Hotel

The Donatello Hotel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 334 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
334 reviews

Beautiful, clean friendly and helpful staff, nice room, good coffee, beautiful view from the upstairs lounge area. We will definitely be back.

Alia United States of America

Great location, very clean, comfortable beds, safe.

Vivian United States of America

centrally located very clean and comfortable friendly and helpful staff

Ricardo United States of America

Clean room, good value, friendly staff (especially Bill.)

Tina United States of America

Excellent facilities including club house with coffee/ tea facilities, close to union square, fast check in, proximity to eateries, shops, not far from Pier 39

Subrata Malaysia

Very nice common area rooftop lounge, welcoming staff, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, nice Halloween candy package

Chinmaya India

Excellent hardware - the sauna, rooms are large, rooftop lounge area is very well appointed.

Xuan Singapore

Great location, central and easy to get around, close to restaurants, bars and shopping. Spacious room, it was great to have a kitchenette and a coffee maker in the room, very comfortable bed, helpful and friendly staff.

Monika United States of America

Good location. You can walk to good food & events.

Jan United States of America

Nice decor, comfortable bedding and pillows, great mini kitchen area with real glasses, plates, etc. I loved the roof top area with free hot drinks. plus we enjoyed playing some board games too.

David United States of America
8.5
Very Good
334 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Beautiful, clean friendly and helpful staff, nice room, good coffee, beautiful view from the upstairs lounge area. We will definitely be back.”
    Alia Alia United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, very clean, comfortable beds, safe.”
    Vivian Vivian United States of America United States of America
  • “centrally located very clean and comfortable friendly and helpful staff”
    Ricardo Ricardo United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean room, good value, friendly staff (especially Bill.)”
    Tina Tina United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent facilities including club house with coffee/ tea facilities, close to union square, fast check in, proximity to eateries, shops, not far from Pier 39”
    Subrata Subrata Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Very nice common area rooftop lounge, welcoming staff, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, nice Halloween candy package”
    Chinmaya Chinmaya India India
  • “Excellent hardware - the sauna, rooms are large, rooftop lounge area is very well appointed.”
    Xuan Xuan Singapore Singapore
  • “Great location, central and easy to get around, close to restaurants, bars and shopping.”
    Monika Monika United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location. You can walk to good food & events.”
    Jan Jan United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice decor, comfortable bedding and pillows, great mini kitchen area with real glasses, plates, etc. I loved the roof top area with free hot drinks. plus we enjoyed playing some board games too.”
    David David United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2

Stay in the heart of San Francisco

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Offering Italian-inspired design, this centrally located San Francisco hotel is just 3 minutes’ walk from the popular sights of Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant and offers spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Every bright air-conditioned room at The Donatello Hotel is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Rooms include a comfortable living area with a sofa bed. A flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a stereo are also provided.

A hot tub and on-site spa services are just 2 options guests have to relax at this hotel. A fitness center and a business center are located on-site and a tour desk with local information is available.

Hotel Donatello's restaurant, Zingari Ristorante, serves traditional Italian dishes for dinner and offers live jazz music.

The Curran Theater is 3 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are each 2.2 mi 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.

The Donatello Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 15, 2010

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Laundry
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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

Private parking at the hotel

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful, clean friendly and helpful staff, nice room, good coffee, beautiful view from the upstairs lounge area. We will definitely be back.”
  • Vivian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, very clean, comfortable beds, safe.”
  • Ricardo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “centrally located very clean and comfortable friendly and helpful staff”
  • T
    Tina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Clean room, good value, friendly staff (especially Bill.)”
  • Subrata
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Excellent facilities including club house with coffee/ tea facilities, close to union square, fast check in, proximity to eateries, shops, not far from Pier 39”
  • Chinmaya
    IndiaIndia
    “Very nice common area rooftop lounge, welcoming staff, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, nice Halloween candy package”
  • Xuan
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Excellent hardware - the sauna, rooms are large, rooftop lounge area is very well appointed.”
  • Monika
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, central and easy to get around, close to restaurants, bars and shopping. Spacious room, it was great to have a kitchenette and a coffee maker in the room, very comfortable bed, helpful and friendly staff.”
  • Jan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good location. You can walk to good food & events.”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice decor, comfortable bedding and pillows, great mini kitchen area with real glasses, plates, etc. I loved the roof top area with free hot drinks. plus we enjoyed playing some board games too.”
Property questions and answers
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

    Food: Italian

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Donatello Hotel
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Laundry
Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $57 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • Chinese
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The Donatello Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa American Express The Donatello Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note:
- Parking fee of $50/night +tax =$57. - Over-sized vehicles will be charged an additional $10 =tax.

- A daily housekeeping service is not included in the price. Daily housekeeping services are available with an extra cost. Weekly housekeeping is provided free of charge every fourth day.

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.

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.

Sauna is closed from Tue, Mar 02, 2021 until Mon, May 31, 2021

A damage deposit of USD 250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Donatello Hotel

  • Check-in at The Donatello Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Donatello Hotel include:

    • Studio

  • The Donatello Hotel is 800 feet from the center of San Francisco.

  • The Donatello Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

  • Yes, The Donatello Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Donatello Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Pool table
    • Fitness

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