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Hotel Whitcomb

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Overview of Hotel Whitcomb

Hotel Whitcomb

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Moscone Convention Center
7.2 out of 10 Good
7.2/10 Good

1,002 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
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1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown San Francisco
  • Moscone Convention Center - 23 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 32 min walk
  • Chase Center - 36 min walk
  • University of San Francisco - 37 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 37 min walk
  • San Francisco Bay - 39 min walk
  • Ghirardelli Square - 40 min walk
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min drive
  • Union Square - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 50 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Market St & 8th St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Market St & Hyde St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Market St & Larkin St Stop - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • Market Square - 4 min walk
  • Heart of the City Farmers Market - 2 min walk
  • The Market - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Sunset Squares Pizza Beerhall - 3 min walk
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About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

At Hotel Whitcomb, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This historic hotel is also a short five-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and Chase Center. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Market St & 8th St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop are only steps away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest accommodations are accessible via mobile device
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 459 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 4 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Dial-up Internet access in rooms*

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site valet parking (USD 66.12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (17000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1910
  • ATM/banking
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Fitness centre access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room safe
    • In-room safe and safe insurance
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • WiFi access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Dial-up Internet access is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Fridges are available for USD 25 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 66.12 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; guests can access their rooms with a mobile device; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Whitcomb
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb
Whitcomb Hotel
Whitcomb San Francisco
Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco
Whitcomb San Fransico
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel
Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco
Hotel Whitcomb Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Whitcomb?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Whitcomb?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Whitcomb?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Whitcomb?
You can check in from 3 PM - 4 AM. There's a charge of USD 50.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Whitcomb and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Hotel Whitcomb also has a fitness centre.
What's the area around Hotel Whitcomb like?
Hotel Whitcomb is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 1-minute walk from Market St & 8th St Stop and 16 minutes' walk from Union Square. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

The hotel is a bit old. It's great if you're looking to stay in a property with a historical aspect. Check-in was troubling. I don't recall on the Hotel's description here on Expedia or on their own website that the deposit was $400 up front. I stayed for 6 days so that should have been around $170. The room I stayed in was okay. The bathroom was small and the furniture was peeling. How you watch TV in the room was a little new which was appealing. You use a Chromecast and then just link your favorite streaming services to it. However, the chromecast kept cutting out. The room service was also not always available. I was told that they stopped at 4pm. However, I would leave in the morning to go sight-seeing and my room would not be cleaned at all. The bar in the lobby was lovely, however the food area where you can buy breakfast and lunch was often unattended. I had an okay stay but I felt that given how old and expensive the hotel was the service could have been a lot better. It was disappointing.
Samantha, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LISA, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The only highlight of this hotel is a man named James. Everything else was crap. Other staff were very dismissive. The room had peeling wall paper. Everything is dark, old and dingy. Neighborhood is sketchy as well.
Devy, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel good location!
Lovely hotel, good location just off tram lines. Fair sized rooms and good value for money. Great breakfast counter in the lobby
Amy, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Refused to refund my stay even though I was unable to travel due to corona virus. This rating applies to both Expedia and The Hotel Whitcomb. Both of these companies had the choice to do the right thing, neither did. Not only will I never use Expedia or this hotel again, I will make it my mission to dissuade others from doing so. I hope both of these disgusting profiteering companies cease to operate ASAFP.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved
6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The rooms look much larger in the pictures, it was challenging move past the overly large chair. The lobby was clean, most staff were inviting. There was however one night staff the called my partner an impolite name to say the very least which made her very uncomfortable and upset. I also just checked my credit card and there is a $60 charge from the hotel eventhough we left the room in ok condition (trash in trash cans, all dirty laundry in a pile) I will not be staying at this hotel again.
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It's old but sheets and towels were crispy clean as were facilities.
1-night business trip
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