Best hotels in Chinatown (San Francisco)
Set within a 1909 landmark building in the scenic neighborhood of Nob Hill, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel provides convenient access to the best of San Francisco and features the historic cable car right outside its doors. Offering globally-inspired California cuisine and seasonal cocktails at Parallel 37, the largest luxury Club Level experience in San Francisco, and recently renovated guest rooms and suites as well as meetings and special events space, the 336-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco provides the ultimate in personalized Ritz-Carlton service, comfort and luxury.




Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 198 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: Customer service was outstanding.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The rooms were lovely and dinner was fabulous.
Cons: Breakfast was mediocre and the staff (mainly the concierge) was nit very helpful. Also parking is $75. That’s crazy.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everyone was amazing! Jonathan the bartender, patrick the bellman, everyone! They made my boyfriends birthday very special. This is the best hotel in SF. Thank you to the entire staff.
Cons: Nothing because everything was awesome!
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Check in and extras
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Probably my favorite hotel in the city! Staff is professional, friendly and went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable.
Cons: Me staying longer. Can't wait to return
Excellent
9,7
Pros: The staff was exceptional. ALL of them.
Cons: Not much. The spa was priced really high so we ended up making other accommodations.
Okay
5,4
Cons: In a large double room, the sitting area had one very uncomfortable cheap chair. Fortunately, my wife did not mind sitting on the floor
Mediocre
2,0
Excellent
10,0
Cons: They need to add a salon that has someone there to do hair blow outs for customers staying at the Ritz.
"Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 555 California Street, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SHN Curran Theatre. Moscone Convention Center and Embarcadero Center are also within 15 minutes. California St & Grant Ave Stop and California St & Kearny St Stop are within a 5-minute walk. "


Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 269 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: I always received a warm smile and greeting when I stepped through the door from the security guard (who would open the door too!) and the front desk employees. They really made me feel comfortable. Coming from the east coast to west coast, it makes the transition that much easier. The security guard even offered to help me walk to the store due to the late hour in case I was nervous. I was very safe in my solo adventure - no need to fear the neighborhood. Fun location, incredible hotel, outstanding service. A must stay!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Affordable (hint: book on their web site using your phone), the room and hotel overall was comfortable, modern, and clean. It's a half block from the dragons gate and lots of restaurants and stores. The mattress and pillows were comfortable. The bathroom was roomy with a large vanity. The TV has Chromecast and apps. There is a refrigerator in the room. There are chocolates on your pillow and a fantastic filtered water machine in the hallway of the floor. Kureg coffee machine in your room. Rooftop balcony with a view.
Cons: Nothing!
Excellent
8,8
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Helpful
Cons: Small
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: We were moved from Orchard garden to another Orchard hotel on the same street due to overbooking.
Good
7,1
Pros: Location was ideal, amenities were par.
Cons: Room was not ready at check-in. When we came back the room we were given was not the same type that we had booked. We did get moved to the correct room in the end.
Placed between San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods, SW hotel is 2 blocks from the city’s cable car system. A 24-hour reception greets guests of this hotel. Concierge services are also available. The city's North Beach area and the iconic Coit Tower are 10 minutes’ walk from the property. Shopping and dining in Union Square is just 1 mi away.




Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 512 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: GREAT location. I thought being in China town would be unpleasant form (simply because I'm from NY and being in a densely populated part of town held no appeal for me - especially since I was traveling on business). But I loved it! And the hotel is situated in the strangest but most fabulous block - it's a cross section between China town and a strip of very authentic Italian/Sicilian restaurants. The best food. I ate VERY well and enjoyed the clash of cultures. The staff was so incredibly nice and professional. Very friendly and accommodated my request with no problem.
Cons: I liked everything. And I'm someone who hates staying in hotels. But this was really a pleasant stay. Keep in mind that I only stayed one night. But still, it was a great stay.
Good
7,4
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
5,1
Excellent
8,0
Good
7,1
Good
6,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Right between Chinatown and North Beach. Clean, nicely decorated, friendly staff
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Hotel is in Chinatown, only blocks away from North Beach and a nice (downhill!) walk to Fisherman's Wharf, but the cable car line was close by and provided our return to the hotel. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was continental style (toast, boiled eggs, cereal, coffee). Hotel and room were VERY clean and room was not as small as I thought it would be.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location was amazing. Walking distance to the water and all the piers. Plenty of bars, restaurants and attractions. Very clean, and well maintained. Complimentary breakfast was good!
Cons: My wife was first surprised by the strip Clubs nearby. She soon realized it was not an issue at all. They were just a few of the many clubs, bar and restaurants in the area. Do not let that stop you from staying here.
Okay
4,0
Okay
4,2
Pros: The room and bathroom were very clean. The price was comparatively attractive. The windows faced a cement wall; felt like I was underground. ** For bare bones travel to downtown SF, the place was okay.
Cons: The room was drab. The staff turned off the AC daily so the room was hot each day. Walls were thin; could hear neighboring discussions. The bed was unconventionally firm. Lighting was awkward; one ceiling fixture as primary.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The location is by far the best part of this hotel. Will be staying there again every time I travel to San Fran to have a good time.
Cons: Not a very large room or special hotel for anything other than location.
"Located in Downtown San Francisco, this romantic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Moscone Convention Center. Ferry Building Marketplace and Coit Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Powell St & Bush St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Powell St & Sutter St Stop is 2 minutes. "




Overall 7,9 Good
Based on 429 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Pros: awesome location, very friendly staff. Love apples in the lobby!
Cons: noise insulation is not very good, so can get a bit noisy
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Friendliness of employees. Great location.
Cons: Nothing not to like.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location, clean, quiet, kindness, etc
Cons: Well this is not just this hotel. Parking is so bad in San Francisco,
Excellent
8,2
Pros: The location is great, and the value hard to beat. The staff was helpful and nice. I would stay here again for those reasons.
Cons: The room was pretty small and hard to get in or out of with a stroller (we have a 3 month old baby) or with the luggage trolley. My wife found the bed rather hard, as well. Also, the parking garage they use is more expensive and less convenient than another option right down the street that our babysitters used. It was literally twice as much. Not sure why they use this one, but I feel sort of duped.
Good
6,0
Pros: Nice big clean room very close to Union Square. Helpful & friendly staff. Very comfy & inviting lounge area with fireplace
Cons: As prior reviews warned, it was very noisy very early in the morning. There was a bit of a musty smell entering the hall & initially in the room. The vintage heaters in the room made it a little tricky to maintain a comfortable temp overnight.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Breakfast was great. Historic building, renovated rooms and a great way to get the feel of old town San Francisco. Also cool tip is China town is literally around the corner.
Cons: Honestly there’s a wicker basket and a mini bar but that’s really expensive so eat and drink carefully.
Mediocre
2,5
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Room was small, beds were hard as a rock, hotel smelled, first clerk was pushy and rude.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location near Union Square but out of the hustle and bustle. Not luxurious but pleasant and comfortable for one, with some nice touches (wine, toiletries)
Excellent
9,1
Pros: The room was perfect, the bathroom looked to be recently remodeled, the sheets were nice. We had a room to the alleyway and the city noise was muted. The staff was quick and helpful.
Cons: nothing not to like.
"Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 555 California Street, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SHN Curran Theatre. Moscone Convention Center and Embarcadero Center are also within 15 minutes. California St & Grant Ave Stop and California St & Kearny St Stop are within a 5-minute walk. "




Overall 7,5 Good
Based on 630 reviews
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Excellent
9,4

Overall 7,1 Good
Based on 176 reviews
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Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The building is beautiful and welcoming, the staff is amazingly friendly, other guests were pleasant, breakfast was nice, bed was comfortable, I felt safe, windows open, fan in room, wonderful place!!!
Cons: The fan in the bathroom didn't work, but they supplied me with a plug in fan to accommodate, not really that big of a deal.
With a stay at Grant Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, a 6-minute walk from Union Square and 11 minutes by foot from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.




