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The Maxwell Hotel

386 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
The Maxwell Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 51 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 51 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The rooms had an old interior look and bathroom was very small but it was a one night stay, I wouldn't recommend it for more than one night." source Priceline

    "I wouldn't recommend this hotel based on our stay, and I feel there are better options at the same rate in the Union Square area." source Travelocity

    "We have stayed at this hotel on each trip to San Francisco, recommended by a friend several years ago when it was the Rafael." source Expedia

    "I would most certainly recommend this hotel to my friends and will stay here again in the future." source Priceline

    "I am quite familiar with san Francisco myself but would highly recommend this hotel to first time visitors for several reasons." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "clean, friendly, close to Union Square." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "- Super friendly staff who played with our kid." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "A great location only 5 blocks from the downtown cable car turnaround, 2 blocks from Union Square, and very close to the Westfield Shopping Center." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The room was nice and I love the feel of the hotel." source Travelocity

More information on The Maxwell Hotel

Complete with a recent modern makeover, Hotel Frank is ideally located steps from Union Square shopping, Cable Cars, restaurants, theatres, Moscone Convention Center, and Financial District. Hotel amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless internet, 24-hour business center, and complimentary coffee and tea service every morning. Max's on the Square Restaurant located on the premises features New York deli-style cuisine. The new smoke-free guestrooms feature houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, flat-screen TV's, in-room safes, iPod docking stations, cordless telephones, custom-designed bathrobes and H2O toiletries. Our dedicated staff will gladly assist you with every detail of your visit, sharing their knowledge of all the best San Francisco has to offer, from securing restaurant reservations and theatre tickets to arranging spa treatments or tours of the Bay Area, all in a setting featuring the warmth and comfort of home. Hotel Frank is a pet friendly hotel. Dogs only, one per room, maximum 40lbs, $25 non-refundable pet cleaning fee charged at check-in.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Renovated Two Double Beds Guestroom:Newly renovated with two double beds, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, modern wingback style reading chairs and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 32" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available.Deluxe Two Double:Deluxe Two DoubleDeluxe King or Queen Room:Deluxe King or Queen RoomRenovated Junior Suite:This room features an oversized one room suite with King bed and a double size sleeper sofa in the sitting area, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, sleek white leather couches and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double-paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 42" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available. Sleeps up to 4 persons.Renovated King or Queen Guestroom:Newly renovated with one King or Queen bed, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, modern wingback style reading chairs and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 32" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available.

Total Floors:

12 floors.

Rooms:

Renovated Two Double Beds Guestroom:Newly renovated with two double beds, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, modern wingback style reading chairs and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 32" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available.Deluxe Two Double:Deluxe Two DoubleDeluxe King or Queen Room:Deluxe King or Queen RoomRenovated Junior Suite:This room features an oversized one room suite with King bed and a double size sleeper sofa in the sitting area, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, sleek white leather couches and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double-paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 42" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available. Sleeps up to 4 persons.Renovated King or Queen Guestroom:Newly renovated with one King or Queen bed, non-smoking. A bold new style in a striking palette of black, white and emerald green. Houndstooth-patterned carpet, tufted faux crocodile headboards, modern wingback style reading chairs and custom hand-blown glass light fixtures. Stylish bathrooms outfitted in floor-to-ceiling carrera marble. Guestrooms feature double paned windows, individual control air and heating units, bathrobes, in-room safes, 32" flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, free wireless internet access and sleek working desk. Cribs available.

Price

$189-$225 double; $199-$649 suite. Extra person $15. Corporate discounts available, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24, cancellations must be received by the hotel at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled arrival to avoid charge of one night room and tax.

Directions

Hotel Frank is located in the heart of the theater district and is one block away from Union Square, the center of the City's shopping district. The hotel is walking distance to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany, Nordstrom, several other fashionable boutiques, art galleries, Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and the Museum of Modern Art. The Powell Street Cable Car line is one block away and travels to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach.

Area

San Francisco, CA

Parking

Valet parking $32, self-parking $24

Hours

May-Oct daily 9am-5pm; Nov-Apr Thurs-Mon 9am-5pm (last tour at 4pm); grounds year-round daily sunrise-sunset

Pets

False

Attractions

Union Square 1 Block Cable Cars 1/2 Block Moscone Convention Center 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Fishermans Wharf 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Chinatown 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Coit Tower 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Pier 39 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers

Dining

Max's on the Square RestaurantServes "Everything You Always Wanted to Eat" and features New York deli-style cuisine.

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