
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Best for families, large events, and travelers who want waterfront transit access and lots of rooms.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco is a large, 4-star Embarcadero waterfront hotel with 821 rooms and big meeting spaces — useful for families, event planners and transit-minded travelers. The St. Regis San Francisco is a 5-star, ultra-luxury SOMA arts-district hotel that appeals to travelers seeking refined service and proximity to SFMOMA.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families, large events, and travelers who want waterfront transit access and lots of rooms.

Best for travelers who want a more luxurious, service-forward stay near SFMOMA and Moscone.
When Hyatt Regency San Francisco wins: choose Hyatt if you need lots of rooms, large, flexible meeting and wedding venues, a waterfront location next to the Ferry Building and easy access to BART/Muni and ferry services.
When The St. Regis San Francisco wins: pick The St. Regis for a smaller, more luxury-focused stay with higher guest ratings, signature in-house dining (Astra) and services aimed at high-touch leisure or business travelers.
Bottom line: Hyatt is the practical choice for groups, families and transit convenience on the Embarcadero; The St. Regis is the pick for a refined, art-district luxury experience near SFMOMA.
| Category | Hyatt Regency San Francisco | The St. Regis San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business-friendly waterfront hotel with a dramatic 17-story atrium. | Ultra-luxury, service-focused urban hotel in the SOMA arts district. |
| Location | Embarcadero/Financial District, steps from the Ferry Building and Embarcadero transit. | SOMA arts district, steps from SFMOMA and Moscone Convention Center. |
| Size | 821 rooms across 17 floors. | 260 guestrooms (supplier listing). |
| Star rating & guest rating | 4-star (Hyatt brand); guest rating: Not published | 5-star; guest rating: 9.4 |
| Pools | No on-site pool. | Indoor pool listed in supplier amenities. |
| Restaurants & bars | Eclipse Kitchen & Bar (lobby restaurant), The Market grab-and-go. | Astra (restaurant) and a bar/lounge; in-room service available (limited hours). |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center free for guests. | Fitness facilities and indoor pool listed; spa: Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — about 72,000 sq ft and numerous ballrooms (Grand Ballroom 11,125 sq ft). | Conference space about 22,352 sq ft with 9 meeting rooms. |
| Known for | World’s largest hotel lobby/17-story atrium, waterfront access and large event capabilities. | Refined service, proximity to SFMOMA and Butler service. |
| Parking & transit | Valet and covered self-parking; steps from Embarcadero BART/Muni and cable cars. | Valet parking (surcharge), secured parking and close to transit/stops for downtown museums and Moscone. |
Hyatt Regency sits on the Embarcadero waterfront opposite the Ferry Building and is built around a 17-story atrium.
Choose Hyatt for direct Embarcadero access and transit connectivity.
The St. Regis is located in SOMA near SFMOMA and Moscone Convention Center.
Choose The St. Regis if you want to be steps from museums and Moscone.
Hyatt Regency has a broad room inventory that supports families and groups.
Hyatt works well when you need many rooms, varied room categories or Club-level amenities for groups.
The St. Regis offers fewer rooms with luxury-focused room types and butler service options.
St. Regis suits travelers after smaller-scale luxury accommodations and personalized service.
Hyatt Regency’s main dining hub is the atrium-level Eclipse Kitchen & Bar plus The Market for grab-and-go.
Hyatt’s dining is practical and family-friendly in the busy atrium setting.
The St. Regis lists Astra as its signature restaurant and offers in-room dining (limited hours).
St. Regis focuses on formal dining and a quieter, service-driven meal experience.
Hyatt Regency does not have an on-site pool; its signature public space is the 17-story atrium lobby.
Expect excellent event and lobby spaces rather than poolside facilities at Hyatt.
The St. Regis lists an indoor pool among its amenities and highlights concierge and Butler services.
St. Regis offers an indoor pool and higher-touch service if pool access and butler service matter.
Hyatt focuses on a free, 24-hour fitness center and a lively atrium lobby for après-sightseeing drinks.
Hyatt is aimed at active travelers who value a well-equipped gym and casual on-site evening options.
The St. Regis lists fitness facilities and a bar/lounge; spa details are not published in the supplier listing.
St. Regis supports wellness with an indoor pool and concierge-led service, though specific spa details are not published.

Hyatt Regency — expansive meeting space (about 72,000 sq ft), multiple ballrooms and capacities up to 1,000+ guests.

The St. Regis — steps from SFMOMA and Yerba Buena Gardens, positioned in the SOMA arts district.

Hyatt Regency — immediate access to the Ferry Building, BART/Muni and ferry services on the Embarcadero.

The St. Regis — ultra-luxury positioning, Butler service options and a higher guest rating.
Hyatt Regency — it’s explicitly family-friendly, has more and larger room inventories, and family-friendly dining; St. Regis is not adults-only but is positioned as an ultra-luxury property.
St. Regis lists an indoor pool; Hyatt Regency does not have an on-site pool.
The St. Regis is steps from SFMOMA; Hyatt Regency is farther (SFMOMA is about 0.8 mi / 1.2 km from the Hyatt).
Hyatt Regency — it has far more meeting and ballroom space and higher group capacity.
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