Overall 7,0 Good
Based on 1 072 reviews
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Excellent
8,6
Pros: Nice staff, fun location, clean room
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Mediocre
3,7
Cons: The walls where hospital white . They started doing construction at 8am on a Friday.
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,2
Pros: The location was exactly where we wanted to.
Cons: The pictures shown is very deceptive & does not show actual room size.
Okay
5,4
Pros: Location was good. Chinatown is nice. Staff is amazing. Very very nice people.
Cons: Hard bed. Wi-Fi didn't work. No A/C. Small small small room. Small bathroom. Small elevator.
Excellent
9,1
Good
7,4
Pros: I liked the price of the hotel. It was really inexpensive especially to stay centrally in the city.
Cons: The bed was hard as a rock and really uncomfortable. It seemed like I was sleeping on a box spring without the mattress.
Okay
5,1
Pros: The place is clean and had a cool modern look.
Cons: The biggest issue was that our room had no air conditioning and due to its location within the building had no air flow, even having the window cracked didn't help.
Okay
4,8
Pros: I liked the location but that’s about it.
Cons: Rooms are too small, outdated, and not clean.
Good
7,1
Pros: Check in and check out were easy. The hotel was super close to a lot of things so it’s great if you want something convenient and close to things. The bathrooms seem to have been recently redone so the fixtures in there were pretty good.
Cons: The rooms are really small and the entire building is definitely older than the lobby makes it appear. The walls are quite thin so with my room next to the elevator I could hear a lot of people come and go at all hours, plus my neighbor was blaring music so ear plugs became a necessity.
From Aquatic Park at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, you can scan the horizon and gaze upon the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island and the Presidio without changing your position. It's a magical city filled with spectacular colors. You'll recognize many areas from iconic cinematic films, even if it's your first visit. Whether you want the best view or the best seafood of your life, you will find it all right here, in the city by the bay. Offering perfectly decorated, contemporary-style studio and one-bedroom resort suites that comfortably sleep two to four guests in 211 - 386 square feet. Studio suites feature one queen bed in the living area with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, coffee maker, dishware and more. Upgrade to a more spacious one-bedroom resort suite for a private bedroom with one queen bed in the master, a sleeper sofa in the living area, separate dining area and a kitchenette with a mini refrigerator. Valet parking fee is $44 + tax per day, over-sized vehicles have an additional $10 fee. No self parking available WorldMark San Francisco is just a short walk to Chinatown, Nob Hill and Union Square. The famous Powell Street Cable Car stops just one block away, and public transportation on the Bay Area Rapid Transit System is nearby. Located in a historical building more than 100 years old, WorldMark San Francisco is the perfect home base for your Bay Area adventure.




Overall 0,0 Poor
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"Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of TransAmerica Pyramid, 555 California Street and Embarcadero Center. Exploratorium and Coit Tower are also within 15 minutes. California St & Kearny St Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Powell St & Jackson St Stop is 6 minutes. "




