
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Best for sports and event-goers who want a rooftop bar, quick access to Oracle Park and Chase Center, and no resort fee.
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LUMA Hotel San Francisco is a modern Mission Bay hotel with a rooftop Latin-American restaurant and strong access to Oracle Park and Chase Center — good for travelers who want social rooftop dining, no resort fee, and easy game-day access. The St. Regis San Francisco is a contemporary ultra-luxury SoMa hotel with classic luxury touches and an indoor pool — read this if you want a full-service luxury stay near SFMOMA and Moscone Convention Center.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for sports and event-goers who want a rooftop bar, quick access to Oracle Park and Chase Center, and no resort fee.

Best for travelers seeking a traditional ultra-luxury hotel experience with full meeting facilities and an indoor pool close to museums and the convention center.
When LUMA wins: Choose LUMA if you value Mission Bay location for Oracle Park/Chase Center, a lively rooftop restaurant and bar (Cavaña), included high-speed Wi‑Fi and fitness with no resort fee, and a more casual, social hotel vibe.
When The St. Regis wins: Pick The St. Regis if you want a larger luxury property with more extensive meeting and banquet space, a recognized signature restaurant (Astra) and bar, an indoor pool and 24-hour business facilities, and a classic high-end hotel service palette.
Bottom line: LUMA is the practical, social choice for Mission Bay and event walkers; The St. Regis is the full-service ultra-luxury option nearer SFMOMA and Moscone with amenities LUMA doesn’t offer (pool, larger meeting inventory, traditional luxury finishes).
| Category | LUMA Hotel San Francisco | The St. Regis San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, social Mission Bay hotel centered on rooftop dining and event access | Contemporary ultra-luxury SoMa hotel with formal service and meeting facilities |
| Location | 100 Channel St, Mission Bay — steps from Oracle Park and the waterfront | 125 3rd St, SoMa — steps from SFMOMA and Moscone Convention Center |
| Size | Multiple room types (14 named room types); total guestroom count not published | 260 guestrooms |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 3:00 PM / Check-out 12:00 noon | Check-in begins 4:00 PM / Check-out 11:00 AM (supplier listing) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Indoor pool with 24-hour access (supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Cavaña (rooftop Latin American), TWYNE Coffee Bar, Trevino Wine Bar, Bodega grab-and-go | Astra (signature restaurant), 1 bar/lounge, room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center included | On-site luxury spa (well-known feature) plus 24-hour fitness center |
| Meetings & events | Multiple dedicated event rooms and rooftop venue; ~7,000+ sq ft adaptable event space | Extensive conference facilities — 22,352 sq ft (2,077 m²) of conference space and 9 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages property with a 21+ minimum age to check in; accessible features noted | Welcomes all sexual orientations; not adults-only; accessible features available |
| Parking & fees | Valet-only parking (about $90/night), no resort fee, free high-speed Wi‑Fi | Secured valet parking (surcharge, listed approximate fee), destination fee and paid Wi‑Fi in some areas |
LUMA sits in Mission Bay, a short walk to Oracle Park, Chase Center and the waterfront.
Choose LUMA for easier walking access to ballparks, waterfront walks, and Mission Bay employers.
The St. Regis is in SoMa, immediately convenient for museums, Moscone and downtown business venues.
Pick The St. Regis if proximity to SFMOMA, the convention center, and downtown attractions matters most.
LUMA’s rooms focus on practical modern comforts and several named room types.
LUMA’s rooms are contemporary and functional, with included Wi‑Fi and quality bedding at no resort fee.
The St. Regis offers classic luxury room amenities across a larger inventory of guestrooms.
The St. Regis is the better choice if you want a larger selection of traditional luxury rooms and in-room services.
LUMA’s dining centers on rooftop Latin-American food plus a coffee bar and wine bar.
LUMA is for guests who want a lively rooftop restaurant and several casual on-site food and drink options.
The St. Regis provides classic hotel dining with a signature restaurant and a bar/lounge.
The St. Regis suits travelers seeking formal dining and bar options typical of an ultra-luxury downtown hotel.
LUMA does not have a pool; its signature public spaces are rooftop and event venues.
If you need a pool or spa, LUMA is not the right choice — it’s focused on rooftop social spaces instead.
The St. Regis lists an indoor pool and extensive meeting and event space as notable amenities.
The St. Regis is the pick for guests who want on-site pool access and broad event facilities.
LUMA provides a 24-hour fitness center and nearby fitness partners, and an active rooftop nightlife scene.
Choose LUMA if an included, well-equipped gym and rooftop social evenings matter more than spa treatments.
The St. Regis adds a luxury spa (well-known feature) and a quieter, refined evening atmosphere.
The St. Regis is better for travelers who want traditional spa services and a calm, upscale evening setting.

LUMA — a 5-minute walk to Oracle Park and within easy reach of Chase Center.

The St. Regis — large conference footprint and nine meeting rooms with extensive banquet space.

LUMA — Cavaña rooftop plus wine bar and coffeehouse create a social profile for evenings.

The St. Regis — indoor pool and established luxury spa services (hotel’s traditional offering).
LUMA is much closer — about a 5-minute walk to Oracle Park; The St. Regis is farther and better placed for museums and Moscone Center.
LUMA does not charge a resort or facility fee. The St. Regis lists a destination fee (USD 45 per accommodation, per night) in its supplier details.
The St. Regis has an indoor pool and an on-site luxury spa (well-known feature). LUMA does not have a pool or a spa on-site.
Yes — both have meeting facilities, but The St. Regis offers a much larger dedicated conference footprint while LUMA emphasizes adaptable mid-size event rooms and a rooftop event venue.
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