Hotel Union Square
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Hotel Overview
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- Jan 27, 2013
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- Jul 11, 2012
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.
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 center
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- 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
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.
Guest Reviews (140)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Union Square
- All travelers (140) 3.6 / 5
- Business (32) 3.4 / 5
- Couples (61) 3.5 / 5
- Families (13) 3.6 / 5
- Friends (12) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (16) 3.6 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.8
77%
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
icecoope
Too much contemporary doesn't work for convenient
Staff was very nice and quick service and great smile . but this hotel room was so so . It might nice contemporary room but everything not convenient . The washbasin is very small and water splashes out from it . Toilet paper was very low position and far . and no space for putting glasses on the washbasin area . Shower is uncomfortable , Bathroom's light switch location is not Enter wall , it is another side wall . why ?? just a little bit disappointment . but again , staff were very nice .
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Canadian ajm
Recent Stay
The staff were very helpful & Friendly. The room was OK. The beds comfortable however the bed frames were not quite right. We both stubbed our toes several times. The hotel is aware of this problem, the frames were covered with foam padding. However I would say this was still uncomfortable. The other disappointment was there was no fridge in the room. I am an insulin dependant diabetic and not having a fridge to keep my insulin is was a headache. I have learned this is something to check in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Riding the hop on hop off for one day would have been enough. We didn't find it really useful. The city has very good bus/train service. I would use public transportation only in the future. The BART to the airport is very economic and quick I would use this again.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Elize
Shopping in the city
We took our family to San Francisco to do college visits and shop in the city. The hotel staff were great, we had an issue when we checked in we had a room with only a king bed and there were 3 of us. They got us a cot for the night and switched us to a room with 2 beds the next two nights, staff even moved our luggage for us, and they didnt charge us an additional fees for bigger room. Very clean and great location!!! I would definetly stay there again. July 2012
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Silver Streak
First trip to San Francisco
The hotel was PERFECT except,...due to the historic structure and the location (which was PERFECT) there was some noise. Not enough to wake you up in the middle of the night, but a little noisy. Tom the concierge was AMAZING. I can not say enough about his service. OUTSTANDING ! ! !
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right outside the door you ride the Cable Car (Powell & Hyde) to the end and eat at Bueno Vista. Cable Car was a blast.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Best location
Excellent service, location and very clean. The concierge and all the people in the hotel were very helpful and nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
John´s Grill just around the corner, best dinner we had in years!!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tough Customer...very pleased!
Outstanding Hotel!
The Hotel Union Square is an outstanding boutique hotel with an outstanding location for families traveling with children. For the girls, it is a block away from the Westfield Center...Bloomingdales and Nordstrums. The Walgreens,literally across the street, has everything you forgot or need for the small kids. The restaurant next door Tad's, provides room service and has the best burgers and chicken friend steak ever! Starbucks is a 1/2 block away. The cable car station is one block away. Many destinations are close to the hotel.The staff are pleasant and efficient. [...], the Concierge, is a rock star. The hotel manager is hands on and it shows. I had friends staying at the Four Seasons who spent over $400 a night who could not even come close to the updated design of the rooms or the polite service.We will definitely stay again at Hotel Union Square.Hint:Try the executive room for the kids and Mom and take another Queen room for Dad.Hint: If you ask for a quiet, room they will give you a very pleasant room on the interior light and air well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Have breakfast at Tad's next door!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
rjuna
Great home base to travel from in SF
Nice euro style boutique hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. You might want to bring earplugs for sleeping at night if you're not used to city noise as some rooms over look the street. Great location, walkable to SOMA,Ctown etc and for access to BART & MUNI transportation which will get you anywhere in SF and eastbay area...Union Sq area in general though,is a city shopping district jammed with tourists so we tended to spend all our time in many of the other wonderful SF neighborhoods ...car rental nearby for drives up/down coast and wine country....
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Get up and out early to beat crowds, use MUNI pass to ride bus,tram & cable cars, bring a jacket as weather changes from sunny to foggy & cold and back throughout the day/location. SF is great walking city too.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
alvarous
A very nice experience
Second time in SFO, The Union Square was a pleasent surprise, rooms well designed, cleaned and great staff. Located in the best area, my only complaint is that I wish the TV had channels in spanish because my Dad felt a bit dissapointed, but the rest we had a wonderful experience!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Get a nice view of San Francisco buying a 3 day passport for MUNIS and cable cars, you'll experience a lot of the city, bay and sourrounding areas in a cheap and fun way!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
nice place to stay
friendly stuffs and it located union square (downtown)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
there's a lot the shopping mall around the hotel
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Noise Patrol
Hotel was in a very good location for shopping. It was very close to the Westfield Mall, as long as some of other good shops. The cable car is close by too if you wanted to go for a ride. We were in a queen room, which was pretty small. We only stayed one night, so it did the job. The decor seemed pretty up to date, and it even had a ipod stand to listen to music. I liked the hotel until it was time for bed. We were in a room that faced the street, and it was so noisy. I know it's the city so people stay out late, but the sound bouncing off the building was enough to keep me up. There also was no AC, and it didn't get cool enough to really have a good night sleep. I think it would've been worth the extra $ to stay at the Marriot or a larger hotel w/ better amenities.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Parking at the hotel costs $30 overnight w/ in and out privileges. We almost parked there, but than decided we didn't need the car during the night and the next day we were going to another part of the city. We parked at the Ellis-O'Farrell Parking Garage which is right next door to their parking lot. It cost us $17 from 5pm-10am w/o in and out privileges. You should check there before paying at the hotel.
