San Francisco: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in San Francisco side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Beresford Arms	Best Value Orchard Hotel	Luxury Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Guest score	8.0/10	8.8/10	9.0/10
Reviews	1,188	1,557	232
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Theater District	Union Square	Financial District
Reference price per night	€132	€228	€1,094
Guests like	Location: Central setting a short walk from Union Square and public transport options. Breakfast: Morning selection includes pastries, fruit, yogurt, and coffee served in the lobby.	Location: Walking distance to Union Square, Chinatown, and cable car stops. Room Cleanliness: Interiors and bathrooms are consistently kept tidy and well-maintained.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team provide efficient service. Views: Spectacular outlooks over the Bay Area from upper floors and corner rooms.
Guests mention	Cleanliness: Generally tidy and serviced daily, though some units have stained carpets or strong odors.	Value For Money: Fair prices for the central area, though some rates are considered high.	Value For Money: High daily fees for valet parking and breakfast service.
Good for	pets, family, breakfast	ac, breakfast	pets, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Beresford Arms if price matters most, Orchard Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.