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Hotel Overview

800 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94108

University Club Of San Francisco - Historic private hotel near Union Square

The University Club of San Francisco is a historic private hotel located in Nob Hill, offering panoramic city views. The property features 22 overnight rooms, eight event spaces, and a world-class squash facility. Guests have access to an executive gym with saunas and steam rooms, a historic library, and a rotating art gallery. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a focus on local and seasonal cuisine. The hotel is 500 meters from Union Square and 7 km from the Golden Gate Bridge. Business casual attire is required in common and dining areas.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary continental breakfast for overnight guests

Access to the Athletic Facility for hotel guests (includes gym, sauna, and steam rooms)

Weekly live music and speaker series events

Reciprocal club network with 400+ clubs worldwide

Private event catering with customizable menus

24-hour front desk assistance

Rooms

The hotel offers 22 rooms, including 12 traditional, 6 contemporary, and 4 suites. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a bath or shower, flat-screen TV, Keurig coffee machine, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are furnished with Monterey Mattress Natural beds and Dahlgren Duck fine linens. Some rooms include city views. Extra beds are available in select room types for an additional fee.

Other conveniences

Beekman bath amenities and hair dryers in all rooms

iHome clock radio with Bluetooth speaker and USB ports

Complimentary Peet's Coffee for Keurig brewers

Access to parking available for $45/night

24-hour front desk service

Squash court privileges for overnight guests

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Queen Suite

Max:

2 persons

500 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard Queen Room

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

San Francisco 1.4 mi

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 14.6 mi

Oakland International (OAK) 19.7 mi

Train

F Market Street Car4600 ft

Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 1.4 mi

Underground

Montgomery Street (Muni Metro)2700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 45 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Squash

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sauna
Steam room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Hotel Location

800 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94108

Map view

800 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94108

City landmarks

Harbour

Pier 39

1.4 mi

Monument

Lombard Street

1.1 mi

Market

Ferry Building

1.1 mi

Tower

Coit Tower

3300 ft

Gallery

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

3700 ft

Harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

1.4 mi

Museum

Exploratorium

1.0 mi

Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

3700 ft

Island

Alcatraz Island

2.5 mi

Landmark

Cable car ride

1.4 mi

Museum

Mechanical Museum

1.2 mi

Museum

Children's Creativity Museum

1.1 mi

Mall

The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square

1.4 mi

Event hall

Moscone Center

1.1 mi

Museum

Museum of the African Diaspora

3100 ft

Mall

Ghirardelli Square

1.4 mi

Public Building

San Francisco City Hall

1.3 mi

Museum

Wells Fargo History Museum

3700 ft

Park

Washington Square

3300 ft

Church

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

3700 ft

Fountain

Lotta's Fountain

3700 ft

Museum

Asian Art Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

San Francisco Railway Museum

1.2 mi

Nearby

Grant Avenue

Chinatown

1200 ft

Shopping Area

Union Square

1200 ft

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

1200 ft

Church

Grace Cathedral

1200 ft

Bush St What3words: ///also.secret.ever

Dragon's Gate

1300 ft

125 Waverly Pl

Tin How Temple

1100 ft

Gallery

Xanadu Gallery

1200 ft

Restaurants

The Cheesecake Factory

2100 ft

251 Geary St Fl 8

Aurea

400 ft

905 California St Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel

Lori's Diner

1200 ft

500 Sutter St

Sears Fine Food

1300 ft

439 Powell Street

The Nob Hill Club

700 ft

999 California St

Roxanne Cafe

900 ft

570 Powell St

The JCB Tasting Lounge

1500 ft

600 Stockton St The Ritz-Carlton

Steap Tea Bar

1000 ft

827 Sacramento St Between Waverly Place & Hangah Street

Far East Cafe

1200 ft

631 Grant Ave

Bouche

1300 ft

603 Bush St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Ethel

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was truly delightful. The rooms were excellent and given the location, reasonably priced. The service was outstanding, with friendly and helpful staff. The central location made exploring the city a breeze, although the breakfast options were lacking. Overall, a great value for money choice.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean with very comfortable beds. My room, however, was the most tired looking in the building.

Service

9.0

The staff were tremendously helpful and friendly during my stay excepting one lady.

Location

8.0

The central location of the hotel was perfect for exploring the city and accessing public transport. With reciprocal club privileges, I received a special lodging rate that made it surprisingly reasonable for the desirable central neighborhood.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was simply functional with no service unless chased through Reception.

Facilities

7.0

Joe

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was quite good overall. The rooms were on the cozier side but still comfortable, and I appreciated getting 2 king beds as requested. Unfortunately, I couldn't adjust the room temperature, and the noise from the loading area with beeping trucks early in the morning was a bit bothersome.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit on the smaller side, but the 2 king beds were a nice touch.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit lackluster at first, but eventually, the staff member helped with getting a heater when needed.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was superb, centrally located for walking and public transport, allowing for easy access to major tourist spots and historic sights.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was okay, better than in many other US hotels, but could use some improvement in variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were decent overall, with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United States, May 2023

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. Despite a lovely and quiet room, some aspects were disappointing. The location was ideal for business, but the dining options fell short. The friendly service made up for some shortcomings.

Rooms

7.0

My room was lovely and surprisingly quiet despite the busy location. However, it looked a bit worn when I arrived early for breakfast. I found some unexpected trash behind furniture, but the room had useful amenities like an iron and hairdryer.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, and the staff quickly resolved any issues. They genuinely care about guest satisfaction, though there were minor incidents like housekeeping using the guest's room to charge phones.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect for my business needs, close to my workplace and surrounded by entertainment and dining options. I could easily explore the city center from here.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was simple and self-service, which felt a bit too minimalist for my taste. The offerings, like oatmeal, lacked variety, and the atmosphere in the Black Cat bar lounge was unimpressive.

Facilities

The hotel offered basic facilities, and I wish there were more dining options available. However, the amenities provided were satisfactory for my short stay.