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 (499)
Ratings and reviews for The Opal San Francisco
- All travelers (499) 3.5 / 5
- Business (73) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (192) 3.5 / 5
- Families (93) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (72) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (55) 3.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (7) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 3.7
- Value:
- 3.9
83%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Romas
Eventful Family Holiday
The hotel provides complimentary breakfast of continental bakery, something which is not common for tourist hotels in America I would say. Hotel location is within walking distance to downtown Union Square and City Hall, which is very convenient for shopping and typical tourist leisure walking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Family in vacation
Not great
It was one of the cheapest hotels we could find, but it was worse than we expected for the price. It is close to many nice destinations, but the area right next to the hotel is bad and considered dangerous by night. The entire hotel is non-smoking but the room we got smelled cigarette. We asked to change and they only had one other room available. The breakfast space is small so finding a place to sit is not easy and the food options are limited.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
westbounddown
never again
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. The building was old and outdated. The complementary breakfast wasn't worth eating. I would not recommend this hotel to a friend
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Do not rent a car. Use public transit or taxis
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
dvbar
Not really worth the price
I was there on my own and the first thing I noticed is that walking around the area wasn't safe... so if you're traveling alone and without a car this is not an ideal area to stay: a lot of homeless people, drug addicts, gangs in the area. Don't walk thorough the Geary st. not a safe area. The room was also not worth the price I paid $140. Wouldn't recommend
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KJ the cool kid
Spring Break
Great stay. The staff were excellent and very helpful. I would stay here again. The only problem I would say is the location of the hotel was not the best.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
indigo.
NIce hotel
Staff was excellent. Rooms were big and very quiet. Unfortunately, breakfast room was too small - we had to wait for a free table!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
AnnieChan
Haunted Hotel in the Tenderloin
The hotel itself is decent, historical and in a nice part of the Tenderloin away from the Civic Center sketchy area. However, my friend and I stayed on the 4th floor only to find on our first night there that it was haunted! My friend saw a female ghost the first night who was wearing a white dress eerily similar to a painting of a girl and her family that was in the room. Our next night strange things kept happening...if you don't mind friendly ghosts then this is a good place..if they freak you out like they did my friend and I, then stay away! Other than that the hotel comes with free breakfast, tea and coffee all day, and its secure with only key access to get in the front door. Its close to buses and the rooms are decent for San Francisco.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Fillmore area for good restaurants and bars, take the bus, its faster!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
infrequent travelers
simple option for
good stay, nice front staff, decent breakfast. the room was clean and bathroom functional for the space.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sssh
great locale
Ive stayed here several times and like it Best feature is covered self parking Old hotel but well kept with nice staff
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Stilly
A great value!
The Opal is a great find for a cost-conscious visitor. It's located on the edge of the seedy and nice parts of town. One block in the wrong direction and you're in ghetto. One block in opposite direction and you're in a pleasant neighborhood. The building is dated but the staff are very friendly. The rooms are small but clean. The good news is you are on a major bus route to take you anywhere you want to go quickly. Best of all, the price is 1/3 of other hotels in the area. If I was looking for a place to stay "on the cheap" in San Francisco, I'd definitely stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ZTCD
Great location for the price
Hotel is located on Van Ness and Geary...not a great place in the city, but easy to get to everything else by cab. Reasonable parking located just next door on O'Farrell Street. Staff very friendly. Room was very clean, but very small, although they do have larger rooms. For the price this hotel is hard to beat. I will stay there again in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
