Nightly rates from $189
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 19, 2012 Check-out: Feb 20, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
166 reviews
Great boutique

Note, that I ranked the Value as "perfect" because I received an incredibly attractive discount,... See full review

  • ABSChicago
  • Jan 13, 2012
Great hotel in San Fran

Really nice hotel, centrally located. Pleasant helpful staff with clean large rooms. See full review

  • ChiliFries
  • Dec 4, 2011
Intimate boutique comfort and personal attention right by Union Square

"Handsome" and "debonair" are two words guests use to describe the Hotel Adagio, a Joie de Vivre property situated just two blocks from San Francisco's Union Square. With Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mediterranean accents and an on-site bar that serves tapas-style dishes, the hotel has a decidedly European flair. It also is intimate, with only 171 rooms. Adding to the personal-attention angle, Wi-Fi is complimentary, and tours of the area and Town Car service around town are available.

Highlights
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and towncar service
  • Located steps from the shopping and excitement of Union Square
  • Free tours available from Golden Gate Greeters
  • Upscale Bar Adagio on-site
Location

In addition to its proximity to Union Square, the Hotel Adagio is mere steps away from two of the most storied theaters in San Francisco, the Curran Theatre and the American Conservatory Theater. The Curran is directly across the street.

 

Rooms

The 16-story Hotel Adagio offers 171 rooms, including six suites. Almost half of the guestrooms feature dramatic San Francisco city views; all come standard with iHome or Cambridge Soundsystem stereos, 32-inch LCD televisions, honor bars with refrigerators, hairdryers and Lather bath amenities. Room decor is minimalist -- white walls accented with artwork and colorful curtains, white linens with vibrant throw pillows. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Features

At the hotel itself, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, as well as personal fitness and wellness training from a certified trainer (fees apply). The hotel also features same-day laundry and valet service (fees apply). The front desk offers staff-authored guides to the hidden sights and sounds of San Francisco. All guests can enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the Union Square area with a representative of Golden Gate Greeters, a volunteer tour group.

Dining

Bar Adagio, the swanky on-site eatery, serves tapas-style dishes, pizzas, salads and a full list of handcrafted cocktails. The bar offers daily happy hour specials.

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (45 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
  • Cable car stops (7 minutes walking)
  • BART (10 minutes walking)
  • MUNI bus (5 minutes walking)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • Theater District
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • AT&T Park
Business
  • Complimentary 24-hour self-service business center with Ethernet
  • Sizable meeting rooms for events or parties
Policies and Fees
  • Valet 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.

Hotel Adagio Rooms

Deluxe Guest Room
Guestroom with 1 Bed , Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, 32 inch Hi Def LCD television with Showtime, A/C, iHome and ergonomic work station; located on lower floor
Deluxe 2 Beds
Guestroom with 2 Beds, Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, 32 inch Hi Def LCD television with Showtime, A/C, iHome and ergonomic work station; located on lower floor
Deluxe King
Guestroom with King Bed, Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, 32 inch Hi Def LCD television with Showtime, A/C, iHome and ergonomic work station; located on lower floor
Deluxe Junior Suite
Guestroom with King Bed, Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, 32 inch Hi Def LCD television with Showtime, A/C, iHome and ergonomic work station; located on lower floor
Executive Junior Suite
Spacious one room suite with King Bed, full size pull out sofa sleeper, Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, 32 inch Hi Def LCD television with Showtime, A/C, Cambridge Soundsystem with iPod connector and ergonomic work station; located on floors 12 - 16

Hotel Map

550 Geary St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Area served
San Francisco, CA
Nearby airports
(SFO) (OAK) (SJC)
Area description
Hotel Adagio is located in the heart of San Francisco's Theater District and Union Square shopping and dining district. The hotel is located 2 blocks away from the Powell Street Cable Car line, 6 blocks from the Moscone Convention Center and is close in proximity to Chinatown, the Financial District, North Beach, Nob Hill and SOMA.

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wireless Internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Hotel Adagio has 3 beautiful spaces available to host a corporate meeting, special event or a party.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
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 (166)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Adagio

Overall score

4.1 / 5
166 out of 166
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.2

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
ABSChicago
Business
Chicago
Jan 13, 2012

Great boutique

Note, that I ranked the Value as "perfect" because I received an incredibly attractive discount, otherwise, I would not have been able to afford it. But if you can manage the price, it's a lovely hotel with a nice restaurant and bar. Wifi in the rooms was free, which was a pleasant treat. The room was large and bathroom was clean with good water pressure. The front desk and sales staff were responsive, friendly and helpful - even for those emergency manicure recommendations. If you're attending a conference at the convention center, it may be a block or two farther than you want to walk, but if you can get a great deal on the price, it's worth it.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

5
ChiliFries
San Francisco, CA, USA
Dec 4, 2011

Great hotel in San Fran

Really nice hotel, centrally located. Pleasant helpful staff with clean large rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

