$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.

If you are looking for an inexpensive nice hotel to stay in in San Francisco, stay here! We... See full review

  • RichMcGeorge
  • Jan 27, 2013
Perfect Romantic Getaway

The hotel was perfect if you want the San Francisco experience. The staff was very friendly. Plan... See full review

  • 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

3.5 / 5
61 out of 140
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.5

70% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Lenny the jumper
Kaohsiung,Taiwan
May 13, 2013

Great location and staff.

Perfect location, very nice and kind staff. Room is comfortable but small for a queen-bed room. Wifi is not very good. A little bit noisy at night because close to cable car.It's a pity that the bathroom is small and water of shower is poor.

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

Close to Union Square and market street.Location is perfect.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
Oc1981
Redding, Ca
Apr 8, 2013

Good staff not so great rooms

While the staff was very courteous, friendly, and helpful, unfortunately our room was not what was expected. The decor was fun and funky throughout the hotel but our room itself was dark and quite humid. There was a window,not to the outside but rather to an airshaft that was cleaned who knows when last. We had a portable air conditioner that was attached to a huge hose connected to the window with duct tape and kept coming off. Not to mention we left it on the whole time we weren't in the room and it was still got and humid upon our return. Probably will look elsewhere for our money next time.

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

Great shopping in surrounding area

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
Deedsster
Boston,MA
Mar 12, 2013

Right in Downtown

Great location if you like to be right in the city. I'd compare it to a typical Manhattan small hotel. Room was just okay, very small and dark but bed was comfy and everything worked. This is an old refurbished hotel. Location was great; we were right near where the cable cars turn around and an enormous city shopping mall.

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

Reviewer score

4
dbrewster
Sa Fransisco, CA
Jan 29, 2013

Great weekend in the city!

The hotel was in a perfect location to get to the public transportation to get all around the area and to the airport. We spent time at Fisherman's Warf and the piers on the Bay side as well as time at the Pacific Ocean side. We had a dropped curling iron by the cleaning staff but the hotel took care of the issue without any hassle. The staff was pretty good except for one of the bell men, which needs to spend a little more attention on his customer relations attitude. The room was small and just a little bit difficult to get around in but otherwise comfortable.

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

Reviewer score

5
RichMcGeorge
Sacramento, CA
Jan 27, 2013

It's near everything and inexpensive.

If you are looking for an inexpensive nice hotel to stay in in San Francisco, stay here! We couldn't believe the rate was as low as it was for what we got. The rooms appear to be recently renovated. It was an overall good experience all around.

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

Reviewer score

3
holiday travler
Los Angles,Ca
Jan 2, 2013

Holiday escape

This hotel is very conveniently located, close to union station and plenty of shopping. However, when I arrived they couldn’t find my reservation, stating the system was down. The next morning when I went to check out they still couldn’t find my reservation to issue me a final receipt. Overall the hotel was cute; however my room was small and very awkward. It felt like they gave me the lease desirable room in the building. Fortunately it was only for one night so I didn’t make a fuss. Probably won’t stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

3
sf visitor 2012
AZ
Oct 15, 2012

great location, okay stay

There was a weird musky smell in our room. Complimentary wine in the evening and coffee in the morning was a nice surprise. Hotel parking was easy and reasonably priced. Great location!

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

Jazz bar across the street

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

3
fancy latino
Birmingham
Jul 31, 2012

honeymoon on a budget

I originally chose the hotel based on its awesome location on powell street near union square and a stone's throw away from the bart station...while this choice was spot on, the hotel seemed to lack anything 'special'. The bed and bathroom were run of the mill... this was actually after having to switch from a room at the back of the hotel (off of powell street, facing a creepy alley with no light) to a room almost twice as large. The hotel has a dark, cramped feel to it, and the choice of paints/carpets only worsen the scenario. Water pressure was also not up to par with the Powell Hotel across the street. While it was within my price range, I will definitely opt for a more luxurious option next time I stay in san francisco...and you should to if you value up-frontness by the staff and a more welcoming place at which to stay.

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

Eat somewhere at the borders of the tenderloin or within the castro neighborhoods...much more exotic and well-priced foods that will lead to memorable times than any 'unique' restaraunts on the bay or in the financial district.

Review of Hotel Union Square

Reviewer score

4
Ghamm
Utah
Jul 15, 2012

Great location, small rooms a little stuffy..

Staff was great, location was close, but for me, Id rather stay in a newer place with larger rooms.. I will say that the place was cute, and the wife liked it.. I'm always amazed at how expensive staying in downtown sf is.. The place was close to everything, bart, the trolly , shopping.. all within one block.

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

Reviewer score

5
Gflo
Phoenix, AZ
Jul 11, 2012

Perfect Romantic Getaway

The hotel was perfect if you want the San Francisco experience. The staff was very friendly. Plan on parking your car and using the public transit offered. Cable cars and train will get you to the popular spots. Shopping and dining are all within walking distance. Be prepared to pay for parking, it's worth it. You'll pay just as much at all the tourist spots. The room was clean and new. It has a perfect feel, an aged exterior with a refurbished interior. The rooms have a very modern look. The pictures are accurate. I plan on staying here every time I visit the city.

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

Use the Sightseeing Hop on Hop Off buses at Union Square. That is a better option.

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