Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Corporate) | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 450 Sutter Building
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Air Conditioning)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(544 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (No Air Conditioning)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (No Air Conditioning)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Romance, No Air Conditioning)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Corporate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Impaired)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Impaired)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Hearing Impaired, No Air Conditioning)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

A stay at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square places you in the heart of San Francisco, steps from Union Square and a 3-minute drive from Lombard Street. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Golden Gate Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marines Memorial Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Edwardian hotel with a bar, steps from Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square offers 137 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 45 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 45.00 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2263 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 697 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 3188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spotless and the staff was very couteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great!! Room was very clean. Bathroom was a bit small but overall a cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon, Richmond hill

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Better to remodel bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy room during the night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel, I enjoyed the architecture. So close to union Square and streetcar. Gracious bellboys
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Chancellor several times - it has never disappointed. Great rooms/beds/pillows! Perfect location and access to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, small rooms. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Camilo Zamudio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La habitación que me dieron se escuchaba mucho ruido del ascensor, la cama no era nada cómoda y el baño tenía muchos problemas de humedad y era realmente pequeño he incomodo y las toallas no olían bien
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and quick to respond and help. Bar ran out of certain brands but was able to as accommodate with others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, courteous staff. Alicia the bartender was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra, Manteca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! Staff was wonderful, cozy rooms with everything you would need. It’s just down the road from Union Square! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely spotless room with unexpected amenities. A true old school gem in the heart of Union Square.
Morning fog on Powell Street
Union Square in the famed San Francisco fog.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds were super comfortable like clouds. The staff were super courteous and overall just great. The hotel had history and charm. Good location. oh yeah, and good cookies.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emilio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Upon arrival, the front desk staff appeared visibly tense and treated me in a dismissive manner. Their facial expressions and overall demeanor clearly reflected irritation. I have spent several years studying nonverbal communication, so I am reasonably confident in identifying when someone is uncomfortable or displeased. I have been a paying guest at this hotel on multiple occasions and have spent a significant amount of money there. However, during this visit I felt unwelcome, as if the staff did not want to provide me service. Earlier, I was told by staff that there were no rooms available because the hotel was fully booked. To verify, a friend of mine attempted to make a reservation online and was immediately able to book a room under his name. I paid for that room with my own card. When I later approached the desk to inquire about the rate, the reaction from staff showed clear surprise and discomfort. At that point I felt I was being treated differently based on my appearance, particularly after my tattoos were visible. From that moment, the attitude toward me seemed judgmental and biased, as though I did not belong there. This experience was unprofessional and inconsistent with basic customer service standards. I recommend that the staff be retrained on how to interact with guests respectfully and without prejudice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location … friendly staff… would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and staff very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025