Serrano Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco

405 Taylor St, San Francisco 94102 United States
Guest rating 8.9
(Neighbourhood average 6.8)
8.9 overall guest rating
Average for the neighbourhood is 6.8
"beautiful hotel near to center of city"
 by K from Swindon UK
The hotel was beautiful and full of charector. it was convenient for the centre of the city and o...
07/05/2009
37.78611, -122.41129
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Overview

Location.

Evoking the allure of the Spanish Renaissance era, the boutique Serrano Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., is located one block from the ACT and Curran Theaters and two blocks from Union Square. Within one mile of the hotel are the Embarcadero, Lombard Street and Coit Tower. The Moscone Convention Center is one-half mile away. Complimentary weekday Town Car service to the Financial District is available, and the Powell Street Cable Car stop is located two blocks from the property.

Hotel Features.

The hotel's Ponzu restaurant serves Asian-fusion cuisine. Complimentary coffee and tea are offered each morning. An evening reception features vintage wines and complimentary chair massages. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. A total of 2,500 square feet of function space accommodates events.. The hotel's 24-hour fitness facility features yoga mats, free weights, cardiovascular equipment and a sauna.

Guestrooms.

Thee Serrano Hotel's 234 Moroccan-style guestrooms feature cherry-wood furnishings, glass-paneled armoires and window seating with views of the San Francisco skyline. Beds are dressed with 450-thread count Frette linens. Bathrooms offer terry-cloth bathrobes and Aveda toiletries. Additional amenities include flat-panel televisions and complimentary high-speed wired Internet access.

Expert Tip.

Every guestroom in the hotel is stocked with leopard-print camisoles and boxer shorts woven in silk. Fees apply.

Why book with us?

Facilities

Services

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Fitness equipment
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet) $40/Day SUVs $50/Day
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Technology helpdesk

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Massage - available in room
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pay movies
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Television
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Complimentary reception type reception;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 17;
  • Number of rooms: 236;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Early Departure Fee
Pets accepted
Small pets only

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Know before you go

Guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date may be subject to an early departure fee.

Dining

Ponzu - Open for breakfast and dinner, Ponzu’s contemporary California-Asian menu features an array of small and large plates meant to be shared, such as Bangkok melon salad, tea-smoked salmon, and Thai chili lemongrass mussels. The restaurant is set amidst three 125-gallon saltwater tropical fish tanks, swirling colored lights, and a unique undulating bar offering exotic cocktails and post-theater imbibing until late evening.

Recreation

This hotel has its own fitness center with two exercise bikes, two treadmills, two cross-trainers, and a sauna. Guests can also borrow from a library of 50 games and puzzles.

Several public-play golf courses in San Francisco include the Presidio Golf Club (four miles), and the Lincoln Park Golf Course (six miles).

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


  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Deluxe 1-2 People

Standard queen

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Massage - available in room
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pay movies
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Television
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

Deluxe 2 Doubles & Hosted Wine Reception

Two double beds. Triple-sheeted bed with cherry-wood headboard. City view. 260 square feet. Spanish-Moroccan accents. Yellow-and-white damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire, desk and chair, in-room safe (accommodates laptop). High-speed Internet access (complimentary). iPod docking station. Bathrobes, Aveda bath products. Yoga channel on TV. (Complimentary yoga mats, straps, and blocks at reception.) Nonsmoking.

All rooms include

Executive Suite & Hosted Wine Reception

One king bed; one queen sofa bed in a separate sitting area. Spanish-Moroccan accents with yellow-and-white damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire, desk and chair. MP3 docking station. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with yoga programming. Yoga mats, straps, and blocks by request. Bathrobes. Aveda bath products. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Nonsmoking.

All rooms include

King Deluxe & Hosted Wine Reception

One king bed with triple sheeting and cherry-wood headboard. City view. 260 square feet. Spanish-Moroccan accents. Yellow-and-white, damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire. Desk and chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. iPod docking station. Yoga channel on TV. Bathrobes and Aveda bath products. Complimentary yoga mats, straps, and blocks at reception. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Nonsmoking.

All rooms include

Luxury Suite & Hosted Wine Reception

1 or 2 beds with triple sheeting and cherry-wood headboard. Spanish-Moroccan accents. Yellow-and-white, damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire. Desk and chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. iPod docking station. Yoga channel on TV. Bathrobes and Aveda bath products. Complimentary yoga mats, straps, and blocks at reception. In-room safe (accommodates laptop).