Overall 6,8 Good
Based on 523 reviews
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Mediocre
3,7
Pros: I was able to book the room for the day I needed it, which was unlikely given that I was looking to stay in SanFran at the last minute.
Cons: I wouldn't stay here again if I got a free voucher. When booking, because I booked through a third party (booking.com), the hotel staff seemed to have problems confirming the reservation. Actually checking in took close to thirty minutes, which is excessive. The room ran around $170.00 for a single night stay when no events were going on in the city (on a Wednesday night, nonetheless) - which is a bit ridiculous, even for last minute reservations. The hotel had a 3 star rating on Google. I experienced 1 star service - from checking in, where several of my questions were outright ignored, to checking out - which required no identity verification at all. My group of friends and I arrived at the hotel around 3 AM (after having checked in around 9 PM and exploring the city a bit). First, the doors were locked and we had to knock on the glass to get the attention of the security guard. He would not open the door unless we showed him BOTH our state ID cards AND our room key. He explained to us that when we checked in, they only took my girlfriend and my ID, so only we were allowed to enter the hotel. This posed a problem as our friends were planning on staying in our room for several more hours. I asked if I could speak to the manager, after they refused our friends entry. The manager, in no uncertain tone of voice, told me that it was hotel policy and that the security guard had explained everything relevant already. In this particular event, my friends had had several drinks and were incapable of driving, so I was hoping they could sober up for a few hours in my room. I explained this and that they had nowhere else to go for the night to sober up, and the manager said she didn't care. I asked if I could pay a fee to allow visitors and was denied. I asked if I could book another room for them, because other than sleeping in their car (in downtown San Francisco as inebriated out of towners) they had nowhere to go. The manager said roughly the following: "There are no visitors past 10 PM period. This hotel is closed for the night, so I will not book anymore rooms for you. We open at 6 AM, and if you return then, I might attempt to book another room for you at full cost if we have any available, which I find unlikely." Ultimately, my friends and I wondered around the city for 3 or so hours until the hotel "opened" at 6 AM, at which point we all walked up to my room to rest. I was also told there was a complimentary breakfast, which was not laid out from that point until I checked out at 11:30 AM. When we got to the room, there was no air conditioning and the rooms were at a balmy / humid 90 degrees and up. We had to rely on an open window that the four of us huddled around for fresh air. The room had a single lamp, a 12 inch or so TV, two beds, and a sink. The toilet and shower (if that's what they can be called) existed on a shared basis - one each per floor.
Excellent
8,0
Okay
4,0
Excellent
8,5
Good
7,1
Mediocre
3,4
Cons: Community bathrooms
Mediocre
3,1
Cons: Reception
Mediocre
3,7
Cons: Room was very tiny. Too expensive for sharing bathroom room. No heat control in room. Rooms are very old. Doesn't look like pictures at all.
Okay
4,0
Mediocre
3,1
Pros: There's a muni station close by so you can get out into the city faster. Hah.
Cons: This has to be the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The pictures are false advertising. There was no air conditioning which is horrible because during the day it was mid to high 80's and imagine no air flow. The rooms are SMALL and musty. The bed takes up the entire room(its not even that big) and then maybe you have a foot of walkway? Sketchy rooms too.. just doesn't feel very safe. If it could get any worse, the toilets were almost always clogged. The restrooms and bathrooms just felt incredibly insanitary.
Mediocre
3,0
Pros: location
Cons: BEDBUGS rude staff, dirty bathrooms, small rooms...
Mediocre
2,5
Cons: The unit had a cot for a bed. The unit did not have a bathroom, shared bathroom on the floor and shared shower on the floor. Spent $20 more that day on a major chain hotel, this place should have been cheaper!
Good
7,4
Pros: Good location.
Cons: Small. Bathrooms are community. Have to pay everything cash.
Excellent
8,5
Good
6,0
Good
6,0
Mediocre
2,2
Okay
4,8
Okay
4,2
Pros: It physically was nice in the lobby. But not comfortable. Its ok if you're there just for sleep and recharging
Cons: Shared bathrooms. Noisy beds. No ac. Bathrooms didn't stay clean. There was alot of shouting. Would not stay there again.
Mediocre
2,0
Okay
4,0
Pros: The location is excellent just 6 minutes on foot to the financial district. It is surrounded by many restaurants in Chinatown and Little Italy. You can get a very good deal for weekly rate but walk-ins are super expensive and someone who did just that over the Memorial Day weekend wanted refund just walked into their room but the front desk refused. If you are staying for a week or up to 4 weeks, it is cheap and easy to go everywhere.
