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
83%
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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 recommend
Sarah Gunawan
Short getaway trip
Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast is good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mick LA
Great Hotel and great Staff
The place was clean. The staff were very nice and helpful. And the location is close for walking to a lot great places in the city. There are some homeless people stumbling around...it is a block off the Tenderloin...but they weren't aggressive just asking for money and moving on.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
barbrodri
Smelly
Not good, the place is really old and has a strange smell.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Mel´s Dinner is highly recomendable
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
aservat
not a great value
Hotel Provides little to nothing, very old, outdated, rooms have poor insulation from noise and the elements, some areas the smell of old is evident, for today's standards this is way outdated, for the price you are better of going with the known names
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
john luc picard
old style
Expect the best staff you ever met, a good breakfast and you are right near union square. They do try their best to keep it all nice, but it is an older hotel at it shows here and there. But that also has its charm
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
derick9
meeting in SF
Nice old SF hotel to stay for 3 d meeting. Aging a bit. Staff accommodated me when I requested a room away from the main street. QUIET with good double pane windows. Good bed but I prefer feather pillow. garage on site a little pricey but convenient. Light continential breakfast OK. Theater and many small restaurants near. Great value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Super Chomak
Great Place and not expensive either!
We stayed in the Junior Suite which was perfect for our family of 4. It had two queen beds (which is hard to find in SF) and a queen sofa sleeper in a small sitting area and a large walk in closet!. Lots of room!!!!! As others have said, it is an older hotel so don't expect modern furniture or TV, but TV reception was great. Reason I left a 4 star for cleanliness was because the pillows were sub-par on comfort and they appeared old. The pillow cases were clean though so not to worry! And the blanket in the sofa sleeper was a bit gross, so we didn't use it. The continental breakfast was great! Yogurt, bagels, toast, fruit, mufifins, hot chocolate and good coffee!.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
If you are staying with a car, the meters are free on Sundays. You can also park for free in a yellow zone after 6PM.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lady Gogo
Good Value Business/Personal Getaway
Although a bit further from where I thought I would be - access was easily obtained by taking the bus. The hotel staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The room was adequate, comfortable and great value for the price. I would definitely stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mitchco2025
Excellent staff
I dealt with three different people at the front desk. All were excellent. Service obviously is a priority here. Having an adjacent Mel's diner is a big plus.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Aix French restaurant in the Marina is excellent and reasonably priced.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AvidJeeper
Nice hotel in a not so nice location
The title says it all. The location is by no means "bad", but there are better. Being on the edge of the Tenderloin District doesn't help things. That being said, parking is secure in a garage below the hotel, and the rooms were clean. The hot water took about 8-10 minutes to reach the shower head, with the sink and the shower on full hot. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
If you want to eat at some Food Network spots in the area, be prepared to wait in line.