All rooms include

Queen Deluxe & Hosted Wine Reception

One queen bed with triple sheeting and cherry-wood headboard. City views. 260 square feet. Spanish-Moroccan accents. Yellow-and-white, damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire. Desk and chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. iPod docking station. Yoga channel on TV. Bathrobes and Aveda bath products. Complimentary yoga mats, straps, and blocks at reception. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Nonsmoking.

All rooms include

Standard Queen & Hosted Wine Reception

One queen bed with triple sheeting and cherry-wood headboard. 240 square feet. Spanish-Moroccan accents. Yellow-and-white, damask-patterned walls. Red-and-white striped draperies. Armoire. Desk and chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. iPod docking station. Yoga channel on TV. Bathrobes and Aveda bath products. Complimentary yoga mats, straps, and blocks at reception. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Nonsmoking.

All rooms include

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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 following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
  • Valet parking: $40 per 24-hour period for most vehicles; $50 per 24-hour period for oversized vehicles; secure parking garage with in/out privileges The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
    Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.
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    Serrano Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel Union Square - Convention Center

    A short guide to Union Square - Convention Center

    Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 mile

    • American Conservatory Theater - 200 yards
    • Theatre District - 200 yards
    • Union Square - 400 yards
    • Market Street - 400 yards
    • Grace Cathedral - 700 yards
    • Lotta's Fountain - 800 yards

    0.5 - 1.0 mi

    • St. Mary Square - 900 yards
    • Asian Art Museum of San Fransisco - 900 yards
    • Zeum - 900 yards
    • Old St. Mary's Cathedral - 900 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC) - 1.8 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC) - 8.5 miles
    • Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE) - 11 miles
    • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 12 miles
    • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 12 miles
    • Concord Buchanan Field (CCR) - 24 miles
    • Novato Gnoss Field (NOT) - 26 miles
    • Napa Valley Airport (APC) - 31 miles
    • Livermore Municipal (LVK) - 33 miles
    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 39 miles

    Reviews

    • All guests 8.9
    (Reviewed by 70 guests)
    8.9 out of 10
    Average for the neighbourhood is 6.8
    Reviewed by 70 guests (most recent english reviews are shown first)
    10
    "beautiful hotel near to center of city"  by K from Swindon UK

    The hotel was beautiful and full of charector. it was convenient for the centre of the city and only a short walk from the trolley terminus. The complimentary evening glass of wine was excellent. Staff were helpful and polite. Would recommend this hotel.

    Posted on 07/05/2009
    8
    "location location location"  by R from Bedfordshire

    The hotel itself and the staff were very pleasant and extremely helpful. However the hotel was located on the edge of the Tenderloin area of San Francisco which we were advised by the hotel and local relatives not to enter. Easy walking distance to Union Square and all the main tourist locations of San Francisco. Beware of the many beggars on the street who demand money from you and others who will try to con your money from you.

    Posted on 23/11/2008
    8
    "Friendly atmosphere in a good location"  by W from Scotland

    We were pleased with our stay at the Serrano hotel - location was good 2 blocks from union square and main cable cars. Staff were helpful and friendly and provided us with complimentary wine and nibbles every evening yum! Only 2 downsides were 1.an overzealous maid who woke us up at 8.20am on the day we were checking out asking when she could come and clean the room! (Check out is for 12md) 2. One block back and there are many homeless people around the streets asking for money.

    Posted on 06/10/2008
    8
    "A Great Hotel"  by A from Spain

    A great hotel with lots of character. The free wine tasting every night and the free coffee mornings were an added bonus. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Not far from main attractions, the cable car is just 2 blocks away. We would go back.

    Posted on 02/10/2008
    10
    "Looking forward to my return"  by A from Worcestershire, UK

    A great hotel and very central, just a couple of blocks from Union Square. Very attentive and helpful staff. Room service is restricted between certain hours during the day! Oh whilst there I celebrated my 50th Birthday the hotel gave me a bottle of wine!

    Posted on 09/09/2008
    8
    "Very Nice hotel"  by s from Bradford

    Hotel was very nice, quite expensive but we did get upgraded to a suite which was an added bonus. There was no parking availble so had to use alternative means which cost a fortune. Would help if hotels stated on websites how much parking is going to cost.Overall very good location and hotel.

    Posted on 08/08/2008
    10
    "friendly and well-run hotel but I'd stay in a better area next time"  by S from Petworth, West Sussex

    Good points: friendly, well-informed staff; clean and well-run hotel. Bad points: on the very edge of the run-down and unpleasant Tenderloin area so north and east towards Union Square OK but don't go south and west from the hotel; hotel's only restaurant Ponzu expensive and with very restricted menu, though beef was good; room service meal took 45 minutes to arrive; valet parking not worth the money - park it yourself in multi-story next door!

    Posted on 01/08/2008

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