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701 Post Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

#138 of 227 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 717 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    8.0
    excellent stay excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The noise from the street was loud, they could invest in sound proof windows.

    the staff were exceptional and could not do enough to make our stay pleasant. The rooms were enormous and plenty of space for a family of four. The location was right in the heart of Union Square, so plenty of places to get food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Simple and eloquent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable hotel in central SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See above

    We had a lovely suite on the 8th floor with a kitchen which was really useful. It’s an older looking hotel but it does the job. Not in a particularly safe area and would not recommend walking around at night. Nowhere to park the car so they offer a valet service where the car is picked up / collected from outside the front. Their continental breakfast is very minimalistic, but fills the spot. Would recommend they provide milk. Beds very comfortable. Staff really lovely. Lift very slow. In need of renovation generally but it’s comfortable and central location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Internet wifi is intermittent and very slow

    Very nice room, with kitchen and big bathroom

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    8.0
    Came for the weekend, the weather was perfect . The hotel was nice and clean and the staff was friendly. San Francisco h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kinda noisy out on the street at night, but other wise it was really nice.

    I love San Francisco!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    7.0
    Decent value for a city centre hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No door on bathroom!

    Big room, clean. Nice little kitchenette. Good value. Good breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terrible shades. We had to put the baby in the bathroom because the bedroom was so bright he wouldn’t nap. Even at 3am it was so bright.

    Kitchen was very handy and lots of space

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Delightful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is in the Tenderloin of the city. We know this and we stay here despite the loud noises at night, the unhoused population surrounding the property. That said, we have never felt unsafe in San Francisco. Everyone is always kind and helpful and doing the best they can. We love the city and the Beresford is the best place to stay hands down!

    We love the Beresford! The charming historic vibe is what we love. The staff is great, the rooms are spacious, and it feels like a journey back in time.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    Tough location but wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is right by the street, so parking is horrible with expensive valet being the only real option, and the sounds of the crazy city will keep you up late and up early. Bed and pillows aren’t very comfortable

    Loved the older charm and the staff was very nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water, mediocre customer service.

    Good location, comfortable beds.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    7.0
    KO
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    loved the afternoon 4.30till 6.00 wine/food offering thank

    we were inmroom 816 path/shower taps needed servicing and there was a drainage blockage with the bath water, wr told the reception

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking with valet super expensive, very noisy at night time (downtown is like that anyways), breakfast was poor (mainly sweet snacks), old facility (specially noticed in the bathroom)

    Central location, big room with accommodations for family stay (plates, silverware, fridge, kitchen, table and chairs), big spaces

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    There are few things in the rooms which does not work as it is based on old architecture. For example, the radiator, sometimes it worked well sometime it didnot.

    I liked the breakfast the interior and the services given to the room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    9.0
    Comfy, clean stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and spacious rooms

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, very grand old hotel with big rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really. Be prepared that it is a noisy city and being on a corner of 2 streets you get noise from both sides.

    Breakfast is pretty basic but was fine. Had to wait one day for 10 mins for the empty coffee urn to be replaced. Location was excellent. Room was spacious and well furnished. We had the one bedroom suite with kitchen and pull down bed in living room. Location is good - only a 5 min walk to Union Square or 25 mins to Painted Ladies.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was in a corner suite and the wifi was a usable 10mbps in living room, but 2 Queen bedroom where work desk was placed the wifi hardly worked. No smart TV function

    Daily cleaning is a nice thing in 2025. Polite staff. Barely waited for elevator.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2025

    7.0
    Well located hotel with comfortable room but disappointing kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Kitchen was offered to us as an upgrade room option at a small additional charge. The kitchen and necessary implements was far from adequate.

    Location was good in that it was close to Union Square & Transport Breakfast was adequate, nothing special but an unexpected bonus as was the happy hour from 4.30-6.00pm

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    7.0
    We sent to see a play at the Orpheium Theater and it was a short taxi ride to our destination.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 1 night

    It took a long time to get our car from the valet.

    Liked the room. It was very spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    8.0
    Decent stay for an okay price, if you must stay in the city.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly, I do not have any complaints. I come here every year and I know what to expect. They have never disappointed me so far - quite the opposite. If I would not need to stay every evening in the San Francisco city center for a prolonged time like I typically need to (e.g., more than 5 days) I would be probably better off staying outside in some motel and commute with BART or a rental car, because prices in the city center are crazy. If you absolutely need to stay in the center for a long time, this is one of the few decent alternatives left.

    It is located in a relatively okay neighbourhood where at least you don’t get the impression of being at risk of being stabbed after every corner. It has nice amenities and an okay price, especially if compared to the many alternatives. It is one of the few hotels left in center San Francisco which is in the middle between up-class 1000 dollars/day stays and shabby squatting-with-cockroach, paper-walls rooms. I hope it survives until I get to go to my yearly security conference…

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent room in a dated, but nice, and well situated building
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Other than the room, the hotel is a bit worn and the elevator dim.

    The staff were terrific and the suite for myself and two adult kids was spacious and clean. The bathroom was large and included a Jacuzzi tub and bidet. There was also a fully equipped kitchen The living room had a queen size Murphy bed which was much better than sofa beds.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay! Would come again. Probably our new fav spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is me being picky, but the elevator was a bit dark and I know that San Francisco is typically a cooler place, but my family are such hot sleepers so even though the fans helped in the room, we’ve become accustomed to having AC, which this hotel didn’t have. Like I said though, I’m just being spoiled and picky

    The staff The amenities (there was continental breakfast and a wine/cheese hour) The location was perfect The hotel was clean The decor was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable but worn down hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit run down. The hotel is in need of an update. You could see all the wear and tear on the building. Also the surrounding area was not great. I know the hotel can’t do much about that, but I would not want to walk around the neighborhood late at night.

    Staff was really nice. The beds were comfortable and the room was pretty big.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    9.0
    We had a good week.thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio Suite With Wet Bar
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There aren’t any grab bars in the tub area. As a senior they are very important. I felt unsafe getting in & out of the tub. Plain non- fat yogurt would have been good at breakfast.

    Great location. Beds were very comfortable. Very clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    8.0
    We really enjoyed staying at The Beresford Arms and found it great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Suite With Kitchen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The taps were a bit tricky, as the bath and basins taps turned in different directions, but was easy to accommodate after a day. Kitchen items were basic, but enough to make a coffee and eat in takeaway :-)

    The continental breakfast and afternoon happy hour were a real bonus. Got to meet some lovely people and exchange sightseeing tips. The hotel is a little dated, but has charm. The rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. Would recommend unless you're a purist 5 star posh traveller.

    Stayed in May 2025

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