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Hotel Whitcomb

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee in hand before exploring San Francisco on complimentary bikes, then return for evening relaxation at this historic hotel.

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Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco offers a warm atmosphere with an on-site coffee shop, evening drinks at the bar, a gym, a business center for staying connected, and convenient dry cleaning services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About the area

Located in Downtown San Francisco, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103

What's nearby

  • Orpheum Theatre
    Orpheum Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Francisco City Hall
    San Francisco City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Van Ness Avenue
    Van Ness Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Market St & 8th St Stop
    1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station
    3 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turquaz
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • All Star Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Merchant Roots
    4 min walk
  • Cadillac Bar & Grill
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel near Union Square
Located close to Moscone Convention Center and SF Masonic Auditorium, Hotel Whitcomb provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can also expect to find a gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a porter/bellboy and wedding services
Room features
All 459 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as air conditioning and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 66.12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self and valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 17,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 66.12 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Whitcomb
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb
Whitcomb Hotel
Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco
Whitcomb San Fransico
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Whitcomb pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Whitcomb?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Whitcomb?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Whitcomb?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Whitcomb located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this historic hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Orpheum Theatre, Moscone Convention Center and Union Square. Palace Hotel and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are also within 1 mile (2 km). Market St & 8th St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a bit old. It's great if you're looking to stay in a property with a historical aspect. Check-in was troubling. I don't recall on the Hotel's description here on Expedia or on their own website that the deposit was $400 up front. I stayed for 6 days so that should have been around $170. The room I stayed in was okay. The bathroom was small and the furniture was peeling. How you watch TV in the room was a little new which was appealing. You use a Chromecast and then just link your favorite streaming services to it. However, the chromecast kept cutting out. The room service was also not always available. I was told that they stopped at 4pm. However, I would leave in the morning to go sight-seeing and my room would not be cleaned at all. The bar in the lobby was lovely, however the food area where you can buy breakfast and lunch was often unattended. I had an okay stay but I felt that given how old and expensive the hotel was the service could have been a lot better. It was disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Devy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only highlight of this hotel is a man named James. Everything else was crap. Other staff were very dismissive. The room had peeling wall paper. Everything is dark, old and dingy. Neighborhood is sketchy as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel good location!

Lovely hotel, good location just off tram lines. Fair sized rooms and good value for money. Great breakfast counter in the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'architecture du siècle dernier est dépaysante et reposante.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have you watched the movie Shining ? That corridor from the movie ? This hotel is like that. It's scary the moment you step out of the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jolie chambre spacieuse, le lit est très confortable. l'hôtel est bien situé. Pas de buit de l'exterieur, on peut dormir tranquillement.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refused to refund my stay even though I was unable to travel due to corona virus. This rating applies to both Expedia and The Hotel Whitcomb. Both of these companies had the choice to do the right thing, neither did. Not only will I never use Expedia or this hotel again, I will make it my mission to dissuade others from doing so. I hope both of these disgusting profiteering companies cease to operate ASAFP.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms look much larger in the pictures, it was challenging move past the overly large chair. The lobby was clean, most staff were inviting. There was however one night staff the called my partner an impolite name to say the very least which made her very uncomfortable and upset. I also just checked my credit card and there is a $60 charge from the hotel eventhough we left the room in ok condition (trash in trash cans, all dirty laundry in a pile) I will not be staying at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

It's old but sheets and towels were crispy clean as were facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s secure, beautiful hotel lobby interior, and helpful, courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, very convenient ........ two thumbs up! Worth the rate I paid
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It is near the Orpheum Theater but otherwise not much nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Barely passes a Go!!

This is a vintage old hotel that they have maintained by covering up instead of replacing and updating worn out decor. Wall paper is old has has visible signs of repair. There were holes in the wall where maybe a picture used to hang. They charge a $30 per day resort fee when you arrive that covers the in room safe, insurance on the safe, access to the small gym, wifi and daily room cleaning. This is included for free at all other hotels outside of SF in the bay area. That being said, I got a great deal and paid $100 a day. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets, the bathroom was clean, however the toilet seat was old and had gone thru many hole repairs, the toiletries were nice, the towels were newish and clean. I got a good nights rest. However the population outside of the hotel are drug addicts..tons of them looking like the walking dead on the street as you try to enter the hotel. If this is the best that you can afford, go for it, it gets the job done and is right in front of the MUNI and BART metro, so it will get the job done!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet hotel, I liked how it was well kept for a older hotel, the homeless population by BART made walking in that direction uncomfortable, but wasn't bad in front of the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toller Aufenthalt, einzig die zusätzliche Resortfee über USD 29.- ist übertrieben. auch wenn sie das Hotel voll über Hotels.com gebucht und bezahlt haben müssen Sie diese noch zusätzlich entrichten. Und zwar pro Nacht!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the fact that it’s a historical landmark and that most of its aesthetics were kept to show the era that the hotel was built. The rooms of course were updated to modern standards at the same time keeping some of its blast from the past look. It’s a convenient location and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Whitcomb

