The Powell Hotel - San Francisco 37.78428, -122.4084

einige Zimmer sind sehr dunkel - ggf. kann man aber einen Tausch organisieren

Das Hotel befindet sich im touristischen Zentrum San Franciscos direkt am bekannten Turntable der Cable Car Linie Powell and Market. Die Lage ist ideal, um die Stadt touristisch zu erkunden. Mein Zimmer befand sich so gesehen auf der Rückseite des Hotels, den Cable Cars abgewandt. Dennoch war das Gebimmel deutlich zu hören, störte mich jedoch überhaupt nicht. Das Hotel gehört zu der älteren Kategorie, das von mir bewohnte Zimmer auf der fünften Etage war jedoch schön eingerichtet, sauber, geräumig, und so fühlte ich mich rundum wohl. Das Personal war stets sehr freundlich und zu jeder Zeit äusserst hilfsbereit. Checkout war um 12Uhr, jedoch bot das Hotel den kostenfreien Service mein Gepäck auch nach Checkout für mehrere Stunden sicher aufzubewahren. Meines Erachtens eine sehr gute Möglichkeit für wenig Geld direkt Downtown unterzukommen.

Die Lage des Hotels ist hervorragend geeignet um SF kennzulernen: 2 Blocks vom Union Square (Shopping & Sehenswürdigkeiten) & direkt an einer Endstation des Cable Cars. Der Zimmerkomfort ist nicht überragend aber insgesamt angemessen.

We had a large double bed room. Beds are OK not deluxe. We had a separate sink and counter for the coffee maker. Good lights for reading. Remodeled in all aspects and up to date with LCD TV, alarm clock, etc. Well appointed and maintained bathroom with very good shower tub, large counter surrounding the sink. Good lights including a magnifying mirror. High ceilings and lots of character add to the generally pleasant ambiance. The best part is the cable car turnaround immediately outside the hotel. The location couldnt be better for shopping or getting around town on Muni, etc. We also ate breakfast at Lorries Cafe one block away. A fifties style cafe with good prices, good food and interesting decor. It even has an old fashioned elevator since its on the second floor. This restaurant was recommended by the hotel clerk. For the price this is a very nice notel.

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We had the double double room, and it was really nice. Very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. Our room was located away from the street, so the noise factor was minimized. Its not a quiet city, so don't go there for peace and quiet. I cant say enough about the location. I was able to walk just about everywhere. Anywhere you cant walk to, you can get public transportation very easily. I was here for a conference so it was a long stay, and I was very comfortable.

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Stayed there for 2 days.. last day had a meeting and they let me leave my suitcases for the rest of the day.. I actually came back to SFO one day after I checked out and they still allowed me to put my suitcase there for a few hours before my flight.. very gratius staff and clean hotel..great location .. hop skip and jump from Powell BART..

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What a joy it was to be in a renovated, charming San Francisco hotel convenient to shopping and all major transportation. The staff was accomodating, fiendly and efficient. We felt very lucky to discover this place and will visit again.

Hotel is very nicely located. It is clean and confortable. The rooms along the outside walls of the hotel, are very poor in limiting street noise. You can constantly hear police siren, ambulance etc etc. However if you get a room inside, it is quiet and you can sleep thru the night. Even though the Internet access was free, it did not work for 3 days while we were there.

The Powell Hotel: San Francisco. Good: -Rooms feel modern and upgraded even though the building is very old. -40" HDTV with cable. -Located right next to a bart station. -Located right next to the shopping mall. -Walkable distance to China Town and Fisherman's Wharf. -Rooms are very clean. -Staff is amazing. Bad: -Valet Parking charge of $31 per day plus tax. -Surrounding neighborhood felt very unsafe at night. To get into the hotel after dark, you have to slide your key to gain access. -The floors creak endlessly. Try sleeping at 2 am when the person above you is walking in his room. -Sinks and toilets take a long time flush and clog easily. (Tested in two different rooms). -The floors are laid out like a maze. I never thought I'd find my room. -Windows face other hotel rooms which means no opening the curtains unless you want to see your neighbors.

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I like older refurbished hotels so I was pleased. I think I got a small room with no view because of the price. I didn't care because I was there on business and did not need a view. The bed, TV and bathroom were nice. No bathtub in my room, just a big shower. Fine with me. The hotel decor is funky. I liked it. There were minor maintenance issues in the halls so it may not be for you if you like new hotels. Yes the elevators were a little slow but there was a nice old staircase for coming down.

In the heart of union square very busy close to shopping,right outside your front door literally. Rooms are noisy due to traffic right below try to get a room not on powell street trolley is noisy!! Overall for the price and location you cant beat it!!

