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The Opal San Francisco

2.5 of 5
1050 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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The Opal San Francisco
Ranked #123 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 427 Reviews
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  • Union square(7)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Cable car(5)
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Barranquilla
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

San Francisco is an expensive spot and find good price hotels it´s no easy, but the The Opal is one those places, decent and cleans rooms, easy to get public transportation to major turistic places( Pier 39, Fisherman Wharf, Union Square, etc), drugstores and convenience stores nearby. The only issue is related to the neignhborhood in the back: Tenderloin, is... More

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Traralgon, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The Opal is a great middle of the road accommodation option when staying in SF. I stayed for 2 nights and booked through Expedia...I probably paid over the odds for my room....but the Bay to Breakers was on the weekend I was there and accommodation was in short supply. The staff are fantastic...they quickly got me up to speed with... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Right now in my king room. You are getting what you paid for. Room is super small and need improvement. Lobby is clean with fresh coffee not the best quality but free :) Check in was easy and concierge were friendly and even tried to make some jokes. Wil not stay here next time but no problems so far.

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East midlands, England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

 The Opal is a three star hotel so we did not expect too much from it. It was ok - but only just. The hotel frontage is tired and plain, but the lobby is very pretty with nice welcoming decoration throughout. We arrived to find the outer door was secured against entry and we had to be let in by the... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 via mobile

The place is a bit dated. It's almost historical. Old phones, TV, bed, and bathroom--all of them should be retired. They recycle, but they give you pastic cups?? The staff is great, but it's the only thing here that is top-notch. The contenetial breakfast is not going to make you forget any good ones you might have experienced at other... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for 5 nights in April. Is in a great location, friendly staff , helpful with respect to touring the city as well. Breakfast is nothing extravagant but sufficient. The staff clean the rooms everyday thoroughly. The rooms are quiet even though they are on the main roads. The room rate included free wifi in the rooms and breakfast.... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in February on our anniversary trip to SF. We got a great deal on our via Travelocity and for what we paid I didn't expect much- just a clean room and decent bed to sleep on. I was pleasantly surprised to find out we ended up with a King bedroom (thought... More

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Davis, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Staff members at the Opal go out of their way to ensure that you have a good experience. The hotel has a charming lobby, with fresh coffee and a good assortment of teas at the ready. Breakfast is average, but again, with great service, and the fact you get a breakfast for the reasonable price is fantastic. Rooms have double... More

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Stockton, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

this hotel is located just a few minutes from fishermans warf cozy and bueatiful will stay again

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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people found this review helpful

My first trip to the USA so I wasn't really sure what to expect in terms of accommodation. The Opal seemed middle of the road price wise and given that hotels for me are somewhere to sleep and get ready to enjoy the day, I'm happy provided they're clean and tidy (preferably aesthetically pleasing to the eye). The room was... More

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