HOTEL WHITCOMB, San Francisco

Hotel Whitcomb - A historic landmark with Austrian crystal chandeliers, Tiffany stained glass, and Market Street location

Located in the heart of Downtown San Francisco on bustling Market Street, this historic San Francisco hotel features 459 guest rooms and 12 parlor suites across its Edwardian-style property. The former City Hall building showcases Austrian crystal chandeliers, marble columns, rare Janesero wood paneling, and Tiffany stained glass at the front desk. Guest accommodations include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free WiFi, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Hotel Whitcomb provides a fitness center, business facilities, and 17000 square feet of meeting space with 11 versatile rooms accommodating up to 600 people. A new market-style lobby offers LaVazza coffee and fresh food options for all-day dining. Popular landmarks within a 2-minute walk include City Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and the Asian Art Museum. The Civic Center BART station provides direct access to both San Francisco International and Oakland International airports.

Pros

Historic architectural features including vaulted ceilings and antique moldings

Market-style lobby with local artisanal food vendors

Direct access to public transportation at Civic Center BART station

One of San Francisco's largest parquet dance floors in the Whitcomb Ballroom

Cons

Bellman and doorman service may not always be available

Located in a busy urban area with significant street activity