Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Hotels
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
9.2 (393 reviews)
222 Sansome Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Amazing views
Cons:
Limited gym equipment
Basic room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
Room was clean and functional.
Service
9.91
Service from the staff was excellent.
Location
9.45
View was amazing.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are basic and not luxurious.
Amenities
8.43
Gym is good but limited for free weights exercises.
Value for Money
9.39
Not bad overall for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Lobby restaurant food was great.
Overall Experience
9.61
Would book again for annual business trip.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:27

Property Description

Stunning Views of Downtown San Francisco
Experience breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco from each spacious guestroom at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero. Located on the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower, immerse yourself in the beauty of the city right from your room.

Modern Amenities and Services
Indulge in timeless design and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room dining services available from 6:00 to 22:00. Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms equipped with iPod docking stations for your entertainment.

Fitness and Convenience
Stay active with a 24-hour fitness centre and yoga classes available for guests. With easy access to Chinatown, Union Square, and the Embarcadero BART station, explore the best of San Francisco during your stay.

Experience luxury and convenience at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note: When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 79 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 51.71
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 393 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Michael solo_traveller us
10
An excellent hotel with some of the best views in San Francisco.
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
רותם extended_group il
5
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Hamza solo_traveller tr
10
Pros:

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2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Ted extended_group au
8
Would book again for annual business trio
Pros:

View was amazing, room was clean and functional - finishes are not luxurious but did the job for a business trip. Lobby restaurant food was great. Service from the staff was excellent.

Cons:

Gym is good but limited work put space for free weights exercises. Ok when not busy but tight when it is.
Table and chair in the room nit super comfortable to work.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Gabriela couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Guy couple il
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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AlexT156 Couples Summit, New Jersey
10
A great hotel with a boutique feel and amazing views
Pros:

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!

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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Hoonsang extended_group kr
7
Pros:

위치와 전망

Cons:

편의시설 부족

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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cantravel2022 Couples Toronto, Ontario
4
Poor quality hotel
Pros:

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

2025-12-20 via Tripadvisor
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Anthony couple us
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Kind and courteous staff. Cozy beds. Delicious food.

Cons:

The room we had ("King with bay view") was nice but seemed to be designed for one person. Instead of a love seat, there was only one chair. There was only one sink in the bathroom. And there weren't even two coffee cups the same size. It would be nicer if the room (or variation of the same room) was designed and equipped for a couple.

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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345nelsonb Business Charleston, South Carolina
10
Best hotel in San Francisco
Pros:

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

2025-12-05 via Tripadvisor
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Jiraorn solo_traveller us
5
2025-11-30 via Nuitee
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Katie couple us
10
2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Khabib family_with_children kz
9
2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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M9602IDadaml Business
4
Basic level Four Seasons
Pros:

In my opinion the Four Seasons hotel chain needs to rebrand. They could start by changing to one season, two seasons, three seasons, and four seasons. The thing is, aside from the bed you do not know what you’re going to get anymore when you book a Four Seasons hotel. Some are extraordinary. Hong Kong. Paris. LA. NY was. Others pretty great. Chicago comes mind. Surf Side. Then so many others are nothing more than fancy Hilton’s. This is one of those. No real lobby to speak of. 1 restaurant. Basic rooms — no tech, no marble in the bath. It’s not bad. It’s just not what i expect when I think of Four Seasons. I recently had the same experience in Houston. Boston too. If the brand cannot manage to keep the quality of the properties consistent across its chain, rebranding as suggested above would certainly help manage expectations.

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor
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Erez couple il
10
2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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jasonrP8088HT Business Seattle, Washington
8
Nearly perfect?
Pros:

This hotel is either 100% right or 100% wrong. The staff is amazing but in-room dining or clean-up afterwards could sometimes take more than an hour. I stayed in a one-bed suite which had amazing views, two bathrooms, etc. all very beige but very comfortable.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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Sally6 Couples New Orleans, Louisiana
10
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO AT EMBACADERO ISTHE BEST 5 STAR HOTEL!
Pros:

From the moment you enter the Four Seasons Hotel you know you have come to the BEST Five Star Hotel in San Francisco!

The Bellmen and Doormen greet you with the biggest smiles and the best attitudes. I loved talking with them too!

We had a Magnificent Golden Gate Studio Suite with views that took our breath away that included the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, including Alcatraz and East Bay Hills. It was very spacious with a huge television, sofa, table and chairs and the finest bed linens and most comfortable bed. The marble bathroom had a stand up shower and a soaking bathtub that could fit 4 people- looking out of a large window with a beautiful view. The bathroom soaps, gels, shampoo etc. were devine.

Housekeeping cleaned our suite to perfection 2x a day.

We had a delicious breakfast every morning at the Hotel restaurant. There is a large a la carte menu with lots of choices. If you book with a Four Seasons Partner travel agent you will get breakfast included.

The hotel is in a great location- just steps from the Cable Car route. It is a short walk or quick taxi/uber to Union Square, The Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf, as well as Chinatown and Little Italy in North Beach.

The hotel was recognized with the prestigious Michelin Guide as a two Michelin key hotel. This distinction, which showcases the most unique and authentic travel experiences worldwide, recognizes excellence in design, architecture, service, and personality. This is the second year in a row that Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero has received the two key.

If you are looking to stay in a Five Star Hotel in San Francisco with stunning accommodations, delicious food and amazing service than you should absolutely stay at the Four Seasons Embarcadero.

I want to thank the staff that made our stay so special.

Doormen and Bellmen: Rolando, Hag, Patrick and Robert

Orafo Restaurant Waiters for breakfast: Peter- you provided us such great service. You are truly amazing! Also Wendy, Rami , and Jose. We had dinner there also with Dee as our waitress. And lunch one day too. The Hamburger and fries was fabulous! Hostess: Lennon and Manager: Kelli

Helped my husband with his computer: Daniel (Night Manager) and Alejandro assisted him.

Front Desk Agents: Gavin, Matthew, Sequoia, and Hannah.

Assistant Front Office Manager: Liam you were always there to help us! Thank you for your wonderful service to us!

Concierge: Rosemary and Dean thanks for all your great suggestions. You both are the BEST and a pure delight!

Bartender: David- the Mai Tai was the best I ever had!

Housekeeping: Thank you for the great service you provided- we are so appreciative.

Our hotel reservations: Junda you are so kind and helpful to me with great correspondence . Thank you so much! We loved our accomodations.

Director of Rooms: Mackenzie – it was such a pleasure to meet you!

We also had the pleasure of meeting Elsevar (Travel Industry Senior Sales Manager)- who also works with our travel agent Josh.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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Carlos couple pa
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2025-10-28 via Nuitee