Omni San Francisco Hotel

"The Omni San Francisco ’s central location in the Financial District makes it a popular destination among business travelers. On a given morning, smartly dressed men and women converse over breakfast in the elegantly curtained dining room. Services like complimentary shoe shining (upon a guest’s second stay at any Omni property) and luxury car transportation within a five-mile radius of the hotel further tip The Omni San Francisco in the professional's favor. Built in 1926, as a bank, the hotel maintains an aura of regality. Marble, Crystal chandeliers and luscious fabrics evoke old-world grandeur. At day’s end, guests retire to rooms bedecked with the city’s hallmark crown molding. California Suites afford views of the California cable car line, while the Presidential Suite features a Jacuzzi tub, wet bar, and dining table for eight. Upstairs, more neutral rooms feature Jacquard woven herringbone pattern blankets, primed to battle foggy nights, and bath products created exclusively for the hotel with chamomile and ginseng to soothe well-traveled skin."

"How did it strike you on arrival?This posh San Francisco hotel is set in an old banking building, and it shows: The lobby is punctuated with marble, chandeliers, a sweeping staircase, and dramatic dark-wood paneling. It's located in the heart of San Francisco, just a few blocks from Market Street and the Embarcadero. Nice. What’s the crowd like?The location (and the price) attracts well-heeled business travelers. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Rooms are simple and luxurious, but those who prefer more modern hotels might find them a bit dated, with their patterned carpets and beige accents. Bathrooms are large, with in-tub showers. Room service and food: Worth it?The attached restaurant is Bob's Steak & Chophouse, part of a national (but very good) chain. The hotel is also popular among business travelers, thanks to the seven different meeting rooms and massive grand ballroom. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?The friendly doormen are typically San Francisco natives who can direct you to the appropriate bus line in an instant, or tell you where to find the best tacos before your 2 p.m. meeting. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.There is no spa or pool onsite. Coffee is always available in the lobby. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Those who are seeking California cool might be underwhelmed by the old-world charm, but it's a solid choice in a wildly convenient neighborhood." - Laura Ratliff