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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.0 of 5
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Ranked #10 of 240 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2156 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Cable car(124)
  • Very clean(36)
  • Pillow menu(32)
  • Powell street(30)
  • Friendly and helpful(28)
  • Ceiling fan(26)
  • Rooms are small(22)
  • Would definitely stay(21)
  • Nice touch(19)
  • Flat screen TV(16)
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rhoward160
Chico, California
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

We enjoy our stay every time. Centrally located, within walking distance from just about anything you decide to do. The staff is fabulous.....always friendly & always willing to go above & beyond to help out. This is a jewel in the middle of the city.....we are so glad we discovered it. What a treasure. More

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Dragonfly2
U.S.A.
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4 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

My young adult son and I stayed here for one night at the end of my birthday weekend, early February. Though a bit more expensive than deals at other boutique hotels in Union Square, the very positive reviews and ratings intrigued me and made me curious. The Chancellor's friendly, helpful staff, cozy charm, and clean old fashioned rooms were perfect.... More

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MongoSchwartz
Traverse City, Michigan
Top Contributor
51 reviews
24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Somewhat accidentally found this hotel after searching my "regular" hotel on Union Square bumped their prices from my previous stay there. A quick search on tripadvisor yielded this superb, economical find. The rooms are small, reflective of an "older hotel," but well-appointed. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to assist as best they can--they even offer day/multi-day passes for... More

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hercapo
Newmarket, Ontario
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

We travelled to San Francisco in August 2011 and stayed at the Chancellor Hotel for a week. All the staff we encountered were very helpful and extremely nice. The hotel is situated in Union Square and is right on the cable car line so getting around the city is a breeze. We also ate breakfast at Luque's restaurant located in... More

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Jen C
Winter Park, Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
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Conveniently located right in the heart of Union Square, this charming little hotel was steps away from a myriad of restaurants, cafes, shopping options, and all methods of public transportation. The trolley stop is about 10 steps away -- passing right in front of the hotel, on Powell St.; and the BART (subway train) is less than a 5 minute... More

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Shona-Charlie
Edinburgh
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23 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW
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We are doing a round the world trip and staying in 5 hotels along the way. This was the lowest star rating but in fact from the moment I booked it until today (which is nearly 1 year on) this hotel has remained consistently as No 10 hotel in SF. Little wonder - it is in a perfect location so... More

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Wes Tyler, General Manager at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, responded to this review
February 18, 2012

Thank you! I look forward to serving you on your repeat visit. More

Justin R
Placerville, California, United States
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

The staff was excellent. We were in our room less than 15 minutes after arriving at the hotel. We had a couple of drinks in the small lounge. We had two different bartenders. Both of them were very helpful. Told us cool places to go for food and drink. The room is small but very cozy. Plenty large enough for... More

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Jayala1
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

The Chancellor was a wonderful hotel to stay at for many reasons. The people there were very friendly and helpful. The location, right near Union Square, was perfect for us. It's an older hotel and although it doesn't have all the amenities of a larger hotel (room service, gym), the small rooms were clean and very comfortable. The price was... More

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DorothyUgchelen
Oregon
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8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for two nights, the staff were efficient & friendly. The apples, water, coffee & cookies are nice touches. The room was a bit worn round the edges but the furnishings & bed were quite stylish & comfortable. I had an adjoining room & the first night was very noisy, the second was fine. The cable cars go... More

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lena456
Stafford, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Cannot praise this hotel enough. Staff, Location, Rooms all excellent. The Tour desk was first class for information and booking trips and airport transfer etc. Spent 7 nights here and did something different every day. Right by Cable car stop. Was very sad to leave San Francisco. More

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