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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1994)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very Welcoming Hotel

Oct 21, 2024 ian h

Excellent hotel and staff. Melinda and Bianca on reception were incredibly helpful. The hotel was an oasis of calm in the bustling downtown of San Francisco. Breakfast and diner were good at the hotel, but there are so many good places within a blocks walk. Pinecrest diner and Lapisara eatery were excellent.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic hotel

Oct 20, 2024 Lauren C

Just stayed for 4 nights in the marker hotel and what a delight it was. The reception staff were very accommodating, the reception area is stunning, very chilled vibes after long days of exploring. The restaurant connected to the hotel, we went for dinner once and it was lovely. We had drinks at the bar also, which was also nice. The hotel is… Read more
Just stayed for 4 nights in the marker hotel and what a delight it was. The reception staff were very accommodating, the reception area is stunning, very chilled vibes after long days of exploring. The restaurant connected to the hotel, we went for dinner once and it was lovely. We had drinks at the bar also, which was also nice. The hotel is approx 5min walk from union square and very easy to get to and from. I would highly recommend to anyone staying in San Francisco. There is currently protesting going on at a few hotels up the road, which is absolutely no fault of the marker hotel but you can slightly hear the protesting in the morning and evening. Hopefully they won’t be protesting much longer but this did not affect our stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The inside is much better then the outside.

Oct 15, 2024 Gerard W Purmerend, The Netherlands

We stayed two days in this luxourius hotel near Union Square in San Francisco. The personel at the desk were very hlpfull and polite. The restaurant was good en causy and near the lobby is also a very nice and quite space to rest and work. Our room with a 'Kingsize' bed was realy top. It was neat, clean, stylish an luxourius. The bed was… Read more
We stayed two days in this luxourius hotel near Union Square in San Francisco. The personel at the desk were very hlpfull and polite. The restaurant was good en causy and near the lobby is also a very nice and quite space to rest and work. Our room with a 'Kingsize' bed was realy top. It was neat, clean, stylish an luxourius. The bed was fantastic as was the bathroom. Next time in SF we will stay again in The Marker! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean place, good food, felt safe and kind staff overall. Free water!!

Oct 15, 2024 Ali B

The overall room was decent and clean. The table in the room seemed a bit big when trying to use the pullout, but we made it work. We had many issues with billing upon checkout that we're currently trying to have fixed. The parking is NOT included UNLESS you get a package. That was a surprise $75 per night MORE with even more taxes. Be prepared to… Read more
The overall room was decent and clean. The table in the room seemed a bit big when trying to use the pullout, but we made it work. We had many issues with billing upon checkout that we're currently trying to have fixed. The parking is NOT included UNLESS you get a package. That was a surprise $75 per night MORE with even more taxes. Be prepared to pay twice the amount once you include taxes. Being from OR, this was some sticker shock! The staff, overall, were very friendly and helpful. The location is nice as it's away from the bigger problem streets, but close enough to walk to many places. And we walked everywhere! We felt plenty safe here the entire time. The Trotto is an Italian restaurant onsite and was very good with great staff! ALSO! One big perk is that you get 2 complimentary water bottles that you can refill!!! This was amazing. Other than the billing issues and taxes/fees (which you get in CA) I'd recommend this place and would stay again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay

Oct 15, 2024 rachaelmac123

We stayed here for 4 nights and had a great experience. We very nearly cancelled as we were worried about being near the tenderloin area but glad we didn’t. No problems what so ever and although you do see homeless people they are everywhere in the city and it’s more sad than anything else. Hotel was great. Clean rooms comfortable bed, very… Read more
We stayed here for 4 nights and had a great experience. We very nearly cancelled as we were worried about being near the tenderloin area but glad we didn’t. No problems what so ever and although you do see homeless people they are everywhere in the city and it’s more sad than anything else. Hotel was great. Clean rooms comfortable bed, very helpful reception staff. Love the water bottles provided. Location was great. Great stay. Read less