Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Union Square

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Lobby sitting area
C Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Impaired, No Air Conditioning) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Aerial view
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Impaired, No Air Conditioning)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard 2 Double Beds (Hearing Impaired, No Air Conditioning)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Romance, No Air Conditioning)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

C Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Impaired, No Air Conditioning)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Air Conditioning)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(454 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Air Conditioning)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (No Air Conditioning)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Union Square stay.With a stay at this Union Square hotel, you'll be steps from Union Square and Union Square Ice Rink. Also, Lombard Street is within 2 miles (3 km) and Golden Gate Bridge is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shelton Theater - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5-star hotel near Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and a porter.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Built in 1914
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Greek, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 35 per day)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35.00 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chancellor Hotel on Union Square to the airport?

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is 18.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square on Jun 30, 2025 start from $107.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Chancellor Hotel on Union Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square.

How close is Chancellor Hotel on Union Square to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (34-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 5.5 mi (11-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chancellor Hotel on Union Square offer free breakfast?

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square?

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

Is there free parking at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Chancellor Hotel on Union Square have a pool?

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square does not have a pool.

Does Chancellor Hotel on Union Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chancellor Hotel on Union Square to downtown San Francisco?

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is 1.1 mi away from San Francisco.

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1918 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 637 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 2756 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

suzanne, Castro valley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Surprisingly quiet despite being in the center of everything. Very clean and friendly. The room was pretty small but great otherwise. If you drive you have to park yourself in one of the nearby parking garages but that’s the case with all the hotels in the heart of the city as best I can tell. If I was just visiting SF I would have skipped the rental car and used public transit. The trolley runs right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jinqiang, San Ignacio

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nenad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is excellent inside, area around the property is of some concern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

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

Excellent hotel in a great location

The Chancellor is a lovely hotel located in Union Square. The rooms were small, but much larger than I expected. They are immaculately clean. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient for finding restaurants, shopping and touring SF. It’s a historic hotel, well cared for. The Chancellor’s standards for guest services, cleanliness and affordability are exceed ed my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E

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

Great Hotel

Even though I live in the East Bay, if I’m attending an event that will end late, I prefer to stay overnight in S.F. if a good hotel rate can be found. The first place I check is the Chancellor. I usually get a decent rate. It is centrally located near Union Square. It is still owned by the same family that built it after the 1906 earthquake. It has a home & family feeling - old San Francisco. It’s a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Sterling

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly, hotel is clean, rooms are updated nicely, union square is a nice place, the hills are insane, if you have a full size truck, parking is nearly impossible!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at several older renovated hotels around Union Square, and the Chancellor is one of the best. This is a early 20thcentury hotel, and it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Our room had a door connecting it to another room. The noise from the other room could be heard through this door until late in the evening. The next morning the cleaning lady started vacuuming the room next door too early, which was very noisy and woke us up. The front door was at an odd angle, which made the entrances to the room and the bathroom too close together, creating a cramped space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria angelica

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jann

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

A hidden treasure in the heart of San Francisco

What a wonderful gem in the heart of San Francisco! The hotel has been refreshed and it was charming. The staff is fantastic and the amenities are far better than expected. Highly recommend a soak in the tub and don't forget to take home your rubber duck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hayden

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

A gem! Would recommend!

Had a beautiful one night stay at the chancellor hotel. It was for my anniversary, and they gave us a complimentary bottle of Cava and a card which was so sweet and unexpected. The room itself had lots of charm even though small, but expected in the city. Great proximity to union square, the street cars, and Bart. We had a fantastic view on the 11th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location & very friendly staff. The property is old (by US standards) but I had plenty of room & closet space for one person. I liked the bathtub & the bed was very comfortable. Don’t miss Alicia who runs the bar - she is a gem & has lots of local knowledge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025