Rate based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Hotel Majestic

2 stars
1500 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
219 reviews
Good value

I was in the city for a week for a conference. The hotel was in a good location downtown, walking... See full review

  • Avi prof.
  • May 3, 2013
wonderful old Victorian

stay below the 5th floor, in the old 1902 part of the building. rooms are small, sure, but beds are... See full review

  • marmoset eater
  • Dec 24, 2012
Historic sophistication and French dining in Pacific Heights
This Pacific Heights mainstay dates back to 1902, making it one of the oldest hotels in the entire city. With distinctive Bay windows, vintage architectural details and English antiques, the Hotel Majestic San Francisco ushers guests into another era -- complete with modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi Internet access. The on-site restaurant, Cafe Majestic, specializes in French cuisine.
Highlights
  • Period decor transports guests to another era
  • Stellar shopping, restaurants in Pacific Heights
  • Complimentary sedan service to the financial district on weekdays
Rooms

Roughly half of the Hotel Majestic San Francisco's 56 rooms are suites. Period antiques, original artwork, flat-screen TVs and monogrammed robes are standard in all rooms. Some also include mini-refrigerators, decorative fireplaces and claw-foot tubs. Many rooms offer bay windows with city-skyline views. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available and guests receive nightly turndown service with freshly-baked cookies.

Features
The Hotel Majestic San Francisco was constructed in 1902 on the estate of Milton Schmidt, a turn-of-the-century railroad magnate and member of the California State Legislature. It opened as a hotel in 1904. Because the property survived the 1906 earthquake unscathed, it holds the distinction of being San Francisco's longest continuously operating hotel. Today, all guests have access to a complimentary Town Car service to the financial district on weekday mornings. Dry cleaning services are available (fees apply), as are passes to a local gym complete with Nautilus workout equipment and a pool (fees apply). The on-site restaurant, Cafe Majestic, was renovated in 2009 and re-opened with a menu that spotlights French cuisine. The eatery's lounge area offers happy hour specials. Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).
Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 mi/29 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/25.8 km)
  • MUNI bus (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Cable car stops (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • BART (1 mi/1.6 km)
Attractions
  • Pacific Heights (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Union Square (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Fisherman's Wharf (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • The Presidio (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
Business
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel
  • Two meeting rooms seat a total of 40

Hotel Majestic Rooms

ADA Queen Room
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Standard Twin Beds
Standard room with two twin beds en-us !DEFAULT!
Standard Queen Bed
Standard room with one queen bed en-us !DEFAULT!
Junior Twin Suite
Deluxe junior suite with two twin beds en-us !DEFAULT!
Standard Double Bed
Standard room with one double bed en-us !DEFAULT!
Junior Queen Suite
Deluxe junior suite with one queen size bed en-us !DEFAULT!
Master King Suite
Premuim suite with king bed and living room en-us !DEFAULT!

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Elevators
Ice machine
24 hour security
FEMA approved
Phone service
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Meal plan - European
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
FAX
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Grab bars in bathroom
Room
Satellite TV
Radio
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
Sofa bed
Sitting area
Temperature control
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

37.7872 -122.4254
Area description
Tourist site

Nearby points of interest

  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.2 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.2 mi
  • Japantown: 0.3 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.3 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.6 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.7 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.2 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.2 mi
  • Japantown: 0.3 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.3 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.6 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.7 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1 mi
  • Union Square: 1 mi
  • SoMa: 1.1 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.1 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 1.2 mi
  • Chinatown: 1.2 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.3 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.3 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Moscone Center: 1.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.3 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.3 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.4 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1.4 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.5 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.5 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.6 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.6 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.6 mi
  • Haight Ashbury: 1.6 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.6 mi
  • Palace of Fine Arts: 1.7 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.7 mi
  • Exploratorium: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.7 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.7 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.7 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.8 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the 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 (219)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Majestic

Overall score

3.8 / 5
219 out of 219
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.2

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
Avi prof.
Business
Philadelphia
May 3, 2013

Good value

I was in the city for a week for a conference. The hotel was in a good location downtown, walking distance from the mission district, and accessible by bus and taxi from the convention center; the room was clean; the staff pleasant; the wi-fi worked well; good water pressure. The only limitation for me was the size of the room - I had a very small room with a tiny window that faced the alley. So, only little natural light. But I know that the hotel has larger rooms that face the street.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
marmoset eater
berkeley, ca
Dec 24, 2012

wonderful old Victorian

stay below the 5th floor, in the old 1902 part of the building. rooms are small, sure, but beds are comfortable--overall way above the 2star rating this hotel gets. Bar is nice, and nearby restaurants on Filmore Street, and Japan Town, are many and varied.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

a 10 minute walk to Filmore Street and lots of great restaurants.

