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San Francisco Marriott

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55 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

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San Francisco Marriott
Local(415) 896-1600
Fax(415) 486-8101

55 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.sfmarriott.com

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The Open View

The San Francisco Marriott, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star inexpensive Marriott. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "super" and "great". Guests found the service "helpful" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the view", "the location", "the atmosphere", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.

Expert Reviews of San Francisco Marriott

Gayot

This hotel is affectionately (or not) referred to as the Jukebox by locals because of its scalloped shape. It opened on October 17, 1989, the day the city experienced its second-most-famous earthquake. It sits...
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User Reviews of San Francisco Marriott

Yelp.com Review - by Andrew T.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've been taking a piss at the bathrooms here for years whenever im drunk or coming from church(weird duo huh?). ive always eaten at their restaurant upstairs which was aight. me and my buddy got a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cat of a Donut J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will review the bar on the top floor. This is literally the top of the line. That should be one of the must-see and must-observe the city place to visit for anyone who is ever visiting SF. If you are…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Things I didn't care for... -$50/day in&out parking
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This hotel is beautiful, well placed and has great sales on Expedia. Despite being of the 'budget' class (the check-in desk knew we'd used
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Marriott in SOMA/Union Square is one nice hotel. Clean, attractive rooms that look more like executive suites, only smaller. Flat screen TV, nice views (depending on your floor and section of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quartknee K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The suites are sweet and the views from the penthouse bar are amazing. Even when out of town friends are staying elsewhere, I take them to the bar at the top of the jukebox - the view makes the high…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brook M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for an entire week in June. This is a standard convention-oriented Marriott hotel. The service was blah, the rooms were clean, room service and housecleaning are consistant, the cost…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've walked by here numerous times. But when I was looking for my hotel during Pride Weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarina W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The location of this hotel is great for tourist or business folks like myself. I stayed here and only had to walk half a mile to my job site which is a nice morning/evening walk. It's right across the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yet another spot I could've sworn I had already reviewed. . . . The rooms are hit or miss, depending on which floor you're on (aka, your price point). My room on the 7th floor was dark and dreary,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret p.

5.0 of 5 stars. *strictly a review of the bar on the 39th floor* WOW! what a great place to go for a neat cocktail, or to kick the night with a swanky start. This bar was recommended to us by staff at the Mosser…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was pretty happy with my stay here. The room was clean and adequate, nothing too fancy, but certainly not at all cheap looking. The bathroom was nice, the bed was extremely comfortable, the nice…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went through here for a vacation in the city and let me tell you their service is exquisite! Although on arrival you find out overnight parking is about $55 dollars, you'll soon realize that for 55…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our room was really nice! It felt like an executive suite complete with a full work area with hookups for a laptop to play on the HD flatscreen television. The bed was way too comfortable to get out…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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One of the Best

They are located right in the middle of San Francisco, close to Union Square. Their rooms are nice and the view at the top is amazing.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Callie K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Considering the room came to over $270 (1 King bed) with tax, PLUS $55 for overnight parking!! I could not find it in my heart to give this place any more than a star. Especially when you keep in mind…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I stayed here this past weekend for our anniversary, and we were completely satisfied. The location is excellent and within walking distance to pretty much everything in Union…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariah B.

5.0 of 5 stars. We held a seminar here for the last few days. I thought the hotel staff was AWESOME! Everything went off without any issues. We plan on holding next years seminar there again as well. The only…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Close to many interesting things. Good place to walk. Clean comfortable rooms. Best hotel bed I ever slept in.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Great Views and Location

Located right in the middle of San Francisco this place is accessible to virtually every neighborhood. Close to Union Square for all your shopping and dining needs.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Perfect Location

I went here once and my wife stayed another time and we just loved it. The location in the heart of San Francisco is perfect, indoor pool definitely nice
kudzu.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becky b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving this hotel 4 stars based on it's bike friendliness alone. If you are on your bicycle and coming to meet someone at the hotel for a drink in the bar, you can walk your bicycle up to the bell…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Amazing

The view and prices you can get are amazing especially considering the location. It is the best location if you are interested in shopping in union square. I have been to this hotel two times and hav
kudzu.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Giving this 2 stars, the view is phenomenal but don't judge looks by it's cover. There are many great views in the city For the prestige of how the Sky Bar appears, the service is horrible. Not only…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn K.

3.0 of 5 stars. You know, it really pisses me off that you can go to a Super 8 in the middle of the heartland and get free WiFi, but you get put up in a modern well-appointed hotel in a major city and are CHARGED…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked this hotel. The view from my room wasn't great, but the hotel was very nice. The suite that my luckier friend had seemed very large and nice. The concierge lounge had free apps and drinks…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KayJay ..