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Well, if you're looking for a 5 star hotel, this may not be your cup of tea. If you want a great location, nice room, friendly staff and affordable rate; it is. The location is the best you can get. Centrally located, next door to the BART and MUNI station. Easy way to get to and from the airport via BART. Very easy to get around town and get back to your room quickly if need be. Close to LOTS of shopping too. The rooms are decent, however, I have seen better. They are very clean though. Small bathrooms. There is no safe in the room, as well. If you're anything like me, you like to have a safe to store money, jewelry, passport, etc... The staff was very nice and professional. Overall, we were very satisfied and plan to stay there again.

The Powell Hotel was centrally located to all transporation and events in SF. Room was comfortable and a great value for the price. Would recommend this hotel to friends and family. Only downside, was no air conditioning. But at the time I was there (fall), it was not needed. The ceiling fan kept room comfortable.

Services was very good, I requested a quiet room and I got a very quiet one. Room was very clean, beds and pillows very comfortable and clean. Location is excelent! Great stores and the Muni and BART line right outside my door.

When making this reservation, I was somewhat sceptical especially after reading other reviews. Our room was located in the middle of the hotel so no noise from outside was heard. I was pleased with the decor of the hotel and hotel room and would stay there again.

In past reviews people have suggested you ask for a courtyard room, so I did. However: There is no aircondtioning at this hotel and not much of a breezy in this narrow courtyard room. So I ask for a room change to street side. WOW, what a difference in fresh air coming in. It had been said to be very noisy on strret side but my husband and I LOVED the nsotaglia of the cable car bells ringing and we had our window cracked all night and it was very quiet. The strret performers stop playing at dark, so all you really hear is the cable car bell ring. Rooms were a tad small like a Boutique hotel, but was pleasently renovated and beautifully decorated. Was close to "F" line trolley that takes you to Castro where there is a wonderful little eatery called Amous and Andy's very reasonable prices for breakfast, lunch and dinner! You have to go. Take the " F" line trolley all the way to the end at Castro, eatery is just as you exit the car over the tracks, can't miss it! and Muni and Bart all mass trainsit, we never rented a car the 6 days we were there, you can get every where by mass transit and no parking fees!! We LOVED this Hotel and would stay here again and we WILL be soon!

The hotel is conveniently located to downtown San Francisco, very close to train station, directly adjacent to the trolley turn-around, and totally satisfactory for the money. Stayed there for a conference in the Moscone center, and it's only about 3 city blocks walk away.

The rooms were very clean and in above average condition and the staff were very friendly. We had a pleasant stay, but I did hear the tram bells rining occassionally even though we never had a room that faced out towards Powell Street, although it never woke us up at any point and we are both light sleepers. The room we had faced away from the street and was very quiet because of that location. No nice view but peace and quiet. There is a ceiling fan instead of an air conditioning unit which was more than adequate at keeping the room cool and we had a really hot 4 day stay (unusual waether fro San Francisco). In addition to goo clean rooms though is the amazing location. You can't really get a better location as you are in the heart of the shopping district near everything you need. If we were going back to San Francisco or were asked to recommend a hotel I would definately recommend the Powell.

During our 4 night stay at the Powell The phone does not work in anyway as to contact front desk, housekeeping...ect.. We were told there would be a mini fridge, I believe our room came with the invisible model. our coffee pot was most surely broken we quickly found out as the desk begun to suddenly flood. The window would not stay open and due to the abnormal heat was a bit of a problem. Not to mention the fan would turn right off even though no timer had been set.. Our T.V. could not seem to stay on but would randomly come on throughout the course of our stay. oh... and the Boiler! Who could forget two full days of no hot water making it a bit difficult to shave before morning meetings our get ready in general.

This hotel has a decent location steps away from the Powell station for BART and Muni and is right in front of the touristy end of the cable car line if you're into that. The Lobby and hallways of the look nicely remodeled, but the room we had is a different story. The room was hot when we got there with no thermostat and no AC unit. Looking out the window, there was one room with an AC unit that which buzzed loudly all night. The bathroom was large, but the shower curtain had mildew and the floor look like somebody used a bottle of whiteout to hand grout the tiles. The room with the bed looked much nicer but was small so the full sized bed took up most of the space. Surprisingly, there was an iron and ironing board in the closet. I would say MAYBE this was worth the dirt cheap rate we got but all-in-all I don't recommend this hotel and I won't be staying there again.

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Quaint hotel in downtown San Francisco - right on Market street. Lots of people on the streets - especially tourists and street vendors. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. It was clean and comfortable. This hotel isn't your typical Best Western or Hampton Inn...it's an older hotel that has squeaks in the floors and you can tell it's older but the rooms were quiet. Several drawbacks...cost was a little higher than others I priced in the downtown area, no restaurant on-site and doesn't offer a shuttle to the airport. Several parking garages were within a couple blocks but none at hotel. Hotel is very close to the Powell Street BART station...if you're adventurous...and take about 30 minutes to/from the San Francisco Int'l airport. I would stay there again.

