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 to  12/21/2009 - 12/24/2009

 

Orchard Hotel

665 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94108

of Intl

3 stars out of 5

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Terms and conditions

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

The cozy yet sizeable non-smoking accommodations offer a timeless contemporary design using a soft palate of restful colors in the wall, floor coverings and fabrics. Designed specifically for the rooms, the furniture is made of nyatoh wood from Bali, a golden toned wood that resembles a teak or a light mahogany. Armoires contain state of the art DVD and CD players with five speakers, a 27-inch color Sony TV with surround sound and remote control. The desk has excellent lighting and the two phones in the room have two lines with voicemail; one phone is cordless.

The wall art is beautifully framed artistic black and white photography depicting elements of San Francisco architecture and scenery.

Safety and convenience for guests includes safes in all closets, a minibar refrigerator with a separate dry snack tray, iron and ironing board in the closet, and a coffee maker.

Well-lighted, spacious baths feature Aveda bath products, hair dryers, and Spa robes.

Effective August 1st, 2008, the daily parking fee is $40.00 plus tax. The parking fee is subject to change without notice.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(75 reviews)

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Hotel address: 665 Bush St., San Francisco, CA  94108  

 
 

Area served

Located on Bush Street, adjacent to the Powell Street cable car line, two blocks from Union Square and midway up Nob Hill

Area airports

(SFO) San Francisco (OAK)Oakland (SJC)San Jose

Description

Situated in the world's favorite travel destination...a city that sets high standards for stylish accommodations and elegant dining, The Orchard Hotel is up to the challenge.

The Orchard is just steps from the Powell Street cable car line, two blocks from the shopping mecca of Union Square and mid way up Nob Hill...in the midst of the pulse of San Francisco.

Take 101 north all the way into downtown San Francisco. As you enter downtown, stay in left lanes on 101 north, towards Golden Gate Bridge. Take the 9th Street exit, which exits right onto 9th Street. Stay in center or right lanes as you pass over Market Street. 9th becomes Larkin Street. Go up 11 blocks to Bush Street, make a right, go six blocks and cross Powell Street. We are the second building on the right side.

This property has a smoke-free policy

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Concierge
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Wireless internet
  • Conference Facilities

Dining

Daffodil Restaurant

Chef Russell Rummer features a Modern American regional cuisine with French and Italian influences. Dine from a la carte menu or the prix fixe, all featuring sumptuous fresh seafood and tender meats accented with unique sauces and fresh vegetables. Decadents desserts complete the meal. Tabletops are appointed with Frette linens, Rosenthal, Isabel Lam and an array of unique china patterns. Jeweled handled Athena pattern silverware by Corby-Hall adds to the whimsical presentation framing Chef Feldeisen's creations. Breakfast service from 6am to 10am weekdays and 7am to 11am on weekends and holidays. Dinner service begins at 5:30pm. Bar is open from 4:30pm until closing. The restaurant is open 7 days. Reservations recommended, (415) 956-2972.

Daffodil

Daffodil Restaurant pairs the Bay Area’s best seasonal cuisine with great wines from around the world – with a bit of a twist. We're offering small plates matched with an ample pour of a friendly wine that brings out the best flavors of the food. Whether it's a salad of Arugula, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Asian Pears matched with a Sancerre or Braised Short Ribs paired with a bold Merlot, hungry diners will find a lovely selection of food and wine to satisfy any palate. Sharing is highly encouraged!

A glass walled, private dining room featuring beautiful displays of one-of-a-kind wines can accommodate up to 24 guests.

The Bar is covered in reddish brown granite with high bar chairs. Whimsical lighting hangs over the bar and drama is created with an amazing array of inset lighting throughout the restaurant. Fine wines by the glass or bottle, an extensive choice of whole leaf teas, and specialty cocktails compliment each food selection.

Bar

Renowned Daffodil Restaurant and Bar is a gathering spot for the neighborhood, hotel guests, and those seeking one of the finest dining experiences in San Francisco.

