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There is not a better service, a better view, or a better hotel in the world. I know I am talking in superlative term here, but that is how Charles and I think when we think of Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. We call this "our" hotel because we love it very much. We have tried to stay here at least half of the times whenever we came to The City, and that was very often during the last years of our living in the U.S. We have always stayed in the same room each time (or so I thought). We even had our wedding here. One night, nine years after the last stay, I called the hotel to verify "our" room number. I did not need to describe the room, remember the date, or give out any information except our last name. Susan at the front desk told me immediately that we have stayed on two different floors although the rooms (4711 and 4811) have the same view. She even told me which floor was our preference (48th, the highest floor). Susan sounded the same as always -- courteous, subtle, and observant. Susan was not the only one who treated their guests as if they were very important people. Our wedding's ceremony and reception were held in Mandarin Oriental's Library Room. We stayed at the hotel but our guests and family members stayed in a different place downtown. Afterward, our children wanted to go back to their hotel so they asked the desk staff to order them a cab. "No, you don't need a cab, our limo will take you anywhere you want to go." The desk staff replied. At the time, our children were not very polished if you judged them from their appearance. They were the typical college students who lived in (and sometimes even slept in) their jeans, T-shirts, and track shoes. They were intelligent, polite, and articulate, but they were not preppy and definitely not the limo-rider kind. They were also not Mandarin Oriental's guests, but that fact did not matter to the staff. Everyone treated them with respect and courtesy. Need I say more?
Every room has panoramic view because of the floor-to-ceiling windows and because this all-glass hotel is the third highest building in The City. There are different views available with different room series. All three Bays and Oakland Bay Bridge can be seen from the bathtub of Bay Bridge rooms. The bathtub in Golden Gate Bridge rooms open out to The Bay, Transamerica Pyramid and Golden Gate Bridge. The Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower and Alcatraz are seen from the Bay View rooms. In our opinion, Bridge-to-Bridge rooms have the most spectacular view. These rooms are situated on the corner, with the side window offers the view of the Oakland Bridge while the front window is an open display of the Transamerica Pyramid (almost within touch) and Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Alcatraz, both Bays, and half of San Francisco County spreads out in front, all of them can be seen from the bed or anywhere in the room. At night, you are surrounded by different degrees of soft lighting from the buildings outside especially when the lights inside the room are off. If you stay here in December, you will think you are living inside of a Christmas tree, an absolutely wonderful feeling. There are also suites but we had never stayed in one. Frette linen; thick and soft bathrobes; his and her slippers; high quality bath products. Evening service includes fresh fruit plate brought to room. Limo service is gratuity to guests (and in our case, family members of guests). Understated luxury and old world elegance are what you will find here. Mandarin Oriental in San Francisco writes the book about quality and service. I wish everyone else would read their book and follow their example. Note: Fridays and Staturdays' rate is lower than during the week. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: (415) 276-9888Directions: In the financial district, at Sansome and Pine.Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/519000454.asp Other Contact: mosfo-enquiry@mohg.comMap: Mandarin Oriental S F
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on June 16, 2007
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