KING GEORGE, San Francisco

King George - A Historic Boutique Hotel with Mason Social Club and Downtown Location

Located in the heart of Union Square, this 3-star San Francisco hotel occupies a historic building dating back to 1915. The King George features 153 boutique-style rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations, work desks, in-room laptop safes, and coffee-making facilities. Mason Social Club, situated in the lobby, serves artisanal craft beers from the Bay Area, UK drafts, and Northern California wines, while offering live entertainment and nightly specials. Two meeting rooms totaling 650 square feet include audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi for business functions. The property stands just steps from Union Square's theaters, boutiques, and art galleries. The King George's location provides direct access to the Powell Street BART station, a 5-minute walk away, connecting guests to San Francisco International and Oakland International airports.

Pros

A distinctive red London telephone booth adds character to Mason Social Club

The interior features authentic leathers, reclaimed oiled wood floors, and bronze light fixtures

Located within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including Morton's Steakhouse and Colibri Mexican Bistro

Easy access to cultural attractions with Chinatown 0.5 miles away and SFMOMA within 0.5 miles

Cons

1.5 miles distance to popular tourist spots like Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39

Check-in time starts later than usual at 4:00 PM