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Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

4 stars
905 California Street - Nob Hill, 905 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
71 reviews
Good!

Experience nice, recommend, because it gives the best view of Powell Rd See full review

  • abbazz
  • May 11, 2013
Great Hotel

Great experience and location. I like the decor. Room service was awesome. Waking up to a nice... See full review

  • Benzer
  • Feb 11, 2013
Take a well-deserved break and lounge at this sharp hotel
 

The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel has gone through a recent renaissance, and an ultramodern facelift has given it a prominent place in the city skyline. Leland Stanford's historic mansion offers a few extra bonuses for people staying here, including Aurea, the trendy restaurant and illuminated wine-centric lounge, as well as an impressive and majestic stained glass courtyard dome. The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service to the Financial District, perfect for business travelers.

3 Reasons To Stay:

  • Modern amenities and comforts guarantee a luxurious stay
  • Steps away to fine dining and world famous lounges
  • Spacious rooms and luxurious surroundings
Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel Rooms
 The rooms at the Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel are every bit as elegant as its exterior. This eight-story mansion offers 293 guest rooms, all equipped with modern amenities. Elegant bedding with high thread counts and large LCD TVs come as standard here, as do heated towel racks and fine toiletries. Guests who need to stay connected take advantage of the wired and wireless Internet access. All guests can use the wake-up service and get complimentary cups of coffee or tea in the morning. A $35 million USD renovation has left the Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel with modern, comfortable furnishings throughout.
Things To Do:

  • Old St. Mary's Cathedral (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Grace Cathedral (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • St. Mary Square (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Cable Car Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • 555 California Street (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Union Square (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Chinese Culture Center (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • American Conservatory Theater (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Nob Hill (0.4 mi/0.6 km)

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Pets allowed
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Exercise gym
Tennis
Horseback riding
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express check in
Guest laundromat
Express checkout
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Car rental desk
Barber shop
Barber/Beauty shop
FAX
Video checkout
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Drugstore
Florist
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Cordless phone
Safe
Phone with speaker
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Cribs available
In room movies
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Iron
Ironing board

Hotel Map

37.792 -122.4097
Area served
San Francisco
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 14.70, MI, NW; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI, NW; Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 47.00, MI, NW;
Area description
City Center, Location Type: City

Nearby points of interest

  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.7 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.7 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 0.8 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.8 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.8 mi
  • Ferry Building: 0.9 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1 mi
  • SoMa: 1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.1 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.1 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.1 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 1.1 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.1 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.1 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.2 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.2 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Japantown: 1.2 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.2 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.2 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.2 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.2 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.3 mi
  • Lands End: 1.6 mi
  • Alcatraz Island: 1.9 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 2.1 mi

Dining

Aurea
Our exciting Nob Hill restaurant, Aurea features an illuminated wine-centric bar that operates as a classic coffee-bar cafe by day and transitions into a lively Nob Hill lounge by night.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (71)

Ratings and reviews for Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Overall score

4.3 / 5
71 out of 71
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.3

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Rooseville,CA
Apr 12, 2010

Nice stay

Beautiful hotel with great staff. The women at the front desk was very accommodating. The room was very nicely decortated.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
JerryD916
Sacramento, CA
Oct 11, 2010

Outstanding service!

