The Herbert Hotel

2 stars
161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA
+1 415 362 1600
7.1
Good
based on 2164 reviews
2,164 reviews
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Tue 12/5
1 room, 2 guests
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$78
Standard Room
$92
Double room
$107
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Overview

Herbert Hotel is set amongst San Francisco's popular nightlife destinations, just a short stroll from Powell Street Station. It is close to Union Square Plaza.

The hotel has 35 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Helpful and professional staff are available 24 hours a day.

All of the contemporary rooms at Herbert Hotel are equipped with a hair dryer. There are also several connecting rooms designed to accommodate families or groups travelling together.

The location of the hotel permits convenient access to many tourist attractions. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Moscone Center are a short walk away.

7.1
Good rating
Based on 2,164 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Herbert Hotel

Mon 11/5
-
Tue 12/5
Queen room
bed type unknown
$78
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
$109
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
$107
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$92
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Herbert Hotel

  • Coffee machine
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Basics

  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Seating area
  • City view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Dining

  • Coffee machine

Reviews of The Herbert Hotel

7.1
Good
2164 verified ratings
Wonderful
517
Very good
471
Good
515
Okay
243
Fair
190
Mediocre
79
Poor
149

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests frequently praised the hotel's excellent and central location, which was convenient for transportation and nearby attractions. The room size was appreciated by some guests, with mentions of spacious and comfortable rooms. However, service was often criticized for being unresponsive or inconvenient, including issues with check-in and lack of room service. Cleanliness was a common concern, with multiple guests noting dirty rooms, bathrooms, and general upkeep issues. Bed comfort received some negative feedback, with a few guests finding the beds uncomfortable. Overall, the hotel was seen as a budget option with good location but with notable drawbacks in service and cleanliness.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Room Size6.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
Service1.5 out of 10
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5.7
Fair
Augusto, July 2019
Pros (+) Great location.
Cons (-) Better bed
8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Cons (-) I don't recall reading that the rooms did not have air conditioning.
6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) The location is excellent
Cons (-) -The noise level with the other rooms - can hear everything that happens with the next room -The shared toilet was not great. Everytime I used it, it smelled awful.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Cannot control heater, no heater at night

Location

161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square193 m
  • Museum of Modern Art0.6 km
  • Moscone Center0.7 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid1.1 km
  • Civic Center Plaza1.2 km
  • San Francisco City Hall1.3 km
  • Downtown San Francisco1.3 km
  • Embarcadero1.6 km
  • Ferry Building1.6 km
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.8 km
  • Oracle Park1.9 km
  • Lombard Street2 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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August
February
$186
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Herbert Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Herbert Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and June.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Herbert Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $200, while the most expensive was $200.
  • How long should you stay at The Herbert Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 6 days.

FAQs when booking at The Herbert Hotel

  • Where is The Herbert Hotel located?

    The Herbert Hotel is located at 161 Powell Street in Union Square Area, 0.9 km from the centre of San Francisco. Union Square is the closest landmark to The Herbert Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Herbert Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Herbert Hotel.

  • How far is The Herbert Hotel from the airport?

    The Herbert Hotel is 18.5 km from San Francisco. The Herbert Hotel is 18.6 km from Oakland.

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7.9
0.9 km
San Francisco
18.5 km

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