San Francisco
The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- The cozy, quaint property is two blocks off of Union Square
- Feather-topped beds and complimentary Wi-Fi access are a couple guestroom perks
- Ride the Powell Street cable car line, half a block from the hotel, to other areas of the city
- This hotel "has retained the architectural charms of a historic Victorian" (AAA)
"Great location and homey lobby" -- Fodor's
Rooms & Rates
Overview
The Cartwright Hotel is central to all of San Francisco's downtown offerings and reasonably priced for the location. Visitors find themselves within walking distance of shopping, world-class restaurants and the theater and financial districts. Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square are easily accessible via the well-known Powell Street cable car line, half a block from the hotel.
After a long day of exploring the city, unwind in front of the lobby fireplace. Retire to a cozy guestroom and take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi access to send emails or catch up with friends. Rest easy each night on a feather-top mattress, then start the next day with complimentary coffee and tea from the lobby.
From the press:
- "A stay at Cartwright Hotel Union Square places you in the heart of San Francisco, steps from SF Playhouse and Union Square" -- Lonely Planet
- "This lodging opened in 1913 and has retained the architectural charms of a historic Victorian" -- AAA
Amenities
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The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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Enjoyed This
(8 Member Ratings)
(8 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
The personnel were very good: very helpful and professional, very friendly. The place just was not very clean.
Other Comments
The lobby could maybe be considered a four star hotel lobby, but the rooms were more a two star level. The floors were filthy inside and out. Our slippers got black and full of hair the first day after starting out clean. The room was extremely small for a four star rating; both of us could not pass each other at the bottom of the beds. The newish beds were ok, but the walls were terribly lumpy beneath the wallpaper and the painted walls were even lumpier, with the door frames even worse. They looked like someone was blindfolded when they were painted--there was not a smoothly painted door frame in the place. Paint had run down the frames everywhere. It's been a long time since I've seen such a poor paint job in a hotel. The windows have not been replaced, so even though they were shut, the noise was so loud, as if they were open. I can't believe 100% of travelzoo members liked this hotel. Far overpriced for its quality.
nancy
27. Jan 2018
Reno, NV, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location and ability to bring your own wine to their fireplace
Other Comments
Showers were nice and roomy and beds were comfortable
Arlene
03. Dec 2017
Galt, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
It's location and charm
Other Comments
The bathroom mirror is set up for people who are at least 5'5 or higher. I happen to be on the shorter side and couldn't use the bathroom mirror because I couldn't see myself. They should add alternative options.
SaraJane
21. Apr 2017
Miami, FL, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location is excellent
Other Comments
Nice desk and staff
James
25. Apr 2017
Malibu, CA, USA
