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Reviews of Palihotel San Francisco 3 stars

417 Stockton Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States

#65 of 220 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 810 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant on site, but not such a problem as there were plenty in the surrounding area.

    The reception area smelled so nice each time we came in/out, friendly staff & welcoming. Rooms are spacious & clean, bed is super comfortable. Location was great for Union Square, walkable to many spots; convenient parking garages nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Value for money rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food options in restaurant

    Location and cozy rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, beautiful furnishings & details.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very few amenities on offer. The bar was closed & the free coffee in the morning very disappointing as no milk provided & it was just weak coffee in a flask.

    It was a beautiful design & great location. Staff were great and very helpful! Even giving us an upgrade as we were celebrating a birthday.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Cute little boutique hotel. Love the details. Love the staff, everyone is above and beyond!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location, rooms a bit dusty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room could be cleaner.

    Very good location, very close to Union Square and severla shops. The hotel is very querky with a nice retro vibe and the staff is very kind, but overall rooms were quite dusty and could be cleaner. A bit noisy at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room we were in had nowhere to put away the clothes (no chest of drawers/wardrobe), just a handful of hangers on an open rail

    Perfect location right next to Union Square, comfy beds and clean bathroom. Super helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Cozy stay near Union Square
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room had a full fridge and tons of snacks... none of which were complementary, basically meaning I couldn't use the fridge to store my own things. The bathroom is neat but the shower could use a removable head, otherwise it's hard to shower only the body.

    Great location, friendly staff. This is a fab place for a couple nights. However, the walls are very thin. The people above me clearly had kids and you could hear every single jump off the bed. The beds are big and cozy. There's not much space in the rooms but that is to be expected in SF. Just gotta play suitcase tetris and you're good!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel at a reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, good wifi, helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and the bed where a bit small.

    The location was perfect for exploring the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Very welcoming and memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upon checking in was informed the elevator was out of order, no big deal, guests all placed on a lower floor to remedy this - the problem became apparent overnight when trying to sleep, I was allocated a room right near the stairs so was awoken multiple times by people moving about on and dragging luggage up the wooden staircase (just behind the head of my bed). Staff remedied this by giving a new room for subsequent nights. Would have loved the bar to be open for drinks in the evening. This seems like such a waste of a great space.

    Honestly everything about the place. The hotel is lovely and has a great aesthetic. Comfortable beds and great shower - the toiletries smelt great as did the entire hotel. Pastries and coffee in the bar area each morning was a great touch - just make sure to get there earlier as on one occasion when I went later they had run out. Great location with buses to Fisherman’s Wharf and Crissy Field just outside the front door. Despite my criticism below on the initial room staff were quick to remedy by allocating a new room further away from the stairs, telling me to take my time moving things between rooms. This solved all negatives and was done apologetically and with no pushback from staff. If you are after a quieter stay or have had a long flight, ask for a room further away from the stairs and you shouldn’t have any issues.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    It was great, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hot water kettle in room would be good. We had one in Seattle. Not a deal breaker by any means, just a suggestion.

    Pali Hotels make sure you have everything you need and are very comfortable and accommodating. This was no exception. We were very happy there and will definitely be back when we need to "escape" to San Francisco again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Facilities not as promised & would not stay in downtown SF again, staff great. room great but small
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room great but very small. Bar not open, lobby felt tired. a man doing crack outside the front door of hotel.

    staff were lovely.....room was great but smaller than expected. but everything about room was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking Is around the block but there is no place to load AND unload luggage in front of the hotel. This Is a complicated situation

    Location. Classy. Nice. Big room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    All you need for your stay in San Francisco!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great location. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink: it was too small and in a corner, very hard to was your face and not wetting the floor.

    The room is big, the bed is comfortable, there is anything you need.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic value and elegance in historic downtown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy at night from a nearby restaurant kitchen. Bathroom vanity is tiny. There was an espresso machine but nobody operates it.

    Great location, parking across the street, safe and easy walk to several great neighborhoods, coffee, restaurants, shopping, theaters. The room was chic, pretty, and comfy with robes and a wool blanket. Second floor lounge is spacious for a morning treat and drip coffee or meeting up with friends, doing work, etc.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Bag of mixed feelings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, during my visit, the lift wasn't working, which posed a challenge, especially since my room was on the 6th floor. The bathroom, while well-equipped, suffered from low water pressure in the shower and a delay in getting warm water. Additionally, there were no restrooms available outside the rooms, which was inconvenient. The room itself was quite chilly. It would have been appreciated to have been informed about these shortcomings before arrival, and a price discount to compensate for them would have been a nice gesture. Overall, while Palihotel has its positives, the issues encountered during my stay detracted from the overall experience.

    My stay at Palihotel in San Francisco was a mixed experience. The hotel exudes charm, with everything looking even better in person than in the pictures. The atmosphere is lovely, and the location, just steps from Union Square, couldn't be better. The receptionists were incredibly helpful throughout my stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Great Hotel with well designed rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really well designed rooms with a comfortable bed. Also the mini bar was stocked with loads of cool drinks and snacks.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    okay for a night near union square
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room too small, view on a wall, croissant in the morning very hard like they were old, toilet not flushing well, noisy

    Pretty interior and cool style, nice location close to union square, loved the bathrobe, comfy bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    English Breakfast Tea for visitors fron the UK ?

    The staff were so helpful and friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location and great price for a quick visit to SF !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many choices for breakfast, hot water and tea would be nice. Had to ask twice for an iron and ironing board.

    Great location, good value

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable price for its location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provisions in room

    Location, style

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Very thoughtfully restored historic hotel in an unbeatable central location. Two thumbs up!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Only one, restored historic elevator,means you may have to wait a while, not really a problem, just to be aware.

    Perfect, central location near Union Square and Chinatown. Comfortable room. Helpful Staff. Simple, breakfast pastries and coffee included. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    A great place with value for money. Just be mindful of the noise coming off the main street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem, there was a lot of noise coming from Stockton Street, it was really really frustrating!

    The design, THE MUSIC in the lobby!! The location, the staff, the room!

    Stayed in January 2024

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