3.0 of 5 stars. You know what's awesome? A bar in the sky. I mean, I pretty much imagine this is what the afterlife will be like. Well, my afterlife anyways. KAYJAY's AFTERLIFE BAR IN THE…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ABBY A.

4.0 of 5 stars. "This hotel is Niiiiiiiiiiiiice! Super expensive-but nice! Their rooms are spacious and in-room dining has a plentiful variety and great quality. It's conveniently located near BART and they have a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tuan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. i agree with Brian..this place is awsome! the employees in the hotel are super helpful and very nice. lets not mention the valets. during the busy days it can be a wait for your car but you have to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mr. b.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great beds and great location, but the walls are thin. I could hear the people upstairs stomping around. Thank god it was probably some businessmen and not some honeymooners pouncing on each other…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This review is for the Sky Bar or whatever it's called. I came here for a friend's birthday party since the view from the 39th would allow for a glimpse of the full eclipse. Reasonably nice scene for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's a nice clean hotel that I'd normally give four stars, but I have to give it my biased five stars because the pastry chef is AMAZING! ;) No really, though. He is.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here a in December 2006 for a company party. 3 am the fire alarms go off, I stuble out into the hall all sleepy eyed, in a robe, and no slippers. Everyone has trouble finding stairs the higher…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ninja B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Go here if you want your identity stolen. This place has a history of employees selling customers' personal information. Recently (as reported to SF police), an employee in the Lobby Bar sold a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Apparently this hotel has about 1500 rooms, and it does feel like, as you trek down the 4th corridor after the 2nd elevator to your room. My room was nice, with cable and a big flat screen tv. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lea B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have limited knowledge to be able to review this place, but hey, you'll take what you can get, right? Just kidding. And to be fair, 3.5 stars. Anyway, we were here recently for my boyfriend's company…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The view from the bar was magnificent. This is a great choice to hit when you are looking to a) canoodle cause it's so dark in here that you could pretty much have sex and no one would notice and b)…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok... so funny thing is that I knew I was hitting the big 400. Unfortunately for the past couple of weeks I didn't know which place would get the that number. I found the gloriousness this past…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great hotel! Flat Screen TVs in the room! Newly Remodeled! Close to Union Square.. everyone here is friendly! The valet guys are cool as hell! Check out the gym on the 4th floor as well.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yehoy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best Marriott hotels created. It's a landmark of a building in SF with it's famous "sea-shell" designed roof and glass. Located in the dead center of downtown just a five-minute walk from…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas N.

4.0 of 5 stars. *update: I was disappointed enough with my stay to contact Marriott the day after. They responded promptly and let me know that they had an abnormally large convention they were hosting the weekend I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chum L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Is there another bar in this hotel other than the one on the top floor? And I don't mean the sports bar on the first level. Hmm, now that I think about it, It could have been. First let me say, I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Neal E.

4.0 of 5 stars. **4.75 Stars** This is by far the nicest Marriott I've ever stayed at. Very posh and service oriented. The hotel staff are everywhere, extremely friendly, and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap plug...i'll always stay at a marriott. cause i work there =|
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C P.

4.0 of 5 stars. To begin, I am a matter-of-fact traveller, who likes smooth, quick check-ins, and thinks that any interaction should be efficent, professional and polite - I don't need to know about your life, and I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joon Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The good: My friends and I were fairly impressed with the place. The room was super clean and the beds were very soft and comfortable. The View Lounge definitely make up for our lack of a nice view…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My companion and I stayed here on the recommendation of a friend of mine who lives in San Francisco. I would like to say, thanks to him, I had a wonderful time. Our room overlooked S.F. and the city…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christalle R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is for the 39th floor bar with a 360-degree view of San Francisco. Went during the day, which I thought was delightful so I can imagine how beautiful it would be to see the city at night.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Poochie M.

1.0 of 5 stars. This review pertains exclusively to the horrible buffet food served at this morning's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" kick off breakfast and not to the hotel itself because I've never stayed…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AJH A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here last weekend with my best friend and our 5-year-old daughters. The room was very clean, roomy and comfortable for the four of us, with room for the girls to move about and play. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hot damn this is one nice hotel. Been here a couple of times for conferences and whatnot, and the experience has always been a good one. The rooms aren't much above your average Courtyard level, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this hotel! I've attended several AMA conferences and have stayed here many times when I lived over in the East Bay. Now that I live here, I still will stop by the 4th Street Grill in the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Always C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My guy and I stayed here last weekend for my birthday and it was nice. We got a king suite and it had a bar, two flat screens, and the most comfortable bed I've ever encountered in a hotel.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tala L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went there and spent the night on my senior ball night with my friends and it was clean, nice, friendly staff
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Armen B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice hotel in the middle of the business district. Next to a mall with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. Location is great. Rooms were clean and on the small to average side of the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wesley J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Marriott has historically not been known to have upscale hotels. But this location has changed my mind. The rooms are nice, clean and "kinda" upscale. The staff is friendly. And there is a great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm crazy cheap when paying for hotels on my own dime. CRAZY. CHEAP. When work is paying, I chow down $12 mini-cans of Pringles like they're going out of style. Lucky for me, the Marriott doesn't even…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anna c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This Marriott will always have a special place in our heart. We got married here in 99 and everything was wonderful. The staff was professional the entire time from planning to the day of to the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Taminator C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Top floor bar has a good view of the Bay area and all the other office buildings that mingle together. Feels almost like in NYC. Packed on a Saturday night. Service was slow and not particularly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by S G.

