$159 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 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
111 reviews
Perfect for Pets

Cute boutique hotel in Downtown SF. The well appointed lobby and rooms make best use of the... See full review

  • Must Love Dogs
  • Jan 2, 2013
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
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
Acc Exec Suite Roll In Shwr
1 King Bed 490 square feet roll in shower communication ftrs avail
Executive Suite
Executive Suite with a King Bed 490 square feet sleeper sofa Bigelow 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
Queen Deluxe Room
Queen Deluxe Room. 260 square feet, iHome, Bigelow bath amenities
King Deluxe Room
King Deluxe Room, 260 square feet, Includes iHome, Bigelow bath amenities

Amenities

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

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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

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 (111)

Ratings and reviews for Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.1 / 5
111 out of 111
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.1

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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

5
Anonymous
New York City, N.Y.
Jan 23, 2010

Highly recommended hotel

Great location, all major amenities, well appointed rooms, clean. Although my first time at a Kimpton Hotel, it will not be the last. I enjoyed my stay during what turned out to be a rainy cold week, when I had to spend more time indoors than anticipated. The wine tastings in the evenings were particularly welcome.

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

5
Graham
Not Provided
Jan 12, 2010

This is a quaint hotel with old-world

This is a quaint hotel with old-world charm. We had a room on the corner of the 11th floor which gave us views of the street below. The hotel is located 1 block from the cable car and 2 blocks from public transport to the waterfront. It is only 2 blocks from Union Square and some great shopping. It was a very hand position for the overseas traveller and not too expensive. The room was very comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in San Francisco.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Chicago
Dec 29, 2009

1 week in San Francisco

The hotel had a good location. The Union Square and the China Town were just some blocks far from it. Nearby we could take the buses and the cable car. Our room was very clean with a good clean service and view of the city. I have just one complain: in our package the breakfast was not included (we realized this there) then we must have paid the price to have it. I complain because the price was kind of expensive and they could give us at least a discount coupon (as they did with several clients) and we could have had breakfast there instead of looking for another less expensive breakfasts in the city everyday.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Syracuse, NY
Dec 12, 2009

Quiet, comfortable and convenient

I was traveling on business and stayed at the Serrano for five days. It was very comfortable and convenient.

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

Business

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
CA
Dec 7, 2009

Nice Hotel

Nice experience. Worth the cost.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Portland, OR
Dec 1, 2009

Great location for the price

In addition to the above, we enjoyed the complimentary happy hour. The location was ideal for our purposes, which, my wife, who is writing this and who lived for a year at 580 Geary, enjoyed walking to old haunts, which we easily could do from the hotel. We traversed the 3 nearby hills, went to SFMOMA and dined all over in 3 days. We do not do fitness or business stuff.

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
Anonymous
Riverbank, Ca.
Dec 1, 2009

great place to stay

Hotel was fantastic. Great Service and room was spotless. It was just a short walk to a place called Tommy's Joynt. GREAT FOOD and drinks.

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

Tommy's Joynt: Didn't get much left overs from thanksgiving so i had the turkey dinner..hand carved right in front of you $8.99 with all the trimmings. I couldn't even finish it. The pastrami sandwich is too die for.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Diego, CA
Nov 30, 2009

great hotel and value

This is a great hotel just two blocks from Union Square. The lobby has an old world elegance to it with a free wine hour in the early evening. The staff were especially pleasant and helpful. The King size bed was very comfortable. Rooms aren't real large, but then who spends that much time in them anyway. I'll come back here next time.

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

Taylor St Cafe lived up to its billing by another visitor. Just 1/2 block to the right. Great breakfast spot.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Julie
Not Provided
Nov 19, 2009

Very nice hotel. The hotel staff

Very nice hotel. The hotel staff is helpful and professional. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. Location is perfect.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Kathryn
Not Provided
Nov 12, 2009

The hotel is in a great location

The hotel is in a great location close to Union Square, Powell Street & public transport. Don't walk down Taylor towards Market St as this is a bit scary! Otherwise excellent in every other way. Complimentary coffee in the morning, complimentary wine in the evening. Great service, staff were friendly and the rooms had everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
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