Fodor's Expert Review Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell St., San Francisco, California 94102, United States See on Map
Built to accommodate visitors to the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, these moderate-sized Edwardian-style rooms are considered by many to be among of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance.
room
Cozy rooms are decked out in hues of chocolate and green. They feature huge walk-in closets, a work desk, cable TV and a pillow menu.
If city noise bothers you, bring ear plugs as this old building wasn't constructed to shield against the revelers in Union Square below.
lobby
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the gussied up (albeit still modest) lobby overlook cable cars on Powell Street.
pool
Guests have access to a fitness center with a three lane lap pool.
gym
Guests have complimentary access to a state-of-the-art fitness center nearby. Cardio machines, classes, weights, yoga and Pilates props are available.
dining
The pleasant Restaurant Luques serves breakfast and lunch, plus dinner (Wednesday through Saturday); complimentary coffee, tea, apples, and cookies are available around the clock in the lobby.
drinking
Grab a glass of vino in the Luques Restaurant lounge.
LOCATION
Getting Around
The hotel offers valet parking for a fee. Check the website as occasionally the hotel offers deals on ride-share programs. The cable car stops just out front, making it easy for guests to travel to Nob Hill, Fisherman's Wharf and back. Hop on a Muni bus or train to explore the city or the BART to access San Francisco or Oakland airports.
Restaurants
Score a reservation at the Cal-Hawaiian fusion join Liholiho Yacht Club (6-minute walk) for outstanding poke that puts everyone else's to shame. Head down to the Embarcadero for an exquisite Peruvian lunch of ceviche and pulpo along the bay at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana (25-minute walk).
WHY WE LIKE IT
Affordable rooms across from Union Square in a historic building make this a budget traveler fave.
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