Nightly rates from $92
Rate based on Check-in: May 30, 2012 Check-out: May 31, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
404 reviews
Good location to Union Square

Very nice location about 10-12 minutes walking to union square. nice one to stay. See full review

  • Hithoom
  • May 20, 2012
good location

Its located perfectly and its walking distance to almost everything. The rooms were a little small,... See full review

  • exploreit
  • May 8, 2012
Historic hotel and spacious suites -- walking distance to Union Square

Dating back to 1908, this five-story Union Square hotel still boasts the stained glass windows, period antiques and other decorative touches that hearken back to a simpler time. Rooms are clean and efficient; spacious work desks are popular among business travelers. Other amenities include a complimentary on-site fitness center and 24-hour coffee and tea service, as well as a complimentary breakfast buffet.

Highlights
  • Walking distance to shopping in Union Square
  • Historic architecture, decorative touches
  • 24-hour coffee and tea service
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet
Rooms

Each of The Opal's 164 guest rooms features central air and heat, cable television and complimentary high-speed Internet. (There's also free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby.) Suites include small sitting areas with plush sofas. A handful of rooms have windows that look out onto the bustling Union

Features

The hotel has received a three-diamond rating from AAA and was selected as the Crescent Hotel and Resorts "Hotel of the Year" in 2008.

A baby grand piano welcomes visitors to the lobby of The Opal -- a public area decorated to invoke the way it looked when the hotel debuted in 1908. Elsewhere on the property is a 24-hour laundry facility (fees apply) and car rental desk (fees apply; rentals also can be facilitated by the concierge).

All guests have complimentary access to a state-of-the-art on-site fitness center. Guests also are entitled to a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning.

After a long day exploring the city, grab a milkshake and a tuna melt at the on-site outpost of Mel's Drive-In, a 1950s-style diner that has become a San Francisco institution. The restaurant is open 24 hours on weekends.

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (45 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
  • MUNI bus (5 minutes walking)
  • Cable car stops (15 minutes walking)
  • BART (18 minutes walking)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • Theater District
  • Embarcadero
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • AT&T Park
Policies and fees

Debit cards are not acceptable at check-in. Overnight Parking is available (fees apply).

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Opal San Francisco Rooms

Superior Junior Suite
Superior Jr Suite-Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet
Executive Suite
King bed w-Living room Free Cont Brkfst-Wireless Internet Access
KING JUNIOR SUITE
ONE KING BED - SITTING AREA FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BUFFET FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Deluxe King
Deluxe King - Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet access
Deluxe Double Double
Deluxe Double Room Free Continential Breakfast Buffet
Deluxe Queen
Deluxe Queen-Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet access

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 25.00, MI, W; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 22.10, MI, NW;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • City View
  • Coffee Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Family Plan
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Guest Laundromat
  • High-speed Internet
  • International Direct Dial
  • Internet Access
  • Maid Service
  • Meal Plan - Continental
  • Parking
  • Public Address System
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Security
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Temperature Control

Dining

Mels Drive In Diner
Classic American Food - 1950 Diner

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 (404)

Ratings and reviews for The Opal San Francisco

Overall score

3.6 / 5
404 out of 404
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.8
Value:
4

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Hithoom
Cairo, Egypt
May 20, 2012

Good location to Union Square

Very nice location about 10-12 minutes walking to union square. nice one to stay.

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

Cheescake factory is a mervellous place to dine in. it is in Union Square about 12 mins walking.

Review of The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

3
exploreit
bakersfield ca
May 8, 2012

good location

Its located perfectly and its walking distance to almost everything. The rooms were a little small, but clean and worth every penny.

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

Reviewer score

4
One Night Wonder
Business
Napa, CA
May 6, 2012

Served it's purpose well

Stayed for one night to take an exam in the city early the next morning. Courteous staff, decent room, excellent price-value ratio-- no complaints here.

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

Business

Review of The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

3
Julesssss
Business
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, USA
May 1, 2012

Good Value

I thought the hotel was a good value for the money we paid! I was up there for business and will definitely stay there again. The parking was Expensive though!!

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 The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

2
Reina216
Ridgecrest, CA, USA
Apr 30, 2012

Good Price, A Little Sacrifice

San Francisco being the city that it is, I could not expect to get a decent price on a hotel room without a little sacrifice. The hotel was old and out-dated. Carpets were stained throughout the hallways and room. Our room was a little muggy with a slight odor, but was tolerable with the window open. Besides, most of our time was spent out and about and the room just a place to sleep. Therefore it was a clean enough place even though I typically would prefer a nicer environment. In addition, the room had no fridge which is a major negative for our family. We paid the additional price to have parking every evening. Well worth the money. The staff was very friendly and quick to respond to any requests. Being that I had two children with me (ages 2 and 4) it is nice when you do not have to wait very long when you need something. Location was great. Not very far from anything we had planned to do or see.

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

Reviewer score

4
GREATFUL
SEATTLE WA.
Apr 30, 2012

NICE

IT WAS VERY NICE FOR THE MONEY, THE STAFF WAS GREAT AND IF I GO BACK TO SAN FRANCISCO, I WOULDNT MIND STAYING THERE AGAIN!

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

THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND AFORDIBLE AROUND THE OPAL, ONLY DOWN FALL THERE IS NO ROOM SERVICE

Review of The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

2
PB Duluth
Dallas, TX, USA
Apr 24, 2012

Grand daugthers birthday trip

Great location. Continental breakfast adequate; no microwave or cereals in breakfast room. Ask for an interior room to avoid night noise from Van Ness Ave.

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

Mel's Diner with access through hotel

Review of The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
california man
king city, CA
Apr 19, 2012

Weekend in the City

Very quaint old hotel without all the frills, but a great value and location. I will stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Linnaeus
Australia
Apr 17, 2012

Excellent full service Hotel

Well positioned with good links to bus lines etc. Rooms were nicely sized and staff could not have been more helpful. Compimentary continental breakfast was excellent.

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

Mel's diner next door and accessible from hotel provides excellent food at reasonable prices.

Review of The Opal San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
DSO Fan
Mendocino, CA, USA
Apr 15, 2012

Perfect location in proximity to Great American Music

Stayed 3 nights here in comfort and security. Beautiful lobby area with self-serve coffee and tea available 24/7. Front desk staff is wonderfully enthusiastic, informative and always seem to be actually enjoying their roles in ensuring a positive experience for guests. Though even for two the rooms have a bit of a cramped feel, the beds are great quality, and maids were very observant as whenever we left the room (usually not until early afternoon), the rooms were always made up by our return a short while later. Also enjoyed the quiet and general lack of noise of the room. Our room was rather dark with only one widow, conducive to rest but not for anything requiring good light. Never made it downstairs in time for 10:30 free breakfast so can't speak to the quality of that fare. Certainly not deal breakers, but it would have been nice to have a small coffee pot in the room and small fridges are not available at all.

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

Phil's Coffee is just down Van Ness and is a wonderful spot to enjoy superb coffee and WiFi.

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