Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Renovated)
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The Opal San Francisco
2.5 out of 5.0The Opal San Francisco 2.5 out of 5.0
The Opal San Francisco 2.5 out of 5.0
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The Opal San Francisco
2.5 out of 5.0
Van Ness Avenue,
San Francisco,
CA
1-844-663-2276
3.5
out of 5
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Hotel has massive construction including renovation of lobby.
The hotel is under renovations and they are doing the best they can with limited lobby space so this is why the 4 star. Lots of security measures in place to make you feel safe. Rooms are really great with the renovations. Great staff! Overall great value for the price and location.
Everything is pretty good except there's a little bit of smell going on, maybe because they renovated the room
I’m travel to SF alot been many hotel but i’m not recommended this so compricated too old for me
Great little place in the heart of SF, which unfortunately means lots of homelessness (but if that bothers you, don't come to SF). I liked the historic feel of the hotel, windows prevented most noise from Van Ness no problem. I might have been in one of their older rooms, so some stuff could have been a little more modern or upscale. But for the price we got and for just an overnight after a holiday party, it was great.
The hotel better yet motel was a mess . I would not recommend it to anyone. Checkout my courtyard view.
I read in the reviews that this hotel was undergoing renovation but we did not hear or see any renovation during our overnight stay. Our room on the first floor is very dated and the odor in the hallway and room was overpowering which bothered me the entire night. The room carpet was old and stained, the room furniture was dated nd the chair seat was worn and torn. The room temperature could not be changed. Room price was reasonable for its location but hotel parking is comparatively high.
For its price this was an excellent deal! Nice boutique hotel, but old and noisy as undergoing renovations. Staff were incredible, really excellent. Recognizing that the area isn't the best - it being on the edge of the Tenderloin district - I would definitely stay there again. You just have to get instructions as to where to walk. Parking is very expensive though.
The staff was friendly. The room was comfortable. Great views and great location!
Very nice hotel. Great staff and close to everything in the city.
Our room was outside of the hotel, our view was the parking lot. It felt like we were staying at a motel as for the view. Parking was an additional $45!!!! Outrageous. The room was clean and staff and was great.
Our first hotel room was a dark dungeon of a room with window that viewed a fire escape and a ledge with tons of pigeon poo. It was depressing and disgusting. Thankfully, the staff moved us to a room on another floor that was much brighter and cleaner. Still a lot of construction noise from across the street. Overall, the staff was pleasant but the hotel location and views are nothing to write home about.
Check-in was prompt and efficient. The staff was ready to answer all questions (finding the exercise room was not so easy). They also arranged for the airport shuttle pick-up, which was reliable and very reasonably priced. I was fully satisfied with the breakfast on the two days I was up in time. The hotel is a bit of a hike from the Civic Center BART stop, but very conveniently located for the opera or symphony, and late-night food and drink are right next door and across the street.
Great stay. Staff, hotel and Mel's plays was great.
Room is old and needs new linen, pillows and just old! Smelled funky and not worth $340 a night
The Opal is a nice hotel in a good, convenient location.
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff. The location isn't the best but inside the environment is perfect. They also had complementary breakfast, and it was very large with many options to choose from. Would stay there again if I came back to town. Overall would give it 4/5 stars.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to The Regency Ballroom and San Francisco City Hall
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport shuttle (fees apply)
Located in Downtown San Francisco, The Opal San Francisco is within a 5-minute walk of The Regency Ballroom and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like San Francisco City Hall. Each of the 157 rooms at this hotel includes an iPod dock, a refrigerator, and an LED TV. Centrally located in San Francisco, the hotel is also a short walk from Civic Center Plaza and War Memorial Opera House.
Rooms
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 40-inch an LED TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include an iPod dock, a refrigerator, and free local calls.
Property features
At The Opal San Francisco, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is USD 50 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20.00 per person one way. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guest reviews for The Opal San Francisco
Everyone
Everyone
Hotel has massive construction including renovation of lobby.
Review comment
Isaac K. (Front Office Manager) responded on Dec 18, 2018
Thank you MB for taking the time to give a review. I apologize for any inconcienve the rennovation might have caused you during your stay. We hope to service you again should your travels bring you back and hope you can see our finished product.
Everyone
Review comment
Isaac K. (Front Office Manager) responded on Nov 13, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to give our hotel a rating.
Everyone
The hotel is under renovations and they are doing the best they can with limited lobby space so this is why the 4 star. Lots of security measures in place to make you feel safe. Rooms are really great with the renovations. Great staff! Overall great value for the price and location.
