Pros (+) - High ceilings in the room - Cleanliness - Friendly Staff - Location of the Hotel
Cons (-) - Toilet could have been a little bigger. It felt like my 5 year old school's toilet.
Latest deals for Whitcomb
-
Amenities at Whitcomb
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Business centre
- Cable or satellite TV
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Laundry service
- Hairdryer
- Express check-out
- ATM on-site
Reviews of Whitcomb
6,4
Okay
1587 verified ratings
Wonderful
250
Very good
158
Good
347
Okay
212
Fair
265
Mediocre
123
Poor
232
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guest reviews for this hotel are mixed. Many guests mention the central location as a positive, with easy access to attractions and public transport, and some appreciate the historic charm and ambiance of the property. However, there are frequent complaints about cleanliness, with several guests describing rooms and common areas as dirty or outdated. Safety concerns are noted due to the presence of homeless people in the surrounding area, which made some guests uncomfortable. Service receives mixed feedback, with some staff described as friendly and helpful, while others are seen as unhelpful or rude. Amenities are often criticized, with guests disappointed by the lack of facilities, outdated bathrooms, and issues with in-room features.AI-generated from customer reviews
Sort by:Most recent
Score by provider
6.7 out of 10
793 reviews
5.3 out of 10
188 reviews
7.5 out of 10
1 review
8.3 out of 10
1 review
5.7 out of 10
19 reviews
All reviews
Pros (+) Nothing. Would never recommend this hotel.
Cons (-) The hotel is surrounded by a large homeless population right outside. Parking is an additional $51 a day that was not disclosed at booking. The WiFi “package” which is a mandatory fee of $35 a night was also not disclosed. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Pros (+) The hotel was in a central location, close to everything and easy to get an Uber. The free high-speed internet was definitely a plus.
Cons (-) The bed was very uncomfortable and very disappointing. The hotel was situated in a sketchy party of town. I also saw some staff members get very impatient with someone whose English was clearly not their first language when asking for their last name a few times because they didn't initially understand the question.
Cons (-) The Kayak lists parking as an amenity. This is false. Ended up leaving the hotel immediately after getting my room keys from a jerk at the front desk and learning I could not park anywhere. Even when I attempted to pay for their valet parking which cost over 50% of the value of the room, I was denied service due to the fact that I have a pet in the car (a pet that would have stayed in the car over...
Read more
Pros (+) Cleaning staff work very hard - rooms are clean
Cons (-) One person in front desk at any time - lineup is long. Staff is abrupt and rude. Neighbourhood is scary and dangerous. No food - only Starbucks, no restaurant (it looks like it went out of business). Key cards needed recoding every day ( huge inconvenience) Do NOT stay here - too expensive and it’s a horrible experience.
Pros (+) It was a room with a bed
Cons (-) No coffee, no water, dark room, noisy hallway, expensive
Pros (+) Staff was friendly and room was clean on the one day I three they actually cleaned it.
Cons (-) Was in the ghetto surrounded by hopeless people with knives who threatened to stab us.
Pros (+) Well restored historic building. Room was clean with nice touches of quality. Friendly service
Cons (-) Registration desk/area decor a bit drab and depressing.
Pros (+) Friendly staff
Cons (-) Furniture and carpets a bit worn
Cons (-) Booked through priceline, and received a handicapped room
Location
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
What's nearby
- Civic Center Plaza304 m
- San Francisco City Hall0.4 km
- Union Square1.3 km
- Moscone Center1.4 km
- Museum of Modern Art1.5 km
- Transamerica Pyramid2.2 km
- Oracle Park2.3 km
- Downtown San Francisco2.4 km
- Embarcadero2.6 km
- Lombard Street2.7 km
- Ferry Building2.7 km
- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge2.7 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
|---|---|
Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
FAQs when booking at Whitcomb
Nearby hotels and places to stay
Closest
See more nearby staysMost recommended
See most recommended stays in San FranciscoGood to know
Value for money | Distance to city centre | Nearest airport | Distance to airport |
|---|---|---|---|
5,7 | 1,2 km | San Francisco | 17,7 km |