Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco

Union Square, San Francisco

Virgin rating

Urban View King Room
Urban View Queen Room
Connecting Rooms
Urban View King Room
Urban View Queen Room
Connecting Rooms

The hotel

Just a block away from the buzzing hotspot Fisherman’s Wharf, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse is close to all the action so you can immerse yourself in the delights that San Francisco has to offer. Dine on fresh-from-the-ocean seafood at many of the Wharf’s restaurants, take in spectacular views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or visit the historical Coit Tower to see panoramic views of the city. At the end of a busy day, relax in the hotel’s outdoor courtyard complete with fire pit or retire to your room and rest up in comfort for another busy day exploring.

Amenities

  • Yoga
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Only a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. Transfer time from San Francisco International Airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

234 rooms and suites. All rooms have a TV, WiFi, mini-fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. Sofas are available in rooms with a king-size bed. Standard Guest Rooms have no views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Courtyard View Rooms with 1 king size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 4 adults.

Urban View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 4 adults.

Urban View Connecting Rooms with a room with 1 king-size bed and another room with 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Courtyard fire pit and yard games. Fitness centre. Yoga.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

*Denotes local charge

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (69)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating First and last time.

Jul 20, 2024 Brian C Chicago, Illinois

If you are on business, this hotel is a terrible choice. There is NO place to work comfortably with a notebook---including the room accommodations. There are Penty of tables and chairs in the hotel, but they belong to the Marriott Vacation Club whose employees were unwilling to allow sit for a moment and check email. Those tables were largely… Read more
If you are on business, this hotel is a terrible choice. There is NO place to work comfortably with a notebook---including the room accommodations. There are Penty of tables and chairs in the hotel, but they belong to the Marriott Vacation Club whose employees were unwilling to allow sit for a moment and check email. Those tables were largely empty/unused every day, but the Marriott staff would not allow a hotel guest to use them. After my experience, I can promise Marriott that I will never consider joining the Vacation Club. Stay elsewhere. Read less
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Jul 19, 2024 reallylikes2travel Washington DC, District of Columbia

I wish that breakfast is included. At least there's complimentary coffee & tea in the morning. There's also a complimentary sparkling flavor water. Need more tables and chairs in that area. Four blocks away or walking distance to the Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s in a great location. This was my first time using a Marriott Vacation Club here in the… Read more
I wish that breakfast is included. At least there's complimentary coffee & tea in the morning. There's also a complimentary sparkling flavor water. Need more tables and chairs in that area. Four blocks away or walking distance to the Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s in a great location. This was my first time using a Marriott Vacation Club here in the USA other than their regular hotel chain. My friend and I had a corner room, a private, away from the noises. Their courtyard has this huge mural (see the photo). Would I come back? Probably but I would use the other Marriott which offers breakfast with a swimming pool. There's one, opposite of MVC. Read less
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Jun 28, 2024 ronr850 Sacramento, California

My wife and I just finished a two night stay at the MVC Pulse in San Francisco. I definitely recommend getting a courtyard facing room to avoid city noise. Overall, as a Marriott owner, I'd give it an "OK" grade. Location was good, and the room was comfortable. However, it is definitely more of a hotel than a typical vacation club resort. Also,… Read more
My wife and I just finished a two night stay at the MVC Pulse in San Francisco. I definitely recommend getting a courtyard facing room to avoid city noise. Overall, as a Marriott owner, I'd give it an "OK" grade. Location was good, and the room was comfortable. However, it is definitely more of a hotel than a typical vacation club resort. Also, they state that valet parking is $75/night, but that doesn't include the $10.57 in taxes per night, so actually parking is $85.57, plus any tips you give the valet. That adds up for multi-night stays. Read less
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Jun 7, 2024 ALICEE902 Massachusetts

Great hotel which was clean and comfortable. I loved the style and decor of the rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is no ATM at the hotel which I thought was odd. Also try not no get a first floor room adjoining the courtyard . They get noisy at times with no privacy,
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean and good convenience with walgreen across the hotel

Jun 7, 2024 General_koh Singapore, Singapore

We stay here first time and we're initially worried about the conditions after reading some negative feedback. However we ended up feeling happy with the hotel. We were given level 1 room just across the elevator lobby. There was a pair of ear plugs given supposed to help us to block out noise. Ended up the room although faced the road was quiet… Read more
We stay here first time and we're initially worried about the conditions after reading some negative feedback. However we ended up feeling happy with the hotel. We were given level 1 room just across the elevator lobby. There was a pair of ear plugs given supposed to help us to block out noise. Ended up the room although faced the road was quiet enough for good sleep. The bed was abit too soft though. Shower water pressure was good. On each floor there is a filter water machine for free refill. It even came with favour drinks too. On level 1 there is a courtyard for guest to have some activities and play some games. The hotel provided some daily activities for guest too. The walk to pier 39 and the wharfs were about 10 min walk. After dark, it could be a scary walk back though. The masen line cable car is just round the corner of the hotel. The best part is there is a walgreen store opening till 10pm across the hotel. Read less