Hotel Overview
Great place to stay if you take BART to the city
Great location and very nice amenities. Hotel was close to all the Union square/Market street...
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traveling Lisa
- Jan 3, 2012
San Francisco
The location was great. Very near the Powell Street BART station, cable cars and bus stop. Union...
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AmandaSD
- Sep 2, 2011
Metropolitan charm and Italian flair in Union Square
Location is everything, and Villa Florence, A Larkspur Collection Hotel, certainly is ideally located. The hotel is close to Union Square and is on the Powell Street cable car line. Italian style surrounds guests as soon as they enter this pretty, seven floor hotel. Frescoes, fountains, and columns grace the lobby, and the decor is classy and cool throughout. Kuleto's is the fabulous contemporary Italian restaurant on-site, much beloved by theatergoers and locals. Villa Florence keeps guests happy with impeccable service and abundant European charm.Villa Florence Rooms
- Deluxe Double Double
- The Deluxe Double Double Room -wireless internet-Fully stocked honor bar-hairdryer-bathrobes, Max Occ 4.
- Traditional Queen
- The Deluxe Queen Room with 1 Queen Bed-wireless internet- Fully stocked honor bar-hairdryer-bathrobes, Max Occ 2.
- Deluxe King
- The Deluxe King Room with 1 King Bed-wireless internet- Fully stocked honor bar-hairdryer-bathrobes, Max Occ 2.
Hotel Map
225 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102
- Area served
- San Francisco, CA
- Nearby airports
- (SFO)San Francisco International Airport
- Area description
- The Villa Florence Hotel on Union Square is the ideal location for a San Francisco getaway. Located on the famous Powell Street cable car line, our Union Square location gives our guests easy access to San Francisco's top destinations.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Business and Meeting Services: Our San Francisco meeting facilities accommodate large functions of up to 120 people, or smaller meetings in our Executive Boardroom. Three meeting rooms accommodating groups from 10 to 120, Blackboards, dry erase boards, Flip charts, easels, TV and VCR, Overhead projectors, Slide projectors, Projection screens, Copying, printing and faxing services, Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access.
The Machiavelli Room, accommodating 40 to 80 people, or 100 for a standing reception, is exquisitely decorated in the style of old San Francisco. If you desire a more intimate atmosphere, our recently renovated Caruso Room accommodates 30 people or 40 for a standing reception, and our Executive Board Room comfortably seats 12.
Dining
- Kuleto's Italian Restaurant
- A local favorite right off Union Square, Kuleto's, a San Francisco institution for over twenty years, features Italian influenced decor and an open kitchen, as well as house specialties including charcuterie, pastas and organic drinks, all using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuleto's is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., weekdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- Bar Norcini
- Featured in our lobby is Bar Norcini an authentic Italian wine bar offering breakfast, lunch and evening menus along with a beverage program featuring Italian varietals by the glass and Italian-themed cocktails. From its decor to its warm atmosphere and friendly service, Bar Norcini invites all of San Francisco to celebrate the flavors and traditions of Italy. Open 7:00am to 10:30pm daily
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
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 (79)
Ratings and reviews for Villa Florence
- All travelers (79) 4 / 5
- Business (14) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (25) 4 / 5
- Families (13) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (15) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (11) 4.4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
traveling Lisa
Great place to stay if you take BART to the city
Great location and very nice amenities. Hotel was close to all the Union square/Market street shopping Also walking distance to the theaters. Hotel was older but very clean . Retaurant on site was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Cheesecake factory is right around the corner- but get there early or be prepared to wait.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Great Location, Tatty Rooms
The hotel is in a great location if you're doing the tourist thing. Although if you have a room facing the street it can be loud with traffic and cable car noise. The bathroom was small and the bathtub stained. I'm meticulous about cleanliness and I like being in a hotel that feels well put together and spotless. At Villa Florence, I couldn't help but stare at the dirt and stains in the carpet and imagine its seedy history. The paint on the walls had a caked on feel and you can tell it hadn't been stripped in awhile. Some of the paint had fallen off revealing layers upon layers of previous paint. The duvet for my comforter slipped off revealing stains and general unpleasantness. I was pretty uncomfortable with the cleanliness of my room (actually I was very uncomfortable with the cleanliness of downtown San Francisco) and won't being staying there again, but I have high standards and the place was a great deal given it's location, the hotel restaurant and bar, which are excellent, and the fact that it was high season and still extremely reasonably priced. So if you don't mind some stains and are an easy going person this could be a great place for you.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The bar in the hotel has a great selection of wines