Meeting facilities

The Executive Board Room is a private environment on the second floor, and comfortably seats 18 people around a specially designed board table, outfitted with modem access portals mounted in a center trough. Every detail has been thought through from lighting that is on rheostat and conducive to an all day meeting, to audio-visual assistance that is available at all times, swivel chairs that are ergonomically designed, and a restful color scheme. The Executive Board Room offers exceptional dining from Vignette's kitchen

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Deluxe King

The cozy yet sizeable accommodations offer a timeless contemporary design using a soft palate of restful colors in the wall, floor coverings and fabrics. Designed specifically for the rooms, the furniture is made of nyatoh wood from Bali, a golden toned wood that resembles a teak or a light mahogany. Armoires contain state of the art DVD and CD players with five speakers, a 27-inch color Sony TV with surround sound and remote control. The desk has excellent lighting and the two phones in the room have two lines with voicemail; one phone is cordless.

The wall art is beautifully framed artistic black and white photography depicting elements of San Francisco architecture and scenery.

Safety and convenience for guests includes safes in all closets, a minibar refrigerator with a separate dry snack tray, iron and ironing board in the closet, and a coffee maker.

Well-lighted, spacious baths feature Aveda bath products, hair dryers, and thick, cotton robes.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(75 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Friendly, comfortable place to stay

Eric, MO Nov 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Location: perfect. Even the hotel restaurant wasn't bad at all. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single

Dining tip, Short Walk

Lots of places around to chose from


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5 out of 5

So quiet we almost slept all day

MyMo Nov 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Quick check-in, so comfortable and quiet we almost slept the day away. This place is not annoying, pretentious, or jam-packed ... with people. If you want immediate access to loud, shiny, and tourist-y things, this is not really the place for you. Good for a quick jaunt to the city. Close enough to everything but far enough away. Enjoyed the peace and quiet after faring through the noise of the day.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
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5
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Great location, near everything

WT Nov 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great comfortable clean room..away from street noise, very quiet at night which is rare for hotels in SF ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Dining tip, Short Walk

Lots of places around to chose from

--Eric, MO, St. Louis, MO Nov 20, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Park in one of the overnight garages if you're not planning on using your car for the day rather than pay the steep valet charge.

--HP, San Diego, CA Nov 5, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Traveling into San Francisco can be quite expensive, especially when you bring your car. The parking fees charged by hotels are just outrageous! So, don't bring it! We took BART (which offers free overnight parking on weekends) and paid NOTHING for parking for three nights (Fri-Sun, return Mon). We used the money saved to cab around like a couple of Kennedys, and still saved money over all! We even cabbed it back from Berkeley over the bridge after a concert at the Hearst Greek Theatre, for about $35, and just completely skipped all those hassles of parking, DUI, worrying about traffic... What a way to go! Consider it next time you come into The City for a getaway weekend.

--Grumpy Older Bone-tatch, Sannity Cruze, CA Sep 28, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(75 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

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4 out of 5

Quick tip

Friendly, comfortable place to stay

Eric, MO Nov 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Location: perfect. Even the hotel restaurant wasn't bad at all. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single

Dining tip, Short Walk

Lots of places around to chose from


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5 out of 5

So quiet we almost slept all day

MyMo Nov 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Quick check-in, so comfortable and quiet we almost slept the day away. This place is not annoying, pretentious, or jam-packed ... with people. If you want immediate access to loud, shiny, and tourist-y things, this is not really the place for you. Good for a quick jaunt to the city. Close enough to everything but far enough away. Enjoyed the peace and quiet after faring through the noise of the day.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Great location, near everything

WT Nov 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great comfortable clean room..away from street noise, very quiet at night which is rare for hotels in SF ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Great San Francisco Getaway...

Huskers Nov 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Our first stay @ The Orchard. We have stayed @ most all of the large major hotels in the city. This was a great 5day/4night ... "Getaway Hotel" in a good & safe location at a very fair price... close to shopping, bars, restaurants, cable car, etc. The lobby is small & very unimpressive but the rooms are very nice & comfortable. The bar & restaurant are nice but not a destination. We would definitely stay there on a return visit to SF.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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5 out of 5

Top value - A jewel in San Francisco

Francisco Moita Nov 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

A true jewel! Excellent location - a block or two from Chinatown and Union Square - but, no noise! Hard to believe, but very ... true! Rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. I also have to mention the fantastic mini-bar and that you have free internet in your room (wi-fi in my case). I'll sum it up by saying that our 5 nights at the Orchard Hotel (not the Garden Orchard, although they are very close and owned by the same people) made our visit to San Francisco that much more memorable! The only thing that went wrong is that they missed our wake up call (no problem because we had the cell phone alarm) and the shower could do with a little more water pressure (and now, I am really being picky!)

