CHANCELLOR HOTEL ON UNION SQUARE, San Francisco

Chancellor Hotel On Union Square - A historic boutique hotel on Powell Street Cable Car Line with specialty pillow menu and Union Square views

Located on the Powell Street Cable Car Line, this 3-star San Francisco hotel features 137 rooms, including 2 suites, in a historic building that was once the city's tallest hotel. The Chancellor Hotel offers rooms with 43-inch LCD TVs, mini-refrigerators, ceiling fans, and windows that open. Front-facing accommodations provide views of Union Square and cable cars, while back-facing rooms offer a quieter environment. The property includes The Breakfast Room restaurant and the Clipper Ship Bar with daily happy hour. A 400-square-foot meeting space equipped with built-in whiteboards and complimentary Wi-Fi serves business travelers. Guests have free access to a full-service fitness center located 5 minutes away by foot. The Chancellor Hotel stands directly at Union Square, with Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building, and North Beach all within 1 mile. Major retail establishments including Macy's, Tiffany's, and Niketown are just 2 minutes' walk from the property.

Pros

Family-owned and operated for generations, maintaining traditional service values

Choice of 12 specialty pillows available for guest comfort

Historic architecture preserved since 1914 with original features

Located directly on the Powell Cable Car stop

Cons

Rooms do not have air conditioning

Compact bathrooms with original clawfoot tubs may not suit all guests