Chancellor Hotel on Union SquarevsHarbor Court Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Harbor Court Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Harbor Court Hotel ranks marginally higher than Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. Harbor Court Hotel scores 81 with recommendations from 9 sources including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Gayot.
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
Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Rooms here are grandly decorated... some offer spectacular views."
Frommer's
"Anyone who seeks stylish, high-quality accommodations... with a superb view and lively scene will be perfectly content here." Full review
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Be sure to request a bay-view room, for an extra fee.
Fodor's
"Exemplary service and a friendly staff earn high marks for this cozy hotel, which overlooks the Embarcadero and is within shouting distance of the Bay Bridge." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Freebies... an evening wine reception, and a great location on the Financial District's revitalized waterfront make it a reasonable choice for couples and solo travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in what was originally a YMCA building, the Harbor Court is the only hotel in San Francisco with a location right on the waterfront."
Time Out
"On the Embarcadero waterfront, Harbor Court is something of an undiscovered treat." Full review
Star Service
"It is in a relatively off-the-map locale for tourists and despite the recent loss of Kimpton it remains a prize that resides blissfully beneath the radar for most out-of-towners. " Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is situated one block off the Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge, and therefore has one of the best bayside views the city can offer."