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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3 1/2 star hotel
Connecting rooms
9.2/10 Wonderful
(2397 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is a charming, family-run hotel in a fantastic location. While rooms may be on the smaller side for larger families, guests consistently praise the hotel's cleanliness, friendly staff, and convenient amenities such as complimentary coffee, tea, water, fruit, and popcorn. The hotel's historic building and central location offer a unique and memorable experience. Note that rooms are not childproofed, and some guests have mentioned the beds being too soft.

Guest highlights

Complimentary coffee, tea, water, fruit and popcorn.
The friendly and helpful staff
The convenient location in the heart of Union Square
The unique, historic building and nostalgic feel

About the hotel

A bar/lounge, self parking, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and express check-out are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Exploratorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Powell St & Post St Stop and Powell St & Sutter St Stop are just steps away.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Front-desk safe

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Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
18 km from this hotel
San Francisco International Airport
19 km from this hotel
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
63 km from this hotel
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4.5 out of 5 stars

17 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

71%

4 star reviews

24%

3 star reviews

6%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Latest reviews (17)

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Vanessa

13 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

Hotel well maintained, excellent location with everything at your doorstep. Room was clean, and service done every day which was great. Bathroom had all amenities needed including bath salt and cotton ball. The room was not very large for a family of 4 but it was alright. We asked for a quiet room, high floor (13th) and it was perfect. The bed and pillows were to very comfortable though..we were sinking in the middle of the bed and pillows were the worst..but it was still a great stay due to the location. The kids enjoyed popcorn every night at 5.30pm. No cookies though which was a shame as it would have been a nice treat considering there is no breakfast option. Saying that, there was tea, lemon water, apples and coffee available all day
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David

8 Jul 2024 - 10 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Really nice atmosphere on the century old family run hotel, very friendly staff.
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kjersti

24 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Nice stay! Quiet and clean, easy access to the tram to Fisherman’s warf. My kids loved the popcorn, the rubber ducks and there was water in the reception. Friendly and helpful employees.
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Tina

22 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

My family stayed here 5 nights. The hotel was in a convenient location, staff were always very friendly, loved the coffee and cookies available in the lobby 24/7. The only downside for us were the beds, a little too soft for us so we didn’t sleep well.
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Bruno

13 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great little spot... free coffee and cookies and water and fruit nice touch. The rooms have additional touches in the bathroom like cotton balls, qtips soaps bath salts. Great spot gran a cable right out front at corner near Starbucks and see the sights. Nostalgic feel to hotel and really cool, clean, and would highly recommend. I was travelling with my wife and 3 kids and we had two double rooms.
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ann

11 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely family run property
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Ruth

15 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

A Gem of a hotel right in the heart of Union Square. We didn't expect the hotel to be so well kept with the rate being so low but we were surprised and so delighted to find this pretty, retro hotel and enjoyed our stay very much. The attention to detail is apparent and it was impeccably clean with terrific amenities. The service was wonderful as well. It was quiet even though on the cable car line on Powell. There is no air conditioning which we were aware of but they supply a fan in the closet if needed. We opened our window and it was perfect. Parent BE ADVISED the windows do not have childproof safety measures so don't allow them near the windows. We loved the cute bathroom, black and white tiled floor - the colors of the paint in the room - and the extremely WONDERFUL PILLOWS! The bed was so comfy - we will definitely stay again. Probably not during summer months with heat - we visit often from another area of the Bay so it's great to know about this hotel vs the very expensive ones surrounding it.
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Thomas E

19 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Although I live in the East Bay, I am a member of a club in downtown San Francisco. When we have a late night event I look to see if I can get a good rate at a nearby hotel. The Chancellor often has a reasonable rate. If so, I stay there. The location is great & remains a family operated hotel. It was built after the 1906 earthquake. It has a good feel for the history of S.F., & the rooms are always clean. The staff is always friendly. I love staying there when I get a good rate.
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Hannah

2 Oct 2023 - 5 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Great location. Clean and tidy. I enjoyed knowing I was supporting one of the few family run hotels left in SF and that it was a historic building. Also liked the access to tea/coffee in the lobby area.
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Ngoc

9 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

3 out of 5 stars

Given a 2nd level room with a view to nothing but aircon compressors. The room was too cramp for family of 4. Room was stuffy and thus stale air filled the room. Difficult to sleep at all with still air.
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