$167 Avg/night
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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, Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen, serves upscale tavern-inspired 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
  • Upscale tavern-inspired fare at Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen, 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).

Dining
Don’t miss Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen, the adjacent (but hotel-operated) restaurant which offers a great menu of upscale tavern-inspired fare and an extensive beer selection.

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

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

3
kccole
Mission Hills, KS
May 25, 2009

Serrano Hotel

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean but extremely small, especially the bathrooms. Hardly any room for toiletries. The rooms would be okay for a single person but not for couples. There are no amenities to speak of. The one thing I did like was they do have a business office which is opened 24/7. The beds were comfortable and the location is convenient to downtown shopping, the Moscone Center, etc. The attached restaurant is open only for breakfast and dinner and the staff there is very slow. Very limited menu. I probably won't stay there again.

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 19, 2009

We had no problems with this hotel.

We had no problems with this hotel. Room a little small. Ideal location. Wine tasting a very nice touch. Would definitely recommend it.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Salt Lake City, UT
May 18, 2009

Good overall choice of hotel

The bathroom in my room (queen) was small and poorly designed. There were few places to store toiletries except a small shelf over the toilet (not a good idea). This was a good choice of hotel as it was close to all the public transport stops and in a safe area. The greatest inconvenience was that there was no in room coffee machine. Coffee was provided in the lobby each morning but this was not the same as the in room service.

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

It's really cheap, safe and easy to get the Bart train from the airport to Powell Street Station, then walk for five minutes to the hotel.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida
May 13, 2009

Our Best Hotel Experience Ever!

The hotel staff was exceptional in the most positive ways. The complimentary wine from 5-6:00 PM was a classy touch and offered the perfect way for socializing with other guests. We enjoyed the free coffee in the hotel lobby each morning, along with the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. My wife and I liked the location very much, within easy walking distance of the downtown region around Market Street and the cable car. While we took a taxi from the airport to the hotel (about $42 including tip), we took the hotel limo service on our return for $45 (not including tip). It was a very comfortable Lincoln Town Car with rear seat lights for reading the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

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

3
Anonymous
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
May 12, 2009

San Francisco Trip

Hotel was clean and staff was very friendly. Parking was very expensive. If you have a need to park use the one of the two parking structures next to the hotel.

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

use the trolly transit to go around the warf and union station.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
May 11, 2009

Great price AND great place!

Our stay at the Serrano Hotel was great. It is located close to Union Square, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was awesome, very clean and cozy. The hotel's decor is also very attractive, and the price was great. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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

Reviewer score

3
Jan Love to Travel
Georgetown, TX
May 10, 2009

Good Location

Serrano is a couple of blocks from Union Square and this is a great area for everything. The bed was very good but the room was small. The amenities list on the Orbitz web site said the hotel had a continental breakfast and free airport shuttle. The Serrano has neither and those were the reasons we chose this hotel.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Jacksonville Fl
May 9, 2009

Terrific

Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms are small but beautifully furnished and are quite comfortable. I would highly recommend this hotel and would return here again. Short walk to cable car line and city center.

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

Reviewer score

5
First Time to San Fran Business Traveler
Business
Austin, TX
May 8, 2009

Serrano

My first time in San Francisco - was there for business. Location is great - close to civic center/cable cars, etc. Bed was extremely comfortable, hotel was quiet, staff was great with giving me directions. Some people have commented on the location - yes, there are some homeless people and you may not want to walk around at 2am by yourself around some parts, but it is nothing worse than you would find in any large city. I had no qualms walking around myself.

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

Business

Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Don't bring a car. This should be common sense in San Francisco, but in case you are thinking about it, don't do it. Buses and cabs are everywhere, cable cars will take you to Fisherman's Wharf. It will be much cheaper and less of a hassle without one.

Review of Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
kimpton union square
simi valley,ca
Apr 26, 2009

good location and price

the hotel was a great price and location for san francisco. the room was very clean and a descent size. the main draw back was the parking. although this is a problem with all the hotels in san francisco. it was expensive and when we arrived around 3pm on a saturday the hotels parking lot was full. so i would suggest if you are interested in parking in the hotels lot arrive before check in at 3 if you want to have a better chance of getting a spot. im sure its better on days that are not saturday.

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