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Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in California Green Lodging Program, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
Accessibility Options
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Property Amenities
Located on Union Square, the eight-story Handlery is a half-mile from Moscone Convention Center and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Guests enjoy an outdoor splash pool, a sauna, and discounted access to a health club two blocks away.
The lobby houses a concierge desk, gift and sundries shop, and a barbershop featuring an old-fashioned cut and shave.
A business center provides high-speed Internet access, faxing, and printing (surcharges); wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge).
Rooms
The eight-story Handlery Union Square Hotel has 377 air-conditioned guestrooms located in the European-themed boutique Historic Building or the modern and upscale Premier Building. All rooms offer Serta Super Sleeper mattresses. Rooms were renovated in 2010 with new furnishings and decor.
Other amenities include compact refrigerators, wireless Internet access (surcharge), in-room safes, flat-screen televisions with premium channels, and coffeemakers.
Room Amenities
Dining
Daily Grill - Decor includes leather banquettes, dark woods, and white tablecloths. Offering classic American dishes such as chicken pot pie and meatloaf with mashed potatoes, as well as an assortment of steaks, chops, seafood, and pastas. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor splash pool and a sauna, and guests receive discounted access to a health club two blocks away.
The Handlery is a half-mile from Yerba Buena Gardens, which includes a historic carousel, bowling alley, ice-skating rink, and children's play area.
Nearby 18-hole golf courses include the Presidio Golf Club and the Lincoln Park Golf Course, both within five miles of the hotel.
Golden Gate Park, five miles away, has walking and running trails, a playground, gardens, and tennis courts.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Great location, mediocre rooms”
small, noisy room didn't allow for any movement or relaxation in the room, but ok if its only a place for resting. will probably try another hotel next time.
“Value for money, basic hotel, not glamorous but practical and in a good location for a short stay.”
Had 2 days in San Francisco and wanted a cheaper hotel in a good location. This hotel met that requirement.
“Close to union square”
Simple hotel but decent price close to union square shopping and cable cars. but not very luxury. the air conditioning kinda sucked. old part of hotel better than newer part.,
“Disappointed at the Handerly in San Francisco”
Old hotel and it felt that way. Also, too expensive for the condition of the hotel and parking was about $40. If you can put up with the drunks and the smell of weed in the area, you might enjoy the local shopping. I will not stay at this hotel or area again.
“The world's tiniest bathroom! AVOID ROOM 210!!”
I had stayed here in 2008 and loved it. So, when planning this year's trip I considered staying at the Handlery again. When my first choice (The Orchard) didn't fall within my budget, I decided to return to the Handlery. First, you can't beat the location. It's on Geary just off of Powell, so you have good access to cable cars (NEVER call them trolleys!), buses, shopping, taxis, and restaurants of every stripe. Chinatown is a few blocks away and you can walk to North Beach and even the Wharf if you are ambitious. Second, the staff is gracious and pleasant. There were a few hiccups (my feather free room still had the down comforter on the bed when I arrived, and I had a devil of a time trying to get a knife so that I could slice some cheese when I wanted to have dinner in my room one night) but the room was clean and the front desk staff very helpful. My chief complaint--and it's big-- was my bathroom. I had stayed here before so I knew the room was small, and in many old fashioned hotels the bathrooms are not very big, but THIS WAS OUTRAGEOUS. The shower was so small I could not turn around under the water without being up against the curtain. I do not see how an average sized adult male could shower in there. For a 5 night stay, this was VERY uncomfortable. 3/4 baths are NOT mentioned on their website. It was a case of "stick it to the Expedia Guest." I doubt I would ever go back.
“Convenience to shopping good”
Room was extremely hot. I reserved king bed, got a double.
“The surprise GEM!”
We loved our stay at the Handlery. The room we were given was sooo large it actually felt like a two room suite compared to most in the city. The kids had their own area and we had ours, each with our own tv's. The hotel was very quiet and a perfect location for food, shopping and the tree lighting. The pool was actually heated too at the end of November. The hotel is older though but well kept. It actually has character and some unique things to explore for kids. The only drawbacks...small bathroom and the view. We hardly spent time in the room though so I really didn't mind. Our room number I will keep secret though because I will request this room on every return visit:) We were very happy and we will be back.
“would definately book again at the Handlery when in San Francisco!!!”
the Handlery is very CLEAN and EXCELLENT location!! everything within "walking distance" , nightclubs, union square, restaurants/coffee, shopping, china town, the trolley and F train that both take you to Fisherman's Wharf and boat tours for Alcatraz and Golden Gate bridge also a bus stop that takes you to Candlestick Park aswell, all this so easly accessable from the Handlery!!!!
“Old, outdated hotel with incompetent staff”
Parking was a nightmare. Was told 3 different things by 3 different staff on parking charges for their garage. Let me just tell you, they surprise you with a 'small print' of extra charges. Front desk was rude and unfriendly, rolled their eyes when I check in/asked for help. Concierge was rude and not helpful, this being my first time in SF, I had a lot of questions. Isn't that what a concierge is for? Doorman never helped with the door, he was preoccupied .... gossiping with other staff.
“SF weekend”
Enjoyed our stay,however it was a little noisy. Overall, it was pretty good.
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351 Geary St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America
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Location Highlights
The preferred airport for Handlery Union Square Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi.
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Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fishermans Wharf.
351 Geary St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America
