Handlery Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco

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Premier Queen Queen
Premier King Balcony
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Premier Queen Queen
Premier King Balcony
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Historic Queen

The hotel

Just half a block from Union Square, this historic hotel has a classic charm and prides itself on excellent friendly service — after all, its been in the Handlery family for four generations. A great little base, you can cool off in the courtyard pool or hide away in the sauna to help relieve any aching limbs. The casual Daily Grill is a tribute to the bustling downtown grills of the 1930’s — start your day with the locals and a hearty breakfast or pop back later for happy hour cocktails and some wholesome California comfort food.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Excellent location by Union Square. Catch the cable car at the corner of the hotel or the local BART station is 3 blocks away.

Hotel information

377 rooms in 2 buildings on up to 8 floors with 2 lifts in each building. All with air-conditioning, widescreen TV with 38 channels, coffee maker, fridge and safe. Historic Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

 

Premier Rooms boast city or courtyard pool views, many of which also feature a private balcony. These consist of 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Daily Grill Restaurant. Bar. Heated outdoor pool. Fitness room. Sauna. Room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge. Business centre* in lobby. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $58 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1573)
  • Very good (1989)
  • Average (736)
  • Poor (231)
  • Terrible (116)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Historic room with bay windows

Oct 10, 2021 kasialouise Santa Barbara, CA

Lovely room facing Geary St. We prefer the windows that open even if it is a bit noisy. The room smelled of old building...so we opened all the windows for a day or so. Small but efficient room. Decent water pressure and hot water in the shower.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Giant Weekend

Oct 10, 2021 jimcG7999RW

Had an amazing experience while in town for Giants vs Dodgers divisional playoff game. We really were pleasantly surprised by the kind gestures and incredible suite provided for us. Jon Handlery’s personal touches were appreciated. Jayson and Kristy did a great job of making sure our stay was special. We will definitely be back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice staff, horrible area

Oct 10, 2021 BigOtie Decatur, Georgia

The staff at the Handlery was really nice and helpful. The price was pretty cheap for San Francisco but you get what you pay for. We stayed in an older room that had seen better days. HVAC wouldn’t stay on and it was really musty. The room was also tiny. If you don’t care about that, it’s fine. My biggest issue is the area around it has gone… Read more
The staff at the Handlery was really nice and helpful. The price was pretty cheap for San Francisco but you get what you pay for. We stayed in an older room that had seen better days. HVAC wouldn’t stay on and it was really musty. The room was also tiny. If you don’t care about that, it’s fine. My biggest issue is the area around it has gone majorly downhill. Sadly, most everything around there has closed. There is no food or drink in the hotel, and to get any, you have to walk pretty far through a cloud of vagrant funk, strung out screams and a few tent camps just to get a cup off coffee. We were supposed to stay five nights but left after two. It didn’t feel safe to walk around the area with my child. Keep in mind, I live inside the limits of a major city in a transitional neighborhood, I travel a lot and am scared of very little. I’ve also stayed in this area before and it wasn’t anywhere near as bad. I know the downfall of the area is in no way the fault of the hotel, San Francisco in general is dealing with the same thing and it’s bad all over. It just seems way worse in this area. Read less
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Oct 7, 2021 Imelda A Honolulu, Hawaii

A clean, efficient, basic lodge located in a convenient, safe location. If these are all you need for a short stay in San Francisco, then go to the Handlery Union Square Hotel. A slight inconvenience in accessing the second building, no hot tub soak and TV options are limited, but it met our needs and allowed us to splurge on some of the best… Read more
A clean, efficient, basic lodge located in a convenient, safe location. If these are all you need for a short stay in San Francisco, then go to the Handlery Union Square Hotel. A slight inconvenience in accessing the second building, no hot tub soak and TV options are limited, but it met our needs and allowed us to splurge on some of the best foods the city offered. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Watch out for hidden fees.

Sep 29, 2021 AyyoMario Newnan, Georgia

Its a great hotel but the hidden fees is why I rate them with 3 stars. They takeout a $200 security deposit upon check-in. Then there’s a $60 daily fee for parking which is not included with the room & they will hold your car hostage until you pay the fee. None of the vending machines work in the hotel. They wont apply any discounts unless you… Read more
Its a great hotel but the hidden fees is why I rate them with 3 stars. They takeout a $200 security deposit upon check-in. Then there’s a $60 daily fee for parking which is not included with the room & they will hold your car hostage until you pay the fee. None of the vending machines work in the hotel. They wont apply any discounts unless you book through the hotel. The pool area is filled with bugs flying around. But the balcony view & location is great. Read less