Omni San Francisco Hotel

Fast , efficient and polite

by colbeck100

We took the Supershuttle from the airport to the OMNI hotel. This transfer was slick and I had no complaints at all. We arrived at a busy time but the journey was quick and the driver took no risks. The mini-bus was big enough for 3 families in comfort. The driver was polite but did not dominate the conversation.
Good transfer - dependable so we would use them again.

Do you want to be treated like royalty?

by A TripAdvisor Member

From the doorman to the management, you will be addressed by name and your preferences remembered. The staff is professional and friendly. All request are granted with a smile and in the blink of an eye. (I asked for an ottoman at the desk, and upon our arrival in the room, it was in place!) Anything you need is available 24/7. I had to place an urgent call at 4:00a.m. No problem, room service appeared within ten minutes.

The location is fabulous. The Financial District is not infested with tourists as is Union Square, and oh so much safer. It's an ideal, central location to begin and end your daily adventures and falling asleep to the cable cars below is heavenly.

Bob's Steak & Chop House is a treat. Sit near a window and watch the world go by...

Look for deals on the .net, you don't have to pay top dollar for this exquisite hotel, but it is worth it!

You will always remember your stay at the Omni San Francisco with great fondness.

Great experience!

by A TripAdvisor Member

The hotel was beautiful and the service impeccable. I highly recommend joining the guest select program as you will get a lot of nice extras. I was upgraded to a beautiful suite with complimentary morning beverages every day. The staff at the desk greeted me by name every time I passed by which was a wonderful touch.

The prices for room service and the restaurant were very expensive which is about the only negative I have about the hotel. I don't have a problem for paying for a good meal, but these prices were a little exorbitant.

Overall I would highly recommend staying at this hotel.

Very nice hotel

by TripAdvisor Member mckinfam

Stayed Aug. 2-5 and found this to be a beautiful hotel. Our room was lovely and on the top floor, we even had a distant view of the bay. The double beds seemed small for our family of 4, but were very comfortable. The bathroom was very nice and the lighting in there was excellent. I was afraid that its location in the financial district would make it a little harder to get around the city, but we were within walking distance of Union Square and Chinatown. Fisherman's Wharf required two cable car rides, although we did make the long walk once. Our rate included vouchers for breakfast, but parking and cocktails in the lounge were very expensive. However, I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Stay here if you're old and boring

by A TripAdvisor Member

They allow dogs, which is nice. But we had to sneak ours past the front desk, because their pet fee is astronomical. The staff was alright, but this hotel is for old people.

Great service, helpful staff

by A TripAdvisor Member

We've stayed at the Omni twice, and both times the experience was very good. The rooms are nice and large - maybe not stylish, but comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated. What stands out at the Omni is the service. Check-in took all of 30 seconds, and housekeeping responded very quickly to our request for different sheets (it looked like there was some kind of grease that got on them). Everyone I talked to was helpful and knowledgeable, and, best of all, not too hip for their own good

My only complaint, which I've seen from other guests as well here, is the price of drinks in the hotel bar. $9.50 for a Campari and soda is absurd, and $12.95 for a Grand Marnier (a single, mind you) is downright preposterous. I like to have a relaxing drink in the hotel lounge before bed, but not at those prices. It may be a small thing, but for me it makes the Omni experience "above average" instead uof "excellent".

Where to Stay?

by Callavetta

"The Million Dollar Question"

Everybody coming to San Francisco asks "Where shall I stay?" I must admit, it's not an easy question to answer and it depends on your individual needs and expectations. Will you have a car? Overnighting your car can cost as much as overnighting yourself. Is shopping your highest priority? Are you going to be seeing shows? Will you be relying on public transportation? How are your knees? (San Francisco has some world class hills.)

As a part-time local, I obviously don't stay in many San Francisco hotels, but I will attempt to shed some light on this 64 thousand dollar question by talking about some of the benefits of the different San Francisco neighborhoods.

"Embarcadero"

Seven and a half times out of ten, I will recommend that my visitors stay in the Embarcadero area, or at least within a stone's throw of the area. There are several hotels in the area that fill the bill; the Hyatt Regency, the new Vitale, and even the Omni Hotel (actually about 3 blocks from the Embarcadero on California Street. I have seen the Hyatt and the Omni go for very good rates on Priceline, making these very nice properties very affordable. (For tips on Priceline bidding check out www.biddingfortravel.com)

The Embarcadero is such a great area because of its proximity to excellent public transportation. The Embarcadero BART station gives travelers access to the entire BART system and is an easy way to get to and from SFO. Muni's Market Street line is one level above the BART tracks. The F Line trams run from the CALTrain station to Fisherman's wharf along the Bay. The California Street Cable Car line stops right in front of the Hyatt Regency and there are NO LINES. Visitors will wait in horrendous lines to catch the Cable Cars at the Powell Street and Cannery Row turnarounds.

Is shopping in your plans? The Embarcadero Four are chock full of shops and restaurants. The newly remodeled Ferry Building offers some specialty stores and great restaurants and cafes. On Saturday morning the Farmers' Market brings crowds to buy and sell some of the freshest produce to be found in the area as well as other assorted offerings.

The Embarcdero is ground zero for some of the more interesting historical walks. Just a few blocks and you'll find yourself in Chinatown. Turn the corner and you're suddenly in North Beach ready to sip a cappucino or a glass of vino roso.

The major disadvantage of this area is parking. If you have a car with you, you'll likely pay a pretty penny finding a place to stash it overnight.

To Be Continued