£100.66 Avg/night
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Hotel Union Square

3 stars
114 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
142 reviews
FREE WINE! We dig it!

This is a VERY nice hotel for a very affordable price. You're right on the street with the cable... See full review

  • CT REX
  • 1 Jun 2013
It's near everything and inexpensive.

If you are looking for an inexpensive nice hotel to stay in in San Francisco, stay here! We... See full review

  • RichMcGeorge
  • 27 Jan 2013
Art-Deco whimsy, 1920s-era grandeur and wine hour near Union Square

The Art-Deco era is alive and well at this boutique Hotel Union Square, which was returned to its 1920s grandeur during an exhaustive renovation in 2008. Today, the hotel features signature staircases and opulent moldings, while loft-like guest rooms boast brick walls and mosaic murals. Another benefit: the world's only Dashiell Hammett Suite, named after the author of "The Maltese Falcon." The property is part of the Personality Hotels Collection. It sits mere blocks from the shopping of Union Square.

Highlights
  • Located blocks from Union Square
  • Fun and literary inspired Dashiell Hammett Suite
  • Funky style and 1920s grandeur
Rooms
Accommodations -- 39 rooms and seven suites -- are infused with the colors of San Francisco: crimson, gray and taupe. Designed to give the feel of a sophisticated urban apartment, rooms at the Hotel Union Square are custom-furnished with platform beds and tufted leather headboards, sleek dark-wood desks, velvety chaise lounges and expansive capsule-shaped mirrors. Many offer stunning views of the city skyline as well as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Pets welcome (fees apply).
Features
Hotel Union Square is best known for its specialty suites. The Dashiell Hammett Suite is the world's only suite dedicated to the author of "The Maltese Falcon." Apparently, the famous scribe loved the hotel so much that he booked his bride-to-be Josephine Dolan in that very suite on the night before their 1921 wedding.

The hotel also features one Kids' Suite. This boasts a cherrywood trundle bed, a computer filled with history-related games, a Nintendo Wii, a writing desk and colorful rugs. The suite also displays a retro-style mixed-media collage of famous kid-friendly San Francisco landmarks.

All guests have access to a modest fitness center off-site; for a more intense workout experience, guests can purchase a pass to the Club One gym located around the corner (fees apply). Visitors also are welcome to join in a complimentary evening wine hour. Dry-cleaning and laundry services are available as well (fees apply).

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).
Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 mi/29 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/26 km)
  • Cable car stops (1 block)
  • BART (6 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • SoMa
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • Fisherman's Wharf
Business
  • Complimentary 24-hour business center

Hotel Union Square Rooms

Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms feature One Queen or two Double beds, Television, Bath, Complimentary Wireless Internet, Coffee Maker, Iron/Iron Board, and Hair Dryer.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Pets allowed
Dining
Room service
Services
Business centre
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

37.7859 -122.408
Area served
San Francisco, CA
Nearby airports
(SFO)San Francisco International Airport
Area description
Overlooks the Powell Street Cable Car Line at Union Square. Just steps to Macy's, Nordstroms, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Theaters and fine dining. Easy access to the financial district, Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, Civic Center, and public transportation.

Nearby points of interest

  • Union Square: 0.1 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.4 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.7 mi
  • Union Square: 0.1 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.4 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.7 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.8 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.9 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 1 mi
  • ATT Park: 1 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.1 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.1 mi
  • Japantown: 1.2 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.2 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.4 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.5 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.6 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.6 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.6 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.6 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.6 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.7 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.8 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.8 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.8 mi

Dining

Johnny Foley's Irish House
great place for a cold pint of your favorite brew. Tasty pub food in a lively environment.
Tad's Steakhouse
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner is located adjacent to the entrance of the lobby.
John's Grill
A San Francisco landmark thaat open in 1908 and is home of the "Maltese Falcon." Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (142)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Union Square

Overall score

3.6 / 5
142 out of 142
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.6

75% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Alba newbie traveler
Phoenix, AZ
24 Nov 2010

weekend getaway!

