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The Powell Hotel

28 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco, 94102 California

Historic boutique hotel in downtown San Francisco

Near BART
Across from the Westfield San Francisco Centre and adjacent to a BART and MUNI station, this six-story downtown hotel is within 3 blocks of Union Square, the Metreon, and the Moscone Center. Show more
Lobby café
The Powell Hotel, built in 1908, retains original features such as wrought-iron railings and an ornate 20-foot ceiling in the lobby; a casual café serves pastries, sandwiches, and light fare.
Wireless Internet
With period details such as steam radiators and vintage San Francisco photos, all guestrooms at The Powell offer LCD TVs, complimentary wireless Internet access, and pillowtop mattresses. Hide

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3.8out of 5

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79%

of guests recommend

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One queen bed or one double bed. Pillowtop mattress. 300-thread-count linens. Street views. 10-foot ceilings. Vintage San Francisco photos. Complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD TV. Premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Steam radiator. Bedding type depends on availability at check-in. Nonsmoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Small pets only
  • Cash not accepted
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Maximum number of pets per room - 1
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 31 per day
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 42 per day
    • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
    • Spring Break deposit: USD 250 per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 137
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Year Built - 1908
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Valet parking
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 675
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Rooms

The six-story hotel has 137 guestrooms, all with period details such as steam radiators, 10-foot ceilings, and vintage San Francisco photos.

Modern amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, premium channels, and coffeemakers.

Rooms provide LCD TVs and include pillowtop mattresses with 300-thread-count linens.

Rooms are nonsmoking.

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Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Premium bedding
  • Voice mail
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Clock radio
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD television
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Window opens
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
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Dining

Cafe Bellini - This lobby café serves coffee drinks, breakfast pastries, panini sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts. There is no seating in the café, but there are tables in the lobby and upstairs mezzanine. Open from early morning until late afternoon.

The hotel also offers a Manager's Cocktail Reception, which includes a wine hour on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or a selection of beers on the Mezzanine. Cocktails are available for purchase. Snacks (crudités, cheese, pretzels and other oprions) are also displayed.

The Powell Hotel does not have its own dinner restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Puccini & Pinetti

Jazz Bistro

Kuleto's

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Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
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Spa

The nearby Burke Williams Spa, located in The Westfield Center, is a European spa with saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Powell Hotel

3.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.9
Hotel condition:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.7
Neighbourhood:
4.2
79%

of guests recommend

out of 163 reviews

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A Traveller from LA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Dec 2011

“Great location”

The location of this hotel is fantastic! The only downside was being able to hear the noise from the hall and outside. The room need a lot more attention in regards to maintance, but when you only sleep there it is fine

A Traveller from Boston, MA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Nov 2011

“San Fran Trip Nov 2011”

If you all you need is a place to sleep and shower that's close to the downtown area. Then this is the hotel for you. Some of the rooms don't have tables for you to do your work/eat on, if you opt to bring food back to the hotel. Bottom line is the hotel is really sold for its location, not its amenities.

Area recommendations
Recommend visiting the Hayes Street area lots of small local shops with some interesting items not available elsewhere; such as TAD Gears and the Blue Bottle Coffee Kiosk.
A Traveller from San Francisco
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Nov 2011

“A good place to stay, but nothing special”

It is a really good place to stay if you want to visit SF. Nothing special. The hotel is old, but looks very good and clean. The room was very small, but for me that was enough. I think that this hotel is not very good place to stay with kids.

A Traveller from Rockville, Maryland
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Nov 2011

“Clean, charming, perfect for my visit”

Business travel for me and vacation for my husband. The Powell is the perfect location vor convenience. Easy access to the financial district, shopping, and public transportation. BART entrance right at the door. The hotel is great, clean with 20th century charm. No air conditioning but you do not need it in San Francisco. I would stay there again.

Area recommendations
Depends on your reason for traveling. I like the Union Square area because hotels are more affordable, with easy access to many areas of the city.
Getting around
Bay Area Transit (BART) and street cars can get you to wherever you want to go. It is a wonderful city for walking. Renting a car for a trip to San Francisco is not necessary.
What to pack
San Francisco is cool most of the year so always pack a jacket.
Dining
Wonderful food to satisfy most tasts. My personal favorite is the Jazz Dinner clubs.
Dick L from Coos Bay, Or
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 31 Oct 2011

“STAFF WAS VERY GOOD.”

The Powell was a very nice 3 star hotel. It was build in 1908 but was clean and convenient. Many great places to eat. Only a short walk to Chinatown.

A Traveller
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 17 Oct 2011

“BAD CHOICE”

EXCEPT THE LOCATION

A Traveller from Colusa, CA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Oct 2011

“scotch and other stuff”

It was a little noisy around 2-3AM, when the "drunks" returned and the restaurant/bar emptied their glassware. Other than that, it was not a bad place and it was a LOT cheaper than the hotel across the street, by far. ANd, its San Francisco. Fire Engines go by often and they have dumpsters at other places. Live with it.

Area recommendations
Its not easy to recommend an area because people come to the city for different reasons. It was almost $100 cheaper at this hotel than the place we attended an event, so it was beneficial to stay. Then, it was only 1 block from BART, so we didn't have to pay exorbitant rates to stay in SF for parking. ANd, it was downtown. So, I just recommend this site because
Getting there
We stayed three blocks from our event. it was cheaper there was adequate shopping, and the area, besides the "protesters" (about 10) it was peaceful and reminiscent of a typical San Francisco night.
Dining
The chieftain was extraordinary for the beer and the food. Don't go there when its rugby time or you can't get in. period.
Mike from Seattle
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Oct 2011

“Hotel Powell”

The hotel, built in 1908, is like a step back in time but with modern comforts.

Area recommendations
SOMA
A Traveller from Long Island, NY
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 25 Sep 2011

“Would never stay there again!!!”

My first trip to San Francisco, I was expecting air conditioning and room service the Powell Hotel had neither, needless to say i was very disappointed!!!

gerard y from PINNER, UK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Sep 2011

“LOCATION AND FUN”

our room overlooking the the turnaround of the cable car and there is always someone playing musical instrument so we had beautiful clarinet music to wake us up , he plays pretty well, best location for Bloomingdales, Macys and etc,For the price we paid we are more than satisfied,receptionist "Jonathan" very helpful and friendly,parking a bit pricy but at 32 a day but good cheap public transport to get around for 21 dollars for 3 days

Area recommendations
UNION SQARE. CHINATOWN
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The Powell Hotel

28 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco, 94102 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • San Francisco Visitor's Center - 0 km / 0 mi
  • Westfield San Francisco Center Shopping Mall - 0.1 km / 0 mi
  • Flood Building - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • San Francisco Mint - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Intersection for the Arts - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Warfield Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Golden Gate Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • American Conservatory Theater - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • International Art Museum of America - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Westfield Metreon - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Alcove Theater - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Union Square - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Craft and Folk Art - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Metro station nearby
  • In city center
  • Convention center nearby

The preferred airport for The Powell Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

The Powell Hotel

28 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco, 94102 California

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