa therapy can be provided at a surcharge. The Ritz-Carlton, offers a fitness studio as well as a spa centre for guests to enjoy their stay. Meeting rooms and a business centre with a work desk and a photocopier are available for those travelling for business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Nicely decorated traditional hotel in a classic style building.
- Central location with Masonic Auditorium & Temple a super close walk to the building.
- Nestled in a busy area surrounded by a hill and the bay.
- Tasteful guest rooms with a shower and a separate bedroom.
- Several dining options, including a delicious Italian fare.
- Exquisite lobby bar.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Rates are excellent.
- Some beds might be uncomfortable and could use an upgrade.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was disappointing.
Key Features
- private parking
- wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- spa
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- room service
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Grace Cathedral 530 m (1739 ft)
- Union Square 420 m (1378 ft)
- Ferry Building 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Children's Creativity Museum 1.05 km (3445 ft)
- Fisherman's Wharf 1.99 km (1.24 mi.)
- Moscone Center 1.02 km (3346 ft)
- Cable car ride 2.06 km (1.28 mi.)
- Pier 39 1.93 km (1.20 mi.)
- Alcatraz Island 4.13 km (2.57 mi.)