We spent the night here after a wonderful day at the DeYoung Museum for the Van Gogh exhibition. [...] The staff were uniformly courteous and helpful, from the parking valet, to the doorman, to the fron desk clerks. The operators greet you warmly by name when you call from your room. Even the housekeeping staff were friendly, greeting you with a smile and a warm "how are you?" I asked for an extra pillow and a bucket of ice (there was no ice bucket in the room, and I learned later that there was only one ice machine, downstairs), and both were brought to my room very promptly, at no charge, by friendly staff who politely refused to be tipped. The ice bucket was a fancy silver one, too, large enough to cool a bottle of wine in. My only quibble was the mini-bar. It was a "smart bar", that automatically charged your bill if you did so much as move a bottle or can. I had picked up a can of soda and put it back unopened, only to find a notice in small print next to the TV on top of the mini bar that items will be charged even if they are just picked up or moved, and not consumed. They should have posted a more prominent warning on the door of the mini-bar. I think if I had made a stink about it, they might have credited me the charge, but I was so pleased with my overall experience there I didn't bring it up.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Hang Ah Tearoon is a short 2 block walk away from the hotel, and it serves outstanding Cantonsese food in a little hole-in-the-wall setting tucked away in a quiet alley in Chinatown. We went for Dim Sum, and being a Dim Sum afficionado who has eaten Dim Sum at dozens of restaurants, I xcan honestly say that Hang Ah serves the BEST DIM SUM I have ever had! The Har Gow (shrimp dumplings) were simply AMAZING: I have never had shrimp so flavorful, that absolutely no dipping sauce was necessary; the dough was as tender as it could possibly be without falling apart in the steamer. It is obvious that whoever does the cooking here puts their entire heart and soul into every dish.

Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Oct 11, 2010

San Fran-tastic

The hotel is in a great location at the top of Nob Hill across from the Tonga, the Tiki bar at the Fairmont. Easy to get everywhere, the cable car stops on the corner, or it's an quick walk to the wharf... They also have parking, valet and a little expensive, but rare! The concierge service in particular was excellent. The restaurant she helped us find was one of the best meals we've ever had.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Jose, CA
Oct 3, 2010

Great value, terrific location

Great value and reasonable rates for a terrific location. I put my aunt and in-laws in this hotel which was right next to the Fairmont hotel, where we attended a wedding together - very affordable yet really well appointed. If you are looking for a mid-priced SF city hotel, not far from Union Square, easy access to many attractions and restaurants, you don't want to miss this.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

If you are attending a wedding or other special event at the Fairmont, this is a cheaper alternative but still a great hotel.

Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
sunnyvale,ca
Jan 3, 2011

Beatiful views, excellent service

I had booked a romance package that included a suite with fireplace in the patio and and rose petals/wine. I love the place, I often go for the famous jazz Thursday nights, but I was disappointed when I entered the room and saw no roses or wine. I was however happy to hear a week later that RC would like to make it up to me and bring me back for a complementary stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Around the world
Atlanta, GA
Feb 16, 2011

Never better!

We absolutely loved out location and could not have been happier with our choice to stay at the Stanford. This was our first trip to San Francisco and it could have not been so great without the help of the staff and concierge. During the day, they had every detail to what trains, buses or form of transportation to take to the different locations and activities within the city. The evening concierge was just as helpful! The hotel was very sleek and modern. Our room was the prefect size and the beds were amazingly comfortable. the location of the hotel itself was great: a couple blocks from Union Square and a about a 20 minute walk from teh Ferry Building. Although the triolleys were not working, transportation was never an issue.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

Whoever hired the concierges did a great job, they definitely ade our trip!

Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Aleb
King City, CA
Mar 6, 2011

"Great hotel"

Great hotel!! The room was well decorated and with a big restroom compared to other hotels I've been to. The valet parking was well managed and the staff always had a smile on their face. I've found the perfect hotel for future stays in SF.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Austin, TX
Mar 8, 2011

Terrific ambience, price & location

The hotel is located on Nob Hill next to other prestigious hotels and not far from Union Square and the Financial District. The cable car runs right in front of the hotel. Our room was very quiet and comfortable, although short of closet space for 2 people. The staff was uniformly courteous and helpful. The decor of the hotel was modern and very tasteful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
Mar 8, 2011

Great Quick Stay!

We were in and gone very quickly but this was a great Hotel. The Staff was professional and friendly and The beds were great!! When we woke in the morning we had an amazing view of the Bay. Overall great stay! We did not use any dining services, hence the lower scote.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
SF Bay Area, CA
Mar 20, 2011

The Stanford Court is a very nice hotel

We didn't have time to hang out in the hotel or the hotel room, but we wished that we did. It was so comfortable and cozy. The room was at least as nice as nearby hotels on Nob Hill, but the rate was more reasonable. I will definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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