Westin St. Francis
Published On: Feb 21, 2006

Westin St. Francis
335 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102


As one of the last surviving turn of the century hotels in San Francisco, the Westin St. Francis is one of the most popular hotels in San Francisco.

With cable cars coming to creaking stops right outside the hotel door, guests can hop a ride to such sightseeing attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach and Union Square.

Dating back to 1904, the hotel lobby typifies an old world class and sophistication that was common place back in the day. The lobby is accentuated with marble columns, glittering crystal chandeliers and gilded ceilings and leads guests to a cavalcade of exclusive shops for that high end shopping spree.

A combination of locals and vacationers have been gathering at the famed Compass Rose lounge for a few drinks before heading out to the theater or a night out on the town for over a hundred years.

Guests staying at the hotel are treated to the highest standard of customer service as guestrooms include pillowtop mattresses, down comforters and enough feather pillows for a top of the line pillow fight.

Whether you are visiting San Francisco for business or pleasure, the Westin has one of the most unique experiences in the city. Guests can make like Willy Wonka and take a ride to the top of the hotel in a glass elevator. Shooting up 32 floors, the ride offers guests some of the best views in the city and is one of the last great thrill rides that you can take for free.



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