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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

433 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1955 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,954 reviews

Great location. Clean rooms. Tee, coffee, cookies and apples at your disposal at the lobby. Not expensive.

Pablo United States of America

The location was great,in the middle of everything.

April United States of America

free water, apple cookies, coffee sometimes popcorn.

Engelo United States of America

loved the location, close to shopping and cable car. clean, friendly.

Branch United States of America

Everything except the toilet location is strangle right by the wall. So it’s not fully comfortable when sitting on toilet.

Alex United States of America

Great hotel, with perfect location in Union Square. So close to shops and various transport options. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area is intimate and a great extra. I appreciated the added extras the hotel provided and the value of the stay.

Greg Australia

Great location and good value for money. Comfortable room and not too noisy. Friendly staff and I loved the free cookies.

Hifa United Arab Emirates

Very freshly staff, clean rooms, great location. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the room was decently furnished.

Mtgusa United States of America

loved that the hotel was walking distance to several different restaurants, stores and the ice skating rink.

Ortiz United States of America

Location is perfect, it is within walking distance from many attractions

Mohamed Egypt
8.7
Excellent
1,954 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location. Clean rooms. Tee, coffee, cookies and apples at your disposal at the lobby. Not expensive.”
    Pablo Pablo United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was great,in the middle of everything.”
    April April United States of America United States of America
  • “free water, apple cookies, coffee sometimes popcorn.”
    Engelo Engelo United States of America United States of America
  • “loved the location, close to shopping and cable car. clean, friendly.”
    Branch Branch United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything except the toilet location is strangle right by the wall. So it’s not fully comfortable when sitting on toilet.”
    Alex Alex United States of America United States of America
  • “Great hotel, with perfect location in Union Square. So close to shops and various transport options. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area is intimate and a great extra.”
    Greg Greg Australia Australia
  • “Great location and good value for money. Comfortable room and not too noisy. Friendly staff and I loved the free cookies.”
    Hifa Hifa United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Very freshly staff, clean rooms, great location. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the room was decently furnished.”
    Mtgusa Mtgusa United States of America United States of America
  • “loved that the hotel was walking distance to several different restaurants, stores and the ice skating rink.”
    Ortiz Ortiz United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is perfect, it is within walking distance from many attractions”
    Mohamed Mohamed Egypt Egypt

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for San Francisco

Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Excellent location – show map

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This boutique Union Square hotel, located on the Powell Cable Car Line, is just 2 minutes' walk from cafes and shopping at Tiffany's, Macy's, Niketown and other popular Central San Francisco stores. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

A flat-screen TV and modern decor are included in all guest rooms at the Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. A menu of 12 specialty pillows, a compact refrigerator, room windows that can be opened and a ceiling fan are also provided for guests' comfort.

Located on-site, Clipper Ship Bar offers a daily Happy Hour with a selection of cocktails and wine. Guests can enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and apples in the hotel lobby.

Located across from Union Square Park, this hotel is just 5 minutes' walk to the Theater District. Chinatown’s Dragon’s Gate entrance is 6 minutes’ walk away. Home of professional baseball’s San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park is 1.2 mi away. Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building and North Beach are all within 1 mi away from Chancellor Hotel on Union Square.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 2, 2008

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Heating

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for San Francisco

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pablo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. Clean rooms. Tee, coffee, cookies and apples at your disposal at the lobby. Not expensive.”
  • April
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was great,in the middle of everything.”
  • Engelo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “free water, apple cookies, coffee sometimes popcorn.”
  • Branch
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “loved the location, close to shopping and cable car. clean, friendly.”
  • Alex
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything except the toilet location is strangle right by the wall. So it’s not fully comfortable when sitting on toilet.”
  • Greg
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Great hotel, with perfect location in Union Square. So close to shops and various transport options. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area is intimate and a great extra. I appreciated the added extras the hotel provided and the...”
  • Hifa
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Great location and good value for money. Comfortable room and not too noisy. Friendly staff and I loved the free cookies.”
  • Mtgusa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very freshly staff, clean rooms, great location. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the room was decently furnished.”
  • Ortiz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “loved that the hotel was walking distance to several different restaurants, stores and the ice skating rink.”
  • Mohamed
    EgyptEgypt
    “Location is perfect, it is within walking distance from many attractions”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, do you allow luggage storage after check out? We need to leave our luggage behind to collect at 2pm.
    You may leave your luggage's with us upon your departure until the end of the day.
    Answered on December 17, 2019
  • Hi, I arrive in SF in the morning. Can I store my luggage with you until check in time at 4pm?
    Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to stay at The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco. It would be my pleasure to note on your reserv..
    Answered on March 8, 2020
  • parking fees per day?
    Greetings, We offer an offsite parking service for only $20.00 plus tax per night located at 524 Powell Street. I suggest to collect your parking tic..
    Answered on December 7, 2019
  • Hi! Do you have a microwave available for 24 hours?
    Yes we do, its located at the lobby along with the other amenities we have available for our guests.
    Answered on July 27, 2022
  • Does the parking come with in & out privileges?
    Yes, our offsite parking is open from 6AM until 11PM daily.
    Answered on January 3, 2022
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Amenities of Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35.0 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Chancellor Hotel on Union Square accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

No air-conditioning is available in the rooms.

Due to the nature of the location guests will experience sounds of the city.

Rooms are petite and are about 150 square feet.

Please note the hotel was constructed in 1914 and, for this reason, the property is not entirely wheelchair accessible. The bar and restaurant are accessible.

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Hearing Impaired Accessible Rooms Feature:

Doorbells with flashing indicator
Strobe light smoke detectors
Raised desks
Curtain rod extenders
Wrapped pipes
Button controls for ceiling fan and light
Lowered peephole
Lowered closet rod
Volume controls and indicator lights on room phones
TTY phones available
Closed caption televisions
Grab bar in bath tub area

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chancellor Hotel on Union Square of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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    • The prices at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is 500 feet from the center of San Francisco.

    • Room options at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Check-in at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.