San Francisco Post-merger luxury opinions
Jul 21, 2022, 11:34 am
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Lots of ongoing action in this thread, probably better to ask there instead of trying to revive a four year old thread from the dead, especially post-COVID (which really materially has changed things).
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in San Francisco
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in San Francisco
Jul 21, 2022, 1:17 pm
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The service & quality are similar at both properties, with a nudge to the Ritz since it is typically quieter and more discreet, but the locations are quite different. The hard product, decor, and F&B at the St. Regis are slicker and more modern, and property is a bit livelier overall.
Ultimately, it sort of depends on the purpose of your visit? Touristy sightseeing? Hitting SF's best restaurants, bars, etc? Museums, theaters, Ballparks, etc (St. Regis+)? Walkability / safety of the neighborhood (Ritz+)?
The St. Regis is in a busier, noisier corridor (3rd St) in SF's SoMa neighborhood which is flat without hills. Some great restaurants & cocktail bars within walking distance, plus SF MOMA next door.
The Ritz feels more tucked away and you may likely see less street / homeless people, given the hilliness of the area. Shorter walk to Union Square for shopping, close to Chinatown & North Beach neighborhoods for more restaurant & bar options.
Can't go wrong with either one if the rates, room types are similar. If you have status, likelihood of upgrade / elite treatment better at St. Regis.
Two other non-Marriott properties I like in SF are the Fairmont (love the location) and Four Seasons Embarcadero.
Ultimately, it sort of depends on the purpose of your visit? Touristy sightseeing? Hitting SF's best restaurants, bars, etc? Museums, theaters, Ballparks, etc (St. Regis+)? Walkability / safety of the neighborhood (Ritz+)?
The St. Regis is in a busier, noisier corridor (3rd St) in SF's SoMa neighborhood which is flat without hills. Some great restaurants & cocktail bars within walking distance, plus SF MOMA next door.
The Ritz feels more tucked away and you may likely see less street / homeless people, given the hilliness of the area. Shorter walk to Union Square for shopping, close to Chinatown & North Beach neighborhoods for more restaurant & bar options.
Can't go wrong with either one if the rates, room types are similar. If you have status, likelihood of upgrade / elite treatment better at St. Regis.
Two other non-Marriott properties I like in SF are the Fairmont (love the location) and Four Seasons Embarcadero.