Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.6

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About this property

This boutique Union Square hotel, located on the Powell Cable Car Line, is just 2 minutes' walk from cafes and shopping at Tiffany's, Macy's, Niketown and other popular Central San Francisco stores. All guest rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen TV and modern decor are included in all guest rooms at the Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. A menu of 12 specialty pillows, a compact refrigerator, room windows that can be opened and a ceiling fan are also provided for guests' comfort. Located on-site, Clipper Ship Bar offers a daily Happy Hour with a selection of cocktails and wine. Guests can enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and apples in the hotel lobby. Located across from Union Square Park, this hotel is just 5 minutes' walk to the Theater District. Chinatown’s Dragon’s Gate entrance is 6 minutes’ walk away. Home of professional baseball’s San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park is 2 km away. Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building and North Beach are all within 1.6 km away from Chancellor Hotel on Union Square.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Availability

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1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Barbara
New Zealand New Zealand
“This hotel is an absolute gem. The location is super convenient. It felt very safe. The staff were friendly and helpful. The coffee and cookies were a lovely touch. Amazing value. I would highly recommend”
Toshin
Singapore Singapore
“Exceptional value for money and location! The hotel is right next to Union Square - just a 2 minute walk from the Apple Store and Macy's. The rooms were spacious and renovated. While it's certainly not a luxury hotel, the service is great and it...”
De
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was very good, almost literally on Union Square where easy access to the hop on hop off tourist bus services etc. Unfortunately no breakfast served at the hotel but plenty of cafes etc nearby.”
Linda
Switzerland Switzerland
“The position is very well located and you can reach everything easily. The hotel offers coffee, tea, water and biscuits for free. It could seem a bit old, but that’s not entirely true. The room is big enough, clean and comfortable.”
Shikha
India India
“The hotel lobby and staff were very welcoming. The lobby gives a premium feel with the old architecture which is maintained well. Round the clock cookies, apples, infused water, and tea/coffee, as well as evening popcorn were very welcome. They...”
Tugce
Turkey Turkey
“Wonderful location. Free cookies and coffee/tea at the lobby is a nice touch. Room size is good enough, and furnished to be practical. It was very clean. Staff is very polite. Would definitely stay here again.”
Anna
Switzerland Switzerland
“Excellent Hotel Comfy Beds Friendly Staff Cookies, Tea, Water in the Lobby Will come back for sure”
Yi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's absolutely a huge pleasure staying at the Chancellor hotel, we arrived around midnight due to flight delay, but we were greeted and welcomed by the receptionist, which we really appreciated. We also love that even though the hotel isn't that...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel was excellent in the heart of Union Square with easy access to public transport, restaurants & bars. I had no safety concerns at any time of the day. The hotel has been family run since it was built and has a friendly...”
Woutk
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location close to Union Square, nice value for money,”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

No air-conditioning is available in the rooms.

Due to the nature of the location guests will experience sounds of the city.

Rooms are petite and are about 150 square feet.

Please note the hotel was constructed in 1914 and, for this reason, the property is not entirely wheelchair accessible. The bar is accessible.

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Hearing Impaired Accessible Rooms Feature:

Doorbells with flashing indicator

Strobe light smoke detectors

Raised desks

Curtain rod extenders

Wrapped pipes

Button controls for ceiling fan and light

Lowered peephole

Lowered closet rod

Volume controls and indicator lights on room phones

TTY phones available

Closed caption televisions

Grab bar in bath tub area

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chancellor Hotel on Union Square in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.