Chancellor Hotel on Union SquarevsGolden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Golden Gate Hotel are both recommended by experts. On balance, Golden Gate Hotel ranks marginally better than Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. Golden Gate Hotel ranks #48 in San Francisco with praise from 10 sources such as Gayot, Frommer's and BlackBook.
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"This charming boutique hotel offers comfortable beds, a full range of pillows and oversize bathtubs."
Fodor's
"This busy hotel is considered by many to be one of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel bends over backwards to offer extra amenities at a bargain price."
Star Service
"This hotel is a contender for best small budget hotel. Its popularity with families and couples in search of a midrange comfort and convenience is justified.
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Gayot
"This boutique hotel was built in 1914 in Edwardian style and is located near the Powell Street cable car line."
Zagat
3.7
"The "appeal and romance" of "classic San Francisco" meets modern comforts at this "lovely", "updated" 1914 Downtown boutique with "impeccable" service."
Lonely Planet
"Built in 1914, the family-owned Chancellor has simple, if small, rooms with double-pane glass that blocks the noise of passing cable cars." Full review
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For quiet, book rear-facing rooms.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Chancellor Hotel doesn't have loads of amenities, but for those seeking a great, central location and a bit of boutique charm, it might fit the bill." Full review
Time Out
"This family-run, 137-room hotel is another historic gem that’s withstood the test of time." Full review
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
Oyster
Budget
"The cozy, family-owned hotel is best suited to adult travelers, couples, and families with older children." Full review
Time Out
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel is a real charmer; a little creaky in places, certainly, but generally delightful." Full review
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The traffic noise from busy Bush Street isn't as bad as you might expect, but light sleepers should ask for a room in the back.
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel offers travelers a much-needed stylish yet affordable alternative to downtown’s old school status quo." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the city’s most highly rated B&Bs offers bargain rates for such a prime location near Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown." Full review
National Geographic
""Absolutely charming, family-run place; good Union Square location"...25 guest rooms; wicker furniture, antiques, and claw-foot tubs; continental breakfast and afternoon tea included. " Full review