The Stanford Court, San Francisco

Nob Hill, San Francisco

Virgin rating

Studio Suite Two Double
The Mixing Room
The Mixing Room Breakfast
Studio Suite King
The Mixing Room
Courtyard
Standard King
Lobby
Fitness centre
Deluxe King
Premier Two Queens
Studio Suite Two Double
The Mixing Room
The Mixing Room Breakfast
Studio Suite King
The Mixing Room
Courtyard
Standard King
Lobby
Fitness centre
Deluxe King
Premier Two Queens

The hotel

An ideal base, Stanford Court is fresh, fashionable and at the centre of everything on your to-do list. Enjoy sweeping views of the city, the bay and the majestic Golden Gate Bridge from its great spot, atop historic Nob Hill. You're close to Union Square's top shopping, dining and attractions, just steps from the historic cable cars, and a short walk to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf too. The hotel's restaurant has a seasonal menu celebrating the Bay Area and California's culinary artisans. Whilst in its hip, stylish lounge setting, why not try one of their hand-crafted cocktails or maybe a glass from the extensive wine list.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Between Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square, directly on the cable car line.

Hotel information

393 rooms on 8 floors with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, 49" HDTV with chromecast streaming, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, and hairdryer. 

Standard Rooms are 205-220 sq ft in size, and are interior facing, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms are 235-245 sq ft in size, and are exterior facing, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 

Premier Interior Rooms are 270 sq ft in size, and overlook the quiet courtyard, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Premier View Rooms are 245-265 sq ft in size, and feature views of the city skyline or San Francisco bay, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 

Skyline Studio Rooms feature views of the cities skyline, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

24-hour fitness centre. Bicycle hire. 

Complimentary WiFi access (included in resort fee). Valet parking $72 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Laundry service*. 24-hour front desk. 

The hotel has a resort fee of $36 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- High-speed WiFi access - Google Chromecast in-room streaming - Access to the fitness centre - Morning beverage service 6.00-10.30am featuring tea + local Equator Coffee - Stanford Court water bottle + FloWater filling stations - Day use of Albion bicycles & Blix e-bikes - Custom walking and jogging maps - Kids toy chest - Business centre with iMac computers - Printing and faxing - Complimentary package receiving and handling - Tech library loans (iPads, laptops, GoPro cameras, Bluetooth speakers) - Local and domestic long-distance calls. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Stanford Court Hotel - Premier Queen Room with Skyline View Room

Dec 20, 2024 Wils040 Cheshire, United Kingdom

Very nice hotel within the Nob Hill area. The area itself was clean and safe with a lot of bars and restaurants conveniently within steps of the hotel. Within a stones throw of the hotel there are also a couple of quiet small parks, St. Mary’s Square and Huntington park in either direction of the hotel which allow you to take in the vibes of… Read more
Very nice hotel within the Nob Hill area. The area itself was clean and safe with a lot of bars and restaurants conveniently within steps of the hotel. Within a stones throw of the hotel there are also a couple of quiet small parks, St. Mary’s Square and Huntington park in either direction of the hotel which allow you to take in the vibes of the city. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and offered bottles of water and the check in was done smoothly without issue. Each day when walking past the reception the hotel staff were constantly greeting us and were generally friendly each time we encountered them. The room was spacious enough and came with a mini fridge and a seating area. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was split in two sections, the bath/shower and the sink area which allows two people to get ready. The room also allowed you to get a great skyline view of the city. On a clear day you can see the Transamerica Pyramid building and the ocean. There are just a few small things to mention, nothing major but the hotel is in a reasonable location with one thing being that there are cable car stops outside which is a good thing when getting around the city however at night and early in the morning the sound was very much present and quite loud within the room. We noticed it a few times during our stay, luckily we had early mornings and late nights while in San Francisco but if it was the other way around and you were planning on sleeping in or having an early night then this could potentially be a issue. There also seemed to be a Phantom lift at the hotel which may have been fixed by the time of this review but while we were there the right of the 3 lifts had a mind of its own and took us to random floors when we used it both up and down, it seemed to take you to 2 extra floors before reaching the final correct destination. It also randomly liked to keep opening and closing its doors before finally closing it and moving to the reception floor. No other lift did this and we did hear others speak about it in the lobby area. Pretty minimal stuff but was just a little tiresome after a long day in the city. I would certainly recommend this hotel, friendly staff, nice area and decent size rooms. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stanford Court is the Best!!

Dec 18, 2024 Mikel S Half Moon Bay, California

Jiana and colleague were wonderful checking us in, very polite and accommodating, and gave us a wonderful room. Second year in a row staying here, we will keep coming back during the holidays every year. Look no further stay here great people and great price.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel

Dec 7, 2024 April T

We stayed in a King room. The room was clean and decently sized, but the bathroom was small. The breakfast was very nice, with many choices, and well organized. It was very close to Pier 39, a 5-minute or less walk. My husband and I would stay again.
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Dec 1, 2024 Shirley T Boulder, Colorado

This is NOT a 4 1/2 star hotel. The location is very good (Nob Hill) - safe area & walkable to many places. The view from our 8th floor room was amazing and the staff friendly and helpful (especially in the restaurant/bar area.) However, the rooms are VERY sparsely decorated (and I like clean design) - and the accessible room one of our party… Read more
This is NOT a 4 1/2 star hotel. The location is very good (Nob Hill) - safe area & walkable to many places. The view from our 8th floor room was amazing and the staff friendly and helpful (especially in the restaurant/bar area.) However, the rooms are VERY sparsely decorated (and I like clean design) - and the accessible room one of our party had was absolutely depressing. The front desk was friendly but their communication & knowledge was marginal. (They told us that the bar was closed at 10:15, yet when we went to check it out, the bartender said they were open until 11:00. ) The restaurant/ bar area was freezing - people were wearing coats to be able to sit there. (The front desk said there was no heat in that area - yet the bartenders told us it was broken. If there's actually no heat, that's crazy - this is not Palm Springs!) The internet was rarely working during our visit - we resorted to using cellular the entire time. On the positive side, the food & drinks at the bar were good & the bartenders were great about recommending wines. The beds were also very comfortable! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Small but intimate hotel

Dec 1, 2024 rex8888 New York City, New York

Small but intimate hotel. I loved the size of the room and the hotel's location. Will definitely return next time in town. Wish the housekeeping were more clean as I did find hair in the bed and in the bathroom that wasn't mine. I also wish they provided some bottled waters in the room for the convenience sake. The towel rack is not heated… Read more
Small but intimate hotel. I loved the size of the room and the hotel's location. Will definitely return next time in town. Wish the housekeeping were more clean as I did find hair in the bed and in the bathroom that wasn't mine. I also wish they provided some bottled waters in the room for the convenience sake. The towel rack is not heated which on a damp rainy day could be unpleasant. Read less