$139 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 26, 2013 Check-out: May 27, 2013

Beresford Hotel

2 stars
635 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
358 reviews
Very good

A very pleasant and inexpensive hotel located in the heart of San Francisco. It is easy to get to... See full review

  • Conference guy
  • Apr 21, 2013
Convenient and Clean

The room was a good size, within walking distance to lots of places, nice water pressure for the... See full review

  • random traveler0001
  • Feb 18, 2013
Victorian style, family atmosphere and free breakfast near Union Square

Comfort, hospitality and convenience are plentiful at the Hotel Beresford, a quaint family-owned hotel blocks from the action of San Francisco's Union Square. From the street, the Victorian-style building looks like an apartment complex. Inside, however, cozy touches such as tufted chairs and whitewashed wood present a down-home feel. This feeling extends to the White Horse Tavern, the on-site restaurant, where pints outnumber flutes and the jukebox is always on.

Highlights
  • Knowledgeable staff
  • Walking distance to Union Square, Chinatown and City Hall
  • On-site tavern is a replica of an old English pub
  • Refrigerated honor bars in every room
Rooms

Efficiency trumps luxury at the Beresford. All of the property's 114 rooms come standard with private bathrooms, refrigerated honor bars and satellite television. Pets are welcome (fees apply).

Features

The Hotel Beresford is all about location; it sits two blocks from Union Square, where visitors can catch cable cars to numerous other parts of the city, including Fisherman's Wharf, the Financial District and more. It's also a short walk to Chinatown, City Hall or the Theater District. The hotel boasts knowledgeable staff members who can suggest itineraries for exploring town.


All guests receive complimentary continental breakfast daily, as well as access to a public Internet terminal in the lobby.

 

Dining

Old England comes alive inside the White Horse Restaurant and Tavern, the on-site eatery. The establishment offers pre-theater dinner specials for patrons rushing to catch a show. It also serves Harp and Guinness, two mainstays of United Kingdom pub life.

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (45 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
  • Cable car stops (5 minutes walking)
  • BART (10 minutes walking)
  • MUNI bus (5 minutes walking)
Attractions
  • Theater District
  • Union Square
  • Chinatown
  • City Hall
  • Moscone Convention Center
Policies and Fees
  • Valet parking is available (fees apply). Please check with the property prior to booking a pet-acceptable room (fees apply).

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

Beresford Hotel Rooms

Standard Room
Guest room includes a queen bed or 2 twin beds. Rooms have a small refrigerator with fully stocked honor bar, color TV/VCR, iron/ board, alarm clock and private bathroom.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle

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Hotel Map

37.7887 -122.4109
Area served
San Francisco, CA
Nearby airports
(SFO)San Francisco International and (OAK)Oakland International
Area description
Located near Powell Street Cable Car, China Town, theaters, shopping, dining, museums, galleries and nightclubs.

Nearby points of interest

  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.1 mi
  • Union Square: 0.2 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.6 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.1 mi
  • Union Square: 0.2 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.6 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.6 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.7 mi
  • SoMa: 0.8 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.8 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.8 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.8 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.9 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.9 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1 mi
  • Japantown: 1 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.1 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.1 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.2 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.2 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.3 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.3 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.3 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.3 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.4 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.4 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.4 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.4 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.4 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.4 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.5 mi
  • Lands End: 1.8 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.9 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.9 mi

Dining

White Horse Restaurant
The White Horse Restaurant and Pub is located in the Beresford Hotel at 635 Sutter St., San Francisco. A neighborhood establishment where you will enjoy generous servings of quality food without the expense. Dinner is served Tuesday thru Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Step in for a pre-show dinner or an after-show cocktail in our cozy English pub. Come and check our menus and prices and find the best-kept secret in San Francisco.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
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.

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Guest Reviews (358)

Ratings and reviews for Beresford Hotel

Overall score

3.7 / 5
358 out of 358
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
Jul 19, 2007

Convenient location: nice breakfast.

We chose the hotel because of the location, close to Union Square. The room was small but it was clean and comfortable. We only needed a place to sleep and this hotel was quite adequate.

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

Great place to stay if you want to visit the Theaters.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
USA
May 30, 2007

friendly

Although the rooms seem to be small and air condition isn't used the staff in this hotel are very hospitable.

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

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

near the Philippines consulate only a short walk away from dining and shopping at Union Sq.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Little Rock
Sep 2, 2008

fine for one night

The Beresford was fine for one evening. I was there with two of my elementary age kids and we were just in town for the night. The location was easy to get to many of the tourist attractions - we walked or used public transportation. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is older and the street was a little noisy at night. The first room we were placed in had a broken window - when alerted we were moved to another room. This is an older hotel and fairly small. This would not be a place I would stay for anything longer than a couple of nights. But if you are not planning on spending a lot of time in the room and you want something fairly priced - it will work fine.

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

You are not far from Chinatown. The cable car line is just a few blocks away as well.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
Aug 4, 2008

no remote ...

The hotel did not have any room in the bathrooms for soap, razor, or toothbrush. The tv channel selecton was practically non existence the room didnt have a remote, and the hotel is wifi in one small room with weak reception.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Long walk from hotel

northbeach district

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
ONG
USA
Aug 8, 2007

good location

the room and bathroom are too small for a couple.

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

China town and shoping malls are just a couple block away from this hotel. transportation like cable car is just 2 block away.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Oxnard, CA
Jul 13, 2008

nice place in nice location

Beresford Hotel has been a nice place to stay when visiting San Francisco. Business center had free internet and every morning there is a wide selection of treats for continental breakfast.

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

ruby skye nightclub is a short walk away. cesarios on the corner is great for breakfast, pick up a 10% off card from the beresford front desk.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
Feb 14, 2008

decent

Older very basic hotel. Room was okay- kinda had a funny smell. Not a hotel to hang out in the room in. Glad we were seeing the city most of the time. Overall- it wasn't horrible for how cheap it was- but id probably fork out the extra cash next time. :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

very central location- we ended up taking public transportation everywhere

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 22, 2008

Great Location

The Beresford is in a great location if you want to be near Union Square and all the upscale shops, and finer hotels, but are on a tighter budget. It is also within reasonable walking distance of the Moscone Convention Center. The hotel is overall adequate for a business or pleasure visit to San Fransisco. It's only one block from Powell St. and the cable car lines. It is a little worn and in need of refurbishing and a more thorough general cleaning. Our rooms were clean, except for the carpets, which had spots. Furnishings are basic, functional and adequate for the price. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Continental breakfast was again adequate, however we found the restaurant's dinner fare to be very good and reasonably priced.

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

Business

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Germantown
May 22, 2008

Excellent Value

This is a small hotel with small rooms which really is in need of some updating. However, the rooms and baths were very clean and there was a fully stocked honor bar in the room. The complimentary breakfast was well above average and the location is very convenient. Our stay got off to a bad start due to the lackadaisical attitude of the desk clerk... The rest of the hotel staff proved to be quite accommodating, but bad first impressions are hard to make up for.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Union square has all the shopping that you could ever want...including Saks, Nordstroms, Williams Sonoma, etc.

Review of Beresford Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Madison, WI
Jun 22, 2007

Good Location

The Beresford was good in many ways. It was clean and comfortable and most staff were helpful and positive. Liked the internet access and the continental breakfast. The TV reception was poor on our TV, the man checking us in was not too helpful but other staff later were very helpful. The beds were comfortable. I would stay there again.

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

Great mall just a few blocks away!

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