$111 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jan 3, 2013 Check-out: Jan 4, 2013

Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

3 stars
405 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
108 reviews
Good choice for a tour and shopping in SF

Shopping and sightseeing with friend in SF before x'mas. I want to say the hotel was really beyond... See full review

  • Cathy127
  • Dec 22, 2012
Romantic getaway

My husband & I stayed here one night & we loved it! The staff is sooo nice. Everyone from the... See full review

  • Summer Bunny
  • May 29, 2012
Boutique luxury with a free wine hour within minutes of Union Square

Occupying a beautifully restored 17-story Spanish revival building in the heart of San Francisco, the Serrano Hotel, a Kimpton property, is both fun and sophisticated. The decor displays a healthy dose of whimsy, as the lobby and rooms incorporate vibrant colors and exotic Spanish and Morrocan accents. The on-site restaurant, Ponzu, serves up pan-Asian fare in a hip and modern space. Serrano offers wine hour every evening, as well as in-room spa services.

Highlights
  • Hosted evening wine hour
  • Union Square and Theater District offer unparalleled shopping and culture
  • Pan-Asian cuisine at Ponzu, the on-site eatery
Rooms

Oversized beds, high ceilings and colorful accents characterize just about all of the Serrano's 236 rooms, 19 of which are suites. Accommodations come standard with cordless phones, iPod docking stations, honor bars, Aveda bath products and laptop-sized safes. The special "Wicked Suite" features photos of characters from the show "Wicked" and was designed in purple and green. Overnight shoeshines are complimentary. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access is available in all rooms (fees apply). Pets welcome (fees apply).

Features

The Serrano prides itself on fun. Arriving guests can try their luck in the "Check-In Challenge," a friendly card-game competition. If the guest wins, the prize is a free upgrade (when available). If the house wins, the guest is invited to make a voluntary contribution to the local SPCA. The property also owns a library of board games for guests to use in the lobby. Upon request, games are delivered to rooms.

 

The 24-hour on-site fitness center is complimentary. Spa services ranging from massage to facials and nail work are available in-room. The hotel also hosts an evening wine hour featuring local wines and offers complimentary limousine service to the Financial District on weekday mornings (when available).

 

Valet and self parking are available (fees apply); all hybrid vehicles receive a 25 percent discount.

Dining

Don't miss Ponzu, the adjacent (but hotel-operated) restaurant with an Asian flare. Dishes, many of which are served Tapas-style, have bright, bold flavors.

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (45 minutes)
  • Oakland International Airport (40 minutes)
  • Cable car stops (5 minutes walking)
  • BART (6 minutes walking)
  • MUNI bus (5 minutes walking)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • Theater District
  • Moscone Convention Center
  • AT&T Park

 

Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,000 square feet of meeting space in seven flexible rooms

 

Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms

Double Double Deluxe Room
Double Double Deluxe Room 260 square feet includes iHome and Bigelow bath amenities
Executive Suite
Executive Suite with a King Bed 490 square feet sleeper sofa Bigelow amenities
King Deluxe Room
King Deluxe Room, 260 square feet, Includes iHome, Bigelow bath amenities
Acc Exec Suite Roll In Shwr
1 King Bed 490 square feet roll in shower communication ftrs avail
Queen Deluxe Room
Queen Deluxe Room. 260 square feet, iHome, Bigelow bath amenities
Queen Room
Queen bedded Room 240 square feet ihome Bigelow bath amenities
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite 510 square feet King Bedded room with a queen sleeper sofa Bigelow bath amenities

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Hotel Map

37.7863 -122.4118
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 14.00, MI, N; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI, NW; San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 46.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.6 mi
  • SoMa: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.8 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.8 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.9 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.9 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 1 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.2 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.2 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.2 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.3 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.5 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.5 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.5 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.5 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.6 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.6 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.6 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.8 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour front desk
  • 24 hour security
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Audio visual equipment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge desk
  • Conference facilities
  • Conference suite
  • Continental breakfast
  • Cordless phone
  • Desk with lamp
  • Doctor on call
  • Electronic door locks
  • Elevators
  • FEMA approved
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • In room movies
  • Indoor parking
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Laundry service
  • Maid service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini bar
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Safe deposit box
  • Security
  • Sprinklers in rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with cable
  • Temperature control
  • TV
  • TV remote control
  • Wake-up service

Dining

Jaspers Corner Tap and Kitchen
Jaspers Corner Tap and Kitchen combines upscale tavern inspired fare with the local - organic and seasonal sensibilities of California cuisine. Jaspers Corner Tap and Kitchen will feature tavern inspired fare with Chef Adam Carpenters unique twists off c

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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 (108)

Ratings and reviews for Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.1 / 5
108 out of 108
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.1

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Dorogeek
Carmel, CA
Dec 24, 2012

Parking

The only problem was that the valet parking rate was too high. That is where it adds up to make it almost not worth it. Everything else was good.

