$158 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 26, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Hotel Union Square

3 stars
114 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
140 reviews
It's near everything and inexpensive.

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  • RichMcGeorge
  • Jan 27, 2013
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  • Gflo
  • Jul 11, 2012
Art-Deco whimsy, 1920s-era grandeur and wine hour near Union Square

The Art-Deco era is alive and well at this boutique Hotel Union Square, which was returned to its 1920s grandeur during an exhaustive renovation in 2008. Today, the hotel features signature staircases and opulent moldings, while loft-like guest rooms boast brick walls and mosaic murals. Another benefit: the world's only Dashiell Hammett Suite, named after the author of "The Maltese Falcon." The property is part of the Personality Hotels Collection. It sits mere blocks from the shopping of Union Square.

Highlights
  • Located blocks from Union Square
  • Fun and literary inspired Dashiell Hammett Suite
  • Funky style and 1920s grandeur
Rooms
Accommodations -- 39 rooms and seven suites -- are infused with the colors of San Francisco: crimson, gray and taupe. Designed to give the feel of a sophisticated urban apartment, rooms at the Hotel Union Square are custom-furnished with platform beds and tufted leather headboards, sleek dark-wood desks, velvety chaise lounges and expansive capsule-shaped mirrors. Many offer stunning views of the city skyline as well as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Pets welcome (fees apply).
Features
Hotel Union Square is best known for its specialty suites. The Dashiell Hammett Suite is the world's only suite dedicated to the author of "The Maltese Falcon." Apparently, the famous scribe loved the hotel so much that he booked his bride-to-be Josephine Dolan in that very suite on the night before their 1921 wedding.

The hotel also features one Kids' Suite. This boasts a cherrywood trundle bed, a computer filled with history-related games, a Nintendo Wii, a writing desk and colorful rugs. The suite also displays a retro-style mixed-media collage of famous kid-friendly San Francisco landmarks.

All guests have access to a modest fitness center off-site; for a more intense workout experience, guests can purchase a pass to the Club One gym located around the corner (fees apply). Visitors also are welcome to join in a complimentary evening wine hour. Dry-cleaning and laundry services are available as well (fees apply).

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).
Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 mi/29 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/26 km)
  • Cable car stops (1 block)
  • BART (6 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • SoMa
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • Fisherman's Wharf
Business
  • Complimentary 24-hour business center

Hotel Union Square Rooms

Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms feature One Queen or two Double beds, Television, Bath, Complimentary Wireless Internet, Coffee Maker, Iron/Iron Board, and Hair Dryer.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Pets allowed
Dining
Room service
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

37.7859 -122.408
Area served
San Francisco, CA
Nearby airports
(SFO)San Francisco International Airport
Area description
Overlooks the Powell Street Cable Car Line at Union Square. Just steps to Macy's, Nordstroms, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Theaters and fine dining. Easy access to the financial district, Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, Civic Center, and public transportation.

Nearby points of interest

  • Union Square: 0.1 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.4 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.7 mi
  • Union Square: 0.1 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.4 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.4 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.5 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.7 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.8 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.9 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 1 mi
  • ATT Park: 1 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.1 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.1 mi
  • Japantown: 1.2 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.2 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.4 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.5 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.6 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.6 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.6 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.6 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.6 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.7 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.8 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.8 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.8 mi

Dining

Johnny Foley's Irish House
great place for a cold pint of your favorite brew. Tasty pub food in a lively environment.
Tad's Steakhouse
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner is located adjacent to the entrance of the lobby.
John's Grill
A San Francisco landmark thaat open in 1908 and is home of the "Maltese Falcon." Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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 (140)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Union Square

Overall score

3.4 / 5
32 out of 140
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.6

69% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
on the road again 42
Business
californi
Feb 22, 2013

good location hotel

the staff was good, parking was expensive $40 and was not clearly visible on my booking site prior to booking! also, no continental breakfast? and the rooms were a little small. The lobby had an antique feeling to it but the location was good and overall not a bad value for SF

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

Business

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Scooter440
Business
Denver, Colorado
Feb 16, 2013

Will always stay here when I am in SF--5 stars if the rating is based on staff

Great location right next to the Powell St exit for BART. Staff was exceptional. Rooms were small, but, what one should expect in the city. The standouts were location, and a great, great, great staff..