Cons: NO BATH ROOM inside the room, the single room is super small about 8'x7', one window, no air-conditioning, no window screens. The closet is super small, it has a sink, a microwave and a fridge. They never gave me any new soap or shampoo unless you ask for them. The hallway bathrooms are dirty and smell of ammonia all the time. Some of guests there look a little sketchy. I slept with luggage in front of the door. A few of the front desk people are rude but a few others are ok. The room has a strange smell, kinda funky. It is cheap and conveniently located.
Good
6,0
Okay
5,1
Pros: I did my research and this was the only affordable option for me. The bathrooms are not in the room. And I brought a waterproof zippered sheet, as well as my own sheet/blanket. Soap and towels for my room and when I showered. As well as shower shoes. It was a bit scary staying alone but I managed just fine and no one bothered me. If you are staying in summer just know the windows have no screens and there are mosquitoes. I also brought a sleepmask and earplugs. With all these I felt much more comfortable and slept well.
Mediocre
2,8
Okay
4,5
Pros: Cheaper than others
Cons: Essentially everything else
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Everything was cleaner than I expected, bed, floor, shower, etc.
Cons: The freshness of the room
Excellent
8,5
Pros: The rooms were small, but clean and comfortable. Overall, it's a great place to stay, especially for a solo traveller looking for a bargain. You also can't beat the location - City Lights bookstore is just a few blocks away and less than a mile walk to Fisherman's Wharf. If you're hungry you can hop on over to the famous Stinky Rose for some garlicy grub. The bubble tea shop nearby is also amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Cons: The bathrooms are shared so sometimes you have to hunt around on your floor for one that isn't occupied and, depending on the level of courtesy of the other people staying there, the bathrooms can get a tad messy.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: The room is small but love the view and the staff is friendly.
Cons: Share bathroom with other visitors and there no hotel packing.
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: Microwave and mini fridge in room.
Cons: Tiny rooms, shared bathrooms, rude staff, NO parking, mosquitos everywhere and ready to bite the hell out of you.. Beware!
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: The place is advertised as a hotel but it is actally a hostel with communal bathrooms and showers.
Mediocre
2,5
Pros: Nothing at all.
Cons: Over charge on my card, plus they continued to charge my card after I left. I was told i would get a refund because I checked out one day early. That didn't happen. And my car got broken into in there parking garage. Never again will I stay there.
Okay
4,8
Pros: location was great. Parking garage is real close; I think next time I'll just stay at the parking garage and sleep in my car....
Cons: My credit card information was stolen; only place I used it was at hotel.
Good
6,0
Pros: Inexpensive, good location, microwave, fridge, clean enough. Not a bad place to stay, just don't expect luxury.
Cons: You get what you pay for, small, shared bathroom, bit noisy, smells a bit like faeces, not very modern.
Good
6,0
Pros: Good location, staff was efficient, security downstairs at night was reassuring. The rooms are small, but they have a fridge and sink.
Cons: It's a lesser expensive hotel so you get what you pay for, there is nothing fancy about this place.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: I had a great experience staying here. Sure, it's not a Ritz Carlton or anything, but if you're looking for a simple, cheap place to stay while enjoying the city, this is it. Room was clean and I had a microwave and fridge for my food (huge plus if you're trying to save money). Wifi was surprisingly fast (not what I expected). Lastly, location is excellent. You're not far from Bart; several bus routes are within a 5 min walk; and there are plenty of attractions nearby.
With a stay at SF Plaza Hotel in San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco), you'll be a 5-minute walk from 555 California Street and 10 minutes by foot from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).




Overall 6,6 Good
Based on 672 reviews
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Okay
5,7
Pros: It was more spacious that I expected, especially for SF. They even had a walk-in closet. The beds and bathroom were pretty clean. We didn't find any bed bugs and we didn't leave with any bites. The rooms have heaters, but they are quite noisy.
Cons: Staff were very rude. They closed the front lobby door after a certain time. I had to knock and stare at them as they walked over to open the door for me. Rooms were very cold and heard lots of noise from street. Also no one ever picked up when I called the lobby.
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