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222 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104
The Mandarin Oriental, in San Francisco, is a 5 star luxury Mandarin Oriental. What travelers said they loved: "the stay", "the view", "the place", "the service", "the room", and "the staff". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "excellent" and "friendly". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Business Hotels), Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"), and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. Conde Nast placed the hotel on their Gold List and it made the prestigious T L "Top 500" list. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Four Seasons San Francisco Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
In what may be one of the oddest configurations in town, the property occupies the top 11 floors of a commercial building, the third tallest in San Francisco. The floors, numbered 38 through 48, place guests...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/27/2006
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Tea is served at couches fitted into window alcoves in a comfortable area just off the main lobby, replete with glossy wooden tables and well-placed floral arrangements. Unique Asian-style teas are augmented...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/03/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large tables, nice place for business meetings. Great service.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business lunch after not coming here for over eight years. The room looked the same, but it seemed busier and better lit than before. Our party shared the tuna tartar appetizer which…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This USED to be one of my favorite places to take guests from out of town back when Dante Boccuzzi was head chef...waaay back during the dot-com boom. I miss the days of pan-seared scallops with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What do these things have in common: the golden gate bridge, coit tower, alcatraz and the san francisco bay? All things I could see from my hotel room perched way up high in the clouds. There is even…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner at Silks Saturday evening. The food was decent. The prices were gross. If you are going for decent food and don't want to pay out the yingyang, don't go there. But, the friends we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very high-end food and prices. Top notch service. Food tasted authentic, fresh and home-made. They were willing to accomodate my special requests with a smile, which made this a great business…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed with my dinner here. It was a client dinner with 6 of us, and after hearing wonderful things about Silks, I had high expectations. Saddly Silks failed me. Not anywhere near…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is not a better view to be had in the city. The hotel is located at the top of a skyscraper on Sansome Street, in the heart of San Francisco. I've stayed here on three occasions, the most…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to silks several times and have never had a bad experience. we always go with the tasting menu so we can try as many dishes as we can. it's never hard getting reservations here and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a pre-set Vday menu here. It was MUY expensive but an interesting experience. The dinner was very, very long but food was good. It's one of those places you would try and but not frequent. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After perusing my reviews I think that I've given a few too many 5 star reviews....well, I've given quite a few 4 stars as well but I think I really need to start saving the 5 stars for what is truely…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Silks Restaurant, located inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is a fantastic restaurant offering fresh Pacific Rim/Asian-fusion cuisine. I was recently there for a business lunch and thoroughly…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well guess when one is lazy while in Mandarin Oriental and just too tired to run around.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i checked out the mandarin oriental as a possible wedding venue. the staff was graciously accomodating as we swung by on a sunday afternoon without and appointment and showed us their reception rooms.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here the night of my birthday party and this is a very romantic hotel with awesome views. I always wanted to stay here and it was definitely worth it, although I was a little disappointed that…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have you seen these ads for their new bar? "MO bar"??? I mean, it doesn't seem like a bar for 'mos. It seems to be a hoity toity place, not the kind of place with blueberry martinis and showtunes, but…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The duck was good, lobster was good. Nothing too impressive. There're much better choices in SF. Nice environment though, there aren't much restaurants that's quiet anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a business lunch and had the most attentive and caring service I have ever had from a waiter in my life. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant. That said, I found the restaurant to be…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just went for lunch with my boss, and only chose the place because we wanted something nice, but it's a monsoon outside and we didn't want to walk more than a block from the office. Based on some of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Asian atmosphere in this open lounge area with a lot of business suits, swanky vibe, and live piano music in the evening (it ends around 8pm). Also serves Afternoon Tea called "MANDARIN TEA" w/…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very very good. We came here for a private event, so the menu was limited, but I look forward to trying it with my choice in the future. The sommelier was great--amazing wines!
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Mandarin Oriental. Conjures images of crystal blue waters, sipping Mai Tai's on sandy beaches, and nekkid' volleyball matches... well, in MY mind it does!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite hotel in San Francisco. At one point in my career I was a frequent guest (two times a year for a week). Of course now the only way I am stay here is if I pay for it myself and I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. Went here for lunch with some colleagues on Wednesday. We had heard that this is a well-respected place, where the who's who of the SF business world frequently dine, and I was looking…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel service was flawless, the room was immaculate (even the bathroom offered a delicious view of the SF city-scape), and the hotel itself was beautiful. I stayed here for the weekend of my…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly had one of the most amazing dining experiences here last night. Let's see, how do I describe this place......