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

Great location to Union Square

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Cathy127
San Jose, California
Dec 22, 2012

Good choice for a tour and shopping in SF

Shopping and sightseeing with friend in SF before x'mas. I want to say the hotel was really beyond my expectation. and I had a happy experience during my stay. The room is not that big but so cozy and clean especially the pillows which is so comfort ! Location is convenience for sure. .Morning coffee and evening cocktail/wine in the hotel lounge will make you feel difference, and wifi as well...

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

Reviewer score

4
TerpOnTheGo
Raleigh, NC
Dec 12, 2012

In SF for just a day

We had a lot to cram into a single day in SF. We chose this hotel based on price, pictures, and the fact that Kimptons always seem reliable. We were pleasantly surprised by the great location. It was just 4 blocks to the cable car line which allowed us to get to Fisherman's Wharf and the Ferry Building easily. I would definitely stay there again!

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

Close to cable car lines!

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Bannaz
San Francisco
Nov 19, 2012

Not bad at all!

Really liked the location and great looking lobby, staff were helpful and very kind... Rooms were nice but need to do something about there leopard robes there a little old and really didn't want to wear them!

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

Cable carts are good fun

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Willing writer
Washington DC
Jul 26, 2012

nice place to stay in san fran

Just stayed here two nights but enjoyed the experience. It is walking distance from heart of downtown, which is about four blocks away. The staff is welcoming and the hotel has much old world character. The loyalty program was attractive. It's an older building but not a bad thing because it has character You can even open the windows. Neighborhood is fine if you are used to city living. I would stay here again.

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

Taylor Street Coffee Shop for breakfast. Its tiny so timing is everything but good breakfast food.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Summer Bunny
Huntington Beach, CA
May 29, 2012

Romantic getaway

My husband & I stayed here one night & we loved it! The staff is sooo nice. Everyone from the valet, to the front desk, to the bell desk, were very helpfull. The bed was comfortable & we had a great view ftrom our room! I would definitely return & recommend it to family & friends.

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

Reviewer score

4
Traveling Sara
San Antonio, TX
May 29, 2012

Great location!

Great location, friendly staff, clean room! But I was dissapointed with the amount of amenities. They didnt have WIFI, you had to pay a lot for parking, no breakfast, just nothing above and beyond. You get the bare minimum, which I was disapointed with. Overall it was great, I just wished they would give a little bit extra since the price is high.

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

Alcatraz! Buy your night tour tickets in advance! They will sell out!

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
SJR2012
Hercules, California
Feb 13, 2012

Great Romantic Get Away

We spent two days in San Francisco unfortunately the hotel we were staying at for the first night was not available the second night. I found the Serrano Hotel a week before and wasn't expecting much. But to my suprise the hotel was beautiful and well maintained. The staff was always freindly. This hotel is on my short list for future visits.

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

The hotel is just a short walk Lefty O'Douls, a San Francisco landmark. It's a nice place to enjoy a nice warm drink on a cold afternoon of shopping.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Lawson Silvana
Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Jan 3, 2012

Decent location.

The hotel is in a decent location, as it was within walking distance of the Cable Trolley, several restaurants, and shopping. The hotel lobby is cute and comfortable. The staff is accommodating, but can be abrupt and curt when asked simple request such as a late check-out. They made it seem as though it was a major inconvenience. We have stayed in many hotels in New York and Europe, and this was one of the smallest rooms we have ever stayed in. The bathroom was exceptionally tight. As the in room refrigerator kicks on and off it is noisy. The same goes with the heating/AC unit as it sounds like a loud bathroom fan. Opening the ironing board is a challenge, as there were no easily accessible outlets and the board takes up valuable walking space. Even the iron was broken as it was leaking water as I was using it to iron a shirt. The bed was comfortable but we can get that at most hotels. We do not see a reason to stay at this hotel again.

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

Cable Car Trolley.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

2
nina84
irvine, ca
Sep 11, 2011

Not worth it at all

This is a 3 star hotel renting rooms at a 5 star price. The location is good, and that's about it. The rooms are very very small with barely any walking space. The hotel, room, and bathroom has an old musky smell. The bathroom is very small and inconvenient. The photos of the hotel are VERY misleading- my room didn't look anything like them. I stayed at the Meridien hotel in the same weekend. The price of Le Meridien was significantly cheaper and the room was huge, nicely decorated, and spotless. I would not stay here again.

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