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The Herbert Hotel

2.5 star property

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Property entrance
Interior detail

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$92
$78 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Explore the area

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161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Warfield Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Seasonal)

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Seasonal)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Long Term Stay

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Long Term Stay

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

With a stay at The Herbert Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, steps from Union Square and 12 minutes by foot from Moscone Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Oracle Park.

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SHN Curran Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Herbert Hotel

Hotel in San Francisco, steps from Union Square
The Herbert Hotel offers 99 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans.

Stay in one of 99 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Stratford, 242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Shared restrooms are located outside of guestrooms in hallway, and are shared among multiple guests.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Herbert Hotel San Francisco
Herbert Hotel
Herbert San Francisco
The Herbert Hotel Hotel
The Herbert Hotel San Francisco
The Herbert Hotel Hotel San Francisco

The Herbert Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devashish

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms Smells like piss!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RyAnn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was inconvenient to have to walk to another location to check in. Thought the staff was on a break or something because we didnt see their sign to go to the other place to checkin at first.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Araceli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the location of the property for a hotel room it was decent. We were only using the room to sleep. I think the only thing I would want from the room is a mini fridge or an icemaker of some sort in the lounge area so that I could’ve had a cold drinks when I got back from visiting the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbagail

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom sink leaked onto the floor and the water drained very slowly out of the shower over the bath. Otherwise it was fine. The net curtains were ripped .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Average accommodation, great location, suites our 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will surely recommend this one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean and in a great location. The room was spotless and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janessa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When first arrived at hotel, doors were locked and sign posted on window saying their front desk was closed and needed to go find this other hotel in order to check in. Would have been nice to be informed about this before arrival so we’re not dragging all our luggage around trying to check in. Bathroom issues: Plug ins did not work HAIR/PUBES in sink AND shower Was only given two towels and floor mat. No hand towels or face towels?? Worst of it all - COULD NOT TAKE A SHOWER ONE MORNING DUE TO NO HOT WATER!! No signage posted for hot water outage.. my guess was too many others used all the hot water?! Overall, not impressed. Have never stayed at such a dirty, falling apart, lack of hot water hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,environment, and price point. Boutique hotels are great for many reasons and this stay has been the best including more expensive hotels. Keep up the great work bc you have a lifetime customer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bayann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to check in at a different hotel for some reason we had no clue, a passerby told us. At the actual hotel there wasn’t any staff for our entire two night stay but they texted us to ask if we needed anything. The bed was super comfy and we had no trouble sleeping at night. Only complaint is the bathroom was so gross, there was hair everywhere and the shower didn’t drain…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Berkeley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the middle of Union Square near shopping, restaurants, and transportation options. It was quiet, safe, clean, comfortable, and we loved the large windows and high ceilings. It was perfect for our stay and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jordon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica, Patterson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Doriana

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
please consider to add more appliances such bathroom towels and clothes holders. also please improve clinliness specially in the bathroom and windows. Sheets and towels were very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a no frills hotel with no staff on site, no AC, no fan, and bathroom is not in unit but shared down the hall. The location was great and the room was comfortable but small.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard Scott

Disliked: Amenities
It was nice place to stay too many homeless people and way too many homosexuals. I will never go back to San Francisco
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Herbert Hotel Union Square

Check in down the street at the Stafford Hotel. Very quiet, low key, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Odette

Our stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025