Villa Florence, a Larkspur Hotel - San Francisco

225 Powell St, San Francisco 94102 United States
Guest rating 8.7
(Neighbourhood average 6.8)
8.7 overall guest rating
Average for the neighbourhood is 6.8
"Patient Reception Staff"
 by L from Scotland
Firstly, Villa Florence is in a great location just south of Union Square. Unfortunately, our roo...
03/04/2009
37.78672, -122.40805
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Overview

Location.

Villa Florence hotel, located in San Francisco, Calif., transports the spirit of Italy to the City by the Bay. This boutique property stands along the Powell Street Cable Car line. Union Square is located one block from the hotel, while the theater district is two blocks away.

Hotel Features.

The hotel's contemporary Italian-marble lobby exudes fashionable ambience while retaining iconic features such as a Giotto-style wishing fountain, a Medici-inspired fireplace and a 16th-century mural. Earth-tone color schemes and intimate seating areas create warm and inviting atmosphere. Kuleto's Italian restaurant is located adjacent to the Villa Florence hotel and reflects an old San Francisco vibe with vaulted ceilings, Italian-marble floors and warm lighting. The 40-foot-long mahogany Brunswick bar is intricately carved and hung with garlands of garlic, dried peppers and herbs. This Italian eatery offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Villa Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. A business center is equipped with a computer, a printer and a fax machine. The complimentary, 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular equipment, a weight-resistance machine and free weights.

Guestrooms.

This seven-story hotel offers 183 smoke-free guestrooms decorated in contemporary Italian style. Custom-designed FeatherBorne beds feature 250-thread count linens, quilted down comforters and feather-top mattresses. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Tech-savvy enhancements include flat-panel televisions, DVD players and iPod docking stations. Soundproofed windows open to invite California breezes. Refrigerators are paired with honor bars. The hotel provides bathrobes and slippers, and bathrooms are stocked with LATHER toiletries. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations or showers, only.

Expert Tip.

Unique to the Union Square area, the hotel's Bar Norcini specializes in house-cured charcuterie and locally sourced and imported Italian artisan cheeses. The bar offers a selection of wines and directs focus to the Italian wines and Italian-inspired cocktails. This authentic wine bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Why book with us?

Facilities

Services

  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Fitness equipment
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet) $43/24 Hours In/Out
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)

Business & Event

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

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 7;
  • Number of rooms: 182;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets accepted

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

Villa Florence, a Larkspur Hotel, welcomes pets at no extra charge. Up to two pets, weighing up to 70 pounds each, are permitted per room. Guests must sign damage waiver.

Dining

Kuleto’s This top-notch contemporary Italian restaurant focuses on regionally farmed produce, fresh meats, and seasonal fish. Accented in dark wood and white marble, and anchored by a 40-foot-long antipasti bar, Kuleto's attracts a lively, local pre- and post-theater crowd as well as visitors from around the globe. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bar Norcini Authentic Italian wine bar offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus along with a variety of Italian wines by the glass and Italian-themed cocktails.

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Deluxe Double Double

Two double beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Minibar/refrigerator. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. LATHER bath products. Iron/ironing board.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

Deluxe King

One king bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Minibar/refrigerator. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. LATHER bath products. Iron/ironing board.

All rooms include

Junior Suite

One king bed. One sofa bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Minibar/refrigerator. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. LATHER bath products. Iron/ironing board.

All rooms include

Stanard King/Queen

Standard 1-2 People 1 King/Queen Room

All rooms include

Standard 1-2 People

Standard 1-4 People 2 Double Room

All rooms include

Standard 3 People

Standard 3 People 2 Double Room

All rooms include

Standard 4 People

Standard 4 People 2 Double Room

All rooms include

Traditional One Double

One double bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Minibar/refrigerator. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. LATHER bath products. Iron/ironing board.

All rooms include

Traditional Queen

One queen bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Minibar/refrigerator. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. LATHER bath products. Iron/ironing board.

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 time of service, check-in, or check-out. 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.

Area map

Villa Florence, a Larkspur 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.

see all hotels in Union Square - Convention Center

Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Union Square - 200 yards
  • Theatre District - 200 yards
  • American Conservatory Theater - 200 yards
  • Market Street - 300 yards
  • Lotta's Fountain - 500 yards
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 700 yards
  • St. Mary Square - 700 yards
  • Moscone Convention Center - 700 yards
  • Zeum - 700 yards
  • Cartoon Art Museum - 700 yards

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC) - 1.7 miles

3.0+ mi

  • Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC) - 8.6 miles
  • Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE) - 11 miles
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 12 miles
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 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 8.7
(Reviewed by 75 guests)
8.7 out of 10
Average for the neighbourhood is 6.8
Reviewed by 75 guests (most recent english reviews are shown first)
8
"Patient Reception Staff"  by L from Scotland

Firstly, Villa Florence is in a great location just south of Union Square. Unfortunately, our rooms weren't ready when we checked in at 1600 (although reception didn't know this, we found out when we entered our rooms). This was quickly sorted out to be fair. Unfortunately, my room didn't have a safe so I changed the following day. My new room didn't have any wireless signal so I switched again to a room where all was well. The small bar was fine however I wasn't too impressed with the onsite restaurant. The food wasn't that good and was quite pricey. There is no room service at this hotel and the only information you get about the place is a piece of A4 with little information - no typical pack detailing the services they provide. It was a pleasant stay, don't get me wrong, but with a little extra work it could be a great place given the price of the rooms.

Posted on 03/04/2009
8
"The best nights sleep for the whole trip!"  by E from Lichfield

You cant beat the location of this hotel. It clean, comfy and was easily the best nights sleep we had had in a fortnight. We only spent the final night of our holiday here and it was fine, if not a touch expensive. We found it a little impersonal to be honest but its clean and quiet and worth a stay.

Posted on 21/09/2008
10
"Extreme comfort guaranteed after a long journey"  by M from London

After a long flight from London we thought that we would have the hard task of hunting for our hotel in the heart of San Francisco - how pleased we were to find the hotel within a few minutes of getting off the BART! Upon arrival we were upgraded to a suite straight away which was a much welcome and needed surprise!! The hotel couldn't have helped us with our needs more, extremely friendly and very informative. Would definately recommend staying at this hotel, very central for everything and with it being mere yards away from Union Square - what more could you ask for!

Posted on 09/09/2008

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