Union Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Empress Theatre

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Coast Lotus | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included

Explore the area

401 First Street, Benicia, CA, 94510

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
‪3 min walk‬
Benicia Clock Tower
‪3 min drive‬
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
‪13 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

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Room options

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sundew

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Arrowgrass

Exceptional

269 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sea Lavender

280 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Wild Peony

Wonderful

237 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Beach Primrose

280 sq ft
Hill view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Coast Lotus

Exceptional

409 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Seaside Daisy

Exceptional

398 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Victoriana

Exceptional

237 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Lupine

Good

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Fawn Lily

Very good

237 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Marigold

Excellent

215 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Stickseed

Very good

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Benicia

Union Hotel places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as California Grand Casino and Empress Theatre. This 12-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

Benicia Certified Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Benicia Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
Vallejo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

Martinez Station - 14 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪One House Bakery - ‬7 min walk
‪Rrags Cafe - ‬14 min walk
‪Lucca Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Union Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Empress Theatre

Union Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and express check-in. There's free parking if you drive. This hotel also has express check-out.

TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, coffee makers, and free long-distance calls. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$122 nightly

Jun 27 - Jun 28

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast
A restaurant

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

Business center

Accessibility

Elevator

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Separate sitting area
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an access code

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
Dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Check-in: 2:00 PM—-5:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Union Benicia

Union Hotel Benicia

Union Hotel Hotel

Union Hotel Benicia

Union Hotel Hotel Benicia

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Union Hotel?

Union Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Union Hotel?

Located steps from Benicia Certified Farmers Market, this hotel is in Benicia, and within a 10-minute walk of Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Benicia Fire Museum. You'll also find Benicia Marina and Studio 41 less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Union Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Union Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Union Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Union Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Union Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub as well as a restaurant and free breakfast.

Does Union Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Union Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Union Hotel serves free continental breakfast from its restaurant.

Will Union Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Union Hotel for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Union Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Union Hotel?

The closest major airport to Union Hotel is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is 12.2 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is around 23.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Union Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Union Hotel.

Union Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would rather pay more to get more

I do not recommend the Union Hotel in Benicia California, but I do recommend Benicia, which is a gem. The Union Hotel was built in 1852 and is now a neglected relic. There are warnings about using the elevator. The desk staff seem to have no pride in their work. The “free continental breakfast“ is a joke. The bed was very comfortable, and the linens were very clean, but the furnishings were tattered. Next time I will pay more to get more at a different hotel. However, if you want something clean and budget friendly in a great location, the Union Hotel is tolerable.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Jan 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family

Jan 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff, Benicia

Dec 29, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Business traveler

Nov 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Well maintained old hotel with charm

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an historical hotel in use since the 1late 800's. Very quaint period furnishings. Antique furniture throughout with the exception of the flat screen TV and in suite Jacuzzi tub. Very comfortable with nice product in the bath. EXCELLENT restaurant/bar on the 1st floor. The only thing we missed this time was a ghostly encounter!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

octavio

Traveled with family

Oct 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy access, no ghosts 😥😎👻😀

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Sep 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downtown Benicia weekend.

The hotel is like stepping back in time, some of the rooms have great views. The in site restaurant was very good and there are plenty of shopping and dining within walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Property is older and perfection is not expected however, we enjoyed our stay very much. Perfect location. In the middle of everything and that’s what we wanted. The air conditioner provided a muffle from any noise from the hustle and bustle of First Street activity. Definitely would stay again. In fact, we’ve stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group

Aug 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great historical hotel downtown! Friendly staff awesome location. Great food in restaurant

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We've been here before and love it. It's like a step into a long lost era. Our only disappointment was that they changed our favorite room. The new paint is nice, but we missed the pictures of "George and Emily". They were the ghosts that made their presence known to us twice before. We missed wondering if they would be there or not... Now we don't know if they were associated with the building, room or the pictures themselves. All we know is that there were no more unexplained noises at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The location was perfect for my needs. Staff was helpful. Room was lovely and clean. I hope to go and stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Jul 26, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LAURAL

Jul 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place. Breakfast might not happen.

Nice hotel. Front desk hours posted as 7a-10a and again 2p-5p so check in at 2 is definitely no earlier than 2. However, free breakfast didn’t happen on 7/21/24 because no one came to open up. But our room, Paradise Beach, was clean and spacious. Has a giant jacuzzi tub but we didn’t use it. AC worked great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Jul 20, 2024

5 Nights at the Union Hotel

My stay at the Union Hotel was ok. The building is older and quaint. I stayed in the room named "Stickseed". Single king size bed. The NEGATIVE: I wasn't a fan of the bed as it "creaked" whenever I moved on it which was no fun, also, the mattress was very high (maybe I am too short) so it took a lot of effort to jump up onto the bed. Mattress was nothing special. The bathroom was ok, small, quaint, but the tub (also a spa tub) dripped water on the floor. The tub wasn't level so water would collect on it and would make its way down to the floor, so I had to be aware of that and put towels to stop the water from dripping onto the floor. The Union Hotel does not h ave its own parking spaces, so you need to park on the street which was safe, but there was limited parking and you would have to hunt for parking. The POSITIVE: The Hotel is located right in downtown Benicia which was within easy walking distance of Restaurants, shops, etc and near the water/ocean. On the last day there, they had a "Foodie Festival" in downtown Benicia which was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and nice, although they are only there certain hours of the day (not 24 hrs).

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou

May 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

May 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Street parking only: so park where you can find a spot. Comfortable, old-time atmosphere. (a step into the past) Antique furnishings - but with electricity and a jacuzzie tub. Want ice for your ice bucket, go to the bartender in the bar that is part of the property. Elevator - 3 floors View is Main Street or the adjacent one-block long side street. I don't know about a view from any of the other rooms. Only staffed part-time, but the lady was very nice. Attached restaurant looked very nice. I did not eat there because I was gone most of the time. Locked entry door: so very secure (safe). Bed was very comfortable. I could hear the people walking by on the street, but it was not loud enough to be a problem for me. I would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Traveled with family

May 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Apr 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David, GILROY

Mar 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Mar 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The view from my window was so relaxing and beautiful, as it moved from daylight, to twilight, to sunset, to awakening to twinkling lights along the opposite shores.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with group

Mar 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Mar 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

terena

Traveled with group

Feb 25, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wastewater bubbling up into bathtub!

The bathtub was filthy and I soon learned why. Wastewater bubbled up into the tub from somewhere! There were 2 enormous screws sticking out of the headboard which I almost banged my head on and the armoire was wobbly. There was no staff to help on site and no one answered the phone. I didn’t feel safe so I left and stayed at a friend’s house. I will not be back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024