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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 2125 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
2,124 reviews

Very close to Union Square can see Macy’s two blocks away. Very cheap parking half a block away provided by the hotel.

Kristofor United States of America

This hotel was delightfully adequate for my needs. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was "small", but completely suitable for a single person. The bathroom was especially nice and tub was deep.

Elizabeth United States of America

Perfect location, renewed rooms. Anytime beverages and cookies at the lobby. Flexible with early check-in.

Olesya Tajikistan

Staff, Alicia who runs bar is awesome room excellent. Location great.

Janet United States of America

- great location - very comfortable bed - space for luggage - ironing machine in the room

Andreea Romania

i loved how clean the room was and where the property was located it was amazing and was from walking distance to shopping center

Dianna United States of America

Excellent location right by Union Square in an old classic building. Clean room and very comfortable bed. The hotel does not have a restaurant but this is not an issue as there are quite a few restaurants right around it.

Alex Singapore

great location, close to the BART and MUNI. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby as well.

Timothy United States of America

I loved the location and how it was a older style but Modern

Raymond United States of America

- Nice complimentary coffee, snacks and fruit all day - Microwave available in common area - Very good location - Cozy environments - Have temperatures parking area in front of hotel to drop off baggages

Phutsaya United States of America
8.7
Excellent
2,124 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very close to Union Square can see Macy’s two blocks away. Very cheap parking half a block away provided by the hotel.”
    Kristofor Kristofor United States of America United States of America
  • “This hotel was delightfully adequate for my needs. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was "small", but completely suitable for a single person.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “Perfect location, renewed rooms. Anytime beverages and cookies at the lobby. Flexible with early check-in.”
    Olesya Olesya Tajikistan Tajikistan
  • “Staff, Alicia who runs bar is awesome room excellent. Location great.”
    Janet Janet United States of America United States of America
  • “- great location - very comfortable bed - space for luggage - ironing machine in the room”
    Andreea Andreea Romania Romania
  • “i loved how clean the room was and where the property was located it was amazing and was from walking distance to shopping center”
    Dianna Dianna United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent location right by Union Square in an old classic building. Clean room and very comfortable bed.”
    Alex Alex Singapore Singapore
  • “great location, close to the BART and MUNI. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby as well.”
    Timothy Timothy United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved the location and how it was a older style but Modern”
    Raymond Raymond United States of America United States of America
  • “- Nice complimentary coffee, snacks and fruit all day - Microwave available in common area - Very good location - Cozy environments - Have temperatures parking area in front of hotel to drop off...”
    Phutsaya Phutsaya United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 8.7
  • 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

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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Availability

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2 twin beds
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for San Francisco

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kristofor
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very close to Union Square can see Macy’s two blocks away. Very cheap parking half a block away provided by the hotel.”
  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel was delightfully adequate for my needs. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was "small", but completely suitable for a single person. The bathroom was especially nice and tub was deep.”
  • Olesya
    TajikistanTajikistan
    “Perfect location, renewed rooms. Anytime beverages and cookies at the lobby. Flexible with early check-in.”
  • Janet
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff, Alicia who runs bar is awesome room excellent. Location great.”
  • Andreea
    RomaniaRomania
    “- great location - very comfortable bed - space for luggage - ironing machine in the room”
  • Dianna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “i loved how clean the room was and where the property was located it was amazing and was from walking distance to shopping center”
  • Alex
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Excellent location right by Union Square in an old classic building. Clean room and very comfortable bed. The hotel does not have a restaurant but this is not an issue as there are quite a few restaurants right around it.”
  • Timothy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, close to the BART and MUNI. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby as well.”
  • Raymond
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved the location and how it was a older style but Modern”
  • Phutsaya
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “- Nice complimentary coffee, snacks and fruit all day - Microwave available in common area - Very good location - Cozy environments - Have temperatures parking area in front of hotel to drop off baggages”
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 17 December 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 8 March 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 7 December 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 27 July 2022
  • Does the parking come with in & out privileges?
    Yes, our offsite parking is open from 6AM until 11PM daily.
    Answered on 3 January 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 $35 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

  • 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.

  • Chancellor Hotel on Union Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

    • Room options at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square include:

      • Double
      • Suite