Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

3 stars
Wed 9/24
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Thu 9/25
1 room, 2 guests
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$75
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Overview

Built for the Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915, San Francisco Hotels’ Chancellor Hotel on Union Square stood as the tallest building in the city. With the memory of the great earthquake of 1906 still fresh, the original contractor went broke designing the hotel to withstand even the strongest quakes. When Isador Rosenberg swooped in and saved it from abandonment, the hotel was turned into a family-owned and operated business and a staple of Union Square.

The Chancellor Hotel features 137 luxurious and historic rooms and two suites. Contemporary decor and lavish furnishings provide ample comfort and are paired with a 32” flat-screen TV, free HBO, mini-fridge, in-room safe, and an over-sized bathtub. Each boutique room is sized to fit two people comfortably and is cooled by San Francisco’s fresh air and a ceiling fan.

Hotel guests will wake up to a multi-station American Breakfast Buffet stocked with all one could want in the morning. Eggs, bacon, sausage, bread and pastries, and a pancake maker are filling fare before trekking out to explore sunny San Francisco.

Travelers are steps away from San Francisco’s Union Square and the district’s renowned shops, eateries, art galleries, nightclubs, and lounges. Historic sites like Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge are within reach, as is the city’s cable car system, Chinatown, North Beach, and Yerba Buena Gardens.

A historic staple of Union Square, The Chancellor Hotel is an iconic piece of San Francisco that provides guests with maximum comfort and convenience.

8.7
Very good rating
Based on 4,875 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

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Queen room
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$91
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$103
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$109
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Deluxe room
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$96
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$104
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$109
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Double room
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$164
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2 double beds
$168
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2 double beds
$174
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Standard room
2 double beds
$75
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1 queen bed
$80
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$86
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business center
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Things to do

  • Gift shop

Reviews of Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

8.7
Very good
4875 verified ratings
Wonderful
2811
Very good
1177
Good
585
Okay
164
Fair
78
Mediocre
21
Poor
39

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean accommodations. However, some reviews mentioned issues with room size and bed comfort, as well as a few service-related complaints. Overall, the hotel offers a pleasant stay with some areas for improvement.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Atmosphere4 out of 10
Bed Comfort2.5 out of 10
Room Size2 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Samuel, Oct 2024
Good option
10
Wonderful
Mark, Dec 2023
The room was clean and well maintained. The bathroom was small but quite functional.. There are no breakfast facilities at the hotel but being in a central location, there is a good choice of cafe's nearby. Powell street is busy during the day and surprisingly quiet at night.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) While it was a fairly tight room the amazing comfort of the beds made that small bathroom insignificant. There was also a great deep tub that was just what I needed after lots of walking.
Cons (-) Tight bathroom
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2017
Pros (+) Perfect place to stay for all the important sights Trolley stops in front and goes right down to Fisherman's Wharf for great food and Terrific views, Lori's Diner is a few doors away with great food, Walgreens on the corner.
Cons (-) All
7.7
Good
Stuart, Dec 2016
Pros (+) Awesome location, close to everything with the tram stop right outside and shopping only minutes away.
Cons (-) Rooms were dated and they get hot, no aircon either
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Pros (+) It was a very nice family hotel with an interesting history. Well located right off Union Square. The hotel staff were all very nice. Though we didn't take advantage of them, the bar and restaurant both seemed nice.
Cons (-) The weather was cool and the hotel had the boiler running. Our room must have been 80 degrees and no way to shut the heat off. We were on the top floor and the hotel staff offered to move us to a lower (cooler) room. The second floor room was just as warm. The rooms really need local control of temperature.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Staff very nice and professional
Cons (-) Rooms are just too small especially for price.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Nice historic hotel in a great location. Friendly and informative staff. Room was small but we got one of the rooms on the top floor and the ceiling was about 15 feet high. It made the room seem much larger. There is no A/C in the room but it was comfortable with the ceiling fan and the window open. I liked hearing the sounds of the city in the evening. The city "noise" did quiet down during the n...
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Bedroom was clean, furniture appeared recent. Location was reasonably convenient.
Cons (-) Room was claustrophobic - barely room to walk around bed. Paint was fresh, but clearly covering 100 years of obvious wear. Musty smell. No air conditioning - couldn't get room quite cool/dry enough to be comfortable. Bathroom was dingy, marked up and had seen better days, and it was hard to squeeze into toilet between sink and wall, even then, wedged in by shoulder-level toilet paper dispenser. Pl...
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8.8
Very good
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) The staff was great. They were very friendly and helpful. The location was also fantastic and the noon check out gave us a little additional time to explore the city without worrying about our bags. I would definitely recommend.

Location

433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square141 yd
  • Museum of Modern Art0.5 mi
  • Moscone Center0.5 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.6 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco0.7 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza0.8 mi
  • Embarcadero0.9 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall0.9 mi
  • Ferry Building0.9 mi
  • Lombard Street1.1 mi
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.1 mi
  • Oracle Park1.3 mi

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Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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  • If you’re after a cheap room at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square, plan to stay on a Monday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $89, while the most expensive was $515.
  • How long should you stay at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

  • Where is Chancellor Hotel On Union Square located?

    Chancellor Hotel On Union Square is located at 433 Powell Street in Union Square Area, 0.2 miles from the center of San Francisco. Union Square is the closest landmark to Chancellor Hotel On Union Square.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square.

  • Does Chancellor Hotel On Union Square offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Chancellor Hotel On Union Square offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Chancellor Hotel On Union Square from the airport?

    Chancellor Hotel On Union Square is 11.6 miles from Oakland. Chancellor Hotel On Union Square is 11.7 miles from San Francisco.

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