Name: Hotel Des Arts
Address: 447 Bush Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States of America, 447 Bush Street, California, CA 94108, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $179 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Hotel Des Arts

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and restaurants – Check location 447 Bush Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and restaurants – Check location

*7.8* Wells Fargo History Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

BART - Montgomery St. Station: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*8.3* Union Square: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

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July 14, 2016

Excellent location: At the Chinatown Gate, just one corner away from the Hop On Hop Off bus stops. The room was clean, colorful and homey. Helpful stuff at the reception desk. Tickets to city attractions are also sold there.

Gábor, Switzerland

The I can do attitude of the staff. Nothing was too hard. Further staff helped with travel tips, transport tips and things to do. Staff also realised that our room was too tight for a family and upgraded us at no cost. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to any of my friends or colleagues.

John, Australia

Staff was riude room was tiny and actually scary with antlers on the roof - unlike the artistic pictures online

Anel, United States of America

Staff was very accommodating, our room was quite hot and we were given a fan by the front desk. Lovely staff members :)

Ray, United States of America

Location of the property within the city was great. Bed was comfortable. They offered free wifi and breakfast. Used the wifi but did not take advantage of the breakfast.

David, United States of America

There is pretty much nothing we liked about this place, apart from the funky designer idea

Serge1978, United Kingdom

The staff is very helpful with restaurants and parking

John, United States of America

Staff was incredibly helpful, nice and accommodating! Each room is unique. Continental breakfast was provided (bagels, toast, fruit, granola bars, juice, coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate). Facilities are very clean. Location is excellent; across the street from the Chinatown Gate, very close to Union Square and all modes of transit available.

Allison, United States of America

easy accessible to go to china town, the staff kept my luggage before and after check out and were very helpful

Kerstinleid, United Kingdom

Great location, nice bar downstairs with live music. Funky hotel.

Heather, New Zealand

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

Offering uniquely-designed guest rooms created by local artists, this hotel is in San Francisco's French Quarter, only a short distance from Union Square and features many thoughtful amenities.

Only steps from the Hotel des Arts front doors, discover the beautiful main gate at the entrance to Chinatown. The Financial District along with the numerous restaurants and shops of Union Square are also only a short walk away.

Begin the day at the Hotel des Arts with a free continental breakfast or enjoy a free cup of coffee, available 24-hours a day. View local works of art in the hotel's lobby gallery or browse the internet with free wireless access. Enjoy on-site dining at Le Central, a French-style brasserie.

Union Square is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and restaurants.

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

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in San Francisco! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Francisco! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Residential Painted Standard Queen Room – Shared Bath 1 queen bed	Show prices
Offering unique artwork and a shared bathroom, this simply furnished room includes free Wi-Fi and cable TV. A continental breakfast is provided. Room Facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shared toilet, Satellite channels Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Residential Painted Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom With free Wi-Fi, this room provides a free, light continental breakfast. Cable TV and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Featuring unique artwork, this simply furnished room includes free Wi-Fi and cable TV. A continental breakfast is provided. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Radio, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Cable channels Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Residential Suite 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
This suite features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV and 2-line voice/data telephones. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are included. Room can accommodate up to 4 guests. There is an additional fee for the 4th person and a charge for a roll-away bed. Room Facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Toilet, Satellite channels Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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This room features 2 full size beds and private bathroom with the option of connecting to a second room with a sofa bed. The room can accommodate up to 6 guests. Additional charges for the 5th and 6th guest will apply. There is also a fee for a roll-away bed. Room Facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Toilet, Satellite channels Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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With rooms showcasing the contemporary works of emerging artists from around the world, the Hotel Des Arts is located in the heart of San Francisco’s French Quarter. At the crossroads of Union Square, the Financial District and right next to the great gates of Chinatown, the Hotel Des Arts is perfectly situated for business or leisure.

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Closest Landmarks

Xanadu Gallery 0.2 miles
BART - Montgomery St. Station 0.2 miles
Lotta's Fountain 0.2 miles
Wells Fargo History Museum 0.2 miles
Union Square 0.2 miles
American Conservatory Theater 0.2 miles
San Francisco Playhouse 0.3 miles
Cartoon Art Museum 0.3 miles
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts 0.3 miles
Transamerica Building 0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Trader Joe's Market Supermarket 0.6 miles

Closest Airports

Oakland International Airport 11.1 miles
San Francisco International Airport 12.1 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport 39.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location: At the Chinatown Gate, just one corner away from the Hop On Hop Off bus stops. The room was clean, colorful and homey. Helpful stuff at the reception desk. Tickets to city attractions are also sold there.”

Gábor Ress

Switzerland

“Staff was incredibly helpful, nice and accommodating! Each room is unique. Continental breakfast was provided (bagels, toast, fruit, granola bars, juice, coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate). Facilities are very clean. Location is excellent; across the street from the Chinatown Gate, very close to Union Square and all modes of transit available.”

