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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1397 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- Airport shuttle provided
- The Avg. Group Saves 10.4%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 377 rooms in property
- Check-out: 11AM
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 2 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Union Square, cable cars, theater, shopping, restaurants
Landmarks and Location of Handlery Union Square Hotel
Verified Reviews of Handlery Union Square Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Beautiful hotel and great service."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great hotel and excellent service.
Susan M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
04-Mar-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 02 to Thu Mar 03 2022 at a $150.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Family-owned and operated, for over 4 generations, full-service hotel in Union Square. Outdoor heated pool and sauna. All rooms centrally air conditioned, coffee/tea maker, refrigerator, complimentary wireless internet access, hair dryer iron/ironing board, complimentary in-room safes. Daily Grill restaurant, American cuisine, room service available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
What you need to know
Hotel Features – With the look of an upscale boutique hotel and all the comforts of home, the Handlery Union Square Hotel is an ideal choice for your stay in San Francisco. The family-friendly hotel is located just a short walk away from many of downtown’s top attractions, and it’s along the cable car line, giving you plenty of opportunity to explore the city.
Guest Rooms – One of the most unique features of the Handlery Union Square Hotel is that no two guest rooms are the same. Most of the 284 guest rooms were part of the original 1908 construction but have been renovated to offer modern amenities. Most include cable television, a mini refrigerator, wireless Internet access, an AM/FM alarm clock radio, a coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, and iron with ironing board.
Nearby Attractions – The Handlery Hotel is along the cable car line, so you can reach some of the city’s top attractions within a matter of minutes. The Moscone Convention Center and the Museum of Modern Art are just five blocks away, and Chinatown is just a few blocks in the other direction. The Westfield San Francisco Centre, one of the largest shopping centers on the West Coast, is just minutes away.
Amenities – The Handlery Hotel has all you’ll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Enjoy the heated outdoor pool, on-site barbershop, sauna, same-day laundry and dry cleaning services, babysitting services, and business center. As a guest, you’ll also get exclusive access to the Club One Fitness Facility, which is one block from the hotel. When it’s time for a bite to eat, check out the Daily Grill Restaurant and Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Expert Tip – The Handlery Union Square Hotel offers exclusive vacation packages so guests can take full advantage of what the city has to offer and save money along the way. Packages range from accommodations and entertainment tickets to a shopping package.
Guest Rooms – One of the most unique features of the Handlery Union Square Hotel is that no two guest rooms are the same. Most of the 284 guest rooms were part of the original 1908 construction but have been renovated to offer modern amenities. Most include cable television, a mini refrigerator, wireless Internet access, an AM/FM alarm clock radio, a coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, and iron with ironing board.
Nearby Attractions – The Handlery Hotel is along the cable car line, so you can reach some of the city’s top attractions within a matter of minutes. The Moscone Convention Center and the Museum of Modern Art are just five blocks away, and Chinatown is just a few blocks in the other direction. The Westfield San Francisco Centre, one of the largest shopping centers on the West Coast, is just minutes away.
Amenities – The Handlery Hotel has all you’ll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Enjoy the heated outdoor pool, on-site barbershop, sauna, same-day laundry and dry cleaning services, babysitting services, and business center. As a guest, you’ll also get exclusive access to the Club One Fitness Facility, which is one block from the hotel. When it’s time for a bite to eat, check out the Daily Grill Restaurant and Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Expert Tip – The Handlery Union Square Hotel offers exclusive vacation packages so guests can take full advantage of what the city has to offer and save money along the way. Packages range from accommodations and entertainment tickets to a shopping package.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3PM |
| Check Out: | 11AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 8 |
| Rooms: | 377 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 377 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 12 |
| Suites: | 34 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1035 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 85 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11a-1am |
| Pool Info: 8am-8pm. Heated year-round at 80 degrees F* | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours in advance | |
| Nightly Parking: | $58 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 1st nt room & tax 30 days prior to arrival |
| Total Taxes: | 16.45% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 8.50% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 14.00% |
| City Tax: | 2.45% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.50% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Concierge service
- 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
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: ESPN
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- TV Channel: Discovery Channel
- TV Channel: Nickelodeon
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
SFO 13 miles, OAK 15 milesTaxi-approx.$30 SFO,Shuttle from SFO approx.$15BART Train-Powell St. Station three short blocks from hotel (most economical).
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle from SFO approx.$15 24hours
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
$58 per day plus tax with in & out privileges.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wireless Internet for all guests
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Handlery Union Square Hotel
This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was placed. The most competitive group rate shown is 38.5% in June 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $369 in the month of December 2020. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Handlery Union Square Hotel in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Handlery Union Square Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Handlery Union Square Hotel.
Feel free to use the Handlery Union Square Hotel 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  |
| Union Square Room | 23 x 35 x 13 | 1035 | 64/-- | -- | 40 | 42 | 36 | 12 | 6/-- | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Close This Union Square RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1035 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 23 x 35 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Geary Room | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 14 | -- |
Close This Geary RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Handlery Union Square Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3PM 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 11AM 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 Handlery Union Square Hotel have?
There are 377 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What parking is available at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
$58 per day plus tax with in & out privileges. Not enough parking facilities, according to 69%. For 94%, parking prices were too high.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wireless Internet for all guests
Can I get a AAA rate at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA 1 King Balc Req 400sq Ft Sitting Area Free WiFi
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there room service at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Yes. Room service could have been improved. Approx. half of guests complained about the room service.
Is there valet service?
Yes. Valet service is ok. Approx. half of guests thought the valet service was acceptable.
Is there shopping nearby?
Yes. Good for sightseeing and located near shopping areas. Great shopping. Most guests liked the proximity to shopping.
Are there good dining options at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Average dining experience. The majority of guests thought the dining experience was appropriate.
Is there a WiFi internet?
Yes. Solid wifi connection. Wifi was free. Wifi quality could be improved. 1 out of 2 guests said the wifi quality was bad.
Are there rooms with kitchenettes?
Yes. Kitchenette needs more attention. The majority of guests were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Is there a pool at Handlery Union Square Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 8am-8pm. Heated year-round at 80 degrees F*.
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