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Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero

San Francisco, CA • Embarcadero • SPLURGE

avg. $397 / night

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Rising 48 floors above the Financial District at 345 California Street, the slender tower that houses the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 2001 as part of a mixed-use development sharing its base with the Embarcadero Center complex. The building's pale aluminum cladding and chamfered profile give it a distinctly vertical emphasis, visible in the images as it tapers skyward above its older brick and limestone neighbors — a contrast that marks the hotel's position at the edge of the city's historic commercial core and its newer waterfront district. The interiors, refreshed in recent years, carry a palette of warm taupe and greige anchored by wide-plank wood flooring and geometric area rugs in terracotta, slate, and charcoal. Guest rooms at upper floors frame panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and Marin headlands through floor-to-ceiling bronze-trimmed windows, the furnishings — a round black marble-topped occasional table, cognac leather ottomans, crimson upholstered armchairs — chosen for a quietly contemporary residential register rather than corporate anonymity. The ground-floor restaurant and bar lean into a mid-century-inflected warmth: walnut wall paneling, hammered copper-glass room dividers set in black steel frames, pendant fixtures strung like candlelight, and a bar counter faced with fluted brass detail that gives the space a low, amber glow well suited to a city that has always taken its cocktail hour seriously.

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Rising above downtown, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero is a bespoke sanctuary in the sky. As the premier luxury hotel in downtown San Francisco, enjoy unparalleled views from the top 11 floors of this 48-storey landmark that provides breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay. Discover this boutique-style hotel - steps from Union Square, the Ferry Building, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown.

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Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero Reviews

921 reviews

"Stayed here many times though never left a review. I love this place. My wife and I usually come for our anniversary and I've always wanted to bring the kids here so this was our first family trip. Getting the stuffed animals at check in was magical for them and I'm sure something they will always remember. I am always impressed with the service from the valets to the check in staff and housekeeping. Everyone is always so nice and accommodating. As always, I look forward to our next visit. No issues to report other than that once you stay here, it is difficult to stay anywhere else."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 17, 2026

"We had a great experience at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at the Embarcadero. The staff is friendly, the food is excellent, the views are amazing, the location is ideal, and the rooms are well appointed. Also, it's not a large hotel so you there is a more intimate feel. Jacquelyn (Jackie) manages the hotel and is wonderful. She is very nice and goes above and beyond for the guests. We would return to this hotel just for her."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 16, 2026

"My husband and I had an amazing two-night stay at the Four Seasons Embarcadero in San Francisco. We booked one night through Amex Platinum and the second through Chase Luxury Travel, which both offered various benefits for doing so. When we arrived, Sequoia did a great job handling check-in—and informed us that we had been upgraded from a city view to a bay view room, one of the aforementioned benefits. Our room was beautiful and did indeed have incredible views of the skyline and bay, including Coit Tower, Alcatraz, and the Transamerica Pyramid. One morning, we had breakfast at Orafo, and the second morning, we ordered room service—both excellent (with breakfast credits included as benefits through Amex and Chase). I also used the gym—which was not huge, but clean and well-maintained. Last December, we stayed at the Four Seasons on Market Street. How do the two properties compare? Both are great; my husband preferred the one on Market Street, while I preferred Embarcadero (which is on Sansome Street). The advantages of Market Street are a more central location and access to the Equinox Sports Club (which has a pool). The advantages of Embarcadero are a newer building (more recently renovated), more of a boutique feel, and nicer views. But really, you can’t go wrong—both are fabulous. Thanks to the Four Seasons Embarcadero for the magnificent hospitality!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 31, 2025

"Bang average hotel. No pool. Don’t honor Amex platinum upgrade. Check in took 20 minutes. Small rooms. No couch in room. Not even a bar with a view. We booked this place for the view. The property wastes its location. This should not be a four seasons"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 20, 2025

"The best property in San Francisco - well located, exceptionally friendly team, well appointed rooms. Perfect for business or leisure."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 05, 2025

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