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

If you want to stay within contactless payment of San Francisco’s Union Square and the world-class stores and boutiques that radiate from it, but fear such a central location won’t leave you with much to spend, this family-run hotel is exactly what you’re looking for. Located half a block from Union Square, The Handlery has a classic charm to its décor, and prides itself on its attentive service. There’s a heated courtyard pool – ideal for recharging after a day of bargain hunting – a fitness centre and sauna, and the classy Daily Grill, which is a favourite with locals and guests alike.

Amenities

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

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.

 

Premium Rooms with French balcony and overlooking pool, have 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. Two full American breakfast vouchers per room per night. Valet parking $56 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

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Okay for short stay.

Oct 14, 2019 Tim H Dunstable, United Kingdom

Arrived with friends, got 2 "historic" rooms. Ours was tiny, there's was much larger albeit with a slightly strange smell. Rooms clean and tidy, slightly outdated (historic?). Rooms very warm and the aircon wasn't really doing much to help. Noise from outside - large fans? really loud, earplugs required at night. Complimentary breakfast was a nice… Read more
Arrived with friends, got 2 "historic" rooms. Ours was tiny, there's was much larger albeit with a slightly strange smell. Rooms clean and tidy, slightly outdated (historic?). Rooms very warm and the aircon wasn't really doing much to help. Noise from outside - large fans? really loud, earplugs required at night. Complimentary breakfast was a nice touch and very good. Read less
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Oct 10, 2019 Jack B

Hotel in a very good location for cable car and bus tours. Breakfast included in my package and was freshly cooked and excellent. All the staff very helpful and cheerful. Only heated outdoor pool in San Francisco.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Consistent quality

Oct 9, 2019 Hollywood1551 Las Vegas, Nevada

My wife and I have been staying with the Handlery Hotels in San Francisco and San Diego as well for well over 10 years. Both properties have their own unique charm. The president Jon Handerly is usually on site and always willing to help. Our first experience with the Handlery Hotel was in San Francisco. We stayed on the premium side which has a… Read more
My wife and I have been staying with the Handlery Hotels in San Francisco and San Diego as well for well over 10 years. Both properties have their own unique charm. The president Jon Handerly is usually on site and always willing to help. Our first experience with the Handlery Hotel was in San Francisco. We stayed on the premium side which has a balcony that overlooks O’Farrell. Very nice spacious room, great comfortable bed and any amenities that leave you wanting nothing. Not to mention the heated pool which is in between the historical side and the premium side. We have a timeshare which we could use in San Francisco, we save that for other trips to other locations. We stay at the Handlery because we know what we’re going to get. Each and every time they have met and or exceeded our expectations. Most of their employees have been with them for well over 10 years, that said something about the way the place conduct their business. You can expect to be greeted by Hermie from the bell desk, he always greet you with a smile and a handshake and a comment like welcome back good to see you again. Yes they all seem to remember you the matter how long it’s been since your last visit, this charming place is located one block off Union Square and approximately three blocks from the BART. So convenient, you get off the BART and walk right up the hill. To overlook this property would be a mistake. Both San Francisco and San Diego properties are our favorites, Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel

Oct 8, 2019 buffy051 Ireland

Recommended by travel agent and great location for San Francisco. Most bus routes stopped nearby and cable car at end of the street. Loads of major shops nearby. Taxi rank around the corner. Had breakfast as part of the deal and 3 options were all lovely and gave a great start to the day. Staff very polite and helpful when required.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel, excellent location

Oct 8, 2019 ZeeZeeNE Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

This hotel is all about location. It is handy for all San Francisco has to offer. The bell hop was great. Advised how to get to the hire drop off and helped my wife to the polite friendly receptionist. We were pleased to receive free breakfast vouchers. The interior is dark and dated. Our room was a good size but the lights were dim. We had… Read more
This hotel is all about location. It is handy for all San Francisco has to offer. The bell hop was great. Advised how to get to the hire drop off and helped my wife to the polite friendly receptionist. We were pleased to receive free breakfast vouchers. The interior is dark and dated. Our room was a good size but the lights were dim. We had two windows, one overlooking rooms and one facing the courtyard. The A/C was noisy but we didn’t need it. We couldn’t leave the windows open because of noisy extractor fans venting into the courtyard. There was a coffee maker, but we Brits like a kettle to brew tea and not have to run partly boiled water through the machine which makes it taste of coffee. The complimentary breakfast was bacon or sausage with eggs and potatoes and coffee. It was OK, could have been hotter and the scrambled eggs had been sitting around a while. One day we were first in for breakfast and it was good and hot. The breakfast waiting staff were good and friendly, as were the room maids. We ate in the restaurant on 2 nights. The food was OK and we didn’t have to pay extra for veg. The wine was pricey. One night we had the double pork chop. It was a huge piece of pork, well cooked and tender. However, it lacked flavour. I made the mistake of tipping only 15%. The waiter slammed our receipt on the table and stormed off without speaking! This hotel tries its best and being centrally located is ideal for a short break despite the shortcomings.I would stay here again. Read less