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Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

3 stars
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5 345 reviews
Amazing stay

Just amazing... I should say this hotel is so considerable that $87 is really worth it!!!! They... See full review

  • Chen Wang
  • Dec 25, 2012
Very convenient

Located at Market st & 8th st, neighbor to City Hall. This hotel is perfect in location and very... See full review

  • Conferenece attender
  • Dec 28, 2012
Luxury meets history, vintage meets modern at Theater District hotel

The Hotel Whitcomb has a place in San Francisco history like no other: Following the 1906 earthquake, the building actually served as City Hall. The majestic Theater District property still looks a lot like it did back then, with crystal chandeliers, Tiffany glass and Italian marble columns and floors. Made-to-look-old furniture highlights rooms upstairs, though modern conveniences abound as well. The on-site Market Street Grill serves up basic American fare.

Highlights
  • Historical spot -- the hotel once served as San Francisco's City Hall
  • Located in the Theater District, across Market Street from the Orpheum Theater
  • Ornate preserved lobby
  • Dine on classic American fare at The Market Street Grill
Rooms

High ceilings are common in the Whitcomb's 447 guest rooms and 12 suites. Furniture in these rooms has been specially crafted so it looks old. Accommodations come standard with modern conveniences as well, including flat-screen televisions, ironing boards and spacious workstations. Many also offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. The Sunny Jim Suite also includes a wet bar and a dining area.

Features

Marble floors, polished brass fixtures, Tiffany glass and fresh flowers accentuate the ornate Main Lobby. This area transports guests back to the turn of the 20th Century, when the building briefly served as City Hall. It became a hotel in 1916. It's also a great place to enjoy a coffee and read a complimentary newspaper.

All guests have access to an on-site health and fitness center, dry-cleaning service (fees apply) and transportation to San Francisco International Airport (fees apply).

Grab a homemade Dungeness crab cake at The Market Street Grill, the on-site restaurant. Customers enter through the Tavern Piano Bar, a classic lounge that can get downright boisterous on weekend nights.

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 mil/29 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 mi/25.7 km)
  • BART (4 blocks)
  • Cable car stops (6 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
  • Theater District
  • Union Square
  • SoMa
  • Embarcadero
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • AT&T Park
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • 25,000 square feet of meeting space
  • On-site audio/visual expert to help with equipment

Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco Rooms

Parlor Suite
Room with 2 double beds, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
King Room
Room with 1 king bed, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
Queen Room
Room with 1 Queen bed, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.
Double Room
Room with 2 double beds, includes complimentary wireless high-speed internet, 25" television with remote control, cable / satellite tv with premium channels, iron / ironing board, telephone with voice mail, data port, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, hairdryer, housekeeping, wake-up calls.

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Hotel Map

37.7782 -122.4155
Area served
San Francisco
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport Oakland Internationa Airport
Area description
Conveniently located on vibrant Market Street, across from the Orpheum Theater, Hotel Whitcomb is a downtown San Francisco sanctuary surrounded by the city's most popular restaurants, shops and attractions. Walking distance to the incredible Theatre District, Yerba Buena Gardens, the San Francisco Opera and Symphony, Folsom Street and the Castro. Hotel Whitcomb is perfectly situated in the city's cultural, arts and business districts.

Nearby points of interest

  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.3 mi
  • SoMa: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Union Square: 0.8 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.8 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 0.9 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 1 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.3 mi
  • SoMa: 0.3 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.4 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Union Square: 0.8 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.8 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 0.9 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 1 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1 mi
  • Nob Hill: 1 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.1 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.1 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.1 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.2 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.2 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.4 mi
  • Chinatown: 1.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 1.4 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.4 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.7 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.7 mi
  • Haight Ashbury: 1.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.8 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 1.9 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.9 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 2.1 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 2.1 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 2.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 2.1 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 2.1 mi
  • Underwater World: 2.1 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 2.1 mi
  • Pier 39: 2.1 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Gift shop
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • High-speed internet
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Wireless internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Hotel Whitcomb has the largest Parkay Dance Floor in the City with 8 diffrent meeting facilities.

Dining

Market Street Grill/California Cusine
Relax in our Market Street Grill or lounge that is located in our beautiful Historic Hotel. We also offer room service to our valuable guest.
Caffe Della Stella
Nice Italian Dining with in walking distance of the hotel.
Moonstar
Nice Chinese and Sushi at Moonstar and it is all you can eat. Moonstar is across the street from the hotel.

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 (345)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Overall score

3.5 / 5
About the scores
345 out of 345
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.8

75% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Conferenece attender
LA, CA
Dec 28, 2012

Very convenient

Located at Market st & 8th st, neighbor to City Hall. This hotel is perfect in location and very convenient to go to either upper or lower Market st. A little bit expensive for students.

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

Breakfast is not free and by order.

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Chen Wang
Albany, New York
Dec 25, 2012

Amazing stay

Just amazing... I should say this hotel is so considerable that $87 is really worth it!!!! They even insert a paper of local weather report into your room through the door!!!

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

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

KonnieKatt
Mtn. View, CA
Dec 23, 2012

Great location for my destinations

I wanted to go to the Asian Art Museum, the DeYoung (taking the #5 Muni bus) and go to the Orpheum. For these goals, the location was perfect. Also, the restaurant always provides an excellent meal. I have stayed here before and plan to stay here again.

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

The Orpheum Theater is just about a block away.

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Business
arizona
Dec 21, 2012

Great Hotel - bad location

There is nothing wrong with the hotel, everything was great! The only thing is that the location is not the greatest. It's 3, 4 blocks off from a "nice" neighborhood...lots of bums and crazies outside on the street and no decent diner or restaurant nearby. But if you jump on the tram or the bus, things change quickly.

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

Business

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

gokun
nashville, tn
Dec 20, 2012

Good hotel, but no so good location.

As far as hotel and comfort go, everything was great. However, neighborhood was not so good. A lot of homeless people walking around were kind of uncomfortable. If you want to save some money and still close to downtown, I think it's an OK hotel.

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

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

LiNathan
Business
Eugene , oregon
Dec 16, 2012

old building

The pictures of the hotel are looks pretty good but real room is really normal and the location is not very convenice.

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

Business

Money-saving tip: Long walk from hotel

Do not go to outside after 6 pm.

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

chelsa3
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dec 12, 2012

Okay for economy travel

The ambience of the hotel was nice. The rooms left something to be desired. The hotel staff was extremely friendly. The hotel was within walking distance to union square. However the street the hotel was on itself was a bit sketchy.

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

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Pismo Steve
Northwest New Mexico
Dec 11, 2012

Lovely old hotel

The staff is first rate, the location is convenient, the rooms clean. The lobby is almost surreal in its opulence. It's in the downtown area, which is not the most pleasant neighborhood, but that's city life. Overall, a great experience!

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

Ananda Fuara is a charming vegetarian restaurant within walking distance, staffed by sari-wearing devotees of the guru Sri Chinmoy. Delicious fare!

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Cam SD
San Fransico Ca
Dec 11, 2012

Weekend Gateaway

Very nice historical hotel that was centrally located. Smaller rooms, but was a very nice place to stay.

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

Dotty's --excellent place to eat. Very reasonable!!

Review of Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

AGUer
Business
Miami, Fl
Dec 9, 2012

Ok hotel, not for female business traveller

No room service, despite being in the ad Rooms are clean, comfy, old. No coffee or fridge - looks like electric system might not survive Staff is awesome, friendly, helpful Location is ok if you use the Bart which is right outside Restaurant packed my dinner to go, omitted utensils

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

Business

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