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Family-friendly San Francisco hotel in Union Square with 24-hour fitness

Popular property highlights

24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

A stay at Tilden Hotel places you in the heart of San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Lombard Street. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pier 39 and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Alcatraz Island.

Make yourself at home in one of the 118 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at The Douglas Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between March 17 and May 31.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

This family-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Tilden Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Art gallery on site
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1928
  • Evening entertainment
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Fully fenced
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Total number of rooms - 118
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 9
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Tilden Hotel offers 118 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium TV channels
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 42
  • MP3 docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height bed
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Telephone accessibility kit
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

The Douglas Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Cafe at The Tilden - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed (no fees)

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.77 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Lending library access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–40 for adults, and USD 15–40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 59 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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.

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