I stay exclusively at the StR when I知 in SF (which is about 15-20 times a year) and it痴 amazing every time. The RC is just really substandard.

I live in SF so don't often stay in hotels, but have seen rooms and stayed during our 3 year stint in London. I think St Regis is the best. But it's not my favorite location. The Taj Campton Place is "For Me" a better location. Not my favorite part of SF but like the location better than St Regis ( there are no hotels in my favorite parts of SF). The best "Would have Been" the Huntington on Nob Hill - great location, beautiful views and great bones. But the Singapore company that bought the gorgeous property ( that desperately needed renovations) from a local San Franciscan ruined it. It could have been by far the best hotel in SF and many long time visitors stayed there even though it was in need of a major renovation. So, it was bought and absolutely ruined IMO. Given that the St Regis has nice rooms, nice bar, is close to our beautiful MOMA but I prefer the location of the Taj Campton Place which has a great Michelin Star Indian Calif. fusion restaurant, a nice bar and is on Union Square ( shopping mecca) which is centrally located. Either one will do, although as a native and resident I think we are missing a GREAT hotel in SF. Regards the Battery, location good if working downtown financial district. Rooms nice. Food terrible in a city with great restaurants. I must admit I've never stayed but been to many parties there, dinners, and seen the rooms. It would not be my first choice but some would like the hip tech atmosphere ( not that type of decor just the people who frequent it). . They do have a marvelous rooftop venue but I think it is mainly for private parties ( could be wrong as I've only been there for private parties!). All above is just My Opinion. Best to also ask someone who stays in these hotels all the time vs lives in the city! If you have specific questions please feel free to ask.

I agree we lack a GREAT hotel in San Francisco.

We live in Palo Alto and repair often to the city for culture. Our favorite hotel is the St. Regis but only in a Metropolitan suite.

The Ritz Carlton is a disaster after their renovation six years ago.

We used to stay in the Sherman House but it closed up years ago, so sad therefore.

I知 a little surprised by the tired comments about the RC SF. Everyone knows I知 a massive fan of my favorite StR SF, but my husband and I walked over and toured the RC in July and thought it was still very nice. We saw all of the public spaces, which looked rich and sumptuous and luxurious, even if a bit more traditional than our taste. We also saw one regular room, which was fine. We clearly prefer the StR, but we thought the RC was pretty nice.

I知 booked at the RC in Nov for 3 nights熔nly because the StR is so much pricier ($500 vs $850+)耀o I値l be able to get a better sense again.