Fodor's Expert Review Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA See on Map

A favorite for San Francisco business travelers, many of whom are repeat visitors, this 1920's Victorian is just steps to Union Square. A heated pool, newly renovated rooms, and solid onsite dining choices please families. A simple fitness center and a great Happy Hour appeal to those in town for leisure.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Parking fees are steep, leave your vehicle at home.

room

Rooms come in two styles: Historic and Premier. All were redone in early 2018 to incorporate subdued color schemes, pillow tops bedding, and plenty of technological amenities (think flat-screen TVs, plenty of plugs). Premier rooms also include additional perks like complimentary newspapers and water, pool views through large windows, and an additional vanity area.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Some Fodors' readers complain about the elderly bones of this property.

Premier King Guestroom
Photo: Premier King Guestroom
Premier Queen Queen Guestroom
Photo: Premier Queen Queen Guestroom
Historic King Bedded Guestroom
Photo: Historic King Bedded Guestroom

bathroom

Tiled baths of Historic rooms feature showers over tubs and Holcombe & Moore bath products. The Premier rooms feature Lather produces, a second vanity area and marble walls.

Hotel Lobby
Photo: Hotel Lobby

lobby

Guests fill the few sitting areas around the lobby, listening to classical music and chatting about their trips. The concierge is quite helpful with trip planning.

Hotel Lobby
Photo: Hotel Lobby
Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Photo: Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

pool

The centerpiece of the property, the hotel's heated pool draws families and lap swimmers year round. Folks gather in the courtyard on nice days.

Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Photo: Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

gym

A small fitness center offers cardio equipment, free weights and yoga mats.

dining

The 1930s-style American restaurant Daily Grill serves three meals daily. Favorites include the burger and the morning griddle fare.

drinking

Daily Grill offers a fine Happy Hour. Don't miss their signature Bloody Mary.

LOCATION

Getting Around

Hotel parking fees are steep (just under $60 a night), so leave the wheels at home and take advantage of San Francisco's outstanding public transportation network. The BART and Muni trains depart within a couple blocks. The cable car stop is a block away. Muni buses pass right out front. Walkers can explore downtown on foot, accessing Union Square, Tenderloin, SoMa, Embarcadero, Financial District, Chinatown and beyond.

Restaurants

Line up for excellent bowls of ramen at Katana Ya (2-minute walk). For something more upscale, check out the fine butter chicken at Amber India (8-minute walk).

Bars

The hotel is near many popular bars, with favorites being Bourbon and Branch (5-minute walk), a speakeasy with a textbook sized menu of spirits, and Rye (6-minute walk) a solid choice for those who favor the namesake spirit.

WHY WE LIKE IT

This pet-friendly family-run property offers a pool, and a cheerful vibe. What more can we ask for?

QUICK FACTS

360 rooms, 17 suites
Breakfast Yes
Lunch Yes
Dinner Yes
Bar Yes
Cafe No
Room Service Yes
$$
Gym, Pool
Yes
Valet Parking
Yes

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 415-781-7800; 800-995-4874

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