The Herbert Hotel

City-center hotel within walking distance of Union Square

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The Herbert Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and Warfield Theatre. Also, Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are steps away.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
CA $98
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a brick wall, wooden flooring, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a brick wall, wooden flooring, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A hotel room with two beds, a red door, a sink, and a mirror.

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SHN Curran Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 36 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 8 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 12 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 21 min walk
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 2 min walk
  • Powell St & Market St Stop - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cable55 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kin Khao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Herbert Hotel

  • The Herbert Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and Warfield Theatre. Also, Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are steps away.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

Hotel size

    • 99 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Stratford, 242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102]
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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The Herbert Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel with a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

good staff, location and bedrooms
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6/10 Good

If you’re going to SF for a quick trip, this is super affordable and well located. However there is no front desk (have to check in at Hotel Stratford which is a block away) and no amenities and you cannot leave your luggage at Hotel Stratford. I’d recommend you bring flip flops, ear plugs, and your own body wash etc. We also did have a false fire alarm go off the first night at 4:30am and the SFFD came quickly. But I do think it was fine safety wise as you must have the card to get into the building and the elevator.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was such a great value for money! The location was perfect and the beds were suuuuuper comfortable with great pillows. The hotel was also VERY quiet. I will definitely be staying here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel very well priced for the excellent location Rooms large and clean and quiet Bed comfortable Staff very helpful and polite,would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great place to stay if you’re visiting SF. The room is perfect if you’re just looking for somewhere to sleep when exploring the city. The location is perfect! I definitely recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Lots of shops nearby. Easy access to Public transport
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, secure, and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a good clean non-frills hotel for business trips.
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10/10 Exceptional

I rate it excellent because it is a great location and a great value if you have the right price. Very comfortable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

More than expected. Great room. Big.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and hotel was in a central location. Easy check-in & check out. Room was a little warm, but keeping the window open and the fan on made it comfortable. I would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

A really great stay! Convenient location next to union square, it was really easy to check in and check out, and the hotel was quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice room , good place for tourism and business
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8/10 Very good

All was good basic room clean and comfortable for the price
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! A block away from union square and also Powell St. Bart and muni trains stations. Coffee, restaurants, and bars just steps away.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable room with all the basic amenities.
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8/10 Very good

Great location
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8/10 Very good

Location, location, location! Just know that the closest and bestest garage to park in is one block back on the NW corner of Ofarrel and Mason. There is a rental car agency on the ground floor. Another BIG note, check is kitty corner and 1/2 block up Powell at the Hotel Stratford. You must check in there before you will be able to get into the Herbert!!! Id suggest, dropping someone in your party at the herbert, park, check in, then help each other up. If alone, you can walk 60yards with your bags after checking in so, drop you bags quickly at the stratford Hotel, park, check in, then walk back to the Herbert.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. On Powell street and near Cable car, Bart, and Muni states. The hotel is small and not staff on site. Will need to check in at another hotel (Strafford). The room is simple but clean. No A/C which can be problematic during the summer. I stayed for 4 nights and didn't spend much time in the room which is fine. But I asked the staff (via text) for more coffee supply and got no response.
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8/10 Very good

Dated but well maintained property with clean, comfortable no-frills rooms. The staff was first-rate, going above and beyond. They offered us a room away from Powell Street so we didn’t hear the cable cars going by, and accommodated all of our needs. Conveniently located equidistantly between Union Square and the Powell Street Muni station, there is an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities close by. We would definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location right in the heart of Union Square! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely stay here again
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6/10 Good

Room was really clean and quiet
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic Location. Very, very clean. Good value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, everything was ok and we felt safe in the Herbert. We would book it again.