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Hotel class 3.5 of 5
501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102
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4 of 5 stars
papajym   2 contributions
Seattle
Nov 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

We arrived at the Donatello before our rooms were ready and had plans for lunch and than a night trip to Alcatraz. The front desk said no problem we will have your bags in your rooms when you get back. We asked for directions to the waterfront and said we wanted to walk. They gave us the best directions for... more

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5 of 5 stars
UMICHUsa   2 contributions
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nov 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

The Donatello is very nice hotel. The rooms are huge and very clean. Good and new beds. The staffs are very polite. It is very close to Union Square, just 2 blocks. The trolley pass just 1 block and and their restaurant is very good with alive music. more

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5 of 5 stars
mlagatta   1 contribution
mlagatta
Nov 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Not overly luxurious (Ritz) but just right, very clean, spacious room with microwave and refrigerator. Clean, wonderful location, probably one of the best as 2 minutes from Union square but not noisy. Union square is where most tours leave from, public transportation and cable cars are everywhere. The staff is incredibly well trained and courteous. They will actually encourage you... more

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5 of 5 stars
irishtraveller82   1 contribution
Ireland
Nov 17, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Our group of 6 girls stayed in this hotel for a few days in October. We really enjoyed our stay here. From check in, where a very kind gentleman checked us in to the rooms which were spacious and clean. Location was great, just a few mins walk to union square (close to thye shops) and mins from most buses... more

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4 of 5 stars
AFeygin   1 contribution
Buffalo Grove, IL
Nov 16, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The hotel is definitely aging--especially the elevators, but the nice clean spacious rooms, great location (a block from Union Square and close to everything), and attentive staff more than make up for it. The room was very comfortable, with turn-down service every evening. Bathroom was nice, great water pressure in the shower. Only two complaints: 1. I was on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
jaynejames   2 contributions
London
Nov 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Have visited San Francisco several times and this was the best hotel we have stayed in Clean and very comfortable with very helpful and friendly staff. Would be happy to recommend it. more

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5 of 5 stars
hoycie   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

My friend and I had our "girls" weekend away in San Francisco. For the thrid year in a row we've stayed at the Donatello Hotel and enjoyed it. My husband and I stay there whenever we're in San Francisco. Our room is always spacious, clean and quiet. The location is perfect for shopping and dining. They have a nice guest... more

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5 of 5 stars
holpot   2 contributions
hawaii
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel was perfect. It was a brilliant location - lovely building, REALLY close to Union Square and we had no trouble with noise. Just a block or two away and the streets get a little mroe dodgy so this was ideal. The rooms were lovely with enormous windows, the service was excellent. Would definetly go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
WiseRiverFan   1 contribution
Montana
Nov 12, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

The rooms are very spacious with "over the top" superior beds. When traveling a great night sleep is very important to me. The amenities and cleanliness is excellent, also. I have felt that the staff: housekeeping, bellmen, and front desk people have always treated me like they are anxious to assist me while I am a guest in the hotel.... more

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4 of 5 stars
travelanana   1 contribution
miami
Nov 11, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Large, newly updated rooms, in a convenient Union Square location. Staff very accommodating. more

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Address: 501 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102
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