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Embassy Hotel

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel in San Francisco with a 24-hour front desk

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Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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610 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Francisco City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in Downtown San Francisco, Embassy Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This 84-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like concierge services, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Francisco City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • Market St & Larkin St Stop - 8 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saigon Sandwich - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Emperor Norton's Boozeland - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brenda's French Soul Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L & G Vietnamese Sandwich - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Embassy Hotel

Art Deco hotel in San Francisco with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Embassy Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a computer station. Valet parking is offered for USD 30.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a hair salon, a vending machine, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, phones, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1932
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 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. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Embassy Hotel?

Embassy Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Embassy Hotel?

As of Dec 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Hotel on Dec 25, 2025 start from $69.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Embassy Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Francisco, just steps from Great American Music Hall and Van Ness Avenue, and within a short walk of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. You'll also find Oracle Park and Golden Gate Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Embassy Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 30.00 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Embassy Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Embassy Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Embassy Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Embassy Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant bar, concierge services, and a hair salon at this hotel.

Does Embassy Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Embassy Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Embassy Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Embassy Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Embassy Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Embassy Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to Embassy Hotel?

The closest major airport to Embassy Hotel is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 14.4 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 20.1 mi away (43-minute drive).

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

No, at Embassy Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Embassy Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 501 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian Joseph Saville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very complcated one to write. I'll start with the fact that the staff were amazing. Everyone I dealt with here was kind and helpful. And the place was... clean. And had some very nice old wood furniture. But... it's old. It's crumbling. Lots of cracked surfaces, lots of worn and stained upholstery. The bed sheets may well have been made of sandpaper, and you can hear EVERY. STEP. TAKEN. on the floor above. We had booked a wheelchair accessible room, and while, yes, there is an elevator that got us to the floor, and we could navigate the chair to the room... that was the end of it. Once in the room, you couldn't get the chair to the bed. Thankfully my spouse can walk that far, but not all people can. The window didn't lock. (4th floor, but still.) The door to the fire escape on the 4th floor was not capable of closing, let alone locking. The door didn't fit in the frame. The radiator in our room was... uncontrollable. We turned it off (it was unseasonably warm in SF for Nov) but it turned itself back on, even though the dial was closed. The room became sweltering. Eventually the hotel management just turned the radiator system off to deal with it. At one point we considered switching rooms, but the room they showed us on the first floor also had a window that wouldn't lock. Not doing that on the first floor. No way. The neighborhood is fine. I mean, if you're a swaddled suburban who can't handle walking past an unhoused person, you might not like it. But it'
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, St Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has aged and not well maintained over the years. The window to our bathroom was broken with a section broken out. Unfortunately, you cannot regulate the temperature in the room. We loved the art deco appearance in the online photos and in reality it was not thoughtfully maintained. Staff were amazing, helpful, and kind. Another guest, above us, stomped on their floor and knocked on the walls until the early hours. We felt safe, but sad about the state of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

For the owners/manager’s info

We are generally not fussy travelers, but you should know that the particular room we stayed in (317) was not like others in the hotel (shown in Hotels.com). We like older hotels and understand the difficulty in maintaining them, The bathroom however had been repaired in a manner that showed no attempt to maintain the classic look. There were holes all over the tile and big, messy smears of white filler over the green tile. Also the tv stand was broken and the bed had no headboards (although the mattresses were comfy). Note — the lower “cleanliness” score was for the smell in the halls and room. The room was perfectly clean but had a stronger odor than most older hotels (but we know it is hard to mask the odors that old hotels accrue). Thank for a generally lovely stay and nice staff. I offer this feedback ONLY so you can improve for others. David
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zsolt

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad part of town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gideon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
San Fran is dirty with lots of homeless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gideon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was good. San Fran is not that good, lots of homeless and dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mashel Fatema

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff

Great staff and hotel, just research the area a little before you go exploring, towards the civic centre is fine but the other way is definitely confronting. I really liked the staff here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiatun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

wanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teck Chye Andrew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos of hotels shown on website are completely different from actual conditions. property and rooms were old and rundown and no A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

daisy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marci

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, windows bolted shut, flies everywhere in our room, oh ya, and there was a literal disintegrated turd in the toilet. So ya, don't recommend this spot...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked my stay at the embassy hotel for two days, the rooms and lobby looked decent until I actually arrived. Walking up to the hotel I saw a couple drug addicts overdosing. When I walked into the hotel lobby to speak to the front desk person his mood was very dry. He gave us the key to the room, walking through the hallway I noticed everything looked old and run down. Once we got into our room the first thing that hit me was a strong foul odor of urine. The beds looked dingy and badly stained, the walls were very thin so you could easily hear the neighbors conversation. My wife and I were already tired from our flight but couldn’t stomach the smell so we checked out within 45min after our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assylbek

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low cost and good condition
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an idea based on other reviews
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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