IC San Francisco vs. IC Mark Hopkins - Lounges
Mar 14, 2012, 4:57 am
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I have stayed at the ICSF on points, never had a paid night there.
One stay had a 1 Bedroom Suite, other 2 stays had a Junior Suite. Both with lounge access, and all RA benefits.
One stay had a 1 Bedroom Suite, other 2 stays had a Junior Suite. Both with lounge access, and all RA benefits.
Mar 14, 2012, 8:50 am
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I think MH has a better lounge. But ICSF has Luis, who is just a gem. ^
They both have their pluses. I usually stay at the ICSF "just because I always do" but am going back to the MH at the end of this month because it was cheaper. Plus, it's great exercise walking up the hill to the hotel!
They both have their pluses. I usually stay at the ICSF "just because I always do" but am going back to the MH at the end of this month because it was cheaper. Plus, it's great exercise walking up the hill to the hotel!
Dec 3, 2012, 1:05 pm
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Dec 4, 2012, 8:07 am
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Dec 4, 2012, 8:19 am
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He more than anything else is the reason I put up with all the inconsistencies in service at the ICSF.
Apr 2, 2013, 12:47 am
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very helpful thread....based on the posts here i've decided to use a bogof & book a junior suite at the icsf....hopefully i'll get an upgrade to a better suite for the 2 nights....
Apr 2, 2013, 12:56 am
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I prefer the ICSF Lounge of the 2 properties but I like the ambience of the MH lounge better.
Apr 2, 2013, 1:23 am
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i doubt we would be spending too much time in the lounge besides using it for breakfast....
Apr 2, 2013, 8:16 pm
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By the way, Luis now takes two days off a week: Thursdays and Fridays.
Sep 16, 2015, 6:54 pm
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I am planning to stay in SF this weekend.
I am not sure which property to choose from?
We are booking 2 rooms for 4 adults and 2 kids.
I am a Sprite Elite Level and I am using the 'Into the Free Night' certificate and I can book a Delux Room at IC, MH which can accommodate 4 people and ICMH is relatively closer to many attractions - China Town, Nob Hill, Cable Car museum, Grace Cathedral etc, we can walk to all these places with our parents and kids.
Intercontinental SF isn't that far from many attractions either. It also has a Delux room for 4 people/room. Confused.
Do you think I can get a free upgrade, lounge access or even breakfast at any of these properties?
I am not sure which property to choose from?
We are booking 2 rooms for 4 adults and 2 kids.
I am a Sprite Elite Level and I am using the 'Into the Free Night' certificate and I can book a Delux Room at IC, MH which can accommodate 4 people and ICMH is relatively closer to many attractions - China Town, Nob Hill, Cable Car museum, Grace Cathedral etc, we can walk to all these places with our parents and kids.
Intercontinental SF isn't that far from many attractions either. It also has a Delux room for 4 people/room. Confused.
Do you think I can get a free upgrade, lounge access or even breakfast at any of these properties?
Sep 17, 2015, 3:06 am
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MH which can accommodate 4 people and ICMH is relatively closer to many attractions - China Town, Nob Hill, Cable Car museum, Grace Cathedral etc, we can walk to all these places with our parents and kids.
Intercontinental SF isn't that far from many attractions either. It also has a Delux room for 4 people/room. Confused.
Intercontinental SF isn't that far from many attractions either. It also has a Delux room for 4 people/room. Confused.
ICSF is extremely well positioned for public transport.
Nov 16, 2017, 1:11 pm
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Reviving an old thread here...
I usually stay at the IC.
However, booking my next stay (based on booking a Club Room) could save me $60/night if I stay at the Mark Hopkins instead.
My question is, which CLUB LOUNGE has better FOOD offerings? I don't drink alcohol so I don't care about the bar.
I usually stay at the IC.
However, booking my next stay (based on booking a Club Room) could save me $60/night if I stay at the Mark Hopkins instead.
My question is, which CLUB LOUNGE has better FOOD offerings? I don't drink alcohol so I don't care about the bar.