The Marker Hotel - Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco

Virgin rating

The Living Room
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe Queen Room
Deluxe Two Double Room
The Living Room
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe Queen Room
Deluxe Two Double Room

The hotel

Put yourself slap-bang in the middle of some of San Francisco’s most fashionable theatres, restaurants, and sights. The boutique Marker Hotel is a great base — and its energy matches its setting. It was built in 1910 but you can still see its ‘Beaux Arts’ beauty in the lobby’s floor-to-ceiling fireplace and grand marble staircase. The hotel’s anything but olde-worlde though, with little touches like WiFi, and a Hydration Station providing fruit and herb infused water on tap.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking

Where is it

In the Tenderloin/Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco, near Union Square’s shopping, the theatre district, museums, and endless dining. The hotel is also close to the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center. Transfer time from San Francisco International airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

201 rooms and suites on 7 floors. All with flat-screen LCD TV with on-demand movies, WiFi access*, iHome alarm clock radio, telephone, honour bar* (stocked with gourmet and organic treats), safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and board. In-room Yoga & Wellness Kits available (on request, subject to availability). Queen Rooms have 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Suites feature a living room and bedroom with 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Tratto (restaurant and bar serving rustic Italian fare, open for breakfast, dinner and drinks, with daily happy hour). Complimentary morning tea and coffee (in lobby Living Room, 7:00-10:00am). Hydration Station (fruit and herb infused water). 24-hour room service*. In-room spa services*. Steam room. Whirlpool. 24-hour fitness centre. Concierge. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $58, $64 for SUVs, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

As a special offer for Virgin Atlantic Holidays' customers, the resort fee is included in the rate, saving $39.90 per night (subject to change). 

Resort fee includes: - Coffee and tea daily - Standard WiFi in guest rooms - Fitness room access - Yoga mats/fitness kit - Newspapers in lobby - Local and long distance phone calls. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful surprise

May 5, 2024 Jpguy182

I didn't have any expectations when booking this hotel, it seemed nice enough online. When I arrived I was a little taken aback. I felt like I was in NYC. The entrance is surrounded by dwarf olive shrubs, and attentive doormen immediately welcomed me inside a secured foyer. The scale of the lobby is astonishing, high ceilings, a massive fire… Read more
I didn't have any expectations when booking this hotel, it seemed nice enough online. When I arrived I was a little taken aback. I felt like I was in NYC. The entrance is surrounded by dwarf olive shrubs, and attentive doormen immediately welcomed me inside a secured foyer. The scale of the lobby is astonishing, high ceilings, a massive fire place. It's really chic. I arrived after a long day of delayed travel and just felt like, oh thank god when I arrived. Like that feeling when you really nail it with accommodations. I had a corner suite that was spacious, well appointed, the bathroom was kind of insane with a huge bath tub. The room was so nice I invited friends back after dinner and we hung out there all night. The service staff were extremely friendly and knew me by name and it just felt like a really exceptional place. Amazing hotel. Grateful for the weekend it afforded me Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A comfortable and pleasant stay

May 4, 2024 Robyn C

First of all the general public area, lobby and study are comfortable, luxurious and inviting for socializing. I was met with friendly courteous staff from housekeeping to management. The rooms are decorated stylishly, and the bed was very comfortable. Everything I tried at the restaurant was wonderful. I had a truly lovely experience at this… Read more
First of all the general public area, lobby and study are comfortable, luxurious and inviting for socializing. I was met with friendly courteous staff from housekeeping to management. The rooms are decorated stylishly, and the bed was very comfortable. Everything I tried at the restaurant was wonderful. I had a truly lovely experience at this hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Hotel / Location

Apr 26, 2024 David C Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Excellent facilities, just a 2 min walk from Powell street station & hub for shopping/ bars, 1.5 miles walk to Golden Gate Park, 3 mile walk to Ocean Beach about an hour if your an outdoor walker, other wise public transportation bus / trams take you all around the city, trams take you from Powell Street all the way to Fisherman Warff /… Read more
Excellent facilities, just a 2 min walk from Powell street station & hub for shopping/ bars, 1.5 miles walk to Golden Gate Park, 3 mile walk to Ocean Beach about an hour if your an outdoor walker, other wise public transportation bus / trams take you all around the city, trams take you from Powell Street all the way to Fisherman Warff / Pier 39 Hotel was fabulous great art decor, clean, well maintained, maid service every day, great restaurant with amazing food, fully enjoyed my stay in this hotel + San Francisco will be back again 5⭐️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Smells heavenly

Apr 22, 2024 Alli22222222

Great smell in the lobby kind agents and door man’s the valet were lovely. Would stay here again……..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Classical elegance with amenities for comfort in a great location

Apr 22, 2024 JimM95993

This charming hotel had old-school charm and friendly staff. The gym in the Lower Lobby was exceptional. There were ice machines and exceptional filtered water dispensers for refilling water bottles. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the mini-fridge convenient. Coffee provided each morning near the lobby. Could not ask for a better… Read more
This charming hotel had old-school charm and friendly staff. The gym in the Lower Lobby was exceptional. There were ice machines and exceptional filtered water dispensers for refilling water bottles. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the mini-fridge convenient. Coffee provided each morning near the lobby. Could not ask for a better hotel within walking distance to Oracle Park and other attractions. Read less