The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, Shock

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The Ritz-Carlton	Average Price: $480 Check Rates

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600 Stockton Street

San Francisco, 94108 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 4 of 7
Average review rating: 4.47

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: YahooTravel (16) , Travelocity (5) , Expedia (36) , TripAdvisor (393)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The 'new' areas are dreadful -- the main lounge area was a shock -- it's a bizarre mix of disharmonious colors and furniture design that can't be explained.

"Going Downhill Faster than a Cable Car " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

2. I stayed there last month and was shocked (I hadn't realized that Marriott bought them and don't know if that is the reason for the changes).

"Going Downhill Faster than a Cable Car " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

3. First I was shocked to find the lovely hotel pool had been filled in.

"The new minimalism!! get use to it... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

4. The rooms are clean and comfortable, just need to be updated in this competitive market yes, it's expensive, but don't be shocked or complain, as you knew it when you picked the place.

"Old World Charms...but rooms need to be updated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

5. I was honestly shocked at how this property has deteriorated in the last few years.

"A highly deteriorated brand " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2011 Vote

6. My friend and I booked a pedicure through the hotel spa and were shocked to be led to a hotel room with a big screen tv playing the hoarder show.

"Not what we expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

7. I am shocked they are closing the lounge.

"Love this hotel...Hope it doesn't break my heart! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/4/2009 Vote

8. We were quite shocked and disappointed and would not recommend this hotel for the noise factor on this wing.

"We should have been warned about traffic noise! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2007 Vote

9. The spa is great although the pool was too cool and quite a shock.

"Worth the money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2007 Vote