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The Kimpton Buchanan
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4 Star Downtown Hotel in San Francisco County IHG launches IHG Way of Clean program: Reduced contact at check-in / reception services; Visible verification of sanitized items in guest rooms; Additional deep cleaning of high touch surfaces, social distancing in public spaces; New standards and service approach to buffets, banquets, room-service and catering.
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4.5/5
Based on 1008 guest reviews
- Avg. Group Discount of 15.3%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 131 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 8 floors
- Check-in time: 3:00pm
- Check-out time: 12:pm
- Group score of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Japan Town, Fillmore Street, including many shops and music venues, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf.
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Verified Reviews of The Kimpton Buchanan
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Group Satisifcation"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Used Hotel.com's Group Booking feature for 12 on a business trip. Kimpton Buchanan met all our criteria: convenient location, good deal, safe neighborhood and quality rooms. We enjoyed being in Japan town and had easy access to hot spots as we traveled to/from vendor meetings. The hotel staff was especially helpful and responsive to our group needs various arrival dates/times and extended personal stays. All handled with professional courtesy. Would gladly book again!
Carol W. (Group coordinator, booked 11 rooms), from 
30-Jan-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 27 to Thu Jan 30 2020 at a $220.00 group rate (10% discount). 
"Group Reservation Met Our Expectations"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall, our group's experience at the Kimpton Buchanan was very positive! We hit a couple small hiccups, which the team handled with professionalism and kindness. Ultimately, I would recommend any group to stay with this hotel.
Jennifer T. (Meeting planner, booked 46 rooms), from
17-Dec-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 10 to Sun Dec 15 2019 at a $234.00 group rate (17% discount). Property Description
The Kimpton Buchanan is a sultry historic revival at the intersection of TheFillmore, Pacific Heights, and Japantown, where you can savorsushi from family-owned restaurants in Japantown, and then cruisethe sassy boutiques located on trendy Fillmore Street. Spend yourevenings like the locals at a karaoke bar or enjoy the vibrant musicscene in Lower Pacific Heights, just blocks away. Cycle around thecity on one of our Kimpton bikes before withdrawing into a roomthat feels like a stylish and cozy apartment.Our hotel is ideally located at the geographic center of San Francisco, just a 5 to 10 minute cab ride to Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf. Within walking distance you will find over 30 restaurants as well as the up-scale shopping, dining and entertainment venues of the Fillmore/Pacific Heights areas. We offer the best of both worlds – easy access to city's most dynamic and desirable areas and accommodations in a quiet, unique San Francisco neighborhood. Our 130 beautiful guest rooms are spacious, comfortable and quiet. Rooms have either two queen beds or one king-size bed.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 8 |
| Rooms: | 131 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 131 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 73 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 55 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 230 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 0 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 7:30am- 10pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Group cancellation policy is 60 days prior to arrival. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $40 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 15.26% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.52 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 1.26% (California Assessment) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 14.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.50% |
| Parking Fee: | 40.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 6.00 Per Item (Optional) |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 12.95 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 24.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person (No Continental Breakfast) |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Video Games in Room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
We are 13 miles away from the San Francisco International Airport and about 16 miles from the Oakland Airport. Both of the Airports have shuttle services that will take you directly to our hotel, prices vary.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Full American plated breakfast is available at Cafe Mum's for $25 per person inclusive of taxes and tips.
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet friendly floors available no fee
Parking Info
On-site self-parking is available on a first-come basis and is $40 per night (with in and out privileges) plus taxes, currently at 15.26%.
Internet / WiFI
$12.95 PER DAY FOR UP TO 4 DEVICES.
About Kimpton Hotels
- Boutique hotel with more than 60+ properties nationwide
- Kimpton Karma Rewards is a free guest program which offers guests the opportunity to earn free nights, get free Wi-Fi, exclusive offers on hotel stays, a $10 bar credit for in-room snacks or bar cocktails, and a $30 spa credit towards a massage, facial, or body treatment
- Nightly wine hour
- Free coffee and tea in the lobby
- Yoga mats provided upon request
- Pet friendly hotel free for cats, dogs, and other pets of any size
- Access to their public bikes for free to tour around the city or neighborhood
- Kimpton Hotels also offers guest free travel items left behind or forgotten like plastic travel bags, fan, humidifier, curling and straightening iron, steamer, spray wrinkle remover, a night light, and so much more
The Kimpton Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Best Western Hotel Tomo
Hotel Rate Trends at The Kimpton Buchanan
The graph above is averages of room rates for both group/meeting quotes and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 49.3% in July 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $442 in the month of March 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Kimpton Buchanan in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Kimpton Buchanan
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Kimpton Buchanan.
Feel free to use the The Kimpton Buchanan meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Francisco event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Filmore Room | 20 x 13 x 9 | 220 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Filmore RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 220 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $350.00 USD Full Day Rental: $650.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about The Kimpton Buchanan
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Kimpton Buchanan have?
There are 131 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Kimpton Buchanan?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Kimpton Buchanan?
Full American plated breakfast is available at Cafe Mum's for $25 per person inclusive of taxes and tips.
What parking is available at The Kimpton Buchanan?
On-site self-parking is available on a first-come basis and is $40 per night (with in and out privileges) plus taxes, currently at 15.26%.
How much does internet cost?
$12.95 PER DAY FOR UP TO 4 DEVICES.
Is there a gym at The Kimpton Buchanan?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
"I was given lots of different offers, a very quick response time and VIP service on my wedding night. Thanks!" G.R. - Nashville, TN
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