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3 stars

Whitcomb

1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
San Francisco, CA
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6.4
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based on 1704 reviews
1,704 reviews
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Overview

San Francisco is a popular city for tourists to visit. There are many museums, shops, and eateries here that are world famous. When travelers are ready to find the best place to stay, there have so many options. If they are looking for a historic hotel, the Hotel Whitcomb will be right for them. This historic hotel was once the San Francisco City Hall. It is elegant and charming and gives guests a lot of history while they are staying here. There are 460 rooms in this historic landmark hotel, with 12 suites.

The rooms feature WiFi, in-room safe, express check-out, flat-screen television with premium channels, alarm clock, iron, hairdryer, climate control, and a wake-up service. Guests of the Hotel Whitcomb will enjoy the cozy beds, and when they need a little pick me up, there is a Starbucks café on-site.

San Francisco is a city with a lot of flair, shopping, and adventure. Guests can venture out into the city and find quite a bit to do while they’re out. The Discovery Museum, Legion of Honor, Aquarium of the Bay, DeYoung Museum, Exploratorium, Children’s Creativity Museum, and the San Francisco MOMA are all nearby.

When guests stay here, they get the best of both worlds. They can discover just how much history there is in this building and they will see a charming and elegant room for relaxing and unwinding. The sites in the area are impressive, and guests will want to return to the Hotel Whitcomb again and again.

6.4
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Based on 1,704 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Whitcomb

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Gift shop

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Whitcomb

6.4
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1704 verified ratings
Wonderful
263
Very good
162
Good
366
Okay
230
Fair
287
Mediocre
138
Poor
258

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests expressed significant dissatisfaction with the hotel's location, describing it as unsafe and uncomfortable due to the presence of homeless individuals. Cleanliness was also a major concern, with reports of dirty rooms and inadequate facilities. Additionally, the service received criticism for being unhelpful, further contributing to a negative overall experience.
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8.8
Very good
David, Feb 2020
Pros (+) - High ceilings in the room - Cleanliness - Friendly Staff - Location of the Hotel
Cons (-) - Toilet could have been a little bigger. It felt like my 5 year old school's toilet.
2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Nothing. Would never recommend this hotel.
Cons (-) The hotel is surrounded by a large homeless population right outside. Parking is an additional $51 a day that was not disclosed at booking. The WiFi “package” which is a mandatory fee of $35 a night was also not disclosed. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
6.0
Okay
Drew, Jun 2019
Pros (+) The hotel was in a central location, close to everything and easy to get an Uber. The free high-speed internet was definitely a plus.
Cons (-) The bed was very uncomfortable and very disappointing. The hotel was situated in a sketchy party of town. I also saw some staff members get very impatient with someone whose English was clearly not their first language when asking for their last name a few times because they didn't initially understand the question.
2.0
Poor
Joel, Apr 2019
Cons (-) The Kayak lists parking as an amenity. This is false. Ended up leaving the hotel immediately after getting my room keys from a jerk at the front desk and learning I could not park anywhere. Even when I attempted to pay for their valet parking which cost over 50% of the value of the room, I was denied service due to the fact that I have a pet in the car (a pet that would have stayed in the car over...
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2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Cleaning staff work very hard - rooms are clean
Cons (-) One person in front desk at any time - lineup is long. Staff is abrupt and rude. Neighbourhood is scary and dangerous. No food - only Starbucks, no restaurant (it looks like it went out of business). Key cards needed recoding every day ( huge inconvenience) Do NOT stay here - too expensive and it’s a horrible experience.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) It was a room with a bed
Cons (-) No coffee, no water, dark room, noisy hallway, expensive
5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Staff was friendly and room was clean on the one day I three they actually cleaned it.
Cons (-) Was in the ghetto surrounded by hopeless people with knives who threatened to stab us.
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Well restored historic building. Room was clean with nice touches of quality. Friendly service
Cons (-) Registration desk/area decor a bit drab and depressing.
8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Friendly staff
Cons (-) Furniture and carpets a bit worn
3.7
Poor
Rouslan, Nov 2017
Cons (-) Booked through priceline, and received a handicapped room

Location

1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

What's nearby

  • Civic Center Plaza332 yd
  • San Francisco City Hall0.3 mi
  • Union Square0.8 mi
  • Moscone Center0.9 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art0.9 mi
  • Mission Dolores San Francisco1.2 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid1.4 mi
  • Oracle Park1.4 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco1.5 mi
  • Embarcadero1.6 mi
  • Lombard Street1.7 mi
  • Ferry Building1.7 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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FAQs when booking at Whitcomb

  • Where is Whitcomb located?

    Whitcomb is located at 1231 Market Street in SoMa, 0.8 miles from the center of San Francisco. Civic Center Plaza is the closest landmark to Whitcomb.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Whitcomb?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Whitcomb.

  • Does Whitcomb offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Whitcomb offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Whitcomb from the airport?

    Whitcomb is 11.4 miles from San Francisco. Whitcomb is 12 miles from Oakland.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

5.8
0.8 mi
San Francisco
11.0 mi

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