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%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
okdonk
Perfect AAA+++
My 2nd visit to San Francisco with family. Great price and good location. Minutes away of walking to bus stations. [...] the receptionist gave me suite room during my stay. Other reviewers complained about the parking. To me, it was alright. I only paid $23.10/ night including Tax. Free breakfast was very nice too. Definitely will come back to stay!! Highly recommended to everyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
$23.10 including tax to park in the hotel building is a very good deal !!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mike and Sil
The Opal
Opal is a very decent hotel, definitely value for money. The location is oke, however, one block away the neighborhood is pretty skechy. The room is absolutely perfect, a bit small though, but very clean. The thing that kind of bothered us were the thin walls, it sounded like our neighbors were having a conversation in our room. By the way, the breakfast is a rip off!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
conferencehopper
A gem near Civic Center
The Opal offers good value: a good location in walking distance from Civic Center, free Internet connection in rooms, a complimentary breakfast spread every morning (tea, coffee, juices, bagels, cereal, toast, cream cheese, butter, jellies, milk, and fruit), and free tea and coffee in the lobby during the day. Random talented guests also play the piano in the lobby at times, which was an unexpected pleasure! The people at the front desk are multilingual, friendly, and very helpful--as are the cleaning staff who were very responsive. My room smelled a little like cigarette smoke, which left a smell on my clothes, and aside from older, stained carpets, the rooms are clean. The sheets feel older too--you can feel the little fiber balls against your skin instead of smoothness, but if you're a traveler on a budget and not a finicky person, then the hotel is quite comfortable and pleasant. It's also conveniently located within a pleasant walk from the Civic Center BART station. I'd recommend it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Asian Art Museum and its fabulous collections are in walking distance from the hotel, as are the Opera House, movie theaters, and other theatrical venues.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Friendly Helpful Staff
Business trip, not in the hotel much, very nice decorations in the lobby and close to a lot of the sights of San Francisco. The Staff was helpful in guiding me to some very unique photo op places.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Ruth's Chris was just down the street, an amazing steak, Loved it....
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jamaica man
Great location (& free breakfast!)
I've been here before and enjoyed it. Great location with easy access to public transport. They have free wifi and free breakfast.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
there's a quiznos one block down for a quick lunch
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excelent
Great Hotel with free breakfast, internet connection and excellent customer service (5 stars). Location is decent, 8 blocks from Union Square (3-4 stars), but for the price it's perfect. Would I recommend this hotel to a friend? ABSOLUTELY YES! TIP: Their parking fee is about $30, but you can easily find a free parking spot on the street. You will have to move your car by 9 AM. (just read the postings and info on the meters). Otherwise the close parking garages will charge you $15 for 24h.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Alborz Restaurant on Van Ness Ave and Sutter (2 blocks north) - Delicious Food!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lighter than Air Traveler
Centrally Located, Elegant appearance,
I spent only one night there. Wish I had the time to have stayed longer. The overall appearance is polished and clean. I have spent some time in other older hotels in other cities. Unfortunatly they have fallen prey to vandalism and neglect. I was unfamiliar with San Francisco. The hotel staff was very helpful with information to get me where I had to go.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Use public transportation while you are in San Francisco. It is economic. Runs frequently. And is accessable by only a short walk.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jamaica man
free breakfast, good location
Hotel is good for the $$, great location
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Mel's Diner right by the hotel
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great location for the price.
We loved the hotel and the location. Great price for a San Francisco vacation!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Use the public transportation system! It's the best and saves a lot of money.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very nice
The room was very nice. For a hotel over 100 years old, they did a good job of updating it. It was best not to rent a car. The public trans worked out very well. Nearby fitness center, restaurants, theaters...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
