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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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

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433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Warfield Theatre
    ‪10 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
(547 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
(133 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
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

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

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2269 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 690 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 3188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 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

Jorge

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Travelled with partner
Room and lobby outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at The Chancellor Hotel. From my first interaction with Daniel at the front dest, the bellman helping me with our luggage, and cocktails at the bar with our fabulous bartender, Alicia. The room was clean and comfortable and the property was convenient to everything we chose to do. I highly recommend this outstanding hotel. (See my photos for the only things I pilfered.) 😀 I should also add the the parking is very close to the hotel and it’s a safe and secure garage.
I didn’t have the opportunity to use the bath salts in the gorgeous deep bathtub so I brought them home.
The Chancellor Hotel is over 100 years old and I loved the look of their paper coasters. So I snagged 3 of them. Don’t tell.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

The room wasn’t thrilling, but it did the trick. The front desk staff was dismissive and did nothing to go beyond the bare minimum. It’s a great central location and you can get a direct view of union square through the fire escape, but
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was great! The bartender rocked!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aakash

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

LIndzi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a little small but adequate. Bed linens crisp and clean, good hot water supply. Beds comfy. TV dish did not connect, but we could login to our personal Netflix account. Would go back, as it’s central, there is no restaurant but breakfast available at Sears next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming, old-fashioned hotel in a perfect location. My room had a view of the Union Square Christmas lights. It is not slick or modern: think of it as European and you will see its charms. The room was comfortable with everything you need. They warn you in advance that there's no air conditioning but most of the time in SF you don't need it, and there's a ceiling fan and the windows can be opened. There is always coffee and cookies available in the lobby and the tiny bar was popular, thanks to a two-for-one coupon for guests. The neighborhood seems to be making a comeback after some rough years. It was a lot cleaner than I remembered, and I went to two great restaurants that were new to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chiqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, tremendous value, great employees. It feels like a family-run operation, not some big corporate feeling. I judge hotels also how they handle problems and my room was not receiving very strong Wifi so they gave me some options, had me check wifi coverage near a room being cleaned and let me move to that room and wifi was very fast. I was there 4 nights and I am very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iván

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Linda on the front desk was very kind and understandable. Great location in the heart of San Francisco.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cosy room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myung Soo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic hotel for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a great spot for the price - beds are comfortable, it’s very conveniently located and the room was quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, well appointed and a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall for a 100 year old property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice with a great view and access of downtown with little extra amenities that made it comfortable and it was very, very clean. we would highly recommend staying at this little jewel in downtown San Fran and will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but no coffee in room and tiny toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025