€139.42 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in 27 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

4 stars
NO. 1 NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
200 reviews
Great location

Great location! Cable car stops nearby. The Top of the Mark bar at the top of the hotel has a great... See full review

  • 2 Who Love to Travel
  • 3 Apr 2013
Great location, great views

The hotel staff was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The view from the room was fantastic. It... See full review

  • A fun shopper
  • 6 Feb 2013
Beautiful views of the city at historical, iconic Nob Hill hotel

The Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco opened in 1926 at the crest of Nob Hill and has been wowing visitors ever since. Visitors flock from all over the city to experience The Top of the Mark, a restaurant and lounge on the 19th floor of the hotel, which showcases breathtaking views of the entire city and bay. The lobby, with its ornate columns and marble accents, is a fitting welcome. Upstairs, rooms are intimate and modern in style and conveniences.

Highlights
  • Dine at Top of the Mark restaurant for views of the city
  • Located at the crest of Nob Hill
  • Relax in restored lobby with touches from yesteryear
Rooms

Accommodations -- 348 rooms and 32 suites -- have crown moldings and other subtle touches that capture the authentic turn-of-the-century feel, yet the rooms boast modern conveniences. Each room comes standard with a flat-screen television, granite-countertop bathrooms, spacious work desks and plush bedding. Members of the property's Lobby Club receive complimentary room upgrades, late check-out and daily food and beverage presentations. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all rooms (fees apply).

Features

The hotel has received numerous awards, including the AAA Four-Diamond Award. It was named for Mark Hopkins, a founder of the Central Pacific Railroad, on whose land the hotel was built.

The property offers complimentary 24-hour access to cardio and free-weight machines in its on-site fitness center, as well as complimentary town car service into the Financial District on weekday mornings.

The real show-stopper at the Mark Hopkins is the Top of the Mark, a restaurant and lounge on the 19th floor. The hotel opened in 1926 and this eatery opened 13 years later, in 1939. Since then it has been a favorite spot for many of San Francisco's rich and famous. The menu is eclectic; a drink list boasts 100 different martinis.

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (13 mi/21 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/25.8 km)
  • Cable cars (1 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
  • BART (4 blocks)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • Theater District
  • Chinatown
  • North Beach
  • Financial District
  • Embarcadero
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • 17,000 square feet of meeting space
  • 19 total meeting rooms, including two spacious ballrooms

Amenities

  • High speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Ice machine
Activities
Live entertainment
Children's activities
Golf
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business centre
Maid service
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Porters
FAX
Currency exchange
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Mini bar
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Cribs available
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Reviewer score 4.3 out of 5

Hotel Map

37.7916 -122.4107
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 15.00, MI; Oakland International Airport, (Oak), 19.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 km
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.3 km
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.4 km
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • Union Square: 0.5 km
  • Nob Hill: 0.6 km
  • Chinatown: 0.7 km
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.7 km
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.8 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.8 km
  • Octagon House: 0.9 km
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.9 km
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.1 km
  • Moscone Center: 1.2 km
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 km
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.3 km
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.4 km
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • Union Square: 0.5 km
  • Nob Hill: 0.6 km
  • Chinatown: 0.7 km
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.7 km
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.8 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.8 km
  • Octagon House: 0.9 km
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.9 km
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.1 km
  • Moscone Center: 1.2 km
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1.2 km
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.3 km
  • Civic Centre: 1.3 km
  • Coit Tower: 1.3 km
  • Lafayette Park: 1.5 km
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1.5 km
  • Ferry Building: 1.6 km
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1.6 km
  • SoMa: 1.6 km
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.7 km
  • Lombard Street: 1.7 km
  • San Francisco Symphony: 1.8 km
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.8 km
  • Japantown: 1.8 km
  • Underwater World: 1.8 km
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.8 km
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.8 km
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.9 km
  • Japan Center: 1.9 km
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.9 km
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.9 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.9 km
  • Pier 39: 1.9 km
  • Wyland Gallery: 2 km
  • Hyde Street Pier: 2 km
  • Musee Mecanique: 2 km
  • ATT Park: 2.1 km
  • Lands End: 2.6 km
  • Alcatraz Island: 3 km
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 3.2 km

