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Reviews of The Donatello Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

501 Post Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America

#40 of 224 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 385 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Absolutely lovely. We'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fact that we couldn't stay longer.

    We checked into The Donatello for a little staycation. You cannot beat the price for location, comfort, and quality. Located one block away from downtown's Theater Row and Union Square, there are unlimited choices of restaurants, markets, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel offers a lovely lounge with coffee, hot chocolate, and tea, comfortable seating and amazing views of the city. The rooms are large, well-appointed, and very comfortable. Our room had a lovely patio. The staff was polite and accommodating. There is a restaurant with live music on the weekends. We got much more for our money than we were expecting. A very peasant surprise!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is great. Clean and large rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Great option near union sq.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was very good. The kitchen area was useful and the rooms big. The lounge was a very nice touch. Pam was lovely enough to give me a list of breakfast spots in the vicinity.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old fashion style. Not updated

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Everything was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect. Thank you

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ronaldo was very helpful. I liked basic plates and silverware in the room. Great location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    None

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Delight in Donatello
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The housekeeping wasn't done on a daily basis. We didn't feel welcome into a clean room when we returned after a long day of walking. The basic amenities that one needs in the bathroom weren't available, like the hotels in Asia. We had to buy at the convenient store.

    I love the fully equipped kitchenware that allowed us to dine in and enjoyed the wine we bought at the Napa Valley. I am absolutely delighted with the filtered water and ice that we could retrieve from Level 7. We could fill up our bottles as we were walking a lot and needed to drink loads of water. Thank you for the space in the hotel room. Most hotel rooms are small, leaving little room to walk once you lay your luggage on the floor. Finally, the staff at the lobby were friendly and helpful. Thank you for making us fill welcomed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The king room is very big. Cleanliness is excellent. The staff is friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room: Beautiful, with huge windows and a nice view. The kitchen corner was equipped beyond my expectations! Plates, utensils, glasses, kitchen towels, even sponge and liquid for washing the dishes. The only thing missing was a kettle for tea, but you can repurpose the coffee maker. Very comfortable bed, big bathroom. They warned me at check-in that the cleaning will not be done every day, but it was sufficient for me. Location: Great, few min walk to the union square, close to some bus stops. Just avoid going to the direction of the problematic neighbourhood. The terrace lounge was very nice and cozy, possible to take tea, coffee or hot cocoa.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noise from road, but I still wouldn't hesitate to stay again, because it's in the centre of a city

    Location Professional and friendly staff Size of room Bed exceptional comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    10
    Amazing! Looking forward to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Location, everything looks nice and clean! The room was nice and had a great balcony

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 23 nights

    The staff was fantastic! Special mention to Mark of the front desk. He made us feel at ease after an 11-hour flight. The whole experience was great and the location is fantastic. The room is quite spacious and the mini kitchen is a nice touch. I'd stay here again if I ever go back to San Francisco.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice location, kind staff and free cafe, etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    Best Service ever 💯
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't stay long enough

    I just want to thank the Exceptional 🙏🏼 Staff. I arrived with my Mom to visit our family for my Nephew's 🎂 Birthday party. They were so kind and accommodating to us and made us feel at home. We had a long exhausting flight ✈️ and made sure we were taken care of. They gave beyond any expectation. Thank you 👍🏼 Many blessings to you 🙏🏼 all.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, good stay. However, facilities were pretty weak as the photos were misleading. Rooms are fine spacious for San
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room view overlooked abandoned building with trash all over. Restaurant on property was waaaayyyy over priced ($50+) after 20% tip for two standard cocktails. Hot tub was extremely small, picture is misleading. Room had dilapidated furniture.

    Central location, friendly staff, nice common area on the roof with coffee/tea & views.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great value, good service and central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sofa bed was not ready

    Friendly and professional staff Spacious room Comfortable bed Club with complementary tea and coffee

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was high but compared to other hotels it was actually cheaper. The saunas are separate one for men and one for women so I didn't get to enjoy a sauna with my husband.

    The staff was very friendly and so helpful. The room was large and very clean. Live jazz music on Saturday nights in the restaurant. Central location close to everything we wanted to do.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish only if they do rooms more than each 3 nights

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very kind and friendly satff. The club is cozy and really nice witha beautiful balcony. Facilities like gym sauna and jacuzzi are a plus, same as the courtesy beverages

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    Safe and great location for SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No possibility for breakfast, alarm in the middle of the night, noise from outside

    Location, staff, club on top of the hotel with great view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel with nice people working there.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights

    As I was working at Moscone Center, the location could be closer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, I would definitely book here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was large, comfy bed, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Club upstairs was a nice touch and restaurant food was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

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