King George Hotel

Union Square, San Francisco

Superior Queen
Superior Bathroom
Lobby
Lobby Bar
Superior Queen
Superior Bathroom
Lobby
Lobby Bar

The hotel

A unique boutique hotel, the King George Hotel offers charming downtown accommodation with a distinctly European flair. From the hotel's central location you are within walking distance of a wide range of shops, restaurants and theatres. Facilities include Winston’s Bar and Lounge serving beer and wine, perfect for pre-dinner drinks! Exploring all the wonderful sights is easy, within walking distance you have Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and the Golden Gate Bridge. A perfect base for couples or small family groups, the King George will feel like a comfortable home-away-from-home right from the moment you set foot in it!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In downtown San Francisco, in the Union Square neighbourhood, a short walk from restaurants, shops, theatres and the world-famous cable car line to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf.

Hotel information

153 rooms. All with satellite TV with pay-per-view films, in-room tablet, telephone, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Superior Rooms with 1 queen-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Winston’s Bar and Lounge. 24-hour room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge service. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $55 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities 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 (530)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Marginal discount to the major hotel chains

Jul 18, 2019 jimnast

The modest discount to the Hyatt and Marriott was not justified for several reasons. The King George is conveniently located a block from Union Square however 1) there is only 1 elevator shared by patrons and staff 2) there is no A/C in the room 3) hot water (sink and shower) is inconsistent depending on time of day 4) carpeted rooms and bathrooms… Read more
The modest discount to the Hyatt and Marriott was not justified for several reasons. The King George is conveniently located a block from Union Square however 1) there is only 1 elevator shared by patrons and staff 2) there is no A/C in the room 3) hot water (sink and shower) is inconsistent depending on time of day 4) carpeted rooms and bathrooms are very dated. In summary, for another $25-30/night I’d encourage anyone to upgrade to one of the major hotels. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Still good after so many years

Jul 14, 2019 495mauricem

I had been to the King George at least 20 years ago. Due to a last minute change in my business Itinerary, I looked for an affordable place to stay and a place I knew which was good! The stay was great. Location very good and Close to where I had to be for business. Hotel ambiance is ‘boutique’. Room is not large but sufficient space for one or… Read more
I had been to the King George at least 20 years ago. Due to a last minute change in my business Itinerary, I looked for an affordable place to stay and a place I knew which was good! The stay was great. Location very good and Close to where I had to be for business. Hotel ambiance is ‘boutique’. Room is not large but sufficient space for one or two visitors with Luggage. I had a street-side room which is a bit noisy but not a big deal as it’s not a very busy street. There are rooms in the back that probably have less street noise. Reception is efficiënt. I was not provided with a whole lot of information upon check-in but when asking for eg. Breakfast i was given advice on where to go (as the hotel does not serve breakfast). Overall, nice to be back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kinging it in the City!

Jul 12, 2019 shumba93 Croydon, United Kingdom

My wife and I traveled to San Francisco for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We wanted a well-located hotel in the city. Not one that was over the top with lots of additional services, which quite frankly you don’t utilize most of the time. This stay was part of a package offered with Virgin Holidays. I often do lots of research before arriving at a… Read more
My wife and I traveled to San Francisco for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We wanted a well-located hotel in the city. Not one that was over the top with lots of additional services, which quite frankly you don’t utilize most of the time. This stay was part of a package offered with Virgin Holidays. I often do lots of research before arriving at a place and this was no exception. In fact, when we walked through the doors it did feel like I had stayed there before. With us being British we can’t help noticing the interior decor making a nod to our motherland. All done very tastefully. The staff were very pleasant and when we required additional help and room service they were attentive, and the service was prompt. Over the 5 nights we stayed we found the place to be clean and remained so with room service periodically visiting the room and refreshing the towels and other items. The room was quiet, and we slept amazingly well on the huge bed. The TV was fully functional and the shower perfect. What more could you possibly want? So, if you’re looking for a great location, oh did I mention the 24/7 diner next door? Then we can highly recommend the King George. Thanks for a great service. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not what we exected

Jul 4, 2019 Cristina A

We booked this hotel through booking.com. The photos are not at all representative of the hotel installations. The staff is very friendly. They have a bar and social space very agreeable. It is a very tiny old hotel. Very near Union Square and major attractions. It is clean buy tiny. The beds are very soft and uncomfortable. There is no… Read more
We booked this hotel through booking.com. The photos are not at all representative of the hotel installations. The staff is very friendly. They have a bar and social space very agreeable. It is a very tiny old hotel. Very near Union Square and major attractions. It is clean buy tiny. The beds are very soft and uncomfortable. There is no air conditioning. No room service or restaurant. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay in lovely city

Jul 3, 2019 JaneDBW1

We stayed in the king George hotel for 4 nights on our trip to America. The room was an ideal size for two people on a stay to the city. The room is equipped with many usb charging points which makes it perfect if you don’t want to be carrying adapters. The hotel is clean and the room theme is very quaint. The hotel staff are friendly and the… Read more
We stayed in the king George hotel for 4 nights on our trip to America. The room was an ideal size for two people on a stay to the city. The room is equipped with many usb charging points which makes it perfect if you don’t want to be carrying adapters. The hotel is clean and the room theme is very quaint. The hotel staff are friendly and the location is perfect and in walking distance from everything you’d want to see. There is a diner next door which is reasonably priced and the food is good. There is also a 24 hour diner which does a great breakfast although be prepared the prices in the city are quite extortionate but this is a pattern throughout. Read less