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The rooms are nice, but it's the view that will make you feel like a Playboy Bunny just waiting to reveal your exhibitionist side! It's a super nice hotel, clearly, as it is a Mandarin Oriental, but…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The roomservice was EXCELLENT. They treat you like a superstar. The food is well prepared and served perfectly. I got room with a huge bathroom with a city view, which was such a treat.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! I am very picky, as I have dined at some of the top restaurants in SF (Gary Danko, Fleur des Lys, La Folie, you get my drift), but this dinner was simply amazing. Presentation, service, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I generally am not a fan of the stuffy "power lunch" scene, but recalled enjoying my first experience at Silks over a year ago so I reserved a business lunch here. Doubt I will be returning, at least…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. *Mandarin Oriental* luv 4EVA!! That is my schoolgirl-like interpretation of my love for the Mandarin Oriental. When you first check in, they give you complimentary tea and wine with cute biscuits!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the ultimate business breakfast spot (sheraton palace is just as good but silks gets the edge for proximity to the office). i would love to come here for dinner if i could justify the splurge or it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't eat here! They serve Foie Gras (force feeding ducks to produce a fatty liver). How can any self respecting establishment do that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it was an indeed a pricey dinner but service was impeccable without being intrusive. We had an early dinner hence the room was somewhat empty but somehow the conversation of the two ladies in the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the lobster here for lunch, and was amazed by the amount of lobster I actually had on my plate. Everything was out of the shell, even the claws somehow, and the flavor was great. I may…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are corner nooks in the lobby for a small cafe while awaiting other guests, which is rather nice and the service is as expected -- top notch. The atmosphere is intimate and attractive, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is a place that is just on top of their game. The food is exquiste! The service impecable. They have a superb way of being available in the background yet not intrusive.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a late Valentine's dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the carefully prepared dishes that were so delicate and tasty. As first I was a little concerned that the dining room was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I sort of felt like the Lady from Shanghai walking through the lobby. Assuming the Lady from Shanghai wears flats and jeans instead of stilettos and a wasp waisted, tailored suit. I suspect the Lady…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is less about the hotel and its amenities (it has a fine reputation for being luxe, and I do not dispute that), but rather a protest to the freaking dangerous garage exit to the right of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice place to hold a wedding reception. Great views and reasonable prices. Dont expect to come here and commit capital fraud with a head full of acid while running from the law.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so this is pricey and it may not be a hip scene. But for an evening in a luxurious setting with flawless service and food to match, Silks is definitely a worth a visit. The appetizers I thought…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite cuisine served in a very cozy room. Service was wonderful. Definitely a place for special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite SF hotel. Not because of it's impeccable rooms, flawless service, or delicious room service. Every nice hotel in SF can offer you that. This hotel is the best because of it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Mandarin Oriental in London is my favorite hotel possibly anywhere, and this one was very nice but I found that it lacked the charm that the Knightsbridge hotel has. The New York hotel doesn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent and friendly service. My water was always refilled the minute it's half empty. Great tuna sashimi - so fresh. Tasted a lot better than the fresh tuna sashimi I had in Japan at the fish…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Though, I nearly crapped my pants when I realized I was the only person wearing jeans in restaurant for dinner, MIND YOU I had on pumps and a black sweater and nice jewelry, I still felt a little…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the elusive kopi luwak - known rather affectionately as "weasel coffee" in some parts of the world, is on the menu here. And it's $40 per cup. This is the coffee that some strange cat eats then poops…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a business breakfast a while back and it really hit the spot. My body was aggrieved from the previous night's drinking, but Silks' deliciously spiced chicken sausage hash with poached…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had the tasting menu. It was OK. The best thing was the foie gras with the tea reduction. The lobster noodles came in a brown paper bag and had been oversteamed to a rubbery consistency with the yum…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Silks for a business lunch. I expected it to be fabulous but the food was just so-so. It's an expensive lunch so probably only worth it if it's on your company's dime. Maybe dinner is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my office had our Christmas party here on the worst weather night of the year. The rain, the wind, and the traffic made us all 2 hours late for our 6:30 reservations. But did they care?…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SUMMARY official: 4-stars
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find the Mandarin Oriental provides the get-to-know-you kind of atmosphere I require. Terricloth robes, slippers, chamomile tea and cookies. And for only $350/night? It's a no-brainer when you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful hotel. except i wonder, what are y'all doing living in san francisco and reviewing hotels in san francisco? does your spouse know?
