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Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

3 stars
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
371 reviews
Perfect

Everything about it, was a great place to call home for a few days in a new city See full review

  • AdamMasterofGod
  • May 31, 2013
Perfect Location

Location on Market Street couldn't be better. Easy access to all public transportation or easy... See full review

  • Seven Devils Quilter
  • May 14, 2013
Luxury meets history, vintage meets modern at Theater District hotel

The Hotel Whitcomb has a place in San Francisco history like no other: Following the 1906 earthquake, the building actually served as City Hall. The majestic Theater District property still looks a lot like it did back then, with crystal chandeliers, Tiffany glass and Italian marble columns and floors. Made-to-look-old furniture highlights rooms upstairs, though modern conveniences abound as well. The on-site Market Street Grill serves up basic American fare.

Highlights
  • Historical spot -- the hotel once served as San Francisco's City Hall
  • Located in the Theater District, across Market Street from the Orpheum Theater
  • Ornate preserved lobby
  • Dine on classic American fare at The Market Street Grill
Rooms

High ceilings are common in the Whitcomb's 447 guest rooms and 12 suites. Furniture in these rooms has been specially crafted so it looks old. Accommodations come standard with modern conveniences as well, including flat-screen televisions, ironing boards and spacious workstations. Many also offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. The Sunny Jim Suite also includes a wet bar and a dining area.

Features

Marble floors, polished brass fixtures, Tiffany glass and fresh flowers accentuate the ornate Main Lobby. This area transports guests back to the turn of the 20th Century, when the building briefly served as City Hall. It became a hotel in 1916. It's also a great place to enjoy a coffee and read a complimentary newspaper.

All guests have access to an on-site health and fitness center, dry-cleaning service (fees apply) and transportation to San Francisco International Airport (fees apply).

Grab a homemade Dungeness crab cake at The Market Street Grill, the on-site restaurant. Customers enter through the Tavern Piano Bar, a classic lounge that can get downright boisterous on weekend nights.

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 mil/29 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/25.7 km)
  • BART (4 blocks)
  • Cable car stops (6 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
  • Theater District
  • Union Square
  • SoMa
  • Embarcadero
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • AT&T Park
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • 25,000 square feet of meeting space
  • On-site audio/visual expert to help with equipment

Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco Rooms

Parlor Suite
Room with 2 double beds, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
King Room
Room with 1 king bed, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
Queen Room
Room with 1 Queen bed, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
Double Room
Room with 2 double beds, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

37.7782 -122.4155
Area served
San Francisco
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport Oakland Internationa Airport
Area description
Conveniently located on vibrant Market Street, across from the Orpheum Theater, Hotel Whitcomb is a downtown San Francisco sanctuary surrounded by the city's most popular restaurants, shops and attractions. Walking distance to the incredible Theatre District, Yerba Buena Gardens, the San Francisco Opera and Symphony, Folsom Street and the Castro. Hotel Whitcomb is perfectly situated in the city's cultural, arts and business districts.

Nearby points of interest

  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.3 mi
  • SoMa: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Union Square: 0.8 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.8 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 0.9 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 1 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.3 mi
  • SoMa: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Union Square: 0.8 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.8 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 0.9 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 1 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1 mi
  • Nob Hill: 1 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.1 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.1 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.1 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.2 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.2 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.4 mi
  • Chinatown: 1.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 1.4 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.4 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.7 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.7 mi
  • Haight Ashbury: 1.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.8 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 1.9 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.9 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 2.1 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 2.1 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 2.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 2.1 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 2.1 mi
  • Underwater World: 2.1 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 2.1 mi
  • Pier 39: 2.1 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Hotel Whitcomb has the largest Parkay Dance Floor in the City with 8 diffrent meeting facilities.

Dining

Market Street Grill/California Cusine
Relax in our Market Street Grill or lounge that is located in our beautiful Historic Hotel. We also offer room service to our valuable guest.
Caffe Della Stella
Nice Italian Dining with in walking distance of the hotel.
Moonstar
Nice Chinese and Sushi at Moonstar and it is all you can eat. Moonstar is across the street from the hotel.

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.