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Order in room service from the restaurant next door. The food is average, but, the price is great for what you get. Typically in the city you can expect to be nailed every which way they can nail you...not here...this place is great...

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Patr9
Business
Durham, NC
Feb 4, 2013

Business Traveler

Stayed at Hotel Unnion Square because of its proximity to a meeting I was attending. I have stayed here previously for similar reasons. The hotel is comfortable and a wonderful mix of heritage architecture and modern decor. there is plenty to do and great places to eat in the immediate area or within a comfortable walk. This makes for very nearly a perfect location. This time, however, noise was real problem - whether from the streets outside or other guests inside. Sleep was only assured between 2 - 6 AM. Maybe a different room in the building would be more peaceful. It pains me think of not going back so hoping for a quieter experience next time.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Cocopuffs2000
Business
San diego
Dec 11, 2012

Great little hotel in the center of it all

Went for business to SFO and this was the perfect place. Few Walking steps from BART, trolley, MUNI, Union Square, I mean, literaly in the heart of it all. Hotel and rooms are very clean, slick and modern, but could be a little bigger for my taste. Great concierge and everyday theres something going on at the lobby, from live music to free wine. Highly recomended.

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

Business

Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Great little cafe called Bellini's cross the street has excellent Prosciutto sandwiches and killer home brewed expressos at great prices.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
RZ in Pitt
Business
Pittsburgh
Dec 11, 2012

Great hotel, great location!

This is my second stay at this hotel. I stayed there about 3 years ago. The hotel has gotten even better. The look of the Hotel is not your run of the mill look. It uses a variety of colors that accent the uniqueness of the hotel. The location is great. One block from the cable car turnaround, street cars and BART. There is an excellent Thai restaurant next door that is great. The hotel staff was very helpful, friendly and professional. The room was small but very clean and comfortable with a in room safe and flat screen TV. It was a very comfortable hotel with fresh coffee in the lobby as well as a wine reception in the evening. I really enjoyed my stay here and will stay here again on my next trip to San Francisco.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
BiznastyTraveler
Business
Brooklyn, NY
Nov 29, 2012

Cute

Small, cute boutique hotel. Great location, good free morning coffee and free wi-fi (not a minor expense these days). The room was small and feels less private as a result. Hallway noise becomes a factor. Would not be good with children.

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

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Uniqlo is directly across the street and is a great destination for clothes. Nespresso is opening up around the corner on Geary and Grant.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
DeeGrateful
Business
San Franscisco Califorina
Aug 5, 2012

Conference

The staff at the hotel were extremely pleasant and helpful. However, the first room was totally unacceptabe (very small). The next room was spacious but did not have a closet to hang our clothes and the channels were very limited on the television.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There were many places to eat and transportation was certainly not a problem.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
Hector H
Business
Mexico
May 13, 2012

Nice, great location, but need to put attention on the cleaning

Everything ok, but windows and shades were dirty & full of dust. One of the walls had some kind of liquid stain. I talked to the manager & did some cleaning, not all that was needed.

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

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Just next to the Union Square & 10 min walk tho the Mosconian.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Marirosa
Business
San Juan, PR
Mar 27, 2012

Union Square Hotel

it was a great experience....if I go back, I will stay there.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

around the hotel there were many great restaurants and stores.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

1
belga76
Business
New York City
Mar 22, 2012

Great Location!! But....

Great Location. Cleanliness: Not Great. If you have no AC in the room, look on how clean the ceiling fan is. Mine was so bad that i got a coughing attack and could feel the particles of dust falling on my face. Also, do not take the pictures online for granted because they had a good photographer. When you check in, Make sure that they give you the right room that you booked. And if you say anything they might try to tell you that the pictures of the rooms online are sometimes different that what you get. So let me tell you, there are plenty of other hotels located in that area with people who know how to clean rooms and run a hotel. DON'T GO THERE!!!!!

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

Business

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