Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Hotels
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
9.2 (396 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 396 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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Winifred couple us
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple us
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Calmhawk Couples Maui, Hawaii
10
Four Seasons Embarcadero — Highly Recommended
Pros:

The Four Seasons Embarcadero delivered on every expectation. Through FHR we were upgraded to a stunning bay-view room on the 48th floor, with a sweeping panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge — easily the finest view we've encountered across all our San Francisco stays.
Worth noting for first-time guests: the hotel occupies roughly floors 38–48, so it's a boutique property by Four Seasons standards. This is reflected in the single restaurant and a lobby more intimate than you might anticipate — but neither felt like a shortcoming. If anything, the scale lends the place a refined, unhurried atmosphere.
Staff were consistently warm and professional. Dining was excellent — food quality was high and service both prompt and polished. The location is a genuine asset as well: a short, pleasant walk to the Embarcadero piers, in a stretch of the city that feels noticeably cleaner than many other SF neighborhoods.
For travelers who prioritize extraordinary views paired with an intimate luxury experience, this is an easy recommendation.

2026-04-07 via Tripadvisor
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G3965RGjamesa Family
10
Great stay at a well located hotel
Pros:

Spent a few days at this hotel while traveling around California. The location was great and the rooms were very nice. Definitely will return

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
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Ricardo solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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EVREN family_with_children tr
10
Four Seasons Standard did not suprise us :) always perfect
Pros:

It is Four Seasons Hotel at the end:) The welcome was perfect, very helpful, very polite. We stayed only one night, the location was not perfect in my view in Business district which I couldn't realize when making my reservation, it all fit our expectations anyway so 9/10

Cons:

location was not top in my view

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Mayu solo_traveller jp
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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jeffmX7811OR Family Sacramento, California
10
Best hotel in San Francisco
Pros:

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.

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Michaelplusthree Family San Juan Capistrano, California
10
A must stay in San Francisco
Pros:

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.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
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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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Cons:

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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