SF Plaza Hotel0

The location in downtown, San Francisco...! I was invited to participate in a five-day long scientific convention at the magnificent Moscone Center, and the Hotel, for its price, was so affordable and so conveniently located...! The Room was indeed a small one, but convenient. Upon request they installed a microwave and a fridge, in conformity with Booking.com data on facilities. The Bathroom was sufficiently clean, housekeeping OK and is per demand, that is environment-friendly ! The Hotel also is eco-friendly, and understandably, one must optimize on spac !.

The fan was there but I guess it did not work. Although that time the Bay area did not have extremely high daytime temperatures, AC (indiscernible if they provided AC to all the rooms) was redundant, but after walking large distances in mild but humid weather, just a fan would be invigorating, after washing up.

This is a vintage establishment, nestled in the heart of the city, offers a unique and nostalgic ambiance that transports you to a bygone era. This charming locale is a delightful departure from the modern hustle and bustle, with its classic interior and warm, inviting atmosphere. The vintage aesthetics provide a sense of history and character that is both comforting and captivating. Conveniently located at the epicenter of the city, everything you need is just a stone's throw away. Whether it's vibrant local shops, renowned dining establishments, or cultural attractions, you'll find them all within easy reach. So, while the place may not boast the latest trends or sleek modernity, it exudes a character and charm that is truly timeless. It's a hidden gem that promises a cozy, memorable experience in the heart of the city.

The room was very clean and fresh smelling. There was a big window which provided fresh air from an internal building lightwell. Also, a desk a chair, a clean comfortable bed with clean sheets and blankets, a small wall mounted space heater, a fan, clean iron and ironing board, small very clean Fridge and Microwave as well + very clean private bathroom. There was not much of a view, but that's not what I cared about. I was touring "multiple-views" of San Francisco every day during my 4 day stay at the hotel as part of a vast nearby National Design convention with 6,000 (yes thousand) attendees in the nearby South of market District of San Francisco. Their building is in an older legacy area near Chinatown that was an "easy" 15 to 25 minute walk down-hill to all of the convention activities and events, both scheduled and non-scheduled. The hotel had "kind" computer-typed messages posted everywhere on the walls re how to stay safely and respectfully in such an old, renovated facility, including how not to cause problems with an older "grandfathered-in" plumbing system. The bathroom was outstandingly clean and functioned perfectly provided you read the writings on the walls and followed the instructions respectfully and "properly". But for all of that attention to respectful detail, I got a quiet, very safe place to stay (at reasonable, moderate cost) that was shielded from the busy economically unequal city outside around me, that despite its jaw-dropping architectural and natural beauty, has terrible social problems. Homelessness was visible on every surrounding block in a radius of the entire "jewel" of urban design and late 20th century master-planning including what happens when the homeless are left out of society without sustainable drinking water and food and safe modern, clean toilets that they can use safely and with human "dignity".

San Francisco has very expensive food for temporary visitors. This was context, and has nothing to do with the quality of the Hotel.

As a solo female traveler, I take reserving a hotel in new cities very seriously. I've stayed here twice now, and I can say confidently that I feel very safe at SF Plaza Hotel. The location for the price is beyond reasonable, and the staff is incredibly accommodating!

It is a historic hotel. With that comes a lack of newer accommodations and it is to be expected; for example, outlets. I had access to three outlets during my stay, none of which were near the bed. It's unfortunate, but not a big deal. There was a good deal of hair missed by the housekeeping service in the bathroom and bed. During check-in they informed me that housekeeping is upon request by 8AM, as there are changes in the availability. Again, not a big issue, and I had a very pleasant stay!

Very good location, close to city center, good access to BART, just next to China town. Truly helpful staff: we have no fridge and microwave in the room and when we asked for it, they brought it the next day.

The rooms are bit outdated, the windows are old, so you can hear lot of noise from the street. Also, there was no possibility for breakfast in the hotel, but there is a Starbuck just opposite the hotel.

Very clean and affordable. Not a lot of "extras" but perfect as a base of operations in the heart of San Francisco. If you are looking for a place to drop your bags and head out to explore, come back to sleep and recharge and head out again, SF Plaza is perfect. There's a little corner market right across the street, you have the option of a nice little café for breakfast on the corner or a Starbucks right there as well. There a bunch of international restaurants within a block (I can recommend the Afghani place and the ramen place), walking distance to the wharf and the ferry, all the major transportations systems have a stop less than half a mile away, it's right at the start of Chinatown.

The staff went above and beyond to insure our stay was a pleasant one. There was a bit of a mix up with our room the first night of our stay but the manager Sandy moved us to a room that fit all of our needs, she was friendly and gave very good advise on things to do in the area. The front desk staff were always very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect!

Would have been nice to have a coffee pot or kettle in the room.

I interacted with many different hotel front desk staff and everyone was friendly and helpful. Very pleased with how modern and clean the bathroom was--wish I had taken a photo! Also had a very spacious closet space. Stayed two nights and both were quiet and restful stays. Loved the stay!

The only thing that could have been better was our wifi connection. Every time we reentered the room we had to log in again, and sometimes we would lose connection briefly. Overall, not a huge inconvenience. Other than that, a perfect stay!

Location is right beside Chinatown and a few blocks away from Union Square. A lot of restaurant options. Had our breakfast at Starbucks in front of the hotel everyday. Staff were helpful.

The windows were thin enough to hear the outside noise. No proper heater especially on the bathroom it gets cold after you shower.

The staff was very friendly, house keeping was trustworthy and did an amazing job and the location can't be beat!

The elevator permit expired in 2020 and I'm writing this review in 2023. You kinda feel like death is imminent when you have all your bags in the elevator with you. But we all survived so it's whatever.