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Reviews of Handlery Union Square Hotel 3 stars

351 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

#109 of 225 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3289 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Clean, comfy and convenient
    • Couple
    • Petite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can be confusing but once you get the hang of it you’re fine.. don’t come here if you have memory problems

    The staff was very nice, I went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and got to my room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little hotel with nice amenities. Enjoyed the workout room. Room was spacious, desk comfortable, great location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Great rooms comfy beds
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel comfortable rooms, pool a bonus

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Handlery Union Square Hotel is an older property, but its excellent location—just one block from the shopping district—makes it a convenient choice. The bed was a bit uncomfortable for me, but the variety of nearby restaurants made up for it. I highly recommend Caffe Central for a good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean great posn . Good staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Left baby crib uninstalled in the room.

    Service and professional staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    San Francisco Union Square stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower recess curtained.

    Spacious and comfortable .Close to all amenities. Central to Union Square. Walking distance to most things. Easy access to public transport

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive for food so used Boudins for their sourdough bread and soup but alot of homeless people so very few places to sit down to eat and we were asked not to give them any food. Shops were empty and poor and even Bloomingdales is closing.

    Loved the upgraded room large and comfortable. Excellent position for all we wanted to do and very good staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is so perfect! Queen room was big , a love it. For this price I’m totally recommending it!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, nice building and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated but would definitely come back

    Great location, very clean and good value for money. Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    9.0
    will stay again, no hesitation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    slippers in the room to go to swimming pool should be considered, also water in the room essential MUST HAVE

    Everything very good, room was great and had a balcony, check in check out very professional and no surprises, delivered above expectation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    7.0
    Good for short business stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast option. No elevator between buildings. Mediocre gym.

    Very big room. Clean. Comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    7.0
    OK but no more than that
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    See above

    The old part of the hotel is an update for the current Handlery. It becomes 3 star. The "new" Handlery is a typical smallish hotel with decent rooms AC a small exterior outdside pool which isn't much use for SFO weather. Half a bock from Union Square is the best attribute, across the street from the Marriott Westin; i.e. convenient. I was moved from the new section which is a long walk from the old hotel and the only lobby; I'm handicapped walking. I was given an "exeutive suite" which is name that simply means "two rooms". TVs didn't work "no or weak signal". Cool nights no. heat. Staff was very good and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Great base to visit all areas of San Francisco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a bit of trek to our room. Maybe put that in the description, and give the option of a room closer to reception that doesn't involve as much walking, stairs and lifts. When there were children playing in the swimming pool, the noise travelled into our bedroom, even with the patio doors closed. We were on the 6th floor.

    Lovely sized room. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Close to a few bars, convenience stores, delis & restaurants. Right next to Powell Street where the cable cars are.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    8.0
    Good stay in San Francisco downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the fact that the room has carpets and you can’t control the air. And you don’t have fans available.

    Very good location in San Francisco downtown, spacious and comfortable room with a great bed. The staff was very nice and gentle.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Liked everything but would have been nice to have been able to have a breakfast option

    Perfect location very comfortable room very satisfied

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    7.0
    If you only need a place to sleep or rest after a day of checking out the City
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi. Entertainment options. Can be a little hard to get around.

    I’ve stayed at hotels within block of this one for the past few years. At least once every other month. Found a great deal and thought I’d try it out. Room is comfy. The WiFi tho…I’ve never experienced having to reset my electronics over and over just to get a few minutes online. Cable very basic. Spent some much needed downtime here and it was less than what I had expected. I’m glad I stayed though.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Old school hospitality in the heart of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some things are getting a little dated eg the room's aircon/ heating system - who would have guessed that to switch it on you need to push the button marked 'Off/Low'? They kindly supplied a portable electric heater. We also borrowed a kettle but when we plugged the two things in together, we blew a fuse. However this was fixed promptly. Really these are minor gripes.

    Superb location in the heart of the city. Excellent public transport options nearby. Staff were friendly, with genuine smiles and were very helpful. Room was a good size. Bed was very comfortable. Our room on 6th floor was very quiet for a central city hotel. And it has an open air heated swimming pool - yes, in the middle of the city!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    8.0
    Great place! Loved the outdoor pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in an older room which was very clean the bathroom was just small

    Price/comfort/location/friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay and will consider again for a future visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Petite Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was small but had everything I needed

    Staff was very accommodating. A special shout out to Stephanie who was working front desk on nights upon my arrival

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    was very clean, great value for the cost, helpful staff. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable, good location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    7.0
    Good stay for a 4 night getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I didn't like the size of the room, to me it was a little too small as I prefer a lot more space inside a hotel room, so for me I would definitely order a larger room next time.

    I liked the bed itself that was comfortable enough, the coffee machine was a nice little perk and the shower was also very nice. The view outside was a good spot too. The swimming pool was a pleasure also.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv in room had poor reception and remote didn't work well

    Perfect for a 2 night stay in S.F. Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2025

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