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The Powell Hotel - San Francisco

The Powell Hotel
Guest Ratings 8.3
SAN FRANCISCO, US
28 Cyril Magnin St

SAN FRANCISCO US 94102
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Guest Ratings 8.3

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The Powell Hotel is located in Union Square - Convention Center, San Francisco, United States

  • one block to Market Street
  • 10 km from Downtown Sausalito
  • 3 km from San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC)
  • 10 km from Emeryville Amtrak
  • 300 metres from Theatre District
  • 400 metres from Union Square
  • 600 metres from Zeum
  • 600 metres from Moscone Convention Ctr
  • 600 metres from Lotta's Fountain
  • 700 metres from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

The last rating for this hotel was 8/10 on 20/11/2008
The room was small, as I expected, but very clean. The wifi hookup worked fine, and I was able to ge…

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Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors: 6
  • Number of rooms: 137
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Parking nearby
  • Pool table nearby
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Small pets only

Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channel(s)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

Things to do

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby



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Activities and POIs

  • one block to Market Street
  • 300 metres from Theatre District
  • 400 metres from American Conservatory Theater
  • 400 metres from Union Square
  • 600 metres from Zeum
  • 600 metres from Moscone Convention Ctr
  • 600 metres from Lotta's Fountain
  • 600 metres from Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts
  • 700 metres from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • 700 metres from Cartoon Art Museum
  • 3 km from San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC)
  • 15 km from Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC)
  • 20 km from Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE)
  • 20 km from San Francisco Int'l Airport
  • 20 km from Metro Oakland Int'l Airport
  • 40 km from Concord Buchanan Field (CCR)
  • 40 km from Novato Gnoss Field (NOT)
  • 50 km from Napa Valley Airport (APC)
  • 55 km from Livermore Municipal (LVK)
  • 65 km from San Jose Int'l Airport

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.

Guest reviews for this property: The Powell Hotel

8.3 out of 10
Based on 73 rating
This hotel is recommended by 66 travellers
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) rating system
1-10 of 73 reviews
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Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 20/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Small, but well-fitted

I used to work in the hotel industry outfitting business, and I can tell you with authority that the furnishings of the hotel are very-well done, which creates a nice atmosphere of comfort and higher standards. The room was rather small, but otherwise, for a short business trip, everything was adequate for my needs.

Recommended by Jim from Denver, CO

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 20/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Charming little hotel in the midst of the action

The room was small, as I expected, but very clean. The wifi hookup worked fine, and I was able to get a lot of work done while listening to the cable cars clanging outside. The view stank -- a rooftop -- but there was plenty to see outdoors. The BART took me right to the hotel, and there was tons of public transport nearby.

Recommended by Eleanor from Goleta, CA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 19/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great location...first room not good

This hotel location is ideal. Especially if you are taking BART from the airport. The front door of the hotel is literally steps from the Powell Street BART station. Also, the location is ideal for being in the heart of the city. The price I got on Expedia was not that cheap. I was willing to pay more for location. However, with that said...the first room I got was smaller than my master bedroom closet. I had requested a room on the Powell Street side 2 weeks in advance and they said they could not honor that request. After one night I asked about a larger room on Powell street and the change was made pleasantly and professionally.

Recommended by Sue from Leeds, Utah

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 05/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Charming

The Powell Hotel offered a taste of old San Francisco which was very charming. The rooms were comfortable; however, they could have used some updates. The carpeting was a bit dated and had many stains. The television was a small 20 inch television, for a double queen room. The walls appeared to be painted over and over. The noise was not as bad as you may expect, being right next to the cable car turnaround. I loved the fact that there was a coffee shop inside of the hotel. If you are looking for a place to merely lay your head at night amidst all the activity of San Francisco - this is the place to be. I would definitely stay here again.

Recommended by Jennifer from Houston, TX

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 23/10/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Will stay there again!

The service is excellent. Great location. Shopping and restaurant. The street noise didn't bother a bit. It met our expectations. I have a training near the airport but I chose to stay in the city. The location is great. The front desk personnel(David, Jun and Rene)are very helpful.Everything is within walking distance. I will come back and will recommend.

Recommended by Winnie from Los Angeles, CA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 06/10/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great location for everything

Lovely hotel, rooms a little small but so well located for the cable car, trams etc and the whole Union Square shopping and dining experience. San Fran is fab and this hotel is a great place to stay if you're in town.

Recommended by Sue from Nottingham, England

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 01/10/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Good location in the center of the city

Very easy to get to any places around, good location, and the staff is friendly, housekeeping responded to my call very fast and fixed the problem very fast, I am very happy with this hotel.

Recommended by d from AZ

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 29/09/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
6.0

Great Location and Friendly Staff

This hotel is located right in the heart of the city, right next to the Powell St cable car stop, and next door to the BART station which is handy for getting around the city. Hotel itself is a bit tired and aged, but has been well modernised with flat screen TV and very comfortable beds. Would definitely recommend due to unbeatable location and helpful staff

Recommended by i from Leeds, UK

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 27/09/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Good value for the money

Great location if you stay away from nearby bad areas on Market Street

Recommended by Heinke from Seattle

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 26/09/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Location, location, location

The Powell Hotel location has good points and bad. You can't beat it for it's location to everything including the Bart to and from the airport. But on the other hand, if your room faces the cable car turn around expect a lot of street noise. I had read other reviews so kind of knew what I was in for, so don't get a room facing the street if you want peace and quiet. All of the people at the front desk were extremely helpful and eager to help. For a hotel of it's agem everything was clean and well maintained. The only thing I wish The Powell had and didn't would be a restaurant and bar, but there are plenty close by.

Recommended by Paula from Chattanooga, TN

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* Prices shown are for the period of 09/01/2009 to 08/02/2009 , excluding taxes and fees

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