The Opal San Francisco
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/San_Francisco/The_Opal_San_Francisco.h186507/
Hotel Overview
Eventful Family Holiday
The hotel provides complimentary breakfast of continental bakery, something which is not common for...
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Romas
- Jan 2, 2013
good choice for staying economically
very classic and clean.
Also, very convenient location to travel around by buses.
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LA CA
- Dec 21, 2012
Historic hotel and spacious suites -- walking distance to Union Square
Dating back to 1908, this five-story Union Square hotel still boasts the stained glass windows, period antiques and other decorative touches that hearken back to a simpler time. Rooms are clean and efficient; spacious work desks are popular among business travelers. Other amenities include a complimentary on-site fitness center and 24-hour coffee and tea service, as well as a complimentary breakfast buffet.
The Opal San Francisco Rooms
- Superior Junior Suite
- Superior Jr Suite-Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet
- Executive Suite
- King bed w-Living room Free Cont Brkfst-Wireless Internet Access
- KING JUNIOR SUITE
- ONE KING BED - SITTING AREA FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BUFFET FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
- Deluxe King
- Deluxe King - Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet access
- Deluxe Double Double
- Deluxe Double Room Free Continential Breakfast Buffet
- Deluxe Queen
- Deluxe Queen-Free Continential Breakfast Free Internet access
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- General
- Air conditioned
- Free local telephone calls
- Elevators
- Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Meal plan - continental
- Family plan
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Maid service
- Guest laundromat
- Concierge desk
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Safe deposit box
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Room
- Temperature control
- Electronic door locks
- International direct dial
- Sprinklers in rooms
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 25.00, MI, W; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 22.10, MI, NW;
- Area description
- City Center
Nearby points of interest
- Civic Centre: 0.2 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.2 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 0.4 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.5 mi
- Japantown: 0.5 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 0.5 mi
- Japan Center: 0.5 mi
- Lafayette Park: 0.6 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.6 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.6 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.7 mi
- Union Square: 0.8 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.8 mi
- Civic Centre: 0.2 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.2 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 0.4 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.5 mi
- Japantown: 0.5 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 0.5 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 0.5 mi
- Japan Center: 0.5 mi
- Lafayette Park: 0.6 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.6 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.6 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.6 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.7 mi
- Union Square: 0.8 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.8 mi
- SoMa: 0.8 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.9 mi
- Octagon House: 0.9 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 1 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 1.1 mi
- Moscone Center: 1.1 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 1.1 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.1 mi
- Chinatown: 1.1 mi
- Lombard Street: 1.1 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 1.2 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 1.2 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
- Coit Tower: 1.4 mi
- Walter Adams Gallery: 1.4 mi
- Mission Dolores: 1.5 mi
- Hyde Street Pier: 1.5 mi
- Mission Delores: 1.6 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.6 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.6 mi
- Ferry Building: 1.6 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 1.7 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 1.7 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 1.7 mi
- Underwater World: 1.7 mi
- ATT Park: 1.7 mi
- Haight Ashbury: 1.7 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 1.7 mi
- Pier 39: 1.7 mi
Dining
- Mels Drive In Diner
- Classic American Food - 1950 Diner
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.
Guest Reviews (495)
Ratings and reviews for The Opal San Francisco
- All travelers (495) 3.5 / 5
- Business (73) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (190) 3.5 / 5
- Families (92) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (72) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (55) 3.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (6) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 3.7
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
DINK's
VERY WELL LOCATED
The hotEl is quite old, with little confort: no frigidaire in rooms, showers do not work properly, the garage service not only is not free but quite expensive
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RazzleTazzle
Pretty Good
Hotel was fine. Staff was nice, room was clean. The Internet worked, but would cut out a lot, even when I paid the extra $2 for the "high speed" option. The laundry room was out of service when I needed it... but that's just bad timing. There were plenty of things within walking distance, and bus routes right outside. Overall I enjoyed my stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DrDivo
Just perfect - if your expectations are right.
The Opal is a nearly 100 year old property that's been brought up to date without changing the inherent character of the original hotel. Staff is helpful and very pleasant. Hotel is very clean. Rooms are very tidy albeit small. The hotel's location is superb. The reviews that I have read by others include a number of complaints that I find unreasonable, to-wit: Crackheads are outside every hotel in San Francisco, unless you pay for a hotel with staff on the curb to keep them away. A free continental breakfast isn't going to be a Denny's Grand Slam. It's free. The rooms are small-ish because the building is nearly 100 years old, and the rooms are quite inexpensive for the level of cleanliness and service delivered. All in all, this is an outstanding budget choice for anyone wanting to stay near the Civic Center of San Francisco.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jdawg12
Good price, fit the bill
Not the nicest hotel ever, but very comfortable room, a great value and very friendly staff. I'd stay there again for a business trip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Not bad for the price...
We felt a little cramped in our room but we knew what we were getting for the price. Overall, we could not complain...also complimentary breakfast and 24/7 complimentary hot tea and coffee in the lobby. Very nice on the chilly days.... The location was not bad considering we were not familiar with the city...prob would stay closer to Union Square if were to visit again. Hotel staff was ok...nobody out of the ordinary, not rude either but mediocre. Overall, if you are on a budget, this place is highly recommended!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right across the street there is a cool sandwich shop, I think called Tommy's!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ShawnKK
Cooler than expected
Though location is not that good, the room we stayed was clean, and really comfy. I would recommend that you should stay at the opal when you travel SF.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
cas777
good location but quite average
longest check-in on earth, clean but so old looking that you would think it's not that clean, free breakfast but average in quality
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KC Visitor
Great Place to stay
We were very comforatable at the hotel. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel, so it is easy to get anywhere.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
travelingcater
Not best for business - at least on the weekends
This is a nice hotel but I do not recommend for the weekend, Lot of noise, lot of young partiers on weekend. Staff was good, Ok during week, skip the weekend not unless you need a cheaper place. Internet was down a lot of the time
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
emtrick29
Good value for the money
the hotel staff was outstanding. The matress was not to our liking but that is a 25% chance anyway..... personal preference. The location was good for site seeing. close to public transportation. the knowledge of the staff about local eateries and fun was again outstanding
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Dotties for breakfast on Jones and Geary..... mmmmmm
