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In the heart of downtown San Francisco’s SoMa District, the Americania Hotel is a great base for your city stay. The Westfield San Francisco Centre is two blocks from the hotel and Union Square a little further, so you can shop till you drop. Back at the hotel, head to the rooftop and unwind in the tranquil garden courtyard before taking a dip in the heated pool. The hotel’s retro-style furnishings combined with bold, modern décor and a warm atmosphere, will ensure a comfortable stay.
Amenities
Bar
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Close to City Centre
Where is it
Located in the SoMa (South of Market) District, close to Union Square and the cable cars. Transfer time from San Francisco International airport: 20 minutes.
Hotel information
143 rooms. All with ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, WiFi*, tea/coffee-making facilities, iPod docking station, hairdryer, iron and board, and safe. Standard Rooms have one king-size bed or two queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Restaurant and lounge (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Heated rooftop outdoor pool. Fitness centre. Business centre. Valet parking $45 plus tax per night, payable locally and subject to change.
This hotel has a resort fee of $15 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - WiFi - Morning tea and coffee in the lobby - Local 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
Based on 1402 reviews
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Oct 12, 2020GiselaV171Irving, Texas
We were there for two nights.
The hotel has modern decorations. It’s clean and comfortable.
The parking lot is expensive ($65) but you can find parking cheaper two blocks from the hotel.
The resto and bar on site is delicious but a little expensive for a family.
Excellent hotel
Mar 12, 2020yonim136Ma'ale HaHamisha, Israel
I went to a private vacation in San Francisco, and looked for nice hotel in the web.
I chose Americana, and this was a great choice!
Very clean, big room, good location. Everything was great!
The stuff is very friendly and useful.
Favorite hotel of 20 or so for last 2.5 months
Mar 10, 2020stella7667
Pool, clean, safe, welcome, restaurant, drinks. Everything available, super accommodating, fair prices, friendly and professional, excellent communication. Welcoming
Pool is warm and open 9am-9pm. All modern extras in room and hotel conveniences.
Fun decor, clean rooms, reasonable price.
Mar 4, 2020MrsHalvorsenLoleta, California
My family and I stayed at the Americania for one night and I definitely recommend it! The rooms are decorated funky retro, but it's fun. We stayed in the King Suite, which was quite large. The pullout sofa was perfect for my infants' bassinet. One thing to note is that there is NO FRIDGE, which for a dual breast pumping/feeding mother was a bit…
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My family and I stayed at the Americania for one night and I definitely recommend it! The rooms are decorated funky retro, but it's fun. We stayed in the King Suite, which was quite large. The pullout sofa was perfect for my infants' bassinet. One thing to note is that there is NO FRIDGE, which for a dual breast pumping/feeding mother was a bit inconvenient. However, it is not included on the list of amenities, I had just assumed. The room was very clean - my only (minor) complaint is there is some shoddy tile work in the bathroom, so there is a strangely sized step between the sinks and the toilet/shower area. It's not quite enough to be a full step, but is enough to trip over. We did not use the pool but did check it out, and it seemed very clean and well maintained. I do not recommend the restaurant - the quality of service and food is not worth the price. We were short on time and had a five month old, so Uber was out, but definitely will look around for other options the next time we stay.
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Mar 4, 2020brandyjonesRedding, California
This was a great hotel for the price, the pool is undersold it is amazing so warm and the views are wonderful. It would be nice to have it open a little later since it is heated. The staff was great, and the K-Oz bar is a great spot for a drink and a snack or even a full meal.
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