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AmandaSD
San Francisco
The location was great. Very near the Powell Street BART station, cable cars and bus stop. Union Square was just a block away. Great access to restaurants and sites. Awesome Tiramisu at the restaurant. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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
Dave
Great weekend getaway
The Villa Florence is a fantastic hotel with an amazing staff. We arrived at 12:45 am due to a delayed flight and there was a hotel staff member waiting to greet us. The room was so comfortable with every amenity. The location is amazing, right near Union Square and just a few blocks from public transportation. We were able to do so many things due to the location of the hotel. The wine bar and cafe are outstanding, offering the best in-house croissants I have ever had. Overall the Villa Florence makes a weekend stay in San Francisco unforgettable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nurse_miller
San Francisco Charm
We have visited SF many times, this time we chose Villa Florence based on my fiance's previous experience during a business trip. The staff is very friendly and pleasant; however, when my fiance phoned the concierge for a bottle of champagne in the room we were told to bring our own or purchase one from across the street... The room exceeded my expectations, clean, quiet, well designed and very comfortably bed with many pillows; however, one day the maid left a cleaning rag in our room. The location can not be beat! We walked everywhere, shopping, cobb's comedy club, and the ballpark! We ate at the in house restaurant and it was very good! Try the cappuccino at the in house bistro, yum! We will stay here again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
Look for somewhere else to park, over $90 for 2 nights with taxes. Or take the BART if from out of town, the Powell stop is very close.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Les
St Pat's in SF
Myself and 6 friends went to SF for the night to spend St Pat's day. The hotel and staff were excellent. I have no complaints about any of the staff. The room was really nice, the bathrooms are just REALLY small. I don't really mind because I don't go to spend time in my hotel room. Highly recommend this hotel for location as well. It couldn't get any better than that!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Everything was within VERY short walking distance.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
miro
great place
Great hotel for the price, it's in the heart of union square close to shopping dining and everything. The decor is also really cute. We had a great valentine weekend and the staff was very friendly and accomodating. Highly recommend it! The only reason I gave it four stars is because it can be a little noisy at night from everything going on in the streets at night, and no hotel parking. We had to pay $40 a night for our car which I thought was pretty outrageous.
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
Veronica
Unexpectedly very nice
We were very shocked to see the inside of the hotel so nice. The room we got was a 1 king size bed..It was a bit pricey for the small sleeping area. The parking was hard to find we circled the block 2 or 3 times. Over all it was ok
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
In Hotel
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sparky
Quick getaway
Staff was very helpful. We got there a bit early, they had a room that was clean and let us put our luggage in the room, which left us free to visit Union Square and all of the stores. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was excellent.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Shopping was incredible! We did not need our car at all. Macys, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Cartier, to name a few are just about outside the front door.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Florence Fan
An oasis in the heart of the city
This is a wonderful hotel. The staff are helpful, attentive, and appropriately friendly. It is right on Powell - could not be more convenient- but manages to be quiet and restful and delightful. It is truly an oasis in the midst of the busiest part of town. I have been to this hotel before and it has changed hands - all to the better (except that they used to have a free wine hour and don't anymore) although it was good enough before for me to go there again. They are doing an excellent job! Highly recommended.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is an excellent small Japanese restaurant around the corner on O'Farrell. It is called Dojima-Ann. Service and food are super. Price is reasonable.