Dining

Acquerello
Tip: With elegant surroundings and excellent service, Acquerello is a real local gem. Be sure to meet GianCarlo, the owner. An upscale classic Italian restaurant. The look is spare, with gleaming silver and delicate crystal glasses contrasting with the b
Venticello
Tip: Ideal for a romantic dinner, Venticello will spoil you with its remarkable fare and friendly service. A roaring fireplace, cable cars passing by outside and great views of the bay make this intimate northern Italian restaurant the quintessential San
Asia SF
Tip: Slightly risque but a fantastic place with outrageous entertainment, tasty food and sweet cocktails. 'Gender illusionists' will serve you exotic cocktails and delicious food in a party atmosphere.
Bourbon & Branch
Tip; This venue is part of our Speakeasy Package at the hotel. Contact the Concierge team for more details. Bourbon and Branch is a glimpse back on the 1920's and the era of Prohibition. Experience the ambiance of that time in an actual speakeasy.
Farallon
Tip: Enjoy cocktails in the jellyfish lounge. A dazzling downtown underwater themed restaurant.
Fleur de Lys
Tip: If you buy one of chef Hubert Keller's 'Top Chef' cook books he will come out and autograph it for you. Exquisite French restaurant five blocks from the hotel. Decor includes an intimate 'tented' dining room and extensive wine list. The service is f
Fluid
Tip: Enjoy music from SF's top local DJ. Very exclusive but the concierge can get you in. One of a kind ultra cool disco lounge.
Supperclub
Tip: Only one seating available per day, so book early. Concierge can help with reservations. You lie on a bed and dine on your seven course meal while being entertained by jugglers, magicians, singers and fire eaters.
Bix
Tip: Serves up some of the best martinis in town. Supper club atmosphere with live jazz every night.
McCormick and Kuletos
Tip: A short cable car ride on the Hyde Street line. Try the signature crab cakes and oysters. Famous for its view, this is a must. But it can get very busy.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (200)

Ratings and reviews for InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Overall score

4.2 / 5
200 out of 200
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.1

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Toronto
29 Dec 2008

An Intercontinental that fell below expectations

Check-in was perfect and the room was quiet. However, meals were, for the most part, less than impressive -- with high prices. The hotel is in a residential part of town, with few restaurants around (without taking a cable car or cab) and just getting a simple breakfast of coffee and croissant was much easier and more reasonable across the street at the Fairmont, which is where we went nearly every day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Carmel, CA
2 May 2009

One night stay

I had a problem. I had called in and left a message with reservations that my guest, Mrs. Vail, would be checking in before me. When she arrived, they were not willing to let her in my room, even though I had given her my confirmation number. Only after trying to reach me on my cell phone, without success, was the manager called and she was allowed to check in! When I checked in myself, the desk clerk gave me a key for room 530 and told me it was on the 6th floor. I questioned her again, and she reiterated 6th floor. When I went to the 6th floor, I found, as I had suspected, that the room was in fact on the 5th floor!!! Other than that, we had an enjoyable stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Utah
8 May 2009

Great Place

Great location near cable car lines and Union Square. Nicely appointed room with old time flair.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
NH
10 May 2009

Mark Hopkins, San Francisco

Nice hotel. Good service. Two problems, our room faced the main street (California Street) and there was a lot of street noise. The windows did not muffle it very well. Secondly, while there was a cable car stop right outside, there was no access to other transportation, without a taxi ride or long walk, if you chose to not drive in the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
anniversary celebrant
Sierra Foothills
9 May 2009

A Classic Getaway

This is a classic San Francisco hotel. Our room was small, but recently renovated. It was a corner room with city views. We got a great price for this room and would not have otherwise been able to afford staying here. The Top of the Mark lounge offers fabulous views of The City. The location on Nob Hill is perfect for walking to Union Square and Chinatown. The only bummer was the cost of parking the car. Avoid driving to the hotel if possible.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

The House of Prime Rib is a classic old-style restaurant that only serves roast beef carved table side.

Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Diego, CA
16 May 2009

Great Stay!

Beautiful hotel in a great SF location! Perfect for a quiet getaway.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
JLL
Business
Providence, RI
30 May 2009

excellent

conveniently located and easy for business travel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Sacramento, CA
22 Jun 2009

Nob Hill Splurge

Great Location on Nob Hill. Easy access to Cable Car. Nice downhill walk to Union Square. Very comfortable room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
St. Louis
1 Jun 2009

Great Hotel and location

Super hotel for the price. Room was very nice. Older hotel but not out dated. If you stay make sure you bring your walking shoes as you are at the top of historic Knob Hill. Super views of the city from the Top Of the Mark. We had friends staying at the Ritz and the Mark Hopkins was just as nice. Would recomend it to anyone and stay again for sure. Also street cars pass right in front. Staff was as frindly as any I have ever met.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Either be ready to walk up some serious hills or take a taxi because being on the top of the hill the walking is a bit tough. The views make it all worth it though.

Review of InterContinental MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO

Reviewer score

4
Kellydeleo
Business
Boston, MA
14 Jun 2009

Beautiful Hotel for an unbelievable deal

This hotel is gorgeous and located right on top of nob hill in san fran. The only downside is unless you are in great shape you probably won't do a lot of walking to and from the hotel. The hills surrounding it are insanely steep! But you can't ask for a nicer place from the bar to the rooms to the exterior. Staff is extremely friendly and you can't beat the town car drivers that will take you too and from wherever for free!! But be kind when you tip!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Holiday purpose:

Business

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