The upper-middle-range Hotel Spero is a chic boutique that dates back to 1923 and occupies a convenient location three blocks from Union Square and within a six-minute walk to a BART station in San Francisco. Renovated in 2018, interiors here are full of style that melds original details like beautiful hand-painted wooden ceiling beams in the lobby with contemporary decor. A diner-like restaurant and bar serves American fare and offers happy hour specials, plus there’s a fitness center well stocked with modern Precor machines and Peloton bikes. Other features include a co-working space and five meeting rooms. The 236 rooms are a bit small, but they’re attractive and equipped with flat-screen TVs and robes. Suites add living rooms. Wi-Fi is covered by the resort fee. For a cool boutique property with more amenities like an infinity pool and spa, consider the Huntington Hotel in Nob Hill.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Spero is a chic boutique that dates back to 1923 and occupies a convenient location three blocks from Union Square and within a six-minute walk to a BART station in San Francisco. Renovated in 2018, interiors here are full of style that melds original details like beautiful hand-painted wooden ceiling beams in the lobby with contemporary decor. A diner-like restaurant and bar serves American fare and offers happy hour specials, plus there’s a fitness center well stocked with modern Precor machines and Peloton bikes. Other features include a co-working space and five meeting rooms. The 236 rooms are a bit small, but they’re attractive and equipped with flat-screen TVs and robes. Suites add living rooms. Wi-Fi is covered by the resort fee. For a cool boutique property with more amenities like an infinity pool and spa, consider the Huntington Hotel in Nob Hill.
With 1,907 rooms and meeting space galore, this is the largest hotel in town. Business features are impressive, the restaurant is surprisingly nice, and the gym is well equipped. But rooms, which are undergoing renovations in waves through 2017, vary from impressive to so-so. Crowds of conventioneers and business travelers make it difficult to find peace and quiet (the lobby noise level is usually that of a dull roar), or to get help without waiting in a long line. Travelers in want of free Wi-Fi could check out the neighboring Grand Hyatt San Francisco, another business-friendly hotel in Union Square.
With 1,907 rooms and meeting space galore, this is the largest hotel in town. Business features are impressive, the restaurant is surprisingly nice, and the gym is well equipped. But rooms, which are undergoing renovations in waves through 2017, vary from impressive to so-so. Crowds of conventioneers and business travelers make it difficult to find peace and quiet (the lobby noise level is usually that of a dull roar), or to get help without waiting in a long line. Travelers in want of free Wi-Fi could check out the neighboring Grand Hyatt San Francisco, another business-friendly hotel in Union Square.
Known for its Redwood Room bar and location a five-minute walk from Union Square, the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has a hip scene, particularly with digs designed by Philippe Starck and Ian Schrager (the latter of Studio 54 fame). The 372 small but comfortable rooms are short on amenities but high on scene and style. All rooms have elegant decor, desks, minibars, and robes, plus dining tables and living spaces in studios. Three spaces serve food and drinks in moody, sleek settings, but there's little else in terms of features aside from a small gym and meeting spaces. Also on the downside, Wi-Fi incurs an extra charge. For a similarly upscale property with a few more features, consider the nearby Hotel Nikko San Francisco.
Known for its Redwood Room bar and location a five-minute walk from Union Square, the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has a hip scene, particularly with digs designed by Philippe Starck and Ian Schrager (the latter of Studio 54 fame). The 372 small but comfortable rooms are short on amenities but high on scene and style. All rooms have elegant decor, desks, minibars, and robes, plus dining tables and living spaces in studios. Three spaces serve food and drinks in moody, sleek settings, but there's little else in terms of features aside from a small gym and meeting spaces. Also on the downside, Wi-Fi incurs an extra charge. For a similarly upscale property with a few more features, consider the nearby Hotel Nikko San Francisco.
The 93-room, upper-middle-range Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square is well-located for touring major sights (it's just a few blocks from Union Square), but it's on the northern edge of the gritty Tenderloin area. Rooms can be small but decor feels high-end and amenities are modern -- 48-inch flat-screen TVs, iHome docks, Keurig coffeemakers, high-speed Wi-Fi, seersucker robes, and marble bathrooms up the luxe factor. The hotel has a trendy lobby and bar serving drinks and light fare, but there's no full restaurant or fitness facilities. The hotel offers freebies like bike rentals, water bowls for four-legged guests, and pineapple-infused water all day, plus free coffee and mini-cupcakes in the afternoon. The nearby Hotel Adagio offers a good alternative -- while it lacks the sunny charm of Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square, it adds extras like a fitness center and room service.