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
rldub
Sherman Oaks, California
Aug 22, 2012

Don't understand

Room(s) were great. Unfortunately upon checking into our room we quickly realized it was not the room I booked. I go to the front desk to explain the situation and the gentleman says something along the lines of; "yea when you book with a third party you don't always get the room you booked so we have to give whats available." Really? There were four adults and we didn't book the room with two twin beds. So he gave us the key to a different room. Hooray! Wait a minute this next room only had one bed. How are we all going to fit on one king bed? So I jumped back on the elevator and back down to the lobby I go. I explained the new problem with the new room (the one with only one bed) and he was kind enough to let us keep both rooms. Great recovery from the staff, but was this whole mixup really necessary?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

The arcade at Fisherman's Warf was the most fun I had had in years! Good luck finding it though. It's not where you may expect it, but it is near the submarine.

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
Wongo
London
Feb 17, 2012

excellent value

Very happy. The room is very nice and clean and there are excellent maps available at front desk. The staff are well informed and helpful and go out of their way to help you. You are about 20 mins walk from union square which is great and within easy access of buses to fisherman's wharf. perhaps a little long a walk from the centre but this is a minor gripe. For the money we paid we are very happy with this hotel and would gladly come back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Don't get breakfast in the hotel - a short walk to van ness has a breakfast cafe available at 1/2 the price of the hotel

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

2
F. Steele
Business
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Jan 1, 2012

Convenient but Dusty

Nice location but room had a musty dusty smell. Had to be transferred to a new room because first room had no working heater. If you need to park, do not use their valet service. Park on the street which is limited to 2 hours during the day or free overnight after 6pm or park in the Japan Center parking for $19 or so a night. It's safer and indoors and secured. This location is safer than closer to the Civic Center. However, I would rather pay a little more and stay at the hotel connected with Japan Center. It is a much nicer hotel.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to the best Japanese restaurant in Japantown, AKA TOMBO which means Red Dragonfly. It's at Sutter and Buchanan. They have a gourmet class chef. Everything on the menu is great! And it's affordable. It blows the other Japanese restaurants in the mall out of the water. I know it sounds crazy for a Japanese restaurant but try the miso marinated lamb chops. They will melt in your mouth!

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
Buesay
Nashville
Dec 19, 2011

Quaint and historic

Between Castro and Fisherman's Wharf, a great location. Like a trip back in time... Antique furnishings, elegant decor, a true classic. We felt like early 1900s glamour!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

3
Alex y Ceci
Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Nov 26, 2011

good location and price points

great reataurant for breakfast or lunch. good locatio. if you are looking for a downtown San Fran old hotel experienece this is one good choice

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

when at the Magestic do not miss going to the Japan town. Its only 5 blocks away and you can eat excellent sushi!

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

3
Walter K
NJ
Oct 11, 2011

Old hotel, friendly atmosphere

The hotel is in a need of updating. Other then that the rooms are clean, service is friendly, and location although a little farther from the main attractions is not bad. It is much closer than it appears at first.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

3
Mountain View
Mountain View, CA, USA
Oct 7, 2011

Nice enough

It was a nice, safe hotel. I think you pay more for the historical factor.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Skip the food at the hotel and go get a ramen bowl and other delicious treats at Japantown just two blocks away. Will save a LOT of money.

Review of Hotel Majestic

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Chicago
Sep 29, 2011

Stay Number 2

The hotel is a comfortable place to stay. A little off the beaten path, but safe, clean, and comfortable. Away from the bustle and hustle of a major or downtown hotel. This place has helpful and friendly staff without the lines. The lobby is quiet and welcoming and has a very relaxing atmosphere. A real breath of fresh air!

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