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Quick tip

Great overall experience

HP Nov 5, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The room was nice, clean and comfortable. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, offering free DVD rentals and ... useful information. The only downside was that the street noise was pretty loud, starting around 5am. Great hotel in a nice location.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Park in one of the overnight garages if you're not planning on using your car for the day rather than pay the steep valet charge.


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4 out of 5

Great location, nice room

Meg Oct 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel is in a great location- close by to Chinatown, Union Square, Powell cable car. Also, if looking to get out of the ... city for the day, there's a rental car company just one block down from the hotel. Also, there are some very good restaurants located near the hotel. The room was as advertised. Very clean and nicely decorated- very spa like. We arrived early at 10:30 am and we were able to check in early without charge.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellence a few blks. above Union Sq

Grumpy Older Bone-tatch Sep 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We loved staying here, close to Union Square shopping, galleries, and theatre. Albeit somewhat pricey, it was still a good ... value considering the convenient location, absolutely superb staff, and wonderful room. The room was spacious for a standard, with very comfy beds and clean all around. Nice flat panel TV with a GOOD remote control, excellent, well-laid-out bathroom, and all other amenities as you would want them. Room service breakfasts were promptly delivered and generally was quite enjoyable. Pretty impressive for a "smaller" hotel. We will definitely stay here again but would love to get a more discounted room rate by reserving a bit more in advance.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Traveling into San Francisco can be quite expensive, especially when you bring your car. The parking fees charged by hotels are just outrageous! So, don't bring it! We took BART (which offers free overnight parking on weekends) and paid NOTHING for parking for three nights (Fri-Sun, return Mon). We used the money saved to cab around like a couple of Kennedys, and still saved money over all! We even cabbed it back from Berkeley over the bridge after a concert at the Hearst Greek Theatre, for about $35, and just completely skipped all those hassles of parking, DUI, worrying about traffic... What a way to go! Consider it next time you come into The City for a getaway weekend.


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Score

4 out of 5

Very Quiet

JJ Sep 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Small, quiet and good beds. Conveniently located if you walk a lot in SF, like we do. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

3 out of 5

hotel

traveler Sep 14, 2009

Great location and nice looking hotel. Staff was not very friendly. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
2
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Great Place

OZ Sep 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel room was huge and comfortable. The Orchard is environmentally friendly and would only wash your sheets if you ... asked as well as your towels which I think is a nice option. Also, it was centrally located near Union Square and you could easily walk to Chinatown or catch the bus or trolly to North Beach (5 min) and Fisherman's Wharf (8 min away).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, Short Walk

My boyfriend and I bought a pass on one of the many bus tours that the city has and cruised around on it the first day to see the sights and get our bearings, we then bought a map and bought a bus pass and took that everywhere, the drivers rarely check the tickets so one pass lasts all day (same usually goes for the tour pass)


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Score

4 out of 5

wonderful place

michelle Aug 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

NIce, friendly hotel. Accomodating and very clean. Small exercise room. Convenient to trolley line and restraunts. would ... stay here again

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Great Place

Robie Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location was great. Easy to get anywhere. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Location..Location..oh and AFFORDABLE!

Wasatch Front Couple Aug 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location was absolutely GREAT! This was our first trip to San Fransisco. The first full day we walked down to the SF ... MOMA. Afterwards we walked up and through Chinatown..and kept on walking...we walked up to Coit Tower...then walked to the top of Lombard St. Finally after walking what felt like forever...hopped on the trolley car and rod down to Fisherman's Wharf. Had a great dinner and rode the trolley back to Bush St. and walked the 30 feet or so to the hotel door. The staff at the Orchard was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The rooms were clean..extremely clean. I've been grossed out at other hotels by small details..and this time I'm extremely happy to say this place had no "gross" out factor for me or my husband.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining tip, Short Walk

Uncle Vito's Pizza is almost kitty corner to the Orchard Hotel. It was a great deal...and great pizza. Nothing super fancy and I think one of our cheapest dinners there. The trolley cafe that is about 1/2 block down from the hotel was also a decent breakfast place.