Review comment
Guest Service Agent responded on Nov 1, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are so glad to hear you were able to enjoy our newly renovated rooms and felt safe during your stay. We hope to service you again the next time your travels brings you back.
Everyone
Everything is pretty good except there's a little bit of smell going on, maybe because they renovated the room
Review comment
Guest Service Agent responded on Nov 1, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I apologize the the smell for your room and any inconvience the construction may have given you during your stay. We hope to service you again should your travels bring you back to San Francisco.
is too old hotel
Everyone
I’m travel to SF alot been many hotel but i’m not recommended this so compricated too old for me
Review comment
Roger, Asst General Manager responded on Dec 10, 2017
Travis: Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Independent hotels such as ours rely heavily on guest feedback. We are in the process of renovating our 110 year old building for the first time in decades. We are doing it floor by floor, and it sounds like you may have booked one of the less expensive non-renovated rooms. I am sorry about that. Thank you again for taking the time and I hope you have a great holiday.
great little place
Everyone
Great little place in the heart of SF, which unfortunately means lots of homelessness (but if that bothers you, don't come to SF). I liked the historic feel of the hotel, windows prevented most noise from Van Ness no problem. I might have been in one of their older rooms, so some stuff could have been a little more modern or upscale. But for the price we got and for just an overnight after a holiday party, it was great.
Review comment
Roger, Asst General Manager responded on Dec 8, 2017
Leah: Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay with us. Guest reviews are a big tool for us. They let people know what we are doing well and let us know what we need to work on. We are 110 years old and working on our first major facelift in decades and we are look forward to the day when all the rooms are renovated but thank you for the nice things you said about the older rooms. We have worked hard to keep them upover the years. Thank you again and I hope you have a happy holiday!
toilet overflowed and sheets had hair on them.
Everyone
The hotel better yet motel was a mess . I would not recommend it to anyone. Checkout my courtyard view.
Review comment
Roger, Asst General Manager responded on May 3, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write about and rate your stay with us. Independent hotels such as ours rely heavily on guest comments. They let people know what we are doing right and let us know what we need to work on. I am sorry to read about the issues you had with your toilet and your view of the courtyard. We are remodeling and renovating our 109 year old building to improve these sort of things. I will definitely look into who cleaned your room as finding a hair on your sheets is something we frown upon greatly as we would not want to sleep in a bed with a hair in it. Thank you again and I hope you have a good day.
overnight stay in san francisco
Everyone
I read in the reviews that this hotel was undergoing renovation but we did not hear or see any renovation during our overnight stay. Our room on the first floor is very dated and the odor in the hallway and room was overpowering which bothered me the entire night. The room carpet was old and stained, the room furniture was dated nd the chair seat was worn and torn. The room temperature could not be changed. Room price was reasonable for its location but hotel parking is comparatively high.
Review comment
Roger Asst General Manager responded on Apr 30, 2017
Iris: Thank you for taking the time to write about and rate your stay with us. Guest comments are one of the best tools independent hotels such as ours have to let people know how we are doing. And they also let us know what we need to work on. Thank you for all the kind words you said regarding our complimentary continental breakfast and our staff. Our renovations include all new carpeting as well as an upgrade on our décor and all new furniture. We do try to charge competitively for our on-site secured and gated parking with personal remote and 24 hour in and out access but I understand how it can seem high. I'm sorry we could not help you with your thermostat. Our Housepersons have been trained to help guests with any AC issues and I'm sorry to hear that you were not helped.Thank you again for taking the time to write.I hope you have a great day.
edge of tenderloin district, nice boutique hotel
Everyone
For its price this was an excellent deal! Nice boutique hotel, but old and noisy as undergoing renovations. Staff were incredible, really excellent. Recognizing that the area isn't the best - it being on the edge of the Tenderloin district - I would definitely stay there again. You just have to get instructions as to where to walk. Parking is very expensive though.
Review comment
Roger Asst General Manager responded on Apr 19, 2017
Steve: Thank you for taking the time to write about and rate your stay at our hotel. Guest comments helps us in two ways: they let us know what we need to work on and they let people know what we are doing right. We are 108 years old and working to update ourselves into the 21st century as you noted. I am sorry if the noise from the renovations got in the way of your stay with us. We do try to price our on-site, gated and secured parking with 24 hour in and out privilege and your own personal remote competitively with other hotels that offer the same convenience. And we do offer less expensive alternatives for our guests in the area. Thank you again!
The Opal San Francisco
1050 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109Hotel Amenities
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Thank you for taking your time to give our hotel a rating. We hope to service you again in the future should your travels bring you back to the area.