Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Gym
Parking available
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Place, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Moscone Convention Center
‪20 min walk‬
Place, Oracle Park
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in Downtown San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb is adjacent to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Moscone Convention Center. This 459-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a gym.

What's nearby

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
San Francisco City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Union Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Moscone Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

Market St & 8th St Stop - 1 min walk
San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Turquaz - ‬3 min walk
‪All Star Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Cadillac Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Moe Greens - ‬2 min walk
‪SAMS American Eatery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Hotel Whitcomb offers a gym, conference space, and a business center. Valet parking is available for USD 66.12 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this historic hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and express check-in.

Guests can expect 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include safes, phones, and ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

$115 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Valet parking on site (USD 66.12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Gym

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Refrigerator on request
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

11 meeting rooms
17,000 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Hand-held showerhead
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1910
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Refrigerator on request

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 50.00

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Fitness center access
Housekeeping
In-room bottled water
In-room safe
Phone calls

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 66.12 per night (in/out privileges)
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 3 PM—-4 AM
Check-out: 11 AM

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Parking has height restrictions.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

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Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Hotel Whitcomb?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Francisco within a short 2-minute walk of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and also 17 minutes on foot from Union Square. You'll also find Oracle Park and Chase Center within a short drive.

Does Hotel Whitcomb include a casino?

No, Hotel Whitcomb doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Whitcomb?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Hotel Whitcomb have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Whitcomb have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Whitcomb serves continental breakfast for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will Hotel Whitcomb allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Whitcomb.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Whitcomb?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Whitcomb?

The closest major airport to Hotel Whitcomb is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 13.6 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 20.1 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Whitcomb?

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

Does Hotel Whitcomb have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Whitcomb if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Mount Vernon, NY

Business traveler

May 2, 2020

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The hotel is a bit old. It's great if you're looking to stay in a property with a historical aspect. Check-in was troubling. I don't recall on the Hotel's description here on Expedia or on their own website that the deposit was $400 up front. I stayed for 6 days so that should have been around $170. The room I stayed in was okay. The bathroom was small and the furniture was peeling. How you watch TV in the room was a little new which was appealing. You use a Chromecast and then just link your favorite streaming services to it. However, the chromecast kept cutting out. The room service was also not always available. I was told that they stopped at 4pm. However, I would leave in the morning to go sight-seeing and my room would not be cleaned at all. The bar in the lobby was lovely, however the food area where you can buy breakfast and lunch was often unattended. I had an okay stay but I felt that given how old and expensive the hotel was the service could have been a lot better. It was disappointing.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Business traveler

Apr 2, 2020

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Devy, New York

Traveled with group

Apr 2, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The only highlight of this hotel is a man named James. Everything else was crap. Other staff were very dismissive. The room had peeling wall paper. Everything is dark, old and dingy. Neighborhood is sketchy as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2020

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

Great hotel good location!

Lovely hotel, good location just off tram lines. Fair sized rooms and good value for money. Great breakfast counter in the lobby

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 25, 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Mar 20, 2020

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

Refused to refund my stay even though I was unable to travel due to corona virus. This rating applies to both Expedia and The Hotel Whitcomb. Both of these companies had the choice to do the right thing, neither did. Not only will I never use Expedia or this hotel again, I will make it my mission to dissuade others from doing so. I hope both of these disgusting profiteering companies cease to operate ASAFP.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 19, 2020

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

The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Mar 19, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

The rooms look much larger in the pictures, it was challenging move past the overly large chair. The lobby was clean, most staff were inviting. There was however one night staff the called my partner an impolite name to say the very least which made her very uncomfortable and upset. I also just checked my credit card and there is a $60 charge from the hotel eventhough we left the room in ok condition (trash in trash cans, all dirty laundry in a pile) I will not be staying at this hotel again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 18, 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Mar 17, 2020

It's old but sheets and towels were crispy clean as were facilities.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 17, 2020

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

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2020

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Los Angeles

Mar 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s secure, beautiful hotel lobby interior, and helpful, courteous staff.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy, Woodland

Mar 15, 2020

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

Great, very convenient ........ two thumbs up! Worth the rate I paid

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Kerry, Rancho Murieta

Traveled with family

Mar 13, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

It is near the Orpheum Theater but otherwise not much nearby.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 13, 2020

Barely passes a Go!!

