450 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
#32 of 225 hotels in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2499 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 November 2024
Eun
United StatesThe staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Shamaika
United StatesIt was nice
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Suszko
United StatesThe hotel across the street is on strike, it was difficult to work remote from the hotel because of all the noise.
Beautiful hotel and very helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Thomas
United StatesRoom was close to elevators and I could hear people speaking loudly outside the room. I had a terrible window view. Room was very small.
Excellent front desk service. Concierge was very professional. Luggage was picked up and delivered quickly to my room. Car drop off and pick up was quick. Very comfy bed. Good coffee maker. Excellent water pressure and very nice shower.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Jackie
United States24 Hour Room Service, but I managed to use Uber Eats. Only thing, you have to go down and pick up.
I got one of the larger rooms (accessible) which was beautiful. I’ve booked 2 rooms on February 14th, but didn’t find that room. I did get 2 Grand Rooms. I didn’t make it to the new Bar on top floor, but plan on it for February. Thanks so much!!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Shirley
Canadathe washroom sink is too tiny
the location and staff
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Cynthia
AustraliaAdding breakfast offer would have been awesome as included for a little extra into the stay
The property was absolutely beautiful and in the best location ! Our room was so cozy and so well decorated. I would very much recommend this hotel
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Kelly
United StatesBeautifully restored. Rooms are fairly roomy for such an old storied hotel.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Amar
United StatesNo study or work table in the room
Comfortable bed and clean room, good service.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Amy
United StatesN/a
Location, history, starlite room, and the room itself
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Kelly
United StatesThe rooms are decorated beautifully.and for an old hotel very roomy.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Carla
GermanyThe room was beautiful, had a great location, the bar and cocktails were excellent
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Ghotie
United StatesWould definitely go back!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Jaylon
United StatesNothing, everything was perfect.
I love the proximity to shopping, eating and also the concert venue and airport. Staff was amazing and the bed was very comfortable. Only upset I didn’t get to eat at the restaurant haha because of time
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Lesley
United KingdomThe room wasn't massive, but we only slept in it, so not a big deal.
Excellent location right beside a cable car stop and just around the corner from Union Square. The bed was super comfy and the shower was excellent. We loved the history of the hotel too - ask about the "secret room" and the bullet holes!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Mitchell
United StatesThe room was a tad small. The restaurant and bar was somewhat overpriced.
This is an old-style, centrally located hotel with good service. I recall that the bar was a bit overpriced, but otherwise the facilities were good and had old-fashioned charm. There is a rooftop bar that is worth visiting. You can walk or take a quick cab ride to much of downtown SF. There are some good eateries across the street and within a short walk. The parking is convenient. They had a purified water fountain, so all you need to do for purified water is walk down the hall.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Molly
IrelandI had a lovely room on the 5th floor, facing internally rather than out to the street. It was spacious, beautifully decorated and very quiet. Other reviews have indicated rooms were small or noisy but this was certainly not my experience. Beautiful lobby and lovely historic features around the building.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Shanann
New ZealandLoved the style of the hotel. beautifully renovated, just stunning. Good proximity to restaurants and bars and public transport
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Jill
AustraliaBeautiful rooms, absolutely stunning hotel
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Varsha
United KingdomNil
Beautiful hotel. Comfortable beds
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Cristina
Switzerlandsuper elegant, very comfy bed.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Christel
United StatesNothing
This is a beautiful historic hotel. The rooms are spacious and the bed is very comfortable. There is a coffee maker (Illy coffee) in the room and also water is complimentary. The location is perfect.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Gillian
New ZealandStylish and characterful. Incredibly comfortable bed. Loved the Starlite Bar and the Hotel location. Helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Enrique
United StatesSadly, Union Square is not the elegant happening place it used to be. The homeless situation and security issues have gotten out of hand in San Fransico, hurting business. I question the room size specified at 215 sq. ft. Space is really tight. According to my estimates it’s closer to 190 sq. ft. (including tiny bathroom and closet). Avoid rooms ending in 04, which seem to have the worst proportions. You can hardly walk across the foot of the bed, as it’s only 2 ft. from the wall to the bed.
Beautiful Historic building with great location right on famed Powell St, just few steps from Union Square. Recently renovated.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Christina
United StatesThe bar up top should be more for adults that want to spend time at a place that doesn’t feel like “da club”. Its too nice of a view and hotel to not make that a bit more upscale and not a hang out for douche bag 20-30 year olds
Beautiful
Stayed in September 2024
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