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Palace Hotel, San Francisco [Master Thread]
Jan 18, 2006, 12:36 pm
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Palace Hotel, San Francisco [Master Thread]
What kind of view you get there? I understand some rooms have street view and some backyard "brick-wall" view?
Can a gold member expect to get a room with nice street view?
Can a gold member expect to get a room with nice street view?
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Jan 18, 2006, 12:44 pm
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I was there last week on an award stay. I got the brick wall view as a platinum, but didn't mind since they upgraded me to a very spacious room with sitting area and large closet.
Jan 18, 2006, 12:51 pm
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Our room didn't have a great view when we were there, but I didn't care for the price we paid, which was great. It was a fairly smallish room but it was very nicely laid out and the hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous with great service. I highly recommend the spa, as well.
Jan 18, 2006, 1:05 pm
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The good view is very important to me and size of the room doesn't matter at all. We'll be staying there two nights (one night paid and one award), starting on a Saturday in February, and we will arrive very early in the morning, do you think it will be possible to request a street view room and get one since we arrive early before the hotel is full (hopefully)? Also can contacting the hotel in advance help?
Jan 18, 2006, 1:28 pm
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Any time you are in the midst of a city, and not in a high rise, you are probably only going to view of neighboring buildings. The Palace is not tall enough to offer a panoramic view in any direction.
However, I once got a view that is, for that property, the most wide-reaching. We were upgraded to a spectacular corner suite which had a curved window (yes, the glass was actually curved) looking up Geary St. While it was nothing more than a view down a congested city street and a bunch of moderately-maintained inner-city buildings, it was a very nice room.
If you want a long-distance view, pick the W, St Regis, or tower at the St Francis.
However, I once got a view that is, for that property, the most wide-reaching. We were upgraded to a spectacular corner suite which had a curved window (yes, the glass was actually curved) looking up Geary St. While it was nothing more than a view down a congested city street and a bunch of moderately-maintained inner-city buildings, it was a very nice room.
If you want a long-distance view, pick the W, St Regis, or tower at the St Francis.
Jan 18, 2006, 1:43 pm
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Originally Posted by kevinsac
Any time you are in the midst of a city, and not in a high rise, you are probably only going to view of neighboring buildings. The Palace is not tall enough to offer a panoramic view in any direction.
However, I once got a view that is, for that property, the most wide-reaching. We were upgraded to a spectacular corner suite which had a curved window (yes, the glass was actually curved) looking up Geary St. While it was nothing more than a view down a congested city street and a bunch of moderately-maintained inner-city buildings, it was a very nice room.
If you want a long-distance view, pick the W, St Regis, or tower at the St Francis.
However, I once got a view that is, for that property, the most wide-reaching. We were upgraded to a spectacular corner suite which had a curved window (yes, the glass was actually curved) looking up Geary St. While it was nothing more than a view down a congested city street and a bunch of moderately-maintained inner-city buildings, it was a very nice room.
If you want a long-distance view, pick the W, St Regis, or tower at the St Francis.
Jan 18, 2006, 3:38 pm
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Trade-off will be Street Noise
Keep in mind that a room with a street view will mean a room with lots of street noise, and being on a higher floor won't help. Street noise around this area generally runs into the late p.m. and starts in the early a.m. (last time I was woken up by barking dogs at 4:00 a.m.). If you're a heavy sleeper, you may not notice the commotion. However, I always thought that I was a heavy sleeper, and the street noise REALLY bothered me. For this reason, I request a quiet(er) inner room for my stays here.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
Jan 18, 2006, 6:43 pm
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The hotel is not tall enough for a good view. If you need a good Starwood view in SF, you have to stay in the tower of the St. Francis or the W on a high floor. Or go where little cable cars... ride halfway to the stars... the morning fog, may chill the air... (Oops, Starwood doesn't have a property up there.)
Jan 18, 2006, 6:49 pm
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I've stayed there several times and always had pretty good to spectacular upgrades, but I've never been too excited by the "view." While I like the property, I spend as much time at the Westin St Francis at Union Square - where I also get nice upgrades to the tower - which come with spectacular views.
Jan 18, 2006, 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by StarpointsSlave
Keep in mind that a room with a street view will mean a room with lots of street noise, and being on a higher floor won't help. Street noise around this area generally runs into the late p.m. and starts in the early a.m. (last time I was woken up by barking dogs at 4:00 a.m.). If you're a heavy sleeper, you may not notice the commotion. However, I always thought that I was a heavy sleeper, and the street noise REALLY bothered me. For this reason, I request a quiet(er) inner room for my stays here.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
that's actually what I am looking for, a room facing a busy street, city life...
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Jan 21, 2006, 1:47 pm
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I was there last weekend. I had doubts before staying because the physical structure is so old, but the hotel interior is done very nicely...lots of light and bright colors. Overall - very palacial.
Breakfast (though pricey) was excellent. Myself and two friends really felt like we were in a Palace did not want to leave the breakfast table after hour and half.
Service overall is excellent as well. Totally enjoyed.
Breakfast (though pricey) was excellent. Myself and two friends really felt like we were in a Palace did not want to leave the breakfast table after hour and half.
Service overall is excellent as well. Totally enjoyed.
Jan 21, 2006, 6:40 pm
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
Anyone ever stay at Palace Hotel in Frisco? Looking for feedback.
The Wizard
The Wizard
Within walking distance for Starwood, probably better to stay at the W (if you like them) or the new St. Regis (depending on your rate). The newer rooms in the Westin St. Francis are also better in my opinion.
If you like sushi and aren't worried about price, good restaurant in the hotel. Otherwise, food is generally overpriced.
Jan 21, 2006, 9:12 pm
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I've also stayed at the Palace and St. Francis, and I highly prefer the St. Francis' newer "Tower" rooms to the Palace's rooms. To compare the two, the furniture and carpet seem twice as old than those found at the St. Francis. And the St. Francis Towers' bathrooms - much nicer than the Palace's.
