There is a difference between "historic" and "old ...

There is a difference between "historic" and "old and busted". This hotel, while certainly historic in some sense is also definitely old and busted.

Musty, depressing, old rooms filled with dated furnishings. Bathrooms decoration inspired by the YMCA (not that there's anything wrong with the YMCA but you're not paying $300/night to stay there).

I would not recommend staying here. A better choice, especially for business travellers is the Westin Market Street, which is very mediocre, but significantly nicer than the St. Francis.

I am SPG Platinum and no upgrade was available, although I don't think they actually bothered looking. Overworked and tired staff, which is almost understandable, due to the place being constantly thronged with tourists.

This is a hotel that is clearly focused on quantity and not quality, which is all too common theme for the Westin chain. It has certainly lost its luster in my view.