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Guest Reviews (371)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Overall score

3.5 / 5
371 out of 371
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.7

74% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
PoquetAces
Gilbert, AZ
May 31, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO

We did enjoy ourselves during our stay at Hotel Whitcomb. We would suggest that there be more emphasis to the guest when booking that paying is an additional cost (and not a cheap one). Also, to let the guest know about all the means of public transportation, and that you really do not not neor want to have a vehicle during your stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Don't have a car in San Francisco.

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

5
AdamMasterofGod
Long Beach, CA
May 31, 2013

Perfect

Everything about it, was a great place to call home for a few days in a new city

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

All over, fun.

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

2
Average Traveling Guy
Washington, D.C.
May 29, 2013

Decent downtown hotel

Hotel Whitcomb is a decent hotel for the price. I would have expected a little more from it, like a pool or hot tub. You also have to pay $35/night to park there. My room faced Market Street, and I could hear all the traffic there, especially the 5 a.m. street sweepers. The curtains also did little to keep the sun out. The room itself was basic and offered nothing you wouldn't find anywhere else.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

1
laura8888
Washington, D.C.
May 28, 2013

Do NOT stay here

I would not recommend that anyone stay here. Walls were paper thin, I could hear everything in the hallway and next door. The hotel smelled, the sheets were stained, and I found a hair on a glass left in my room. Staff was not overly helpful. Location is so-so.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

1
Now I Know
Business
Detroit, MI
May 24, 2013

"Classic" really just means Old and Run Down

There was always a long line at the front desk and not more than two people working. The gift shop was rarely staffed (even in the middle of the day). The Wifi connection in the rooms was terrible (I actually switched rooms but it didn't help). Mostly, it is in the absolute worst area of San Francisco, known as "the tenderloin." It would be safe to say that it was an outright dangerous neighborhood (I witnessed one arrest and saw many other situations in which there should have been one). It was really bad. I wish I had been able to see THAT on the site when I booked.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
mack fisher
aurora, colorado
May 17, 2013

good vaction hotel next to the street cars and bueses

it was very good ans friendly. room services was very good and the hotel staff.

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

Reviewer score

5
Seven Devils Quilter
Bandon, OR
May 14, 2013

Perfect Location

Location on Market Street couldn't be better. Easy access to all public transportation or easy walking to so many San Francisco sights. Staff at the hotel couldn't be better. Rooms are beautiful. Loved the old world feel to the hotel. Can't wait to return.

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

Reviewer score

4
CKUNIE
Grand Island, NE
May 8, 2013

Hotel Whitcome San Francisco

I loved the location of this hotel, located inbetween the aiport, fishermans wharf, union square, Ghirardelli square, shopping and dining all around, starbucks in the hotel, whats not to like......Carpet smelled a little musty, but a beautiful old fashioned hotel. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet.

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

Use the tram/metro- easy access to all San Francisco attractions

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

2
mJackson.81
Chicago / Melbourne
May 5, 2013

Terrible location

We found the staff at Whitcomb to be very friendly and the rooms pretty much what we expected for an older building but the area is what killed it for us. On the first night we got in late form the airport so we went straight to bed only to lay there listening to people fighting and yelling out the front. The next morning we got up to go for a walk to get some breakfast and within 5 minutes we saw one guy vomiting in the middle of the road and then another guy urinating on the sidewalk! The whole area is full of homeless people and people on drugs (apparently its ok to smoke crack pipes in broad daylight in SF) We where in NYC only the week before and we felt a lot safer walking around there even at night time. There are some beautiful areas around SF but unfortunately you need to walk trough so much filth to get to them from Whitcomb that we ened up just getting taxis out the front to get out of the area, so in the end with all the money we spent on taxis we could have just stayed at a place in a nice area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
2
Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

3
Vegasjuhl
Las Vegas, NV
Apr 30, 2013

Excellent Location

Hotel Whitcomb is a historic hotel with comfortable accomodations in the heart of the city. With the Bart/Muni station steps from the door the entire city is footsteps away. The hotel offers a lot of character, although the rooms are a bit dingy. Particularly, the bathrooms. However, the bed are quite comfortable and that's what's most important. And the staff is pleasant.

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

Buy a multiday Muni Pass, it'll save you a bunch and it'll give you access to the entire city.

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