May 30, 2019, 10:48 am
Last edit by: WasKnown
Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from Dec 2016: 3 exceptional stays with Aman-like service and true luxury
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ue-luxury-1716
As of September 2021:
Breakfast is served as in-room dining
Spa is closed (seemingly permanently?)
Gym is open
Bar is open weekends until 11 PM
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ue-luxury-1716
As of September 2021:
Breakfast is served as in-room dining
Spa is closed (seemingly permanently?)
Gym is open
Bar is open weekends until 11 PM
St Regis San Francisco [Master Thread]
Feb 10, 2010, 10:50 am
#167
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: A Brit living in Los Angeles, California
Programs: SPG Platinum, VS Red, BA Blue
Posts: 241
Deluxe room vs Superior room
I got the same rate in September for both a deluxe and superior room. The descriptions for both rooms are identical, so what's the difference and is there a better chance for a platinum upgrade with one room over another?
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by tagv12; Feb 11, 2010 at 10:57 am
Feb 11, 2010, 10:58 am
#168
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: A Brit living in Los Angeles, California
Programs: SPG Platinum, VS Red, BA Blue
Posts: 241
Thanks!
Feb 11, 2010, 11:12 am
#169
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
I didn't notice if you were Platinum or not...but, its irrelevant...why not just call SPG and ask the rep the difference in room types? One must be better...ask for the differences (size, separate tub/shower, whatever else). If no one responded in this forum, that's what I would do (I might even do it first).
That would take all of about three minutes...better than waiting for a response in this forum, no?
That would take all of about three minutes...better than waiting for a response in this forum, no?
Feb 11, 2010, 11:19 am
#170
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
According to the hotel website:
Superior rooms are on floors 5-8 and Deluxe are on 6-18. The website indicates that Deluxe is a higher room category so unless you're insistant on being on the fifth floor, it seems like the Deluxe is the way to go.
Superior rooms are on floors 5-8 and Deluxe are on 6-18. The website indicates that Deluxe is a higher room category so unless you're insistant on being on the fifth floor, it seems like the Deluxe is the way to go.
Feb 11, 2010, 11:21 am
#171
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
I didn't notice if you were Platinum or not...but, its irrelevant...why not just call SPG and ask the rep the difference in room types? One must be better...ask for the differences (size, separate tub/shower, whatever else). If no one responded in this forum, that's what I would do (I might even do it first).
That would take all of about three minutes...better than waiting for a response in this forum, no?
That would take all of about three minutes...better than waiting for a response in this forum, no?
Feb 11, 2010, 11:24 am
#172
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,916
ok...calling SPG would probably get you nowhere as the OP stated that the description online is the same for both superior and deluxe....
So I called the hotel for you, spoke with front-desk as to the difference between a superior and deluxe. Size-wise it is similar. The only "possible" difference is the location of the room within the hotel, floor-wise, and the type of view you will get. Amenity-wise, all the same.
Since it is the same price...book the deluxe...
(and before someone makes a comment on me having too much time on my hands, yes, it is pretty slow at work
)
So I called the hotel for you, spoke with front-desk as to the difference between a superior and deluxe. Size-wise it is similar. The only "possible" difference is the location of the room within the hotel, floor-wise, and the type of view you will get. Amenity-wise, all the same.
Since it is the same price...book the deluxe...
(and before someone makes a comment on me having too much time on my hands, yes, it is pretty slow at work
)
Feb 11, 2010, 11:30 am
#173
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
Not completely accurate. One poster said that the online description mentioned that room sizes were similar and that: "Superior rooms are on floors 5-8 and Deluxe are on 6-18." If the online website noted this differentiation, the phone reps might also, no?
Feb 11, 2010, 11:51 am
#174
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,916
The description in the rate box does not say floor numbers but it does say the following:
Superior - low floor
Deluxe - city view (which i'm assuming a higher floor?)
anyways...
Feb 11, 2010, 1:38 pm
#175
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: A Brit living in Los Angeles, California
Programs: SPG Platinum, VS Red, BA Blue
Posts: 241
ok...calling SPG would probably get you nowhere as the OP stated that the description online is the same for both superior and deluxe....
So I called the hotel for you, spoke with front-desk as to the difference between a superior and deluxe. Size-wise it is similar. The only "possible" difference is the location of the room within the hotel, floor-wise, and the type of view you will get. Amenity-wise, all the same.