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Score

4 out of 5

GREAT

BB Aug 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

It was very good. We had to check in late becuase the room was not ready but we got comped some breakfast. All in all very good! ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

a night in the city

Romantic Getaway Aug 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

a night in the city for my husband and I without our 2 year old son and we had a great time. the hotel staff was very ... friendly. the location of the hotel was perfect. we were within walking distance to everything we wanted to do. the room was clean and was a good size for the city too. would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping tip, Short Walk

this hotel is 2 blocks from Union Square where all the good shopping is.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent Place to Stay

stef Aug 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

While traveling to SF for a conference and to meet up with friends, this was an excellent hotel to stay in. It was easy to ... get around the city from the hotel (cabs, MUNI, and BART). The staff were excellent and helpful with anything we needed - from the mundane to quirky. Would recommend this place to anyone who had the budget to stay here.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

The last day in town we decided to go to the SFMOMA. It was very easy to get there...walking down Bush will spit you out about 4 blocks from the museum.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

To good times.

simiple getaway Aug 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the location of this hotel is what i liked most. its only 2 blocks from union square and a few more to the shopping center. ... public transportation is very useful in sf. you can get to the cable cars right outside and the bus stop isn't too far away either. the room appeared clean, including the restroom and bed. these are both important clean spots in the hotel for me. the staff was very very helpful and very willing to help with all my inquiries. this ranged from internet problems, to parking, to tourist attractions. received great information in all counts. my only concern was the parking fees - they were pretty high. i understand that parking may be limited in the city, but if i'm staying at the hotel, shouldn't it be less expensive?

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, Short Walk

look for non-metered parking to save on the valet parking. this is only a block away from the hotel. whether you find a parking depends entirely on luck.


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Score

4 out of 5

cozy, welcoming

klai Aug 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

great location, nice room. room service ends very early and selection isn't great. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Wonderful hotel!

Natalie Aug 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location was perfect. On the first day we walked to Chinatown and the Ferry building. We ate at the Slanted Door, which ... was expensive Vietnamese fusion, but well worth it. We stopped off at the free Pacific Heritage Museum, which had a section of the first vault and art from contemporary Chinese artisits. We then drove to Ocean Beach and walked. It was so close to public transportation. We hopped on the F train to Castro & Noe, had a great dinner at La Mediterannee, and went to the punk bar Lucky 13. The second day we went to the Academy of Science. It had an amazing planetarium show, rainforest exhibit, penguins (feeding time was packed), aquarium, and a 3D bug movie. For dinner we went to Zarzuela, an incredible tapas restaurant. On the third day we went to Cafe de la Presse (on Grant, in front of the Gateway to Chinatown) and we had a delicious French breakfast and coffee. We then walked to Pier 39. It's a long walk, but the F train was packed so we just decided to try it. It was a good workout. Pier 39 was a tourist trap, so we hopped on the F train back to Union Square. We ate dinner in Union Square at Biscuit & Blues, a good Southern place. We didn't stay for the live music. We checked out the bar at John's Grill and wished that we had eaten there (seafood looked amazing). Next time! Then we hung out at the Chelsea Place bar a few doors down from the hotel. It was small but quaint. The room was great. Even though we had a room next to the elevator I barely heard it. The king bed was very comfortable and the room was a good size. The room was facing Union Square, but we saw a rooftop, the Marriott, and the Walgreen's on the corner (it's the city!). We parked at the Sutter-Stockton garage because it was cheaper (especially if you go in after 5pm and exit before 8am). We will definitely go there again. We got a great deal on Orbitz!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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Dining tip, Short Walk

Lots of places around to chose from

--Eric, MO, St. Louis, MO Nov 20, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Park in one of the overnight garages if you're not planning on using your car for the day rather than pay the steep valet charge.