3.0 of 5 stars. This hotel was OK. Definitely not the best hotel Ive ever been to. Good:
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lets call this "Date Interrupted" I live here and if I want to get away from the distractions of my life (kids, pets, chores) we plan a pretend vacation. Hotel, taxis, overnight bag, dinner, pub crawl…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by hello kitt y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but the room was a bit disappointing. There are some efforts to make this place more upscale such as the updated bathroom, but the furniture in the room was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linnea B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great hotel in Union Square area. I booked here on priceline, though I normally stay in boutique hotels in SF, but this was very good! Room was very clean and comfortable, and the whole hotel was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrenaline R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My company has had a lot of x-mas parties here over the year and every year it just gets grander. Decorating all of the grand ballrooms and having coverbands in each room. I think this Marriott is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed to the M.

4.0 of 5 stars. My company has meetings all over the country, so it's funny because they just automatically book everyone who is attending a room, even if you live in the city where the event is taking place. This…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My parents stay here when visiting their favorite (um, only) daughter. Totally easy to access from BART and the rooms are fucking huge! My mom's a little nuts about cleanliness, and the 4th St.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Linsey F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite hotels- ever. I worked in the hotel industry for about 6 years and I am REALLY picky about hotels. I know all the dirty secrets. Marriott is my favorite hotel brand to stay…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bar at the top is too pricey and the sports bar on the street is awful as well. When I went up to the bar to order a drink, the bartender asked me what I wanted, then where I was sitting. He then…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice hotel in a great location. It's perfect if you are staying in San Francisco for a conference or just for fun. The decor is really nice and the rooms are clean and spacious. My only issue…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Srinivas R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The cocktail lounge at the top floor of the hotel probably beats any other view in the city since you can see every part of the city. The drinks are a bit pricey, but the bartenders all seem friendly,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This hotel is pretty cool. The bar at the top is even better. One of the better hotels to stay at away from the crowds of Union Square. The suites are huge and can sleep up to as many as seven…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by M.J. D.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to stay in SF. However, doesn't get 5 stars because they started charging for internet access (used to be included). This isn't just a $$ issue for me. Because they are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil M.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is a bar on the top floor of the Marriott that is great for meeting people downtown or while waiting for a show to start at the Metreon/Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. I recommend getting…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Cigar Aficionado

Internet access in all guest rooms and meeting rooms. Massage.
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Fodor's

The distinctive design of this 40-story hotel has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox. Inside, a five-story, glass-top atrium encloses a dining court lush with palm trees, tropical plants, and a...
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ThisisTravel

Tasteful property with good range of facilities rather lost in vast impersonal spaces.
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Travelocity

it was my first time staying at a Marriott hotel. the staff was great, the room was WOW, they were nice, clean, and had a great view. i loved the look of the hotel and the location. The Marriott gets my heart...
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Hotels.com

A 39 Story Hotel With Spectaular Architecture. Dining Options With Two Restaurants And Three Lounges. Hcb42542/disp
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New York Times

The distinctive design of this 40-story hotel has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox. Inside, a five-story, glass-top atrium encloses a dining court lush with palm trees, tropical plants, and a...
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Yahoo! Travel

I have stayed at nearly every major hotel in the city. After looking forward to staying at the Marriott (downtown) for years I finally caught them at a time when they had a good rate with no major...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Marriott San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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Yahoo! Travel

The next time you need last minute hotel reservations in San Francisco, call on the Marriott. The hotel won't disappoint those looking for standard lodging at big city prices. Don't get...
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Yahoo! Travel

This hotel is def. and 5 star. The rooms are the best, the beds are very soft.
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Travelocity

This AAA Four-Diamond Marriott is in downtown San Francisco, approximately 13 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The hotel is a short distance from Market Street, Union Square, the Powell Street...
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Orbitz

Discover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising high into the city skyline at the renowned San Francisco Marriott.
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