# Google Reviews: Hotel in San Francisco

**Hotels in San Francisco average 3.99★ across 1302 Google reviews** (median, based on analysis of 18 businesses, 4/23/2026). 11.1% score above 4.5 stars; 33.3% below 4.0.

## San Francisco benchmarks

- Businesses analyzed: 18
- Average rating: 3.99★
- Median review count: 1302
- Share above 4.5★: 11.1%
- Share below 4.0★: 33.3%
- Top performer: LUMA Hotel San Francisco (4.6★, 571 reviews)

## Top 10 Hotel in San Francisco

1. LUMA Hotel San Francisco — 4.6★ · 571 reviews
2. Fairmont San Francisco — 4.5★ · 7385 reviews
3. Hotel Nikko San Francisco — 4.4★ · 4251 reviews
4. Hotel Zephyr — 4.2★ · 4510 reviews
5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf by IHG — 4.2★ · 2051 reviews
6. Hotel Caza — 4.2★ · 1974 reviews
7. 1 Hotel San Francisco — 4.2★ · 338 reviews
8. Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG — 4.1★ · 4142 reviews
9. Signature San Francisco — 4.1★ · 651 reviews
10. Kasa La Monarca San Francisco — 4.1★ · 200 reviews

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How many Google reviews does a hotel in San Francisco need?**
Median in San Francisco is 1302 reviews. To rank in the top quartile, aim for ~2604.

**How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars?**
Two levers: systematic review collection (QR code at the point of service) + intercept unhappy customers privately before they post. Pilot customer Sakura Hagen: 4.0 → 4.6 in six weeks.

**Is AI review response GDPR-compliant?**
Yes, if data is processed in the EU and only public Google data is used. Starise meets both.

**How much does review management cost?**
Starise Standard: $59/month per location, 7-day free trial, no credit card.

## Data source

Source: public Google review data, aggregated by Starise. Last updated: 4/23/2026.

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