Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

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 1.2 mi away. Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building and North Beach are all within 1 mi away from Chancellor Hotel on Union Square.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Located in the 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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Guests who stayed here loved

Kyle
United States United States
“Cool old historic hotel. Overall, I loved it. The room was high quality for the price, and very clean. It was definitely quirky with the fire escape and small uneven floors. Perfect location one building away from the square. The staff were...”
Joana
Brazil Brazil
“The hotel is located near by unión square Staff is amazing Cookies and coffee al the time at breakfast Room is confortable”
Sona
United States United States
“I liked that the hotel was communicative about there being no AC, that there would be some city noise, that the room would be small, and that the hotel is older. When I got to the hotel, I got a more fancy vintage vibe, which was cool. During...”
Zulkifli
United States United States
“Very nice hotel within walking distance to Union Square and easy access to public transportation. The room, as well as the public areas, was very clean and comfortable. We really appreciated that coffee service and snacks were readily available...”
Carol
United States United States
“Great customer service. Nice area of San Francisco.”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Great walking distance to many places! You’re surrounded by A LOT of great shops, restaurants, activities soooo much!! And it feels safe! :) walking at night is not scary!”
Reimberg
United States United States
“Great location, clean and comfortable. It is also historic and represents the old San Francisco.”
Susan
United States United States
“Great location at Union Square. Walkable. Easy access to great restaurants, cable cars and BART. Nice size free refrigerator in the room.”
Lynn
United States United States
“We love staying here! Great staff ! Great location”
Brian
United States United States
“This is a cozy hotel at Union Square. I requested a quiet room during reservation and got the high floor facing away from the street. The room was PERFECT: comfortable bed, bathroom, work desk and fast wifi for work. They have many delightful...”

Hotel area info

House rules

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.