The Stanford Court is nice but not that nice. This place would like to think of themselves as the Ritz-Carlton and they are not. The rates are overpriced and room service is ridiculous. For what they portray of themselves I would expect comfortable beds with nice fluffy pillows and soft blankets. Not so. Comforter looks like something out of a Red Carpet Inn and pillows were tiny and flat. This place isn't bad it definietely isn't anything special. A couple good things, the cable car stop is right outside on the corner which is convenient (although walking is more efficient than the cable cars. Ride it you'll understand). Also the staff is knowledgeable and curtious. The food is delicious if you eat there at all. Overall though it isn't worth it. If you want to spend your money and get quality stay at the Ritz-Carlton across the street.

Just returned from a wonderful three day weekend at the Stanford Court in San Francisco. I would rate the rooms a three star experience, while the service gets a four or five star. The Stanford Court was converted from an apartment building to a hotel in the 1970's and some of the interior design ideas of that era are still evident in the rooms, especially the dressing area and bath room with its white marble wall tiles and wood paneled partitions next to the 70's era vanity and sink, with chrome framed mirror. The overall design of the standard rooms is what I would call 'old English country style' with floral print bed bedspreads and drapes with blue carpeting. I believe a typical conservative grandmother would feel very comfortable here. The quality of the furnishings is good, but not anything special. The standard rooms are moderate in size with lots of light from windows that actually open for fresh air, which is great as long as you are not on the busy Powell or California street side of the building. The service on the other hand was exceptional. Every single staff member we encountered was very polite and helpful. Even though we arrived two hours prior to normal check-in time, there was no problem checking in early. The concierge desk was extremely helpful, especially when it came to securing a lunch reservation for us on short notice at one of the city's hip and hot new restaurants 'The Slanted Door' at the newly renovated Ferry Building. Although I would stay here again, I prefer being closer to the Union Square area, theatres, and the Muni Line on Market St., and not having to climb up Nob Hill to get back to the hotel since riding the cable car during the day is not convenient due to the long lines of people that are always waiting to get on.

This was a great hotel. We are Marriot owners and have travelled all over the world. Every employee was helpful and overly pleasant. we loved the complimentary coffee, delivered to the room-a great touch! The location was spectacular.

I was only slightly disappointed with the "Quality Room" I got at the Renaissance Stanford Court. The room was a little tired, in need of updating, and had no view (unless you consider an alley a nice view). It was clean and offered a few nice ammenities including a heated towel bar and robes. The bed was nothing special --standard sheets and a basic blanket (the deluxe rooms have upgraded bed linens and ammenities). The turn-down service and courtesy a.m. beverage service and paper delivered to the room were a nice touch. That being said, I say I was only slightly disappointed because I got a Priceline rate of $75 per night and I consider that particular room, with the added ammenities and services, a bargain at that rate. However, had I paid the standard weekday rate of $169 for the same room, I would have been a little more upset. You can go right down the street and stay at the fabulous Orchard Hotel for a lot less.