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The Herbert Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in San Francisco, steps from Union Square

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In the heart of San Francisco, The Herbert Hotel offers a convenient retreat. With laundry facilities, in-room WiFi and concierge services at your fingertips, you'll appreciate the helpful staff praised by previous guests for their exceptional service.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 243
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Seasonal)

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Seasonal)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Longterm Stay)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Long Term Stay

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Long Term Stay

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Hallway Bathroom Seasonal

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Herbert Hotel

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Close to Union Square and Embarcadero Center, The Herbert Hotel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 99 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, desks, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Stratford, 242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Shared restrooms are located outside of guestrooms in hallway, and are shared among multiple guests.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Herbert Hotel San Francisco
Herbert Hotel
Herbert San Francisco
The Herbert Hotel Hotel
The Herbert Hotel San Francisco
The Herbert Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is The Herbert Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Herbert Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Herbert Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Herbert Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Oracle Park and Pier 39 are also within 2 mi (3 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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The Herbert Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, everything was ok and we felt safe in the Herbert. We would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms in great shape. Close to food and stuff. Will stay whenever I come to San Francisco.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Odette

Our stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

J Bentley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room comfy bed good location I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean and in a great location. The room was spotless and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great stay! Convenient location next to union square, it was really easy to check in and check out, and the hotel was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here!! Great great great!!! We had to share bathrooms in the hals
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the hotel and room, just wish they had left more towels, provided toothpaste, and had a water dispensor at least in the hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked being right at the beginning of the cable car line, it made the location very convenient for travelling around downtown and seeing all the touristy sights. The room was very clean, i had a top floor corner unit and enjoyed the 5 night stay, would reccomend for the price.
Looking at the Herbert Hotel from the cable car stop on Powell Street.
Cable car starting line outside the door of the Herbert Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Towels had yellow and green staining. There was no soap or body wash in the room. Sheets were turning yellow as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice budget hotel I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Herbert Hotel Union Square

Check in down the street at the Stafford Hotel. Very quiet, low key, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the middle of Union Square near shopping, restaurants, and transportation options. It was quiet, safe, clean, comfortable, and we loved the large windows and high ceilings. It was perfect for our stay and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a small space but comfortable highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit dated but was comfortable to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right in the heart of Union Square! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,environment, and price point. Boutique hotels are great for many reasons and this stay has been the best including more expensive hotels. Keep up the great work bc you have a lifetime customer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room , good place for tourism and business
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Room
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was really clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025