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Hotel Whitcomb

3.5 of 5
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (Civic Center)
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Hotel Whitcomb
Ranked #132 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Denver, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I booked this hotel in San Francisco through a Priceline immediate deal and couldn't figure out the catch. It's close to the highway, good location, neat looking hotel...but it's fairly inexpensive. As soon as we pulled in and were forced to valet our car for the night, it dawned on me... the catch was the parking. It turned out to... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We stayed at Whitcomb this last weekend and had a great experience. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was very polite. The rooms were clean and neat. And best of all it was close to downtown and everywhere we had to go.

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Chester, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed our time in San Fransisco The lobby area of the hotel is very nice and the staff are very helpful - information about tours and the f line for transport etc! The rooms are a bit on the small side and the bathrooms are tiny - nowhere really to put stuff. To be honest - the bathrooms in... More

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Camarillo, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The lobby area is lovely. We were sorry the dining room wasn't as nice. The rooms are on the small side and the bathroom was even smaller though the linens were new and the furnishings were newish. Unfortunately the bathroom had lots of small flies and the room smelled - a sort of mildew/old house smell. It wasn't terrible, but... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback about your recent stay with us. We can always use the information in these reviews to try and imporove our overall guest experience. We do hope that since you r enjoyed your stay with us you will stay with us in the future next time you are in... More

Watsonville, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Traveled to SF for a family graduation (from the Monterey Bay area), Selected this hotel as it was close to where the graduation events were happening. What a pleasant surprise. Hotel was very busy, at least a couple of groups and also an event was booked but check-in was handled speedily. The lobby area is very lovely, with the old... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Graduation trip to the bay area and especially the stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. We always love toget this trype of guest feedback to let us know that we are taking great care of all our guests. Please keep us in mind each time you are in town... More

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I recently visited San Francisco for the first time. When trying to find a place to stay I found out about Hotel Whitcomb due to online reviews and searching Google. What a pleasant surprise. Great location, access to BART right out the front door. Great spot for the Market and Wharves Streetcar Line as well. The room was comfy and... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to post your very positive comments about your stay. I also wanted to welcome another Kentuckian to the bay area as I am from Lexington also. We are all pleased to know how much you enjoyed the stay and hope that if you return you will reach out to me directly to assist... More

Tucson, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My girlfriend and I spent five nights at the Hotel Whitcomb on Market street. We really didn't mind the noise and traffic on the busy street. Union Square and the nearby shopping district is a pleasant fifteen to twenty minute walk. Sometime we took a bus or street car that runs in front of the hotel. The ambiance of the... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Hotel Whitcomb and for taking time to share your thoughts about your stay. We are all pleased to hear that the stay was excellent and that 2 of our staff were particularly great! I will be sure to share these coments with the staff to let them know to keep... More

Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

When I checked-in to the hotel last Friday night, I was extremely pleased to see that I had a manager assisting me. Manisha’s professional, polite, and expeditious manor was truly appreciated. Her cordial and friendly nature also added to my very pleasant check-in. I would also like to comment on Manisha going “above and beyond” in locating a room with... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with our readers. We are very happy to know that you had a wonderful stay at the hotel and that Manisha was so accomodating to you and your needs. We all strive to pass that same experience to all our guests each day. Thank You. Kris Betz,... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

It's a great location to get to everything you want to in San Francisco. It's a great value for what you get in San Francisco. The staff bend over backwards to help you with anything you may need at anytime, no matter how busy they may be. If I had to hire a team of employees it would be the... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Hotel Whitcomb and for posting your positive comments about your stay. We are all pleased to know that you enjoyed the overall guest expeience and that you would gladly recommend our staff for your own business. That is a great compliment. Thanks Again. Kris Betz, Director of Operations More

East Hampton, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The grand lobby is like walking into a painting. This historic hotel in the heart of San Fran's Civic Center district is beautifully appointed with custom mahogany trim, marble columns and crystal chandeliers. The rooms, while small, as most historic hotel rooms are, are very comfortable, clean and charmingly decorated. The staff, especially Kazi Ahmed, Director of Guest Services, are... More

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whitcomb1, Manager at Hotel Whitcomb, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for posting your comments about your recent stay with us and for saying all the kind things about our staff. We always love to get any type of feedback from our guets and the good ones are even better to recieve. I will be sure to pass this on to Kazi as well as the Front... More

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What travelers say

  • Homeless people(51)
  • Market street(35)
  • Union square(25)
  • Great location(12)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Civic Center(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Bart station(7)
  • Cable car(6)
  • Front door(5)

Additional Information about Hotel Whitcomb

Address: 1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Civic Center
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #132 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb San Fransico
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