Since it is the same price...book the deluxe...
(and before someone makes a comment on me having too much time on my hands, yes, it is pretty slow at work)
So I called the hotel for you, spoke with front-desk as to the difference between a superior and deluxe. Size-wise it is similar. The only "possible" difference is the location of the room within the hotel, floor-wise, and the type of view you will get. Amenity-wise, all the same.
Since it is the same price...book the deluxe...
(and before someone makes a comment on me having too much time on my hands, yes, it is pretty slow at work
)Thanks everyone! myperks you have the winning post ^
Feb 17, 2010, 1:03 am
#177
Join Date: May 1999
Location: YEG
Posts: 1,578
last week I stayed at the St. Regis SF for the first time. i also felt it is not St. Regis. more like Royal Meridian. as a platinum i got upgraded to executive premier room on 19 floor. the room is nice a spacious with a very nice views of SF. westin market st. is about 2 min walk from the St. regis. the Palace hotel about 6 min. walk and the Westin at union Sq is about 8-10 min walk.
the pool at this hotel is fantastic, open 24 hr. not crowded at all. the fitness center is open 24 hr as well and very well equipped.
next time in SF i will try the Westin at Union Sq.
the pool at this hotel is fantastic, open 24 hr. not crowded at all. the fitness center is open 24 hr as well and very well equipped.
next time in SF i will try the Westin at Union Sq.
Feb 17, 2010, 4:55 am
#178
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic, UA Plat, Bonvoy Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,777
The Westin St. Francis (Union Sq.) is, in my opinion, one of the worst Westins in any major city in the country. Service is lousy, and the hotel is worn and tired. Even the new rooms there are old and run down. I would take the Westin Market St. in a second over the St. Francis.
(though neither is remotely close to the St. Regis -- for quality of rooms, food, public spaces and service, it is in a different league from both of these)
(though neither is remotely close to the St. Regis -- for quality of rooms, food, public spaces and service, it is in a different league from both of these)
May 6, 2010, 1:15 am
#179
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: DFW -
Programs: AA EXP 5MM, DL DM, Bonvoy Titanium, Avis CHM, National VIP
Posts: 556
Staying at St. Regis SFO now - have stayed here many times before and think the rooms are the best of any Starwood in SFO. Checked in and told I was upgraded to Exec Premier room. I had checked online a few minutes earlier and saw that Astor and Metropolitan suites were available for sale. Although Metropolitan suites are not "standard" suites and they don't have to upgrade Plats to those, I have been assigned those before.
Told the clerk that I saw suites available online and asked if I could be upgraded to one of those. Oddly, he asked "what kind of suites did you see?" rather than just checking to see what was available. Punched away and said he could put me in an Astor suite.
Very nice..much better than a standard room, but they make you work for it. No Plat Amenity (candy bar) - guess because I didn't get the room they preblocked for me.
Told the clerk that I saw suites available online and asked if I could be upgraded to one of those. Oddly, he asked "what kind of suites did you see?" rather than just checking to see what was available. Punched away and said he could put me in an Astor suite.
Very nice..much better than a standard room, but they make you work for it. No Plat Amenity (candy bar) - guess because I didn't get the room they preblocked for me.
May 6, 2010, 2:48 am
#180
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
Staying at St. Regis SFO now - have stayed here many times before and think the rooms are the best of any Starwood in SFO. Checked in and told I was upgraded to Exec Premier room. I had checked online a few minutes earlier and saw that Astor and Metropolitan suites were available for sale. Although Metropolitan suites are not "standard" suites and they don't have to upgrade Plats to those, I have been assigned those before.
Told the clerk that I saw suites available online and asked if I could be upgraded to one of those. Oddly, he asked "what kind of suites did you see?" rather than just checking to see what was available. Punched away and said he could put me in an Astor suite.
Very nice..much better than a standard room, but they make you work for it. No Plat Amenity (candy bar) - guess because I didn't get the room they preblocked for me.
Told the clerk that I saw suites available online and asked if I could be upgraded to one of those. Oddly, he asked "what kind of suites did you see?" rather than just checking to see what was available. Punched away and said he could put me in an Astor suite.
Very nice..much better than a standard room, but they make you work for it. No Plat Amenity (candy bar) - guess because I didn't get the room they preblocked for me.