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Petite Auberge
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This is one of the most intimate and lovely places you will find in a large city. The staff is superb and the experience similar to being transported to another time and place entirely. The amenities such as breakfast and the reading room (in the White Swan) are lovely, gracious additions to the overall experience. Right now it is under renovation which is taxing for staff and patrons alike. Once it is fully restored this is definitely a destination for the traveler seeking something out of the sterile ordinary. Due to some issues with service interrupted etc we received a discount on our final bill. We stayed 8 days and would do so again since our concerns were handled so professionally and kindly.
Centrally located, and just a steep walk up to Knob Hill, down to Union Square, and five minutes from Chinatown. Great breakfast.
Full access to the white swan and petite auberge. Free breakfast and bottled waters. saved us some money also. Staff were great and very helpful. two blocks from union square.
This was nice hotel that was much more interesting then the normal chain hotels. The rooms were nice but small but I didn't spend time in the room anyway.
Cool place. Great location. Friendly staff. Quite romantic. One minor quibble. The quality of the breakfast is average. Great wine reception. Would recommend the hotel!
Pros: first and foremost, amazing staff! From the front desk to the housekeeping, every single staff that we encountered during our stay was very professional and super friendly. Every time a hotel staff passed by us, they would say hi and ask if there was anything we needed. On our last day, housekeeping grandmother knocked on our door just to say good bye. How amazing is that?! Free bottled water and soda were welcomed refreshments after a long day of sightseeing. Second: great location. Easy walk to Chinatown, little Italy, North Beach, pier and shopping. Con: very small and little outdated hotel. Altho it is very charming, our standard room with queen size bed was very small with an extremely small bathroom, especially the shower. I am 5'3 and medium build and I felt little claustrophobic every time I took a shower. Bed was uncomfortable and there is no air conditioner in the room. I think normally it won't b a problem but it was in the 80's during our stay and the room was very uncomfortable. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Great location, beautiful Bed & Breakfast for my program in San Francisco was a working holiday - very nice room with the fireplace samll and very comfortable. The breakfast was very nice, plus afternoon wine and cheese tasting, so nice...perhaps I, we ll have a wine tasting again next time I, we are in San Francisco! : )
I stayed for 2 nights 3 days with my partner and had a great time. The hotel is located in a great spot in downtown, walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in union square. The staff was very very very friendly and helpful! The hotel clean and quiet, really nice for a couples getaway.
We loved the Petite Auberge for the third time! The best feature is the little parlor downstairs where guests can meet for wine, hors d'oeuvres and conversation at 5. The hot breakfast is also a plus, not to mention the location near Union Square, the comfy bed, and a gas fireplace in the room if you choose. Staff is very friendly, and everything is clean, although not modern. If you like a European experience in a home away from home, this may be your best bet.
Nice hotel, friendly staff, clean rooms and lots of charm. It is pricy, but that is San Fran. Close distance to some cool restaurants/bars. All in all, a good stay.
It feels like you are entering a European boutique hotel as you climb the steps from the sidewalk and enter the lobby. Our room ahead a genuine French feel to it and the relaxing stuffed chairs and couches and the breakfast area in the bottom floor lounge area made us long for Paris. The staff could not have been more friendly. Thank you Petite Auberge for a wonderful stay?
lovely charming place - would come back every time
Staff was the best part, decor ok, Breakfast Tea and Coffee machines not working properly, not even the old toaster! So there goes breakfast. Even store-bought Bakery goods were not fresh. SORRY I had really wnated to enjoy this place
A pleasant older hotel, clean, quiet and generally comfortable. Lovely hot breakfast, afternoon wine anc cheese and evening cookies. However our first night, a Tuesday we had to call staff at the hotel next door as they were out of wine at 6:00 PM althought wine and cheese is said to be served until 6:30 PM, this a the need to check in at the hotel several doors down while understandable were somewhat inconvient. Overall very good stuff.
A room with a fireplace can be charming, but while Petit Aberge has some nice touches like that, it lacks some of the basic. The bed was spring-y and uncomfortable and the wifi was spotty at best. Add that to the fact that my room, although quite large, did not have a desk at all and it adds up to a place that isn't a great fit for the business traveler. The free breakfast was good (sausage & quiche), but also missing are amenities like, have someone at the front desk. Not a huge deal, but a bit of a pain to have to run next door to check out of the hotel.
No service, few amenities, small room, don't bother.
We knew we had to book early, but our favorite place was already taken, so last January we booked at Petite Auberge for June. It was our first time here. Petite refers to some of the rooms! There were 6 of us in 3 rooms, and as long as you realize the smaller rooms are quite small, you'll be OK. They were beautifully decorated, quaint, and very clean. Our men left early for the US Open, so were unable to taste the delicious breakfast provided. One morning was quiche, another morning blueberry baked french toast! Both mornings had oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, pastries and fruit. It was all very well presented and clean. We could eat inside or outside on a small patio. From 5-6:30 was wine and a few appetizers. (which our men also missed out on!) All the staff was very helpful, kind, and accommodating to our needs, even providing a bottled water for our day, as we were leaving to shop. I would definitely stay here again.
