If you leave your heart in San Francisco, it may be because you stayed at San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Few hotels combine strategic location, charming decor, and outstanding service, and top it off with one of the most vibrant and seductive bar/lounges on the West Coast.   The hotel recently completed a massive multimillion-dollar renovation to retain its place at the top.

Location
The property is on the SOMA (South of Market) District, a two square mile section teeming with restaurants, nightclubs, and galleries. The beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, the Moscone Center, the AT&T ballpark, and more than a dozen museums are located here. Within walking distance is the marina, Union Station and Fisherman’s Wharf. In other words, most of what you want in San Francisco is steps away.

San Francisco Marriott Marquis is an oasis in the midst of all the action. Location aside, the property has all you need to make your stay in the city by the bay a truly pleasurable one. It is the large rooms, the unobstructed views, the choice restaurants and the added amenities that clearly make this hotel one of the best.

The View Lounge
A main highlight of San Francisco Marriott Marquis is The View Lounge, a rooftop restaurant that blends a modern setting with chic decor. As this is the second tallest hotel in San Francisco, and befitting the name, here are undoubtedly some of the best views of the city. An unobstructed panorama that takes you from majestic mountains, to sailboats on the bay, to a thriving downtown.

The windows are large, and quite spectacular. As you step off the elevator you will be overwhelmed by the vastness of the space, the stylish furnishings, the attractive crowd. But mostly you will be in awe of the floor to ceiling windows and their breathtaking scenes. And when one says floor to ceiling don’t think a single story, more like the equivalent of 2 or 3 stories tall.

Once inside and guided to your window side table you will sink into the comfortable sofas. Even if you’re not lucky enough to secure the prime window location, any area offers the unrivaled vista.

Next comes the service. A friendly, knowledgeable server will take your order or offer a few off menu suggestions. Whether it’s cocktails or appetizers, the items are varied, tasty and innovative.

Upon my visit the selections included Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Smoke Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio, and the Local Artisan Cheese Plate. Chosen cocktails were The View Old Fashioned, Skyline Punch, and to celebrate the hotel’s anniversary, The Marquis 25.

You don’t need to stay at the hotel to visit. The View Lounge offers business and leisure guests a timeless setting with a vibe that  changes as the evening progresses, from an early evening dining scene to a late night hotspot.

Accommodations
Now let’s move on to the accommodations. The thirty-nine floor San Francisco Marriott Marquis has 1,362 rooms divided into eight categories. Guest rooms start at 300sf, increasing to 700sf for a one bedroom deluxe  suite.

Standard amenities include the latest technological features, fine linens, Pillowtop mattress, ergonomic chair, and a Mini-refrigerator. There are options for rollaway beds and cribs if needed, and every morning the newspaper is delivered to your room on request.

Dining
In addition to above mentioned The View, the Bin 55 Restaurant and Wine Bar, offers a continental menu. It serves a San Francisco-inspired breakfast buffet, and lunch and dinner with craft beers and an extensive selection of wines.

Mission Street Pantry offers locally inspired, freshly made meals and snacks.

Since you’re at the center of it all, the restaurant options nearby are broad and varied.

Buffet
One of my favorite features of San Francisco Marriott Marquis is the regular buffet set up. For a nominal fee, every day you can enjoy a delicious buffet for breakfast and dinner. It has more options than you may expect and best value for the price.

Health & Fitness Center
If you work out on a regular basis there is no need to take a break from your routine. The hotel’s gym is equipped with weights and cardiovascular equipment. When finished experience deep relaxation with a massage or customized treatments.

The View Lounge
Cocktails & Bar Bites
Sunday-Wednesday 4:00pm – 1:00am
Thursday-Saturday 4:00pm-1:30am
Phone: +1-415-442-6003

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103 USA

 For more information visit www.SanFranciscoMarriottMarquis.com