The location of the hotel was our favorite part! it was our first time to San Francisco and we couldn't have picked a better location, especially since we were brave enought to not rent a car (which we are so glad we did not, who needs a car when you have such great public transportation?!) The staff was friendly and attentive, the hotel was adorable. The only thing that was "wrong" with the room was that the bedframe was a little too big for the bed and it just looked bad when you pulled the sheet back. but it was not an inconvenience and it was nothing that would keep us from going back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
laguna niguel, ca
28 Nov 2010

expected no surprises

it is a good location for shopping and union square a bit dark and water was brown until run for a while wish there was coffee maker in room but u get comp coffee in lobby though both of us saw room for improvement it was great because it felt like S F one could always stay at a modern hotel but u can do that anywhere overall an above average experience

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

must see nordstroms

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Colorado
17 Feb 2011

convenient and affordable

This was a cozy place to stay overnight for a meeting. Near the hustle and bustle and the Powell street BART station, but surprisingly quiet (but that could be due to the fact that my windows only opened onto an interior chute--that would have been disappointing if I were vacationing). Nicely renovated, simple, but with some nice touches.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
TT&MM
Merced, Ca
28 Feb 2011

Little hidden treasure

The Hotel itself and staff were excellent. I only wish I had known how small the rooms were going to be. The bathroom especially was teeny! If you're going to be visiting the City and not be in your room too much time I would recommend Hotel Union Square.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Colibri for the BEST blackberry Margaritas!

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
ColoradoGameCoders
Business
Fort Collins, CO
4 Mar 2011

Good Compared To Others

Relatively close to Moscone Center, but still 4 huge city block away. Goose down pillows. Low water pressure by nice shower head. Good enough, but wish all the hotel were $150 less expensive. I guess it depends on your budget. :-) Professional and friendly staff. Rooms were cleaned well!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Two great restaurants on either side: Tad's and Bangkock Thai.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Hilary
Not Provided
5 Nov 2009

Central location and staff helpful.

Central location and staff helpful. We had booked a small room based on previous experience of rooms in the States. However here when you book small you get small - we could not have stayed here without paying for an upgrade.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Tucson, AZ
23 Mar 2011

Queen Deluxe Room

The hotel was great. I was worried about tiny rooms, weird smells and unfriendly staff when I read some of the other reviews. But, I didn't have that experience at all. The Queen Deluxe room was a great size for a couple. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was a great size - lots of room, and there was a large closet to put suitcases and such in. It's not a huge room, but it was plenty comfortable. We got room 415 that overlooked the courtyard. Not a great view at all, but at least there wasn't street noise. The staff was very friendly. The decor was fantastic - a very modern look to an old building feel. Additionally, the location was wonderful. Right near a lot of shopping/food and in walking distance to some great attractions of the city (Embarcadero, Ferry Building, etc).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
black barbie
Las Vegas, NV
19 Apr 2011

Great Trip

Great Hotel. Location could not be better right in the middle of shopping and dining. Easy access to the Cable Cars, BART and Taxi's galore. Spent three days in the city and was very happy with the hotel. The concierge has great knowledge and can get you great deals. Suggest the double decker bus tour great way to see a lot of the city in two hours and you can get on and off. FYI parking lot for the hotel is around the block. Go to the T-junction and make a left it is there on the left.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Double Decker Bus Tour

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Oakland, CA
9 May 2011

Great... but

As described in the Orbitz hotel review, its right smack in the middle of Union Square. It's very busy with a lot of things to do, no matter what you're looking for i.e. shopping, movies or dinning out. So…, with all the activities it makes the hotel rooms a little unpleasant for sleeping but, overall I was pleased with the hotel, staff and location. I would defiantly recommend to family and friends.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

It's Union Square San Francisco. Wow !!!

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
KRO
Business
Dallas, TX
3 Apr 2011

Nice hotel, lots of character

I was in town for a convention. This hotel was four blocks from the Moscone Center, by walking through the museum district and the gardens, and less than two blocks from the Westfield Shopping Center. Union Square is right up the road. Cablecar out front. Convenience store right across the street, and restaurants everywhere. The room was smaller than the illustrated example, and had no desk, but was otherwise very comfortable. This is an old building, but well-renovated. Good bed and nice bathroom facilities, with a big shower. The front desk personnel and concierge were excellent, always polite and helpful. I would definitely stay here again, but if you're traveling with someone, you need to ask ahead about the size of the room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There's a simple steakhouse next door, and a good Chinese restaurant around the corner. Walk down to Market Street and get a hot dog. Plenty of places to eat within a three-block walk. Lots of variety!

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