--HP, San Diego, CA Nov 5, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Traveling into San Francisco can be quite expensive, especially when you bring your car. The parking fees charged by hotels are just outrageous! So, don't bring it! We took BART (which offers free overnight parking on weekends) and paid NOTHING for parking for three nights (Fri-Sun, return Mon). We used the money saved to cab around like a couple of Kennedys, and still saved money over all! We even cabbed it back from Berkeley over the bridge after a concert at the Hearst Greek Theatre, for about $35, and just completely skipped all those hassles of parking, DUI, worrying about traffic... What a way to go! Consider it next time you come into The City for a getaway weekend.

--Grumpy Older Bone-tatch, Sannity Cruze, CA Sep 28, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

My boyfriend and I bought a pass on one of the many bus tours that the city has and cruised around on it the first day to see the sights and get our bearings, we then bought a map and bought a bus pass and took that everywhere, the drivers rarely check the tickets so one pass lasts all day (same usually goes for the tour pass)

--OZ, Minneapolis, MN Sep 1, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Uncle Vito's Pizza is almost kitty corner to the Orchard Hotel. It was a great deal...and great pizza. Nothing super fancy and I think one of our cheapest dinners there. The trolley cafe that is about 1/2 block down from the hotel was also a decent breakfast place.

--Wasatch Front Couple, Salt Lake City, UT Aug 18, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

this hotel is 2 blocks from Union Square where all the good shopping is.

--Romantic Getaway, Alamo, CA Aug 16, 2009

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

The last day in town we decided to go to the SFMOMA. It was very easy to get there...walking down Bush will spit you out about 4 blocks from the museum.

--stef, Iowa Aug 14, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

look for non-metered parking to save on the valet parking. this is only a block away from the hotel. whether you find a parking depends entirely on luck.

--simiple getaway, los angeles, ca Aug 14, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Max's Restaurant at Geary & Mason serves great food. Try the crab cake eggs benedict! Lori's Restaurant, which is a block south, is to be avoided. Food and service are mediocre at best and very touristy!

--thequietstorm, Edmonton, AB. Aug 11, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

If shopping is your thing, walk 3 blocks down Powell street to the largest Macy's that I've ever seen! From there in all other directions, you will find tons of more shopping, including a rather large mall a few blocks further down on Powell. When you're done for the day, just return up the hill with the cable car!

--Hula girl, Honolulu, Hawaii Aug 7, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Definitely pick up a Muni pass (we did a 3 day) and after taking a classic trolley ride down the wharf, use the other types of transportations available like the electric buses and such. you'll get there much quickler than the trolleys, but it's fun to ride once or twice.

--Crab cracker, Spokane, WA Aug 6, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

this hotel close to lots of restaurants and shopping both inexpensive to the high end places in Union Sq. area. If planning to tour the city, get the Muni-pass so you can take any type of public transit, except BART, with it. We used it alot and got our money's worth for sure.

--Daisy, Downers Grove, IL Aug 6, 2009

Time savers tip

Buy a three day ticket for the muni system to get around San Francisco. The public transportation was great. Do arrange for a shuttle from the airport through the hotel site because the hotel is uphill from the Bart.

--JosieJ, Windsor, CO Jul 31, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Buy the city pass it is worth it! if you buy it on pier 39 you may get a trip to Alcatraz island included on your city pass. Unfortunately when we were there they were sold out.

--Gloria, Bakersfield, CA Jul 28, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The hotel is in the heart of downtown about 2 blocks from union square, you can buy pretty much anything by walking just a few blocks

--TME, Granite Bay, ca Jul 20, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Don't bother renting a car. Car rental & parking are expensive. You can walk to many attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc. The Cable Car stops at the corner of the hotel. We used BART to get to & from the airport (the fare is $8.10).

--Traveler, Minnesota Jul 20, 2009

Money savers tip

Buy a multiple-day MUNI pass for the cable cars, buses and street cars.

--TKM, Denver, CO Jul 14, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Jeanne d arc

--Jmac099, San Antonio tx Jul 9, 2009

Time savers tip

Don't expect to use the Public Transportation, expecially the Cable Cars, if you're in a hurry. Cabs were easy to find, however.

--bobby cass, Monrovia, CA Jul 5, 2009

Time savers tip

Getting on cable car from Union Square station instead of Market Street. The line at Market street is too long.

--CW, Hong Kong Jul 4, 2009

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