This is a vintage old hotel that they have maintained by covering up instead of replacing and updating worn out decor. Wall paper is old has has visible signs of repair. There were holes in the wall where maybe a picture used to hang. They charge a $30 per day resort fee when you arrive that covers the in room safe, insurance on the safe, access to the small gym, wifi and daily room cleaning. This is included for free at all other hotels outside of SF in the bay area. That being said, I got a great deal and paid $100 a day. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets, the bathroom was clean, however the toilet seat was old and had gone thru many hole repairs, the toiletries were nice, the towels were newish and clean. I got a good nights rest. However the population outside of the hotel are drug addicts..tons of them looking like the walking dead on the street as you try to enter the hotel. If this is the best that you can afford, go for it, it gets the job done and is right in front of the MUNI and BART metro, so it will get the job done!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Utah

Mar 13, 2020

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

Very quiet hotel, I liked how it was well kept for a older hotel, the homeless population by BART made walking in that direction uncomfortable, but wasn't bad in front of the hotel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy, Woodland

Mar 12, 2020

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

I enjoyed the fact that it’s a historical landmark and that most of its aesthetics were kept to show the era that the hotel was built. The rooms of course were updated to modern standards at the same time keeping some of its blast from the past look. It’s a convenient location and I loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Murali

Business traveler

Mar 11, 2020

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

JPM

Expensive because of the conference time. Did not eat at the hotel even once.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Mar 11, 2020

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

From the moment we checked in, Hotel Whitcomb has the best service we’ve ever experienced at a hotel. I checked in on my birthday and when we got to our room, there was a cane and a bottle of wine waiting along with a birthday card. Every time we went to the lobby, we were greeted warmly. The ornate design and history behind this hotel makes it one that anyone should stay at. Tyler, the manager, made sure our stay was perfect and the front desk was always accommodating. It’s located in a great spot if you plan on seeing Hamilton and transportation is very accessible. I will definitely be back when traveling to San Francisco.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 11, 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler

Mar 11, 2020

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

Hotel is clean, beds are comfortable, internet is good, chromecast to the tv is fantastic. Rooms are small but that didn’t bother me.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Mar 11, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel Whitcomb for business

Convenient for business, love the historical building - beautiful. Electrical in rooms is old, air/heating is old. No coffee in room, must pay in lobby. Bed comfortable, staff was great!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Mar 11, 2020

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

The property itself was very good They’re could have been more information about the hotels history in general perhaps an into book on the room as a guide - concieraige regularly checked in via text to see how are stay was so it was easy to ask questions. The lobby was beautiful The staff - excellent from security to front desk staff and house services - friendly and helpful above and beyond . Cocktails at bar and bar service-delicious Accommodations were simple classic and comfortable . Environment -clean The only downside is they’re was very obvious dealings at pretty much at every street corner in the area and a lot of police around as well and the general theme was diverse and rich in culture and I never felt unsafe however the climate changes quickly from the front of the hotel to the surroundings within walking distance It makes it definetly difficult to have a family theme for walking to a nearby venue in the evening And that’s my honest opinion Wd I stay again ? Yes

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

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Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

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Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

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Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

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7.8/10

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6.8/10

7.0/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Mount Vernon, NY

Samantha

10/10 Excellent

LISA

LISA

4/10 Poor

Devy, New York

Devy

8/10 Good

Amy

Great hotel good location!

Amy

10/10 Excellent

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2/10 Terrible

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8/10 Good

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