HERBERT HOTEL, San Francisco

Herbert Hotel - Historic Downtown Property with Modern Rooms Near Union Square

Located at 161 Powell Street, this 2-star San Francisco hotel features 99 guest rooms across seven stories. The Herbert dates back to 1909 and offers accommodations ranging from 400-square-foot Deluxe Queen-Queen rooms to 300-square-foot European-style Economy rooms. The property provides 24-hour front desk service, multilingual staff, and complimentary WiFi throughout. Guest rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, premium cable channels, ceiling fans, and personal climate control. The Herbert offers both private en-suite bathrooms and shared facilities, with Economy rooms sharing a bathroom with up to four other rooms on the same floor. A business center with fax and copy services is available on-site. The property sits directly on the Powell Street Cable Car line, one block from the cable car turnaround. Guests can walk to Union Square's luxury shops like Tiffany's and Chanel, while Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods are minutes away.

Pros

Direct access to Powell Street BART station, a 5-minute walk away

Historic building dating back to 1909 with hardwood floors and brick wall accents

On-site gastropub serving house-brewed beers and seasonal menu

Located steps from the 2.6-acre Union Square public plaza

Cons

Economy rooms share bathroom facilities with other guests

No on-site parking available; guests must use public lots or street parking