Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco
The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero offers one of the most elevated stays in the city. Occupying the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower at 345 California Center, this hotel is celebrated for its breathtaking, panoramic views of the Bay Area. The building itself is an architectural landmark, featuring twin towers set at 45-degree angles that are uniquely connected by glass skybridges.
Originally opened in 1986 as the Mandarin Oriental, the property has lived several lives, serving as the Loews Regency before the Four Seasons group took the helm and completed a stylish renovation in 2021. Because of its height and design, every guest room provides a front-row seat to the city’s skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the historic Ferry Building.
The hotel’s aesthetic is clean and minimalist, designed to let the dramatic vistas steal the show. While it doesn’t house a traditional spa, guests can enjoy a refined dining experience at Orafo, which specializes in Italian-inspired dishes made with fresh, local California ingredients.
Its location in the Financial District is incredibly convenient for those wanting to explore the city’s core. You are just a short walk from the Embarcadero waterfront, where you can browse the artisanal stalls of the Ferry Building or catch a cable car nearby. Whether you are visiting for business or a sophisticated weekend getaway, it provides a quiet, luxurious perch high above the bustling streets of San Francisco.
Expert reviews
“One of San Francisco’s most exclusive properties occupies floors 5 through 17 of a skyscraper in the heart of the shopping district. Contemporary art lines the hallways and guest rooms.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in San Francisco.
“What makes this über-luxury hotel one of my favorites is its perfect combination of elegance, trendiness, and modern luxury. Many of the oversize rooms (starting at 460 sq. ft. and including 46 suites) overlook Yerba Buena Gardens.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in San Francisco.
“San Francisco does not experience four distinct seasons — it’s pretty mild no matter when you visit. Likewise, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco provides posh lodgings all year long. The glassy exterior of the tower looks sleek and modern, and the guest rooms and suites feature shades of blue with cool steel tones that complement the brass and gold accents to create a modern oasis above the vibrant city.”
“This Four Seasons, spread over 12 floors all above street level, is central but secluded. Fresh, modern interiors and an excellent restaurant are highlights. Best of all, guests have unlimited access to one of the city’s most exclusive health clubs, directly below the hotel.”
What guests liked
- Room service
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
21 May 2026
Exceptional
26 April 2026
Exceptional
23 April 2026
Fabulous
18 April 2026
Exceptional
19 March 2026
Neat friendly and great service
4 February 2026
Exceptional
25 January 2026
Fabulous
7 January 2026
Exceptional
29 December 2025
Fabulous
28 December 2025
Exceptional
20 December 2025
Exceptional
9 November 2025
Fabulous
19 October 2025
Dissappointing
The concierge was wonderful. Doorman always polite.
Overpriced most definitely. I paid over $1000 per night for a $200 room at best. I paid extra for a room with a veiw and that was a joke.
16 October 2025
Very good
14 October 2025
Exceptional
14 October 2025
Fabulous
3 October 2025
Fabulous
2 September 2025
Exceptional
16 August 2025
Exceptional
16 August 2025
Exceptional
28 July 2025
Very good
26 July 2025
Very good
12 July 2025
Very good
28 June 2025
Exceptional
28 June 2025
Exceptional
20 January 2025
Fabulous
19 January 2025
Exceptional
14 December 2024
Exceptional
6 December 2024
Very good
29 October 2024
Exceptional
4 October 2024
Exceptional
29 September 2024
Fabulous
29 July 2024
Poor
I made reservation because of pool with my family. There was no info about pool is not accepting 9 years old child. I disappointed. When I complain with Hotel managment they made me another pool out of hotel with extra cost. This was your mistake and even you did not accepted.
31 May 2024
Would stay again and not go to the bar!
Room was great except for a fire sprinkler making a buzzing noise in the middle of the night. We really enjoyed Alvin at the bar. Hostesses and front desk staff friendly and helpful.
$25 martini?, $20 for two black coffees because the lobby coffee was gone by 9am?, a wrong charge on our bill from someone who had a tequila lunch and charged our number (I realize that can happen and they did reverse the charge). Drinks just too pricey.
27 May 2024
Exceptional
Amazing Hotel!! Highly recommended
5 May 2024
Fabulous
clean room location cleaniss
30 April 2024
Such pleasant and helpful staff; everything done with competence and a smile.
Very comfortable
Nothing
28 March 2024
Exceptional
Everything
29 February 2024
Pleasant hotel with good staff
Clean and prime location
Price, compared to hotels nearby
24 February 2024
Love it
Everything awesome 🥰
22 January 2024
Best hotel in SF.
The Front Desk people were great to me.
27 October 2023
Price compared to location and service is a rubbery.
Decadente
15 October 2023
Exceptional
Everything
18 September 2023
Made me and my guest feel like royalty from the very beginning until check out
Loved the atmosphere and polite staff at every level
Nothing
15 September 2023
Very good
Overrated. The rooms were smalls and old. Hotel is hidden with no view
9 September 2023
Good overall but high price compared to what they offer.
- Clean - Good location - 90% of the staff are not rude
- Wrong mini bar charges. - The price of the in-room dining are very high and the food is so basic with limited options. - The doormen only serve you if you ride a nice car. - The phone has a button that does not work, and the lights of the bedroom can take 5 mins to close if you try to close them down.
17 August 2023
Pleasant
Staff was very good ..location is okay .. property is old
Overall it’s old property I guess
15 August 2023
The most wonderful stay in San Francisco!
Amazing staff and rooms.
22 July 2023
Very good
The hotel cleaning staff honored my privacy. No interruptions
Nothing.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms

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21 May 2026
Fabulous