I have just returned from a 4 night stay at the Powell and i too experienced the bed bugs. We checked into room 522, it was dark and dingey and had a musty smell but the bed was clean and comfortable....until when i woke up in the morning and i saw a bright red insect on my pillow. On closer... more

Arrived at midday and was able to get a room straight away which was a nice surprise as the hotel was busy. Right at the cable car turnaround and F line to Fishermans Wharf, although I walked everywhere, the hills were a challenge but that is part of the experience. Clean, comfortable rooms and a brilliant location, this property is... more

A clean, tidy hotel with a great location and friendly, helpful staff. For the price, its good value but don't expect great views or a great shower. We were allocated a room which faced the inside court, but right by an air con unit which was extremely loud. We were given the option to move to another inside room, again... more

The location was great- it was my first trip to San Francisco. The room was quaint, but old and small. There was no ceiling fan in the room as advertised. The windows do open. In the afternoon the room was rather warm. Housekeeping staff were friendly Two times I asked for a wake-up call: the first I received, the second... more

Stayed for three nights in the Powell and found it to be in a good location, a little tired and in need of an upgrade. No air con in the room or bar fridge. Hotels floors are floor boards so can be noisy. Staff were friendly whilst staying there however once I had left I came down with terrible bed... more

Well connected and proximity to BART and muni but expensive for the kind of rooms offered. Not many facilities in the room and service is also not that good. more

The Powell Hotel is across the street from the Powell Street Bart station, trolley and central to the downtown area. The management was very friendly at check in. Happy hour with wine, cheese and fruit is provided nightly. Many of the tour buses stop at the hotel. The room was clean and the beds very comfortable. I would definitely stay... more

This hotel was in the best location for getting around, right outside is the cable car stop. The hotel was very clean and the rooms were a good sizes with a fair size bathroom. more

I'm rarely one to complain about things, but I want people to know about this...My wife and I stayed in the Powell Hotel for three long nights and we got numerous bed bug bites which are itchy and ugly as all hell. Given the bathroom floor appeared to have not been cleaned for weeks, and the garbage we found under... more