Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Hotel Overview
average
over all average hotel, the building is old but maintained well, the wifi internet sucks coz its...
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- Feb 25, 2012
Ok for a crash pad for the night
Room was clean and location was ok. Had reserved a queen got two double beds.
room was small and...
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Ridin Sue
- Jan 30, 2012
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.
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.
Hotel Map
- 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.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Wireless Internet
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.
Guest Reviews (321)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
- All travelers (321) 3.5 / 5
- Business (64) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (113) 3.6 / 5
- Families (44) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (39) 3.4 / 5
- Singles (58) 3.5 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 3.7
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Mistof
Whitcomb
The hotel is itself a gem, but this was not a great place to stay. There is a gym on the second floor, which we found out about riding the incredibly slow elevator with a hotel maid. The front Desk always seemed understaffed, and seemed to panic whenever a large group appeared. we got into our room on the first night, and my wife found hair all over the bathroom. On the second night, we returned to find a dirty dust cloth on the night stand. The neighborhood is not the best, and the door men do not appear too eager to flag down a cab for you. In fact, the 2 doormen we saw at different times were more than happy to just stand around in the lobby, and ignore the guests walking by. The Front desk did not offer any helpful information when we checked in, nor did they ask how our stay was when we checked out. The one window in the room looked as though it hadn't been cleaned in years, though it did look like someone attempted to reach out to clean it. Overall, this was not the best hotel experience I have had. It was a roof over our head, and we weren't completely disgusted by the room itself. There is much room for improvement though!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Get the Hop-on-hop-off tour tickets. The buses have specific stops, but can get you around the downtown to the many Tourist stops, where you can get off walk around, and hop on the next bus. They come around about every 20 minutes or so, and are incredibly cheaper than cabs everywhere, or parking.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
average
over all average hotel, the building is old but maintained well, the wifi internet sucks coz its slow and pereception is bad in some parts. there is a star bucks which connects to the hotel hall .. thats cool
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Long walk from hotel
public transportation is very good
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Reddi
disapointed
The hotel restaurant was closed all weekend. The bathrooms were so small you could hardly turn around in them. TVs were small and there were no assisted paper work for them. No news paper available and the front desk did'nt seem to know what they were doing unless it was checking you in or out. The staff avoided you unless they thought you needed help that would culminate in a tip. At over $550 for three nights plus $35 anight to park your car I expected more. Not only that but the garage was housing for young people on a high.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ridin Sue
Ok for a crash pad for the night
Room was clean and location was ok. Had reserved a queen got two double beds. room was small and bathroom was re-done but tiny!! Starbucks in the lobby was a nice plus.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Time-saving tip:
In Hotel
Starbucks in the lobby... nice. Bus stop across the street.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
JLPM
Unconclussive
Beautifull Lobby, ugly old rooms. The windows are pretty old so you get alot of noise and even coldweather form the outisde. But location is good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jschwtzr
A good value and good location - I'll come back here
Great historic old building. Market Street is the boundary btwn gentrified Civic Center area to the north and the scruffy Mission district to the south. Very convenient location due to all the bus, streetcar and BART lines right on Market Street. Staff were very nice and helpful and the room very comfortable. There is no heat in the hotel - typical in SF - and it would have been nice to warm up the room at night when the outside temp was 40 deg.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Long walk from hotel
Whole Foods on South 4th
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
polkatulk
a place to sleep at night
if you're looking for a spacious, super comfortable, spotless, quiet and inexpensive place to stay while in san francisco... keep looking. if you just need a place to crash and watch bad cable tv in a central but disgusting neighborhood of SF than you'll probably be fine with this.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel
don't take the BART. walk everywhere.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Libra
as expected...
The Hotel Whitcomb is a nice hotel in a not-so-nice part of town. Our cab driver from the airport suggested not going outside alone at night. The hotel staff was very nice and accomodating. We didn't spend much time in the room but it waa comfortable and the easy access to the Muni transportation system was great. I would stay again for the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
WORST HOTEL EVER!!!!
The Hotel is one of the worst Hotels that I ever been, its located on the most dangerous zone in San Francisco, also, the staff has the worst attitude and lack of service, they simply doesent exist. PLease DO NOT STAY at this Hotel, dont be foolished by the photos or their website, it is NOT TRUE, and Im very disappointed for my experiencie.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Beware - Location is deceiving
As a frequent traveler for business and leisure, I was shocked at this hotel. Location is fine. However, the rooms are unclean, bathrooms are tiny, Internet = a cafe with dial-up, Room Service...? I arrived late in the evening for a business trip and took one look at the room - the old Ac Unit, Ancient TV, Unkept sheets, and musty smell before heading straight back to check-in to check out! IF you choose to stay here, just know that it is 'historic' in the worst ways possible.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
