The Westin St. Francis A 4 star hotel in San Francisco

Legendary Union Square hotel with timeless appeal The hotel sits directly on Union Square, just in front of a cable car stop and a half-block from major theaters. The 1,195 guestrooms feature Heavenly Beds with pillow-top mattresses, 250-thread-count sheets, and down comforters and pillows. The magnificent lobby, with marble columns, gilded ceilings, and crystal chandeliers, leads to an arcade of exclusive shops.

Hotel prices and availability

Map showing The Westin St. Francis

Dining at the The Westin St. Francis

The Oak Room - This former club and library is a historic oak-paneled room offering buffet or à la carte breakfast, and dinner. The dinner menu includes seasonal American favorites, a prix fixe pre-theater menu, children''s items, and low-fat/low-sodium selections.

Caruso''s - A coffee and snack bar/lounge in the tower lobby (behind the main lobby), Caruso''s serves homemade pastries, coffee drinks, wine, sandwiches, salads, and cocktails. Open daily.

Attractions near this hotel

Getting there: From SFO, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($5–$15), BART trains (under $5), and limos (more than $36) are the most popular ways of getting to the hotel. Fees subject to change without notice. Airport shuttles are found on the Arrivals level of the airport, above baggage claim; no reservations are required. BART runs directly from the airport to the Powell St Station, three blocks from the hotel. From OAK, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($26–35), BART trains (under $5), and limos (more than $36) are all popular options. Fees subject to change without notice. A BART shuttle departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum Station, where guests can catch a train to the Powell St Station. Guests can contact the hotel concierge to arrange a limo pick-up. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around at any hour. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. Bus and cable car stops are within one block of the hotel. All-day and three-day MUNI passes both cost between $5–$15 and are valid for unlimited travel and transfers. Fee subject to change without notice. The BART rail system provides access to much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Oakland; the Powell St BART station is three blocks from the hotel. Taxis are also available. Plentiful alternative transportation makes renting a car unnecessary, and hotel parking is more than $36 per day. Fee subject to change without notice. For travel to outlying areas guests can rent a car for the day.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time to The Westin St. Francis is 20 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Bear right onto I-80 toward the Bay Bridge. Take the 4th St exit, and then continue straight through the traffic light onto Bryant St. Go one block on Bryant St. Turn left onto 3rd St and proceed seven blocks to Market St. 3rd St crosses Market St and becomes Kearney St. After crossing Market St, make an immediate soft left turn onto Geary St, and hotel is three blocks on right.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time to The Westin St. Francis is 25 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

Driving directions from Oakland International Airport: Exit the airport on Hegenberger Rd. Take I-880 N toward Oakland. Take I-80 W / San Francisco / Bay Bridge, crossing over the Bay Bridge. Take the Fremont St exit, and then continue on Fremont St for one block. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Howard St and proceed four blocks. Turn right onto 3rd St and proceed three blocks to Market St. 3rd St crosses Market St and becomes Kearney St. After crossing Market St, make an immediate soft left turn onto Geary St, and hotel is three blocks on right.

Union Square - across the street
Cable cars - in front of hotel
ACT and Curran Theaters - 0.5 blocks
Nob Hill - 4 blocks
Financial district - 5 blocks
Museum of Modern Art - 6 blocks
Moscone Convention Center - 7 blocks
Chinatown - 1 mile
North Beach - 2 miles
Coit Tower - 2 miles
Fisherman''s Wharf - 2 miles
Alcatraz Island Ferry - 2 miles
Golden Gate Bridge - 4 miles

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