Handlery Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco

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Premier Queen Queen
Premier King Balcony
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Premier Queen Queen
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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

  • Excellent (1522)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Well placed rip off

Jun 18, 2019 Benbuzz Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

They really need to sell out to a major luxury chain who would invest in this prime location. First and foremost, the saving grace is that the hotel is well situated for the shopping and well connected to get around the city. However the standards of the hotel fall below that required and paid for. It isn’t acceptable to provide old stiff towels… Read more
They really need to sell out to a major luxury chain who would invest in this prime location. First and foremost, the saving grace is that the hotel is well situated for the shopping and well connected to get around the city. However the standards of the hotel fall below that required and paid for. It isn’t acceptable to provide old stiff towels that barely go around an average European body let alone a heavily invested American one. The basin only drained if you manually fished out the plug. The breakfast choices were very limited and to add insult, upon arrival Catherine Handlery kindly informs you (months after you booked and paid) that there may be a 35 min wait to be seated as the dining room is popular with non guests.......well Catherine, I say, give guests priority till say 9am. And then if you have travelled half way round the world and driven into the city on a bucket list tour, your budget needs to know that you will be paying something like $77 per day to park your car at your hotel. Reception didn’t say to unload at the front but directed us around the block to the underground car park, from where we dragged our luggage, a long way back to reception to check in. For me, the hotel was representative of a city that holds itself unjustifiably in high esteem. The city has little to offer beyond a bridge, an old disused prison and some quaint old cable cars. For the most part you will be confronted by a poorly kept city and an abundance of homeless people. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Decent Hotel with a great location

Jun 16, 2019 shikharrshah

I visited SFO for 2 nights, and stayed at this hotel. The hotel was pretty decent and well located in the downtown area of the city on Union Square. The lobbies and the rooms were pretty clean. The staff was courteous too. Upon complaining of a non functional AC in our room, the staff immediately offered to shift us to another room. It is well… Read more
I visited SFO for 2 nights, and stayed at this hotel. The hotel was pretty decent and well located in the downtown area of the city on Union Square. The lobbies and the rooms were pretty clean. The staff was courteous too. Upon complaining of a non functional AC in our room, the staff immediately offered to shift us to another room. It is well located on the Union Square close to major attractions of the city. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never Again

Jun 16, 2019 Debby2010 Tampa, Florida

When I pay more for a room I expect more. We had a terrible experience and provided the front desk with multiple contacts to make our stay adequate. Unfortunately, the AC did not work, housekeeping stole our pc and the overall condition of the hotel was dodgy and musty. Try somewhere else.
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Jun 12, 2019 Hawaiitoanywhere

Location, location, location! The Handlrey is located near the trolley and is within walking distance to the fortune cookie shop. Macy’s was also very nearby. The hotel itself is older BUT the staff is awesome and friendly! Rooms were very clean. Will definitely return when in San Fran!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent week!

Jun 7, 2019 Paula L

I found The Handlery while searching for places to stay in San Francisco who could accommodate a family of 4. I could not of found a better hotel 💞. The staff, the rooms and the accommodations were top notch. I would definitely recommend The Handlery!