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Omni San Francisco Hotel – reviews, photos

4.5 of 5
500 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
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Omni San Francisco Hotel
Ranked #3 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 1298 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Cable car(87)
  • Union square(64)
  • Financial district(62)
  • Great location(34)
  • Ferry Building(33)
  • Select guest(28)
  • Room service(26)
  • Would definitely stay(22)
  • Friendly and helpful(20)
  • Front desk staff(18)
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San Diego, California
1 review
“Great hotel, location and value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

We stayed at the Omni San Francisco the weekend of February 11-13. It lived up to the high Tripadvisor ratings that it has received. It's an easy (flat, not hilly) four-block walk from BART'S Montgomery Street stop. The hotel is in a converted bank building that has been retrofitted nicely. The reception-lobby areas fit the vintage of the building which appears to have been built in the 1920s. Bob's Steak House is the hotel's restaurant and while that means that food there is pricey, it's high quality. Bob's also serves somewhat less expensive fare in the Bar which is a nice space.

The rooms are nicely furnished in an elegant style that fits the hotel's architectural heritage. The bathrooms are marble and elegant and very well lighted.

The only drawback we found was that our low-floor room fronting on California Street (which was nice for viewing the cable cars and the Bank of America Plaza across the street) was noisier than we would have expected a retrofitted room to have been. More sound insulation should have been included in the building's rehabilitation. If you want a quieter experience, you should probably request a higher floor or one off California Street. We are glad we joined Omni's Select Guest program because it provided some welcome amenities.

Room Tip: Higher floor or off California Street
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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England
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great location & good service.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Central location, lovely rooms, well equipped not the cheapest place to stay but worth every penny.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Big Rooms, Great Staff, Good Location for Car”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Stayed here on the spur of the moment due to a funeral. Huge rooms and bath. Great welcome, great valet (taught me how to turn off and start new Volvo S80!). Great access to restaurants across street, wharf and minutes from Union Square. Their breakfast was one of the best I have ever eaten. Would stay again for leisure.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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The hotel is in the financial district, not in one of the most trendy or touristy spots but that makes it very liveable especially on the weekends. The cable car is right outside the door (worth the wait), the farmer's market 5 minutes away is a must-see and then a historic streetcar will take you to Fishermans' Wharf (if you must go). The hotel is very clean and in excellent condition, we were given a nice upgrade without asking. It's the staff that makes it such a great spot, from the door staff to the front desk and housekeeping, it seems they couldn't do enough for us. Our concierge Juan deserves an extra mention, he was very helpful to first time visitors. Don't underestimate the value of helpful people.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gold Beach, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Perfect dependablility”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The Omni is our choice when we visit our son in San Francisco. The higher floors are so wonderfully quite. The location is perfect for us on lower California Street. The Omni has never been a disappointment.

Room Tip: The higher floors are quiet.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 500 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
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