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Hotel Whitcomb

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Oracle Park

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Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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$205 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103

What's nearby

  • Orpheum Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 42 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 61 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Market St & 8th St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Market St & Hyde St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Market St & Larkin St Stop - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Heart of the City Farmers Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Square - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Strand Theater - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gyro King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

Hotel Whitcomb puts you just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This historic hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and Union Square. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Market St & 8th St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop are steps away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 459 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Dial-up internet access in rooms*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite valet parking (USD 66.12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (17000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1910
  • ATM/banking
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Dial-up internet (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Fitness center access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room safe
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerators are available for USD 25 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 66.12 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Whitcomb
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb
Whitcomb Hotel
Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco
Whitcomb San Fransico
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hotel Whitcomb?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Whitcomb?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Whitcomb?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. There's a charge of USD 50.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Whitcomb and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Hotel Whitcomb also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Hotel Whitcomb like?
Hotel Whitcomb is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 1-minute walk from Market St & 8th St Stop and 17 minutes' walk from Union Square.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

The hotel is a bit old. It's great if you're looking to stay in a property with a historical aspect. Check-in was troubling. I don't recall on the Hotel's description here on Expedia or on their own website that the deposit was $400 up front. I stayed for 6 days so that should have been around $170. The room I stayed in was okay. The bathroom was small and the furniture was peeling. How you watch TV in the room was a little new which was appealing. You use a Chromecast and then just link your favorite streaming services to it. However, the chromecast kept cutting out. The room service was also not always available. I was told that they stopped at 4pm. However, I would leave in the morning to go sight-seeing and my room would not be cleaned at all. The bar in the lobby was lovely, however the food area where you can buy breakfast and lunch was often unattended. I had an okay stay but I felt that given how old and expensive the hotel was the service could have been a lot better. It was disappointing.
Samantha, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

LISA, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The only highlight of this hotel is a man named James. Everything else was crap. Other staff were very dismissive. The room had peeling wall paper. Everything is dark, old and dingy. Neighborhood is sketchy as well.
Devy, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel good location!
Lovely hotel, good location just off tram lines. Fair sized rooms and good value for money. Great breakfast counter in the lobby
Amy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Refused to refund my stay even though I was unable to travel due to corona virus. This rating applies to both Expedia and The Hotel Whitcomb. Both of these companies had the choice to do the right thing, neither did. Not only will I never use Expedia or this hotel again, I will make it my mission to dissuade others from doing so. I hope both of these disgusting profiteering companies cease to operate ASAFP.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The rooms look much larger in the pictures, it was challenging move past the overly large chair. The lobby was clean, most staff were inviting. There was however one night staff the called my partner an impolite name to say the very least which made her very uncomfortable and upset. I also just checked my credit card and there is a $60 charge from the hotel eventhough we left the room in ok condition (trash in trash cans, all dirty laundry in a pile) I will not be staying at this hotel again.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

It's old but sheets and towels were crispy clean as were facilities.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s secure, beautiful hotel lobby interior, and helpful, courteous staff.
Angie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great, very convenient ........ two thumbs up! Worth the rate I paid
Ozzy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It is near the Orpheum Theater but otherwise not much nearby.
Kerry, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Barely passes a Go!!
This is a vintage old hotel that they have maintained by covering up instead of replacing and updating worn out decor. Wall paper is old has has visible signs of repair. There were holes in the wall where maybe a picture used to hang. They charge a $30 per day resort fee when you arrive that covers the in room safe, insurance on the safe, access to the small gym, wifi and daily room cleaning. This is included for free at all other hotels outside of SF in the bay area. That being said, I got a great deal and paid $100 a day. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets, the bathroom was clean, however the toilet seat was old and had gone thru many hole repairs, the toiletries were nice, the towels were newish and clean. I got a good nights rest. However the population outside of the hotel are drug addicts..tons of them looking like the walking dead on the street as you try to enter the hotel. If this is the best that you can afford, go for it, it gets the job done and is right in front of the MUNI and BART metro, so it will get the job done!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet hotel, I liked how it was well kept for a older hotel, the homeless population by BART made walking in that direction uncomfortable, but wasn't bad in front of the hotel
Shannon, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the fact that it’s a historical landmark and that most of its aesthetics were kept to show the era that the hotel was built. The rooms of course were updated to modern standards at the same time keeping some of its blast from the past look. It’s a convenient location and I loved it.
Ozzy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

JPM
Expensive because of the conference time. Did not eat at the hotel even once.
Murali, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we checked in, Hotel Whitcomb has the best service we’ve ever experienced at a hotel. I checked in on my birthday and when we got to our room, there was a cane and a bottle of wine waiting along with a birthday card. Every time we went to the lobby, we were greeted warmly. The ornate design and history behind this hotel makes it one that anyone should stay at. Tyler, the manager, made sure our stay was perfect and the front desk was always accommodating. It’s located in a great spot if you plan on seeing Hamilton and transportation is very accessible. I will definitely be back when traveling to San Francisco.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel is clean, beds are comfortable, internet is good, chromecast to the tv is fantastic. Rooms are small but that didn’t bother me.
David, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel Whitcomb for business
Convenient for business, love the historical building - beautiful. Electrical in rooms is old, air/heating is old. No coffee in room, must pay in lobby. Bed comfortable, staff was great!
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property itself was very good They’re could have been more information about the hotels history in general perhaps an into book on the room as a guide - concieraige regularly checked in via text to see how are stay was so it was easy to ask questions. The lobby was beautiful The staff - excellent from security to front desk staff and house services - friendly and helpful above and beyond . Cocktails at bar and bar service-delicious Accommodations were simple classic and comfortable . Environment -clean The only downside is they’re was very obvious dealings at pretty much at every street corner in the area and a lot of police around as well and the general theme was diverse and rich in culture and I never felt unsafe however the climate changes quickly from the front of the hotel to the surroundings within walking distance It makes it definetly difficult to have a family theme for walking to a nearby venue in the evening And that’s my honest opinion Wd I stay again ? Yes
4-night family trip
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