Stanford Court San Francisco

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Stanford Court San Francisco, in Downtown San Francisco, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of San Francisco, a detail that consistently shows up in…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Stanford Court San Francisco, in Downtown San Francisco, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of San Francisco, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 3,900 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €149 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Stack Stanford Court San Francisco against the better-known names in San Francisco and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.