San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, San Francisco, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a polished 4-star downtown hotel set in a striking high-rise at 780 Mission St in the SoMa area of San Francisco. It’s positioned for city sightseeing and convention access, within a short walk of the Powell Street BART station and the Moscone Center, and about an 8-minute walk to Union Square. Guest rooms are modern and work-friendly, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, and desks with ergonomic chairs; Wi‑Fi is available for a fee. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, while upgraded accommodations include lounge access with free breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and evening appetizers. On-site options include a 39th-floor lounge with panoramic views plus small plates and cocktails, along with a casual gastropub and a café. The hotel also includes extensive meeting facilities (59 meeting rooms) as well as a spa and a fitness center, and it’s close to major attractions like SFMOMA (about 298 m) and Oracle Park (about 1.5 km).
Best for
This property is best suited to business travelers and conference attendees thanks to its immediate proximity to Moscone Center, large meeting inventory (59 meeting rooms), and work-oriented rooms with ergonomic desks. It also fits travelers who want a central base for walking and transit, with Powell Street BART nearby and major downtown sights like Union Square and SFMOMA within a few minutes on foot.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving by regional transit, Powell Street BART is within an easy walk, and guests commonly note convenient access to both BART and Muni from this area. Many headline attractions are spread out (for example, Alcatraz Island is ~4.9 km away and the Golden Gate Bridge is ~7.6 km), so plan on transit or ride shares for longer sightseeing loops while keeping Union Square and SFMOMA as walkable stops. If you want skyline views without leaving the building, prioritize time for the 39th-floor lounge.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel’s views (especially from upper floors), the quality and value of food and drinks, and the professionalism of staff such as security and bell services. Location is a recurring strength, with reviewers highlighting convenient access to BART/Muni and nearby restaurants, plus overall cleanliness. Some reviews note room comfort or condition issues (such as an unpleasant smell or a bed that didn’t meet expectations). A notable negative theme is occasional service breakdowns around reservations and management handling, even when individual frontline staff interactions are described positively.
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