Hotel is perfectly located for tourists looking for shopping, dining, and easy access to cable cars. Hotel style, condition, and location were shocking considering price we paid.

The hotel has a very good location, it's right in the middle of everything. The only issue I had was not the hotel's fault. We had a room facing Powell St. we had to keep the window open because it was to hot if we close it, but we can here all the noise of everything that was going on outside. If you are a late riser, you should request a room away from Powell St. the cable car kept ringing it's bell and the homeless people were yelling and you can hear the echo from the buildings. All in all, it was a great stay, the hotel staff was very friendly, room was very clean except for the carpet.

the powell is very well located next to BART, street car stop, buses and taxi stand. the room was a little small which i didnt mind but also had the worst bed i have ever slept in. my friend and i could not get any quaility sleep during the stay. if they could improve the beds i would stay there again.

The Powell Hotel is such a charming place to stay. It is clean, comfortable and conveniently located near all transit. The hotel staff were attentive and helpful. They were nice enough to put a mini fridge in the room. This is not a 5-star hotel, but the cleanliness, charm and comfort make up for it. The bathroom tile is a bit worn, but very clean. The rooms don't have AC. You don't really need it in San Fran. but when you open the windows to get a breeze, you certainly hear street traffic. This may be a problem if you are a light sleeper. You are in the center of the city, so expect that.

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The hotel is right on the cable car line. Walk up a block and jump on, don't wait in line at the turnaround. The hotel was freshly painted and the room was nicer than the online view appears. Have fun, we did!

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We switched rooms from the first 2 night we were there because of a couple reasons-the room we stayed in originally didn't look at all like the room posted on the pictures on this hotels.com website. Maybe we just got a room that was different from other rooms. We relocated because we could hear a dog barking down the hall! We mentioned it to the front desk and he said they were trying to contact the owner. After we moved to another room upstairs(after seriously debating cancelling the hotel and moving to another one), we could still hear the dog barking from one floor up!

The Powell Hotel is conveniently located with the cable car turn around, streetcar, buslines, and BART stops just outside the door. Some rooms can be small, but they are updated and fine for the price.

We paid a lower rate on Hotels.com for this hotel than what was offered on the hotel's website for 4th of July weekend. This was for a Standard room with a Queen bed. We had heard the rooms were small, which they are, but the location was good and the rooms were clean but we did not spend a lot of time in our room. It is not like your regular hotel. There is only one ice machine on one of the floors. I needed to use their WiFi for business one of the days and it worked for part of the time and then I could not get reconnected so we had to leave and go to the next hotel we were staying at so I could get internet access. So the Wifi was a bit inconsistent for me. The neighborhood is on the line of a not-so-good neighborhood and Powell Street where the trolley runs and there are a lot of people touring the area. We had no problems though. If you don't want to spend a fortune on a room, don't mind a smaller sized room, but want to stay downtown then this place was good for the money spent. It's not a 5 star hotel but we were not expecting one.

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My boyfriend and I came here for a romantic getaway weekend over the 4th of July. It was a great location, a nice looking room, a lovely lobby, and at first, we were really happy with it -- especially considering the price we paid. But then I woke up the next morning with about 10 insect bites. When I told the man at the front desk, he muttered an "Oh, sorry" and said he'd change the sheets. We slept there again that night with the window closed, in case it had been insects from outside. I woke up with 5 more. Most of the bites produced vesicles on my skin and I had an acute allergic reaction to them. The next day, I had to stay home from work due to the bites. When we checked out, we told them about the bites, but again the man at the front desk had no sympathy. He only gave me a business card so I could speak to someone else. This would've been a great hotel if they could just keep it bug-free, and actually care about their guests.

In the center of everything, more than makes up for the smallish room

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Room was small like most of the reviews said and no a/c but we didn't need it at all. The room and hotel was very clean and the minimal service that we needed was excellent. Price was a little high for the amount of space & amenities, but the location made up for the price. Cable car, Bart, Shopping Center located right outside the hotel. Would definitely stay there again.

Hotel was clean and fairly quiet. The location was good for me. It would have been better if a shuttle to the airport were avaiable.

The hotel is a great/safe place to stay after a long day of sightseeing. Like many SF hotels, the rooms are small and older, so i wouldn't want to hang out in the room all day, but you're in SF, why would you. :) UNFORTUNATELY.... The valet stole my girlfriend's ipod out of our glove box (honestly was probably just the one bad guy though), so be cautious and don't leave valuables in the car.

needs upgrade. excellent location. rates were a bit excessive some days. needs inroom frig and microwave.

The Powell is a beautiful old hotel. It's location is great.

If you like to sit in your room all day, the Powell may be a little small for you. Rooms are very clean and newly remodeled, but small. Located at the end of the cable car line 5 mins from moscone and plenty of shopping and eating right outside the front door.

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good service, near attractions and mall+restaurants etc...