A good value. It would be far better if they had staff on site.
Good breakfast, computable European style hotel with very friendly and considate stadd
The hotel was very nice and at a teriffic location to local attractions. 3 blocks to cable cars, union square, china town. amenities included breakfast, supply of bottled water and soda, apples, cookies, and an evening wine and snack hour & half. Room was roomy with sitting chairs, fire place and many shelves for storage. Coffee provided in room. we would definitely stay here again and would recommend it for older couples with no kids. Floors are wooden, so early risers or night owls are audible. one loud nightclub at back of hotel had some howlers at 2AM on two nights. Otherwise with location of room, noise was at a minimum.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Westfield San Francisco Centre and TransAmerica Pyramid
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Business center
Petite Auberge places you in Downtown San Francisco, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Westfield San Francisco Centre and TransAmerica Pyramid. This 26-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area. Located in central San Francisco, the hotel is also near Lombard Street and Pier 39.
Dining
Free hot/cold buffet breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning.
Rooms
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and cable TV. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes.
Property features
Guests of Petite Auberge enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a business center. Valet parking is available for USD 49-59 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and a garden.
Guest reviews for Petite Auberge
a lovely oasis in the city
Everyone
This is one of the most intimate and lovely places you will find in a large city. The staff is superb and the experience similar to being transported to another time and place entirely. The amenities such as breakfast and the reading room (in the White Swan) are lovely, gracious additions to the overall experience. Right now it is under renovation which is taxing for staff and patrons alike. Once it is fully restored this is definitely a destination for the traveler seeking something out of the sterile ordinary. Due to some issues with service interrupted etc we received a discount on our final bill. We stayed 8 days and would do so again since our concerns were handled so professionally and kindly.
centrally located
Everyone
Centrally located, and just a steep walk up to Knob Hill, down to Union Square, and five minutes from Chinatown. Great breakfast.
great little spot in great location.
Everyone
Full access to the white swan and petite auberge. Free breakfast and bottled waters. saved us some money also. Staff were great and very helpful. two blocks from union square.
nice hotel in a good location
Everyone
This was nice hotel that was much more interesting then the normal chain hotels. The rooms were nice but small but I didn't spend time in the room anyway.
for something different
Couples
Cool place. Great location. Friendly staff. Quite romantic. One minor quibble. The quality of the breakfast is average. Great wine reception. Would recommend the hotel!
big heart, small room
Couples
Pros: first and foremost, amazing staff! From the front desk to the housekeeping, every single staff that we encountered during our stay was very professional and super friendly. Every time a hotel staff passed by us, they would say hi and ask if there was anything we needed. On our last day, housekeeping grandmother knocked on our door just to say good bye. How amazing is that?! Free bottled water and soda were welcomed refreshments after a long day of sightseeing. Second: great location. Easy walk to Chinatown, little Italy, North Beach, pier and shopping. Con: very small and little outdated hotel. Altho it is very charming, our standard room with queen size bed was very small with an extremely small bathroom, especially the shower. I am 5'3 and medium build and I felt little claustrophobic every time I took a shower. Bed was uncomfortable and there is no air conditioner in the room. I think normally it won't b a problem but it was in the 80's during our stay and the room was very uncomfortable. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
working holiday
BusinessTravelers
Great location, beautiful Bed & Breakfast for my program in San Francisco was a working holiday - very nice room with the fireplace samll and very comfortable. The breakfast was very nice, plus afternoon wine and cheese tasting, so nice...perhaps I, we ll have a wine tasting again next time I, we are in San Francisco! : )
friendly staff, great location for couples getaway
Couples
I stayed for 2 nights 3 days with my partner and had a great time. The hotel is located in a great spot in downtown, walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in union square. The staff was very very very friendly and helpful! The hotel clean and quiet, really nice for a couples getaway.
charming boutique hotel
Couples
We loved the Petite Auberge for the third time! The best feature is the little parlor downstairs where guests can meet for wine, hors d'oeuvres and conversation at 5. The hot breakfast is also a plus, not to mention the location near Union Square, the comfy bed, and a gas fireplace in the room if you choose. Staff is very friendly, and everything is clean, although not modern. If you like a European experience in a home away from home, this may be your best bet.
nice, but pricy
BusinessTravelers
Nice hotel, friendly staff, clean rooms and lots of charm. It is pricy, but that is San Fran. Close distance to some cool restaurants/bars. All in all, a good stay.