Hotelli veloitti meiltä 100 dollaria/yö takuumaksua.Hotelli ei edes maininnut asiasta kun maksoin varausta,eikä antanut kuittia maksusta.Seuraavana päivänä huomasin heidän veloittaneen tuplasti enemmän ,jolloin selvisi että on ottanut tämän vakuusmaksun.Hotellin säännöissä ei lue tästä maksusta mitään. Netti ei toimi lähes ollenkaan hotellissa,mikä vaikeutti meidän toimintaan. Kadulla iltaisin heti ulos tultua on paljon kodittomia,kaikenlaisia laitapuolen kulkijoita .Ihan kuin Zombit kadulla.Meillä oli matkassa 4 kk vauva ja 4 vuotias,joten ei tullut kuulonkaan että lähtisi iltakävelylle ilta 18.00 jälkeen.Hyvä että itse uskalsi kävellä ulkona edes päivisin.Ruokapaikkoja ei löydy lähistöltä kodittomien takia.Joka yö hälytysajoneuvot ajoi hotellin lähistöllä. Olimme 4 yötä,ja toivoin ja ensimmäisen yön jälkeen että olisin muualla. Ikinä en ole törmännyt tällaiseen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Murali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JPM

Expensive because of the conference time. Did not eat at the hotel even once.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we checked in, Hotel Whitcomb has the best service we’ve ever experienced at a hotel. I checked in on my birthday and when we got to our room, there was a cane and a bottle of wine waiting along with a birthday card. Every time we went to the lobby, we were greeted warmly. The ornate design and history behind this hotel makes it one that anyone should stay at. Tyler, the manager, made sure our stay was perfect and the front desk was always accommodating. It’s located in a great spot if you plan on seeing Hamilton and transportation is very accessible. I will definitely be back when traveling to San Francisco.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is clean, beds are comfortable, internet is good, chromecast to the tv is fantastic. Rooms are small but that didn’t bother me.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel Whitcomb for business

Convenient for business, love the historical building - beautiful. Electrical in rooms is old, air/heating is old. No coffee in room, must pay in lobby. Bed comfortable, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very good They’re could have been more information about the hotels history in general perhaps an into book on the room as a guide - concieraige regularly checked in via text to see how are stay was so it was easy to ask questions. The lobby was beautiful The staff - excellent from security to front desk staff and house services - friendly and helpful above and beyond . Cocktails at bar and bar service-delicious Accommodations were simple classic and comfortable . Environment -clean The only downside is they’re was very obvious dealings at pretty much at every street corner in the area and a lot of police around as well and the general theme was diverse and rich in culture and I never felt unsafe however the climate changes quickly from the front of the hotel to the surroundings within walking distance It makes it definetly difficult to have a family theme for walking to a nearby venue in the evening And that’s my honest opinion Wd I stay again ? Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel had a lot of character. The walls were virtually soundproof as we did not hear anything outside of our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good price & good location to the Orpheum Theater

Best place to book if seeing a play at the Orpheum Theater, approx. 50 paces from the front door to crosswalk, then across the street to the theater - no driving necessary! We were given an upgrade to a suite which was very nice & unexpected (Thank you!) That said, the suite was on the 'street side' which for us was very noisy. We live rurally and expected some city noise, but there was a major construction site (large, commercial building) going up across the street (loud, explosive noise during the afternoon) plus sirens all night. Market Street must be a major way through San Fran. or they just had a lot of emergencies that night. Lots of yelling and arguing from people on the street as well. We laughed at ourselves when returning home as we didn't think to ask for a different room (we don't get out much!). The hotel service was excellent, the rooms were very clean. The bathroom was spotless, yes, there isn't much space to put your things out on a pedestal sink in any bathroom, but there was a small cabinet next to the sink that accommodated our needs. When we come back to see another show at the Orpheum Theater we will stay at this hotel again. We'll just ask for a room 'not' on the street side!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020