from 4 sources
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"Overall it is a very nice hotel in a great location, quiet and accommodating." — source Orbitz
"My husband and I would recommend this hotel with two small caveats: first, the hotel is a block away from one of a seedy part of town, but you can avoid it when you're walking around Union Square, and second, the bathroom had barely any shelf space." — source Hotels.com
"\nI will absolutely stay there again and I will look for a Kimpton Hotel now wherever I go to ensure a great experience." — source Travelocity
"Rooms next to the elevators are not recommended if a peaceful evening is sought." — source Expedia
"I would recommend bringing your own pillows." — source Hotels.com
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"Room was relatively small but clean, good decor, and comfortable bed." — source Orbitz
"Hotel Serrano is a nice place to sleep and clean up that is close to the bus, train, reastrants and shopping." — source Travelocity
"The room wasnÂ’t very big but it was clean and pleasantly appointed." — source Expedia
"The rooms are smallish (the bathroom more so); however, nicely decorated, very CLEAN, and the bed was comfy." — source Travelocity
"Comfort, clean and good service." — source Expedia
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"Convenient location (although close to a not so nice district of SF); friendly staff; small but very confortable rooms." — source Hotels.com
"Great location, within a couple of blocks of BART and Union Square, friendly and helpful staff, coffee and newspapers in the lobby each morning, comfortable bed, quiet room, outstanding water pressure in the shower." — source Travelocity
"(No street noise) Great service from the staff." — source Expedia
"the bathrooms may be small but you dont live in the bathroom the service is exceptional." — source Hotels.com
"We stayed 6 nights and were impressed with the friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, quietness, comfortable bed and great fitness facility." — source Travelocity
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"Location was good for most activities, and close to public transportation, which is important in the city." — source Orbitz
"We chose this hotel because of price and location, my wife and I believe that the Union Square area is a great area to be based in for a San Francisco urban holiday." — source Travelocity
"It is within walking distance of all forms of shopping and transportation." — source Expedia
"The hotel has a pretty good location but it's right at the outskirt of where all of the action is located (i." — source Travelocity
"Great location and a very nice hotel." — source Expedia
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"Not the best solution you would expect for this price." — source Hotels.com
"I went blindly and wasn't pleasantly surprised by the location and the price. There is also a parking garage right across the street that can save you a couple dollars." — source Travelocity
"If you can get a deal here and you are alone, I guess it would be fine, but this was not what would be considered comfortable." — source Travelocity
"Price, staff, cleanliness, rooms, atmosphere, and location make the Serrano a hotel I will return to and recommend to all." — source Travelocity
"Price, staff, cleanliness, rooms, atmosphere, and location make the Serrano a hotel I will return to and recommend to all." — source Travelocity
More information on Serrano Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Our San Francisco luxury hotel embodies the spirit of the city. A beautifully restored 17-story Spanish revival building in the heart of downtown, the Serrano Hotel offers a sense of fun and escape from the ordinary, while symbolizing everything San Francisco. Located at Taylor and O'Farrell Streets, our San Francisco boutique hotel provices an excellent starting point for all the City's goings-on - just three blocks from Union Square and the Theatre District, five blocks from Moscone Convention Center and a ten-minute cab ride to the Financial District.
Check-in Time:
3 p.m.Check-out Time:
12 p.m.Year Built:
1999Year Renovated:
1999Total Rooms:
236 rooms.236Total Floors:
17 floors.Rooms:
236 Total RoomsCancellation Policy
24 hrs prior notice
Directions
Serrano Hotel is located at 405 Taylor Street at O'Farrell Street, within 2 blocks of the theater district close to American Conservatory Theater (ACT) and the Curran Theater. Three blocks west from Union Square, the center of the city's finest retail shopping/ dining and entertainment. Close to a variety of area attractions- 2 blocks from the Powell Street cable car line which travels to Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square. A short walk or cab ride to Chinatown, Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Visual Arts Center, art galleries and the financial district.
Area
San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Marin County, San Mateo
Pets
True
Attractions
Union Square 2 Blocks Golden Gate Theatre 3 Blocks Powell Center 4 Blocks Moscone Convention Center 5 Blocks Chinatown 1 Mile/1.6 Kilometers Fisherman's Wharf 2 Miles/3 Kilometers
Dining
PonzuThis San Francisco fusion restaurant is located downtown in Union Square, next to the historic Serrano Hotel. A free-flowing dining room and cocktail lounge experience envelops Ponzu's guests in a fantasy environment the moment they arrive.
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