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Hotel Overview

161 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102

Herbert Hotel - Historic downtown hotel near Union Square and Powell Street Cable Car line

The Herbert Hotel is located at 161 Powell Street in San Francisco's Theater District, overlooking Union Square. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, express check-in and check-out, complimentary WiFi, a business center, and fax and copy services. The on-site gastropub and brewery, Bartlett Hall, serves house-brewed beers, barrel-aged cocktails, and a seasonally-driven menu. The hotel is a short walk from Powell Street BART station and the Powell Street Cable Car line. Nearby attractions include Chinatown, North Beach, and the Moscone Center.

Additional perks of the hotel

On-site laundry facilities

Free high-speed internet access

Housekeeping follows strict hygiene protocols

Accessible rooms with 32-inch wide openings and Braille signage

Service animals allowed at no additional charge

Rooms overview

The Herbert Hotel offers 99 rooms, including Deluxe Queen-Queen rooms (400 sq ft) with private bathrooms, European-style Economy Rooms (300 sq ft) with shared bathrooms, and multi-room suites for families or groups. Standard rooms feature hardwood floors, brick walls, and private en-suite bathrooms. Deluxe rooms offer views of Union Square. All rooms (except European-style) include flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, premium cable channels, personal climate control, and triple-sheeted beds.

Other conveniences

Hardwood floors in most rooms

White tiled private bathrooms (except European-style rooms)

Ceiling fans

Shared hallway bathrooms for Economy Rooms (serving up to four rooms)

Lower rates available for stays of seven days or more

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Double Twin Room
2 persons
23 m² 
2 Single beds
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Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Standard Queen Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Queen Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
San Francisco 1.7 km
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 22.6 km
Oakland International (OAK) 31.4 km
Train
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 1.6 km
Underground
Powell Street Station300 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Internet access
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Services

  • Laundry

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

161 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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161 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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