Allison

United States of America

“Loved the location, right in the middle of the city, walkable Union Square, very near China town. Pier 39 is walkable too. Very near Barr stations and bus stationsLoved the interiors, very instagrammable. Special mention the reception staff named Isaac who assisted us in getting a reliable cab, making us feel welcome and went out of his way to make our stay safe and enjoyable.”

Gina del Rosario

Philippines

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! Up to two children under 17 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged USD 15 per night when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged USD 15 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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August 13, 2017

Brook
United States of America
3.3

“I would absolutely never stay here again.”
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The extremely rude staff. Not at all comfortable.
눇Absolutely nothing.
August 10, 2017

Gábor
Switzerland
Age group: 35 – 44
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Small hotel with small staircase so you have to use the 19th century lift which is always occupied by the cleaning stuff in the mornings.
눇Excellent location: At the Chinatown Gate, just one corner away from the Hop On Hop Off bus stops. The room was clean, colorful and homey. Helpful stuff at the reception desk. Tickets to city attractions are also sold there.
August 6, 2017

John
Australia
10

“Great hotel in a great city.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉The only issue was that on one side of the hotel was close to a bar however on the other side hotel was close to the street and on a couple of mornings the street cleaning machines could be heard. However this did not really make any major bearing on our stay at the hotel.
눇The I can do attitude of the staff. Nothing was too hard. Further staff helped with travel tips, transport tips and things to do. Staff also realised that our room was too tight for a family and upgraded us at no cost. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to any of my friends or colleagues.
August 5, 2017

Tom
Israel

1 helpful vote
7.5

“No A/C, looked great at prime location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉NO AC
눇Location, decor
August 4, 2017

Anel
United States of America
3.8

“Not worth the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff, room size.
눇Staff was riude room was tiny and actually scary with antlers on the roof - unlike the artistic pictures online
August 2, 2017

Ray
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff was very accommodating, our room was quite hot and we were given a fan by the front desk. Lovely staff members :)
August 2, 2017

Judith
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Location perfect for exploring SF
August 2, 2017

David
United States of America
5.4

“No Air Conditioning :(”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The room had no Air Conditioning in it. That meant we had to sleep with the window open and the room never got to a comfortable temperature. Our room was on the alley so we dealt with a lot of noise. At night, we heard the property's night club/bar downstairs. After the bar closed at any hour after we heard garbage and delivery trucks backing up, idling and doing their pickups/deliveries. Having AC would have made a huge difference on our satisfaction with this hotel. Wish the website called out the lack of AC in details a bit better. Air conditioned rooms seem to be a standard for hotels in the US nowadays. It should say this boldly when it doesn't have it. If we knew this detail we would've moved on to book something else. Hotels in San Fran are pricey but I would pass on this for something that offered more comfort and quiet.
눇Location of the property within the city was great. Bed was comfortable. They offered free wifi and breakfast. Used the wifi but did not take advantage of the breakfast.
August 1, 2017

Serge1978
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉1. Breakfast was pretty much non-existent 2. Rooms were dusty, beds not comfy 3. The shower in our first room was almost not working so we went down to change the room. "Oh I know the shower is bad", told us the guy at the reception, but you should have told us earlier as we might not be able to find you another room now (mind you, not I'm sorry about that, but I know I gave you a bad room, but now it's your problem). He did get us a new room though after an argument. 4. The parking is 3 blocks away 5. I can go on and on
눇There is pretty much nothing we liked about this place, apart from the funky designer idea
July 28, 2017

Marcin
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉We were offered room which was painted black - walls and the ceiling - with written swearing, such as f**k off etc and skulls. Perhaps, this is the modern art however this room was to creepy to sleep in. The receptionist managed to find us different room and we swapped. Room overall was not clean, super tiny and there was no way to open the window.
눇Location is good.
July 28, 2017

Elaine
Ireland
10

“We were a family of 4 and enjoyed every minute of our 3 day stay. I would recommend hotel des arts to all 😁”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No comment - very happy
눇Closeness to eberything
July 27, 2017

John
United States of America
7.1

“Very interesting place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was very small and in the role of way didn't fit
눇The staff is very helpful with restaurants and parking
July 26, 2017

Allison
United States of America
10

“Love this hotel! I will return!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was a tad warm & stuffy when the outside temperature was around 80F. If you need a tub (rather than a shower), you should probably confirm with the property that you are getting one at the time of booking. I assumed I would have tub but didn't get one. Not a big deal in the end, but just want others to know.
눇Staff was incredibly helpful, nice and accommodating! Each room is unique. Continental breakfast was provided (bagels, toast, fruit, granola bars, juice, coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate). Facilities are very clean. Location is excellent; across the street from the Chinatown Gate, very close to Union Square and all modes of transit available.
July 24, 2017

Andrew
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Fun, funky and central. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No complaints.
눇Fun hotel. Comfortable, if a bit small.
July 23, 2017

See
Singapore
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Location

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