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for my 200th review... and for our one year anniversary, my hubby really went above and beyond to treat me like a princess. he basically chauffeured me around sf to my hair appointment, the spa (see…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This International chain scores highly yet again with this property. The rooms are wonderful, the furnishings of excellent quality and the decor is sublime. Known for gracious service, each of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine, fine, fine. Food is great; prices are ridiculous; decor is stuffy. More importantly though, what is up with carpet in restaurants? Can we all just agree that this is a hands down indicator…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was incredible. I was taken here last night and treated to the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairings. If you come here for business, and have 3 hours to spare DO NOT miss this. One of the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stuffy, pretentious place where you're afriad to raise your voice for fear of disturbing the tacky furnishings. Not a particularly good value. its hard to complain about the food, which is very…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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We recently spent the weekend at the SF Mandarin Oriental. While the view and room were very nice the room service, food, and overall experience was not on par with other 5 star locations like the Ritz Carlton...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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I arely hear about this restaurant, maybe that's why it is able to maintain its low-profile extravaganza and the classic ambiance. the food combines the lightness of californian cuisine with wonderful asian...
menupages.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sexy, sexy, sexy...what can I say? What an elegant, wonderful place to dine. Truly exceptional food and atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a place to go with family to have a great dinner and some good conversation. It's definitely not a young date place. The food was simply amazing and very favorable. I started off…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful hotel, although when you step into the lobby you feel like everything is untouchable. It's not a cozy place, but a sophisticated one. I think the views from this hotel are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Came with a date and had impeccable service, incredible food. We had the Sampler with wine pairing. I would love to meet the chef here as he truly appreciates his clients; he demonstrates…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for an expensive lunch, I wouldn't frequent for dinner or even a date as the atmosphere just didn't do it for me. Had the Chicken Tortilla soup w/ Avacado which was spicy and good. Followed it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the amenities and services you'd expect from a deluxe property, with the added plus of a wall of glass in the bathroom that allows you to soak up the view while soaking in the tub. Pure bliss.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of times. The food is in smaller portions than I'm used to, which is good since huge portion sizes isn't my thing. The flavors were awesome! Good service, yummy food, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here a few weeks ago, on a date, and I was so underdressed, since he didn't warn me, that it added to the uncomfortableness. Number one it's in a really nice, but stuffy hotel in the middle…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
scones. this place has the most amazing afternoon tea... their scones, clotted cream and berries are the best i have found in the city... better than any tea house (and i go to some sort of tea house…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the lobby here, there's a sense of comings and goings, business and social transactions, in a subdued tone. Any time I am downtown in the Fi-Di, I always use their restrooms. Very clean and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hotel I've ever stayed in. I loved the glass walkways in between the towers. The view is incredible - even from your bathtub. The service was the best I've ever had. I also stayed in the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best service I've ever had in any hotel. Unbelievable view of the TransAmerica Building peeking through the fog... oh and DON"t stay in the one in New York. You won't believe it's from the same…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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sophisticated, quiet interior. some delicious dishes including desserts like blueberry financier...
sfgate.com - user review
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tasty pacific rim food in mandarin oriental hotel...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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renowned executive chef toni robertson and chef de cuisine denis lemercier reveal their exquisite elegant food creations at silks, emphasizing on local, farm fresh, california grown ingredients. upscale,...
opentable.com - user review
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my husband and i dined at silks for our 10th anniversary...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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i almost don't want to write this, but the restaurant is so awesome, that.....
epinions.com - user review
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silks has long been an undiscovered treasure, turning out tasty contemporary american food with asian influences in a lovely, secluded room on the second floor of the mandarin oriental hotel. executive chef...
gayot.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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located in the swanky mandarin hotel, silks' clientele is, by and large, of the tourist variety, which is a shame...
epinions.com - user review