The 93-room, upper-middle-range Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square is well-located for touring major sights (it's just a few blocks from Union Square), but it's on the northern edge of the gritty Tenderloin area. Rooms can be small but decor feels high-end and amenities are modern -- 48-inch flat-screen TVs, iHome docks, Keurig coffeemakers, high-speed Wi-Fi, seersucker robes, and marble bathrooms up the luxe factor. The hotel has a trendy lobby and bar serving drinks and light fare, but there's no full restaurant or fitness facilities. The hotel offers freebies like bike rentals, water bowls for four-legged guests, and pineapple-infused water all day, plus free coffee and mini-cupcakes in the afternoon. The nearby Hotel Adagio offers a good alternative -- while it lacks the sunny charm of Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square, it adds extras like a fitness center and room service.
This old-fashioned, five-floor hotel on a busy Tenderloin street was built in 1908 and has some charming historical details, as well as basic amenities and lots of helpful information for tourists. It’s near many attractions and offers a standard continental breakfast. While it’s a budget hotel and a little run-down in places, the rates are generally tough to beat. If there's room in the budget, though, the pricier Hotel Diva has a better location and a lot more to offer.
This old-fashioned, five-floor hotel on a busy Tenderloin street was built in 1908 and has some charming historical details, as well as basic amenities and lots of helpful information for tourists. It’s near many attractions and offers a standard continental breakfast. While it’s a budget hotel and a little run-down in places, the rates are generally tough to beat. If there's room in the budget, though, the pricier Hotel Diva has a better location and a lot more to offer.
Famous for A-list rocker guests and an artsy, cool vibe, this one-of-a-kind, converted 44-room motel may have seedy Tenderloin District surroundings, but retro-inspired guest rooms, the unique, SoCal-style courtyard pool, and happening on-site nightlife keep the hip crowd happy.
Famous for A-list rocker guests and an artsy, cool vibe, this one-of-a-kind, converted 44-room motel may have seedy Tenderloin District surroundings, but retro-inspired guest rooms, the unique, SoCal-style courtyard pool, and happening on-site nightlife keep the hip crowd happy.
This mid-sized property has large, modern rooms and a location close to tourist attractions, but the location in the gritty Tenderloin can be a downside for many. (The Cova even runs a shuttle to Union Square, which is only a 15-minute walk away.) Nonetheless, the venue offers budget-friendly value for its amenities, which include a free breakfast at the adjoining bistro. For travelers who feel iffy about the neighborhood, Hotel Fusion is closer to Union Square and has similar rates, while deals can sometimes be found at other properties like the Handlery as well.
This mid-sized property has large, modern rooms and a location close to tourist attractions, but the location in the gritty Tenderloin can be a downside for many. (The Cova even runs a shuttle to Union Square, which is only a 15-minute walk away.) Nonetheless, the venue offers budget-friendly value for its amenities, which include a free breakfast at the adjoining bistro. For travelers who feel iffy about the neighborhood, Hotel Fusion is closer to Union Square and has similar rates, while deals can sometimes be found at other properties like the Handlery as well.
Price and location are the major calling cards for the budget Super 8 San Francisco/Union Square Area. It’s located in the gritty Tenderloin District in central San Francisco, but it’s a short walk to Union Square and its shopping, theaters, art galleries, and public transportation. Hotel amenities include a continental breakfast (included in rates), free Wi-Fi, and valet parking. Its 53 rooms are well-kept but small, and free Wi-Fi, safes, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges come standard. Low rates in a famously expensive city make the Super 8 an attractive choice for many budget-conscious travelers seeking to stay downtown. Travelers could also consider the mid-range Serrano Hotel, which has more amenities but also higher rates.
Price and location are the major calling cards for the budget Super 8 San Francisco/Union Square Area. It’s located in the gritty Tenderloin District in central San Francisco, but it’s a short walk to Union Square and its shopping, theaters, art galleries, and public transportation. Hotel amenities include a continental breakfast (included in rates), free Wi-Fi, and valet parking. Its 53 rooms are well-kept but small, and free Wi-Fi, safes, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges come standard. Low rates in a famously expensive city make the Super 8 an attractive choice for many budget-conscious travelers seeking to stay downtown. Travelers could also consider the mid-range Serrano Hotel, which has more amenities but also higher rates.