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Hotel Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

495 Beach Street, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 559 reviews)

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7.8
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559 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

Staff was awesome! They provided a requested crib and were very helpful with all questions.

Judi United States of America

My stay was wonderful, the staff were great and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back.

Haga United States of America

Visit was great. Staff was very helpful in making suggesting tips to making our stay pleasant

Richard United States of America

Within walking distance to all of the things we wanted to do and see in SFO.

Elena Canada

Great location with access to all the city transportation close by. Room had everything we need (refrigerator, iron, etc.). Fantastic value.

Mitchell United States of America

The staff was very pleasant and made me feel welcomed.

Mark United States of America

The hotel was clean, had a friendly staff and a great location!

Kim United States of America

Denny's inside the hotel open 24 hours. Showers are great. Gym was nice. Receptionists were helpful. Valet parking available. Gave us store credit for snacks/beverages. Location is great.

Matan United States of America

The room had clean sheets and was comfortable. I felt secure while at the hotel. The staff was very courteous and helpful.

Sylvia United States of America

The room was clean and bed and pillows were extra comfortable.

Annette United States of America

Excellent location!

9.1
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Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

7.8
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559 reviews
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    Excellent location!

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  • “Staff was awesome! They provided a requested crib and were very helpful with all questions.”
    Judi Judi United States of America United States of America
  • “My stay was wonderful, the staff were great and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back.”
    Haga Haga United States of America United States of America
  • “Visit was great. Staff was very helpful in making suggesting tips to making our stay pleasant”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “Within walking distance to all of the things we wanted to do and see in SFO.”
    Elena Elena Canada Canada
  • “Great location with access to all the city transportation close by. Room had everything we need (refrigerator, iron, etc.). Fantastic value.”
    Mitchell Mitchell United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was very pleasant and made me feel welcomed.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was clean, had a friendly staff and a great location!”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “Denny's inside the hotel open 24 hours. Showers are great. Gym was nice. Receptionists were helpful. Valet parking available. Gave us store credit for snacks/beverages. Location is great.”
    Matan Matan United States of America United States of America
  • “The room had clean sheets and was comfortable. I felt secure while at the hotel. The staff was very courteous and helpful.”
    Sylvia Sylvia United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was clean and bed and pillows were extra comfortable.”
    Annette Annette United States of America United States of America

Ghirardelli Square is just a 4-minute walk from this central San Francisco hotel. All guestrooms offer free WiFi and a cable TV.

A work desk and a coffee maker are provided in all traditionally decorated rooms at Kimpton Alton Hotel. Iron facilities and a hairdryer are included for guest convenience.

Fitness and business facilities are located on-site. A gift shop and a tour desk with ticket services are also available.

Alcatraz Cruises and the entrance to Chinatown are within 1 miles of this hotel. San Francisco Art Institute is a 5-minute walk away.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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7.8
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  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money6.6
    • Some guests said extra charges may apply
  • Location9.1
    • Some guests said parking could be better
    • Guests recommend this area for sightseeing
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Judi United States of America

    “Staff was awesome! They provided a requested crib and were very helpful with all questions.”

  • Haga United States of America

    “My stay was wonderful, the staff were great and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back. ”

  • Richard United States of America

    “Visit was great. Staff was very helpful in making suggesting tips to making our stay pleasant”

  • Elena Canada

    “Within walking distance to all of the things we wanted to do and see in SFO.”

  • Mitchell United States of America

    “Great location with access to all the city transportation close by. Room had everything we need (refrigerator, iron, etc.). Fantastic value. ”

  • Mark United States of America

    “The staff was very pleasant and made me feel welcomed.”

  • Kim United States of America

    “The hotel was clean, had a friendly staff and a great location!”

  • Matan United States of America

    “Denny's inside the hotel open 24 hours. Showers are great. Gym was nice. Receptionists were helpful. Valet parking available. Gave us store credit for snacks/beverages. Location is great.”

  • Sylvia United States of America

    “The room had clean sheets and was comfortable. I felt secure while at the hotel. The staff was very courteous and helpful.”

  • Annette United States of America

    “The room was clean and bed and pillows were extra comfortable.”

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About Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

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  • I may be arriving late 11:30 pm Friday 12/20 or 5:00 am on 12/21, can I reserve for arrival Friday 12/20 and check in that late, will you hold my room since I will have already paid?

    Yes, our rooms are guaranteed for arrival at anytime and we ensure that we have a team member to receive you at check-in at all hours


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • San Francisco Duck Tours
    0.1 miles
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
    0.2 miles
  • Musée Mécanique
    0.2 miles
  • Red & White Fleet
    0.2 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square
    0.3 miles
  • Lombard Street
    0.4 miles
  • Pier 39
    0.4 miles
  • Beach Blanket Babylon
    0.6 miles
  • Coit Tower
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Cioppino's
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Castagnola's
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Lou's Fish Shack
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Buena Vista Cafe
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Pescatore
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Alcatraz
    1.3 miles
  • Union Square
    1.4 miles
  • San Francisco City Hall
    1.9 miles
  • Oracle Park
    2.5 miles
  • Anchor Brewing Company
    3.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    3.3 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    3.3 miles
  • Lands End
    5.3 miles
  • Fox Theater Oakland
    8 miles
  • Paramount Theater
    8.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea San Francisco Bay
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Oakland International Airport
    12.2 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    13.3 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    40.7 miles
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Pets
  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $62 per hour.

  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

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From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa American Express Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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.

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.

FAQs about Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel

  • Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel is 1.5 miles from the center of San Francisco.

  • The prices at Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel (subject to availability):

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    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • Guests staying at Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Room options at Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

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  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money6.6
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.6

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