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Larkspur Hotel Union Square

524 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Larkspur Hotel Union Square
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $128
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 575 reviews from 7 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

Larkspur Hotel Union Square Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "If you are looking for a good location at a reasonable price, small rooms, no business services but ok for a casual visit I would recommend it." source Skoosh

    "Amenities were good, decor was stately, rooms a little smaller than expected, continental breakfast only last until 9, not good for a relaxing traveler, but would recommend this hotel to anyone; families, business traveler, leisure tourist." source Priceline

    "I will stay there again if I do go to SFO." source Venere

    "All in all, this was a great hotel, with an excellent staff and if I return to SFO I will stay here again." source Travelocity

    "If you are looking to save some bucks i recommend the Larkspur Hotel." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Cute, clean, friendly people, comfy beds." source Orbitz

    "The room was very small but clean and neat." source Hotels.com

    "The rooms are not very big but very well furnished and equiped (flat screen TV and free internet) and super clean." source Venere

    "very nice and clean charming little hotel, great location; short walking distance to union square, bart station on powell, cable car, chinatown (a must in SF." source Travelocity

    ") As others have noted, the rooms are a bit small but extremely clean, quaint and comfortable." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "I would definitely recommend this hotel for the value and service." source Skoosh

    "The service was excellent; the staff in the hotel was very friendly and helpful." source Orbitz

    "Service was very friendly and helpful." source Venere

    "ATMs across the street\n- Friendly and helpful staff\n- Cool wafflemaker in kitchen\n- Comfortable bed\n-Free wireless\n- Remote controlled ceiling fan\n- Aveda toiletries\n- Cable car line is down the block a little\n- Late-night diner next door\n- Crepe house next door\n- About a mile up the hill from Nob Hill and Chinatown\n\nCons:\n- Parking was in a public parking garage located behind the block in a dark and quiet area." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are a bit "cozy" and therefore you and your neighbors are in close quarters, but the service was great and itÂ’s in a perfect location, right off of Powell." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Can't beat the location and the price was okay, the service was nice too." source Orbitz

    "Perfect location too - close to Union Square." source Skoosh

    "I've stayed at this Hotel numerous times when it was the Cartwright because it was cheap, clean, and in the perfect location." source Hotels.com

    "The location of this hotel is great being just 1/2 block from Powell Street, where two of the cable car lines run." source Hotels.com

    "nice hotel with a good location for walking the city and doing tours." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Breakfast and internet included in the price." source Hotels.com

    "For thirtfyour dollars more I could have stayed in a roomier ,plusher, more modern hotel. This was the most exspensive thirty four dollars I ever saved." source Travelocity

    "But it was very comfortable and once I reminded myself that I could have paid twice the cost for a more modern room, we made ourselves feel right at home." source Travelocity

    "\nThere is a great deal of remodeling going on at the hotel though this didn't seem to cause any problems during our short stay." source Travelocity

    "\n \nIf you book this hotel knowing you have no a/c and you are getting a Queen bed, then it is a great location and good price." source Travelocity

More information on Larkspur Hotel Union Square

The Larkspur Hotel Union Square (formerly the Cartwright Hotel) is situated in the heart of San Francisco, near Union Square, Yerba Buena Gardens, the Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, the Theater District and the downtown Financial District. Easily accessible from all directions into the city and just steps away from the cable cars and the BART station, this charming Edwardian-style boutique hotel is centrally located to all major San Francisco attractions and makes for an ideal destination for your next business or leisure trip. From the friendly service of the staff to the gracious and well-appointed accommodations, Larkspur Hotel Union Square offers upscale amenities combined with a warm, attentive hospitality that will make your stay a truly enjoyable one.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:

2001

Year Renovated:

2001

Total Rooms:

114

Total Floors:

8 floors.

Rooms:

114

Price

$169-$269 double. Rates include complimentary evening hosted wine hour, Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, Changes and cancellations not received by 3 p.m. PST on the day prior to arrival will be charged one night room and tax.

Directions

From Oakland International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles. Turn right onto Alan Shepard Way. Turn right onto John Glenn Drive. Turn left onto Airport Drive. Turn right onto Doolittle Drive/CA 61. Turn left onto Airport Access Road. Turn right onto Hegenberger Road. Take I 880 N toward Downtown Oakland. Merge onto I 80 West via the exit on the left toward San Francisco/Bay Bridge (Portions Toll). Take the Fremont Street exit. Take the Fremont Street ramp. Turn left onto Fremont Street. Continue on Front Street. Turn left onto Pine Street. Turn left onto Montgomery Street. Turn right onto Sutter Street.

Area

San Francisco County,California

Parking

Valet parking $40; self-parking $27

Pets

False

Attractions

Chinatown 3 Blocks Union Square 1 Block Theater District 3 Blocks Financial District 8 Blocks Moscone Expo Center 8 Blocks Powell Street Cable Car 1/4 Block North Beach 1.5 Miles / 2.4 Kilometers Fisherman's Wharf 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers SF Museum of Modern Art 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers

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