PALIHOTEL SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco

Palihotel San Francisco - A historic boutique hotel with California-centric design near Union Square

Located in Downtown San Francisco's Union Square area, this 3-star historic boutique San Francisco hotel occupies a building that survived the 1906 earthquake. The Palihotel San Francisco houses 82 rooms featuring Smeg refrigerators, 43-inch HDTVs, Nespresso coffee machines, and fully stocked minibars with gourmet snacks. Room sizes range from 160 to 400 square feet, with options including King, Queen, and Two-Bedroom suites. Each bathroom includes a walk-in rain shower and Diptyque bath amenities. The property features a Charlie Palmer restaurant serving steak and seafood with seasonal produce, plus a cocktail bar that accommodates private events for up to 100 guests. Business amenities include a 24-hour reception, meeting rooms, and complimentary WiFi throughout. The hotel stands less than two blocks from Union Square and the Powell Street and Market Street cable car line, with the Cable Car Museum less than one mile away.

Pros

Historic building survived the 1906 earthquake

Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer influences the restaurant menu

Berlinetta Lounge available for private events

Custom bespoke furniture and artwork in all rooms

Cons

2.5 miles distance to Alcatraz Island

1 mile from Fisherman's Wharf