Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1503
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The BEST LOCATION at the BEST PRICE...The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is a historical, boutique hotel located in the heart of San Francisco where the Cable Car stops at the doorstep. Experience the best service and thoughtful amenities while being surrounded by world class shopping, dining and theaters. From Union Square, ride the Powell Street Cable Car over Nob Hill, past Chinatown and North Beach, to Fisherman's Wharf.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
Car park
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
ATM on site
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Hair dryer
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1503
Getting there
Great for walkers
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San Francisco Intl Airport
18.8 km•
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Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport
18.2 km•
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Powell St
6 min•Muni
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316 Restaurants
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Reviews
4.5
5,989 reviews
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Nestled near Union Square, the Chancellor Hotel captivates guests with its historic charm and central location, making local attractions and public transportation readily accessible. The welcoming staff and exceptional service receive high praise, while the cozy lobby, complete with complimentary cookies and hot drinks, adds a delightful touch.
Rooms are noted for their cleanliness and comfort, though some may find them on the smaller side. Despite higher parking fees, the hotel is often celebrated for its overall value.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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It’s so nice to meet Alicia and Rory in the bar, and the hotel is very nice ! Highly recommended! And I had a very comfortable experience, if you come to this hotel, remember to have a cup of beer in the bar, you won’t regret it :)
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Excellent hotel and amazing staff! Jerry Ramirez was fantastic and accommodating with all requests and Rory and Alecia at the bar made the most delicious concoctions! I would highly recommend a stay at the Chancellor!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Great location, clean room and we definitely enjoyed the complimentary cookies.The thing that makes this such a good place to stay are the staff. Especially Glen,she was very helpful and sweet.She helped us checked in early and gave a room with a nice view.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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We are very satisfied with our 3-day stay in Chansellor Hotel. I want to acknowledge the front desk attendant, Glen, who provided us very efficient and helpful service during our stay. Very professional.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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The hotel is very well located, perfectly clean and the staff is amazing (we had some problems on our first night- the room close to ours hosted a couple with a very young baby that cried quite a lot in the night- and the staff changed our room and gave us a wonderful suite for free).
I will definitely come back again when in San Francisco.
I will definitely come back again when in San Francisco.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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The location in terms of access to nearby touristy spots is excellent. It’s a very old property with a great upkeep. Staff is cooperative and responsive. Cleanliness is on spot. The bed we had was extremely uncomfortable. It was sunken in the middle.
Parking is a pain around the property. Street crimes are extremely high. Even garage parkings aren’t safe. We got the windscreen cracked overnight. The neighborhood has a very high number of homeless folks. These are somethings to keep in mind while being in this location.
Parking is a pain around the property. Street crimes are extremely high. Even garage parkings aren’t safe. We got the windscreen cracked overnight. The neighborhood has a very high number of homeless folks. These are somethings to keep in mind while being in this location.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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I stayed here 3 nights on the Jul 4th weekend
Hotel is really great, rooms are clean, staff is extremely helpful and nice, coffee and cookies get you going in the morning. location can’t be beat Great experience all in all.
Hotel is really great, rooms are clean, staff is extremely helpful and nice, coffee and cookies get you going in the morning. location can’t be beat Great experience all in all.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Overall we enjoyed our stay, the location was great, and I would recommend this hotel. Walking distance to most attractions and about a 30 minute walk to Pier 39. Friendly staff. Room was small but comfortable for two people. We knew there was no AC in the rooms at the time of booking but decided to try it out anyway. We had to keep window open often, as it did get too hot at times, especially after someone showers, but the fan they provided was helpful. I learned this hotel was haunted after I booked, but we never encountered any paranormal activity during our stay.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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My friend and I stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel is in the perfect location in Union Square. Walking distance to most attractions. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. The hotel is older but very clean and comfortable. The beds and linens were nice and the pillow menu was a nice touch. The bathroom was clean but small, they do let you know to expect that so it wasn’t a big deal. There was a walk-in closet which was unusual for a hotel room but a nice space to store our bags and hang some clothing. It was quiet and I was able to sleep like a log. I would recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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This is an older hotel, that is in need of some work. We stayed in a suite on the top floor. The room was large enough, although we would have preferred a king sized bed. The suite had two bathrooms, with different showers (shower in bath combos). One was better than the other. The furniture, carpets and fittings are all in need of an update as they have aged.
The front desk and bell service was good, and the buffet breakfast, while small, was fine.
Happy hour at the small hotel bar was also a nice spot in the afternoon with the sports on and full bar available. Bar staff were fantastic.
The location can't be faulted, right next to union square and on the cable car stop which can be taken down to Fisherman's wharf.
Although it does have it's "quirks", I wouldn't have a problem with staying here again as it was good value for money compared to other hotels in the area.
I do need to know however - why a bottle opener was installed next to the toilet roll holder in the bathroom ?
The front desk and bell service was good, and the buffet breakfast, while small, was fine.
Happy hour at the small hotel bar was also a nice spot in the afternoon with the sports on and full bar available. Bar staff were fantastic.
The location can't be faulted, right next to union square and on the cable car stop which can be taken down to Fisherman's wharf.
Although it does have it's "quirks", I wouldn't have a problem with staying here again as it was good value for money compared to other hotels in the area.
I do need to know however - why a bottle opener was installed next to the toilet roll holder in the bathroom ?
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Date of stay: April 2019
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It depends on the size and the number of your order(s) and how often you plan to receive them and how long you will be staying at Chancellor. In my experience, most accommodating hotels do not charge for 1 or 2 small orders received. It is best to contact Chancellor Hotel reception (very nice staff) and ask them directly.
It was easy to communicate with them via email.
Definitely the BART, so easy & a short walk from Powell st station. Follow the cable car tracks by turntable & keep going straight up, past Union Square & you can’t miss the hotel.
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"Check the season before booking as room temperature may give you a problem for the stay."Read full review
"Be careful full at night. There may be some stragglers outside the hotel at night when it gets dark."Read full review
"Very conveniently located for both business and leisure. Very tight space and too few working outlets for charging electronics."Read full review
"Rent a car from Hertz @ Mason Street, and the hotel has a partnership with a secure parking just above Powell Street, after Starbucks."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$182 - C$258 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
chancellor hotel san francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / Downtown / Theater District / Union Square
NUMBER OF ROOMS
137
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