In the heart of San Francisco, Union Square Plaza Hotel offers a vibrant stay near Moscone Convention Center. Unwind in the city with luggage storage and concierge services at your fingertips, while helpful staff ensure an effortless experience.
Union Square Plaza Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Also, Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking within 528 ft (USD 45 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1913
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 45 per day (528 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Union Square Plaza
Union Square Plaza
Union Square Plaza Hotel
Union Square Plaza San Francisco
Union Square Plaza Hotel Hotel
Union Square Plaza Hotel San Francisco
Union Square Plaza Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Union Square Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Union Square Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Union Square Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Union Square Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Union Square Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Union Square Plaza Hotel like?
Union Square Plaza Hotel is in Union Square, a short 2-minute walk from Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Union Square Plaza Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
For the location, the price was OK, but it's a bare bones place. Room was clean, and the bed and shower were decent, but they don't even have coffee.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
Walking distance from Union square
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 28, 2025
Unsafe area
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 7, 2025
Bathroom is completely covered in black mold ! But the guy who seems to be the owner made up for it so i’m sorry to him for this review I don’t blame him. Goodnight!
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 5, 2025
If you want an okay stay for a fair price at this location, it is a good choice. Don’t expect luxury, the bed was very comfortable tho. We came from Vegas and with a temperature difference of 20 degree celcius it felt very cold in the room.
The staff was nice expect the young woman that work there on weekends. Was not helpful nor interested at all.
All in all we recommend it when you look for a budget friendly option and not look for luxury
Leandra
Leandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
Nice budget hotel in the heart of San Fran. Clean, basic and well-furnished room. Convenient to Union Square and other areas. Just be mindful of vagrants and definitely park in a safe garage.
Amir
Amir, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 4, 2025
No on place to eat . Room cold .No personal thermostat in order to heat my room. The whole building needed to be heated . Which they did with reservation. The day I arrived it was in the low 50"s and rainy no sunshine. room was on the cool side.
EVELYN
EVELYN, 5-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 27, 2025
access is good,but facility is very old.
Takashi
Takashi, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 5, 2025
Great value, friendly staff. Room was clean as I would expect. Neighborhood is convenient block up from Union square, Easy walk to market, moscone, ferry building, financial district, and Chinatown.
Murray
Murray, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 24, 2025
Good location
Mark Abel
Mark Abel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 22, 2025
Excellent location for a very reasonable price. A bare bones little hotel, but fully met our basic needs. Given the ratio of value to location, i give it an overall “excellent” rating.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 4, 2025
A short stay in San Francisco as part of a longer trip
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2025
Couple on short visit to sam fran
Need to make a special mention about Hansel , very knowledgeable about the area and wiling to chat , let us keep our room as we had a late flight and it was much appreciated , great location close to public transport and restaurants , room was a bit small so not much room for two large suitcases but otherwise ideal for our short trip
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 7, 2025
It’s very nice, very clean, walking distance to a lot of places. And I felt very safe.
delilah
delilah, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 6, 2025
Great staff
Great staff but room a bit too warm.
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 17, 2024
nice place
Dong
Dong, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 4, 2025
Excellent value for Union Square hotel. Clean, comfortable. Building has an elevator. Helpful staff.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 29, 2024
The area
omar
omar, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2024
Very well kept, clean, good service and hospitality, rooms were great too with room service
Jimena
Jimena, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 12, 2024
Hansel at the front desk was very helpful with directions and places to eat. The Holtel is old but the price and area was nice.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 6, 2025
Nice and quiet inside, safe. Locked and watched front door. Very loud outside all night but we expected most of it, no a/c so open window hear all- try just bathroom window and get fan as close to drown out. No space no table or counter, so tight if 3 people (2a 1k). Buy cold brew for frig cause no microwave. No wash cloths - so pack em. We are not the stay in room type and out 5-7am each day and it was great for that and we would stay again
Theresa
Theresa, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 2, 2025
Good
Marcos
Marcos, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2024
Very nice place in union square
Hansel was great and helpful forna potential long term stay another time.
Dennis
Dennis, 9-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jan 15, 2025
Property was run down, unclean and felt unsafe. Hugely overpriced.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 31, 2024
Where were located, it was very easily to get around either walking, taking the train and riding the trolley car.