3
Notimpressedatall
Hawaii
Nov 26, 2011

Not great

Was what I expected for a 3 star hotel and the price we paid. Housekeeping was great- however, not one other person including front desk people ever greeted us, and it made us feel somewhat unwelcome the whole week we were there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

3
Werdwitch
Phoenix, AZ
Nov 1, 2011

Good Union Square Location

We stayed 3 nights during Halloween weekend. The hotel is located in a great spot, right in the middle of Union Square. Our room was on the 3rd floor, right across from Swig, which created a fun atmosphere, but also loud. The music and crowd noise lasted all night into early morning, as well as noise from the cars and buses on the street. But we enjoyed seeing all the costumed party goers lining up outside Swig every night. The windows at this hotel open all the way, which is great for fresh air, and allows you to hang out in your room without completely isolating yourself from the Square. We enjoyed our stay here, but if you're looking for a quiet hotel conducive to a good night's sleep, you might want to look elsewhere.

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

Right down the street from Hotel Adagio is a small diner called Pinecrest Restaurant. They have great breakfasts and burgers. Also, if you like Chinese food, we loved Dim Sum Bar, one block over on Ofarrell Street.

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

4
CABS
Lancaster, MA, USA
Oct 18, 2011

Girl's Get-away

Centrally located! The staff was great and very helpful with ideas and directions. The standard room we had was a little larger than most hotel rooms and very clean. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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

Max's Restaurant. Located two minutes down the street. Very large portions, reasonable prices, and delicious! The locals also eat here so you know it is good!

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

2
NicholasG
Business
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Oct 9, 2011

Great location but not worth the price - Spend a few more dollars for something good

Hotel is decent but nothing special. Parking/Valet is over priced at 39.95 a night as compared to other hotels in the area. Bar/Restaurant is cute and has good drinks, but they have a VERY small menu with limited selection. Room service offers the same menu as the Bar/Restaurant so once again nothing special and limited selection. Room was decent size for downtown, but the sink was clogged, shower had no water pressure, and room itself smelled "strange". Smoke detector battery died at 4:45am and I called to the front desk requesting someone to come replace it since it would NOT STOP BEEPING. I was told there was no staff on duty that could replace such, and that someone would attend to it when hotel maintenance arrived at 8am. I was livid, to say the least. The should have offered to move me to another room since its IMPOSSIBLE to sleep when every 1.5 minutes there is a LOUD chirp from the detector. They offered me nothing, then to add insult to the situation hotel maintenance never came to the room. I was forced to take matters into my own hands at 9am and stood on the desk and removed the detector. I advised the front desk of this upon my checkout and instead of offering some remorse to the situation they just said "oh wow, that sucks. Sorryyyyyy". I think they should've waved my charge for the night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Everything is near. EVERYTHING! You can walk to pretty much anything in downtown.

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

5
808traveler11
Honolulu, HI, USA
Sep 8, 2011

Great hotel, great staff and a wonderful stay!

Hotel Adagio is conveniently located 3 blocks away from Union Square. So it's away from the chaotic traffic but within walking distance to everything. The hotel staff are very professional, friendly, extremely helpful and thoughtful. As a woman traveling alone, I felt very comfortable. There were a few homeless people walking through the neighborhood but they did not bother anyone. There are more homeless down by Union/Market. Hotel Adagio is an oasis in the city. It's a great hotel with great value. I'll be returning there on my next trip for sure!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

In efforts to be more eco-friendly, the hotel gives guests the choice when they want their hotel room cleaned-everyday, every other etc. For each day you don't want housekeeping, they give you a "Adagio Bucks" card worth $5.00 off any hotel charge. I ended up getting $10 off my hotel bill. It's a great idea and something to make use of!

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

2
Vacation deprived
Fort Worth, TX
Sep 8, 2011

Family Getaway

Hotel not as grand as pics on website. Room smelly and lots of noise outside in the middle of night and early morn. Homeless population is huge, not just near the hotels but all over the city. Staff great and very responsive to every need. Alot missing from a hotel that commands$2-300 p/n. I've stayed at nicer hotels for $129-$169. I know SF is expensive, but this hotel is no where close to a 4 star.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Don't spend on hotel parking $29.50 p/n. Lot next door is $20+$5tax. Shhh...they share the same outdoor lot on side of hotel. Why not collect $29 from those willing to pay it!!

Review of Hotel Adagio

Reviewer score

4
Bdgt travel
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Sep 6, 2011

Great mini getaway

Great location. As you exit the hotel, make a left and walk two blocks down and you're in Union Square. Most of the city tour double deckers are there so you don't have to go far to get some sightseeing in. The room itself was nice enough. Comfy beds and linens. Enough room for our family of three. The only annoying thing was that the bathroom door wouldn't lock so we had to be alerting each other every time we were going in there. There are also plenty of little food places to eat on Geary for cheap if you're traveling on a budget as we were. Overall, I would stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Regular traveler
Oregon
Aug 26, 2011

Comfortable and quiet.

Check in was easy. Staff excellent. A very nice experience overall.

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