A symbol of elegance in san francisco for more than a century, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square places groups in the heart of the city’s shopping and financial districts. At the same time, it offers an experience that’s modern yet timeless. The 1,195 guest rooms, including 48 suites, for example, marry old and new with a fresh sophistication that perfectly showcases the classically beautiful 1904 architecture.
The Tower Building’s recent $20 million renovation marks the largest renovation to the soaring building since it opened in 1972 as an addition to the historic 1904 Landmark Building. With 569 guest rooms on 32 floors, the Tower Building is one of Union Square’s tallest, offering unparalleled views of the San Francisco skyline. A shopping promenade, spa, and health club satisfy the needs of today’s travelers, as do three restaurants and three lounges that include celebrity chef Michael Mina’s five-star Bourbon Steak—offering a modern take on the classic steak house—and Clock Bar, Mina’s first bar and lounge, and still a local favorite.
Corporate events here take on a sense of epic importance. More than 56,000 square feet of function space, including 32 distinctive rooms wired for the latest technology, make meeting planners’ dreams come true. Highlights include a single point of contact for all planning needs, professional on-site audiovisual assistance, the Grand Ballroom for up to 1,500 guests, and the Tower Building’s sky-high Imperial Floor. It boasts two spectacular private rooms for special events with floor-to-ceiling views that stretch from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.4
Arrival Experience:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.4
Accommodations:
3.9
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.8
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.6
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
4.9
Great Location right on Union Square and the cable car line. Because it is a Historic Property there are some Inconsistencies in the room product.
Overall Rating: 3.4/5
Association Planner Financial
I have signed a three year contract with this hotel which shows my confidence in them knowing I am not easy to please. Everyone (including the general manager, Jon Kimbell) gets personally involved in making sure I am happy with every detail. I am fortunate to work with the BEST Director of Conference services - Bill Hedgepeth who really takes personal responsibility for every detail of my program and demonstrates passion for my conference. My sales person, Aimee Poimiroo-King is always checking on me (we all know once the contract is signed, we never have contact with our sales person). The culinary team is beyond perfect and go out of their way to do whatever you want to create a perfect experience for your high end guests. I LOVE this property. The guests LOVE the location. Check it out soon!!!
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Valerie U. First Republic Corporate Planner
This is a wonderful historic location, large capacity and city center location with lot's of nightlife in surrounding area. The conference staff is very professional and supportive. Several of the large meeting rooms are very historic and the decor can be challenging to work with for a modern program (murals and gold columns etc) Food and lobby experience are amazing. The grand central historic characteristics of this property provide a memorable and pleasant conference experience.
The banquet staff went above and beyond to make each meal different and creative. The team was supportive of all dietary needs and requests. The chef even invited our CMO back into the kitchen to visit and talk German recipes= a treat for our staff and win for me as a planner.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Claire D. Webtrends Corporate Planner
I was at the hotel for 5 days with 426 people. They have amazing service standards and go beyond the call of duty to make you happy.
Overall Rating: 4.1/5
Valerie U. First Republic Corporate Planner
The Westin St. Francis is a beautiful property centrally located in Union Square. Close to transportation. I held a large conference with a breakout for lunch. Everything went very smoothly and the space is great for conference setup.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Dayna H. University of California, Berkeley SMERF Planner
Our experience is always top-notch. They have really partnered with us to learn our program and help us find creative solutions.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Elizabeth B. Corporate Planner
This is an outstanding property that is in a perfect location to accommodate all types of interests.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
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4.4
7 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.7
Accommodations:
3.9
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.6
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.4
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.8
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.9
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Alexandra's
406
13.4 x 14.9
5
4,365
44 x 49
15
150
275
250
350
42
0
45
0
Ascot
16
5.8 x 2.7
3
171
19 x 9
10
0
12
10
20
6
0
0
0
Boardroom
36
7.9 x 4.6
3
390
26 x 15
10
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
Borgia
93
6.4 x 15.2
5
1,000
21 x 50
18
60
95
90
100
30
0
36
0
Bristol
21
5.8 x 3.7
3
228
19 x 12
11
0
20
10
20
6
0
0
0
California Room
580
24.1 x 24.1
3
6,200
79 x 79
9
330
500
500
600
0
0
0
0
California Room East
251
24.1 x 10.7
3
2,700
79 x 35
9
125
200
200
200
66
0
54
0
California Room West
316
24.1 x 13.4
3
3,400
79 x 44
9
250
350
320
400
66
0
84
0
Cambridge
26
6.1 x 4.3
3
280
20 x 14
11
20
36
30
40
18
0
18
0
Colonial
297
19.2 x 15.5
7
3,276
63 x 52
24
240
350
300
200
54
0
78
0
Derby
23
4.9 x 3.7
3
245
16 x 12
11
0
10
10
20
6
0
0
0
Elizabethan A
93
8.5 x 11.3
2
1,000
28 x 37
8
54
96
100
125
30
0
36
0
Elizabethan B
107
9.4 x 11.3
2
1,150
31 x 37
8
65
96
100
125
30
0
36
0
Elizabethan C
107
9.4 x 11.3
2
1,150
31 x 37
8
65
96
100
125
30
0
36
0
Elizabethan D
111
9.8 x 11.3
2
1,200
32 x 37
8
65
96
100
125
30
0
36
0
Essex
58
10.1 x 5.8
3
625
33 x 19
10
33
45
40
50
24
0
24
0
Georgian
195
16.5 x 12.2
3
2,100
54 x 40
10
110
140
150
200
42
0
30
0
Grand Ballroom
1,022
28.7 x 34.7
5
10,700
94 x 114
16
800
1,100
980
1,500
0
0
144
0
Hampton
46
9.4 x 4.9
3
490
31 x 16
10
30
40
30
45
28
0
24
0
Italian (Prefunction to GBR)
214
19.8 x 11
7
2,340
65 x 36
24
0
0
0
200
0
0
0
0
Kent
51
7.9 x 6.4
3
545
26 x 21
10
27
35
30
50
18
0
18
0
Library
38
5.5 x 7
4
414
18 x 23
14
25
35
30
50
16
0
0
0
Mayfair
23
3.7 x 6.1
3
247
12 x 20
10
0
20
0
20
12
0
0
0
Olympic
74
15.2 x 4.9
3
800
50 x 16
10
50
90
60
100
36
0
42
0
Oxford
63
13.7 x 4.6
3
675
45 x 15
10
36
60
50
70
36
0
0
0
St. Francis Suite East
93
6.1 x 15.2
4
1,000
20 x 50
14
80
100
100
100
48
0
36
0
Study
38
5.5 x 7
4
414
18 x 23
14
25
35
30
50
16
0
0
0
Sussex
27
4 x 6.7
3
286
13 x 22
9
15
36
30
40
18
0
18
0
Tower Salon A
297
19.2 x 15.5
7
3,200
63 x 51
24
200
300
290
300
48
0
60
0
Tower Salon B
297
19.2 x 15.5
7
3,200
63 x 51
24
27
50
50
60
18
0
24
0
Victorian
58
10.1 x 5.8
3
626
33 x 19
10
30
45
40
65
24
0
24
0
Victors
308
N/A
6
3,320
N/A
19
108
200
140
200
42
0
28
0
Yorkshire
48
11.3 x 4.3
3
518
37 x 14
10
33
50
50
50
24
0
24
0
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