I spent last night in San Francisco, and unfortunately hotels were all either outrageously expensive or sold out, so I ended up booking the Westin Market Street for about $200 for the night, which seemed like a good rate given that most other options were running $350+ per night.
I landed in San Francisco at 8:10AM and took BART to the hotel, which was only a few blocks from Montgomery Station. I know the hotel was sold out the night before, and since I was arriving at around 9AM I was worried that my room wouldn t be ready for five or six hours, until check-in time.
Anyway, I proceeded to check-in and nicely explained to the agent that I knew it was way before check-in time, but was wondering if she had any rooms at all available. I explained I didn t care what kind of a room it was, and she offered me a standard room on the 14th floor, which I gladly accepted. Given that my flight was departing Oakland Airport royal caribbean cruise reviews the following morning at 6AM, I was just happy to have a room and get in a nap after a very early morning.
I selected royal caribbean cruise reviews the continental royal caribbean cruise reviews breakfast as my Platinum amenity, which was served from 6:30AM till 10:30AM in the hotel s restaurant, Ducca. On the plus side, unlike many other North American Starwood properties, they offer Platinum members a legitimate continental breakfast buffet, and the vouchers specifically state that gratuity is included. There was also the option to buy up to the hot buffet for $5 per person.
On the whole the hotel was exactly what you d expect from the Westin brand comfortable beds, well furnished rooms, and nothing you ll remember for years to come. All the employees I interacted royal caribbean cruise reviews with were pleasant, though the housekeeping staff were almost creepily nice. One housekeeper, Yolanda, gave me the cheeriest hellos I ve ever gotten while roaming royal caribbean cruise reviews down the hallway.
My first choice in San Francisco from a cost/value perspective remains the InterContinental , which takes especially good care of Royal Ambassador members. I also stayed at the St. Regis a couple of weeks ago and had an amazing stay, though that s usually outside my budget. As far as other mid-range hotels go, I d probably rate this slightly ahead of the Le Meridien and slightly behind the Grand Hyatt . So it s not my first choice in the area, but I wouldn royal caribbean cruise reviews t hesitate to return if the price is right.
This is exactly the review I d expect from you. My opinion is if you can get a decent rate, book and you ll enjoy yourself. Great location and views are often excellent. I prefer this property to many others in a similar price range in SF. I don t expect many platinum perks, royal caribbean cruise reviews however.
I think this is a great option for San Francisco if you can get a good rate and get a room on a high floor. Last time I was there they gave me the full buffet as a platinum amenity on top of the 500 points. As far as Westins go, though, this one has nothing on the Westin Napa.
I ve stayed here several times on weekends and have always been upgraded to a suite with a great view. Looks like you re early arrival and having the World Series in town impacted availability of an upgrade. With the location close to BART, SFMOMA and Union Square, royal caribbean cruise reviews I like the convenience of this hotel and the price but your review is fair because some folks will get a room like this.
Ben, Have you ever been told to wait or cant checkin right away for a downtown royal caribbean cruise reviews type hotel? its been yrs since I have. The last time I had to wait was in Hawai i (which is understandable) a few years ago.
Other tip: unless royal caribbean cruise reviews you re the type who wants to attack a buffet breakfast and scoff down a bit of ~everything~, or unless the breakfast is included in your room, pedestrian hotel breakfasts like these are poor value.
When I stay at The Westin (or other hotels around the SoMa 3rd/4th area) I head to The Grove, which is literally around the corner from The Westin, just past the corner of 3rd Mission: out the front door, turn right, cross left at Mission and it s just past Peets.
Good breakfast menu, good coffee, great BIG glasses of fresh orange juice, free wifi – $20 gets me a bacon/eggs/hash brown-style breakfast with large OJ and coffee, that s better and cheaper than The Westin plus a much nicer environment as well.
BTW . In Portland Oregon for a job interview. Eating at an Alsacean restaurant that has great pretzel rolls . Even pretzel croutons in the salad! Took a picture to forward later to make you want to visit. I d be interested on your take on how to leverage an AA EXP in this market. royal caribbean cruise reviews I was able to get an exit row seat om Alaskan royal caribbean cruise reviews with my AA status but not happy that I wasn t up front like I m used to.
San Francisco has priced itself again out of my budget in 2012 and I feel like it is back to 2007 days again with $300+ per night rates common. San Francisco along with New York and Miami have skyrocketed hotel rates in 2012.
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