Hotel Whitcomb

2.5 star property
Historic hotel near Moscone Convention Center

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Hotel Whitcomb

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Lobby
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Lobby

Overview of Hotel Whitcomb

Reviews
7.2

Good

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Explore the neighborhood

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1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
  • Popular LocationOrpheum Theatre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoscone Convention Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOracle Park3 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco stay.Your stay at this Downtown San Francisco hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. Chase Center and San Francisco Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Orpheum Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • Chase Center - 5 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Market St & 8th St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Heart of the City Farmers Market - 2 min walk
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 3 min walk
  • Market Square - 4 min walk
  • The Strand Theater - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel near Moscone Convention Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 11 meeting rooms are available.

Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Whitcomb. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 459 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 17000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1579 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1910
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Whitcomb offers 459 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Rooms are equipped with dial-up internet access (surcharge). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00–30.00 for adults, and USD 5.00–30.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 66.12 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

How close is Hotel Whitcomb to the airport?

Hotel Whitcomb is 14.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Whitcomb have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Whitcomb.

How close is Hotel Whitcomb to the beach?

This hotel is 5.8 mi (30-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 10.9 mi (47-min drive) from Rodeo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Whitcomb offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Whitcomb, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 30.00 for adults, USD 5.00 and 30.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel Whitcomb?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Whitcomb?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Early check-in costs USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Whitcomb?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for USD 66.12 per night.

Does Hotel Whitcomb have a pool?

Hotel Whitcomb does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Whitcomb have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Whitcomb to downtown San Francisco?

Hotel Whitcomb is 0.3 mi away from San Francisco.

Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1002 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Mount Vernon, NY

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Devy, New York

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
It's old but sheets and towels were crispy clean as were facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020