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The Pickwick Hotel

85 5th St San Francisco, 94103 United States of America

Boutique hotel in San Francisco’s SoMa district

Near cable cars
This French-provincial-style hotel is in downtown San Francisco's SoMa district, 1 block from the Powell Street cable-car turnaround and Westfield San Francisco Centre; Moscone Center is 2 blocks away. Show more
Landmark hotel
Designed in the distinctive neo-Gothic architectural style, the eight-story Pickwick Hotel is featured prominently in Dashiell Hammett's 1929 classic hard-boiled mystery, The Maltese Falcon.
High-speed Internet
Guestrooms at The Pickwick Hotel have French-provincial decor, down duvets and pillows, and marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks; modern amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access. Hide

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3.6out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

70%

of guests recommend

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Pickwick Run of House
One king or two double beds with down duvets and pillows and 250-thread-count, cotton-blend sheets. 250 square feet. French-provincial decor with gold-painted walls and ornate furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Compact refrigerator and coffeemaker. Bathroom has pedestal sink and shower/tub combination; bathrobes available upon request. Complimentary newspaper Monday–Saturday. Nonsmoking only.
Deluxe Room
One king or two double beds with down duvets and pillows and 250-thread-count, cotton-blend sheets. 250 square feet. French-provincial decor with gold-painted walls and ornate furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Compact refrigerator and coffeemaker. Bathroom has pedestal sink and shower/tub combination; bathrobes available upon request. Complimentary newspaper Monday–Saturday. Nonsmoking only.
Last Minute Deal
1 king bed or 2 double beds. Premium bedding. Desk. Television - Cable service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only.
Free Breakfast
1 king bed or 2 double beds. Premium bedding. Desk. Television - Cable service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 32 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

The Pickwick Hotel is ideally located in the SoMa area of downtown within four blocks of San Francisco's fine shops and department stores, theaters, the Moscone Center, and multiple transportation options.

The eight-story hotel houses a Thai restaurant and bar with great people-watching from street-level windows. A self-service business center (surcharge) and small fitness room are both open 24 hours.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 188
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Banquet facilities
  • Year Built - 1926
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking garage
  • Pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tour assistance
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Rooms

The Pickwick Hotel's 188 nonsmoking guestrooms feature French-provincial decor with gold-painted walls, golden bedspreads, and ornate furnishings. Beds have down duvets and pillows. Bathrooms have pedestal sinks and shower/tub combinations; bathrobes are available upon request.

Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, compact refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Complimentary newspapers are delivered Monday–Saturday.

The Pickwick Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Video-game console
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Multi-line phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Cable television service
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Cribs (infant beds) available

Dining

Pickwick Café - Casual corner restaurant and bar with street-level views of Mission and Fifth Streets. Thai cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served; bar open until late evening.

The Pickwick Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The hotel's 24-hour fitness center provides two treadmills, an elliptical machine, and a recumbent bike.

The Pickwick is two blocks from Yerba Buena Gardens, which includes a historic carousel, bowling alley, ice-skating rink, and children's play area. Jogging, cycling, and rollerblading are popular along the Embarcadero, 10 blocks away.

Four miles away, the Presidio Golf Course is a public 18-hole course deep inside the city's verdant park near the Golden Gate Bridge. Golden Gate Park has walking and running trails, a playground, gardens, and tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Playground nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Pickwick Hotel

3.6
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.8
Hotel condition:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.4
Neighborhood:
3.6
70%

of guests recommend

out of 91 reviews

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A Traveler from Floria
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 2 2011

“Nice Experience”

This hotel was in a extremely convenient location. The staff was very helpful. The elevators were a little frightening, very slow and I felt sick after riding on them. Other than that i really enjoyed my experience at the Pickwick. The little Italian restaurant had fantastic food at good prices. Overall, this was a excellent value and I would return.

A Traveler from Atlanta, Georgia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 17 2011

“Older but Nice - BAD WiFi”

This hotel is clean, convenient, and cheap. I was not bothered by the traffic sounds even though I was streetside. Staff were courteous, especially the housekeepers who hooked me up with a super soft down pillow. However, if you absolutely must have WiFi that works, this is not the hotel for you. It seems to be very spotty; I would connect then lose connection atleast once every 30 minutes. At times, I could not connect at all. When I took my laptop into the hallway, it would always reconnect - but then drop once I got back into my room. Front desk staff's best solution was for me to use my laptop only in the lobby, which was not, in my opinion, suitable.

A Traveler
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“good location, but too loud”

location is excellent and the place was clean and pretty nice but it was just too loud. we kept hearing what i'm guessing were the water pipes throughout the night. it sounded like incessant knocking. i couldn't fall back asleep after i woke up in the middle of the night and i'm usually a decent sleeper.

A Traveler from Long Beach, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 6 2011

“Very impressed and happy that I booked”

Great deal for this price point. Not my style of decor, but done really classy. Service was excellent and bathroom was super clean. Best of all, great location -- in the middle of Union Square. Great shopping and restaurants. Also, it's located right by Blue Bottle Cafe. The best coffee shop in town. Will definitely stay here again.

Jeanne H from Nevada City, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 18 2011

“Pickwick a bit off the beaten path”

This hotel is old as most are in the area around Market Street. However, it is a few blocks away from the really busy area north of Market Street. So if you like being right in the middle of things you may be disappointed. The location is close to all amenities you need, but not to so chaotic as Union Square. Japanese restaurant next door was really good. There are 2 coffee shops with one block and the mall on market is 2 blocks away. We enjoyed this hotel although the price was steep for what we got. But that was because there were 22,000 extra people in town for the Nike marathon. It was the cheapest hotel closest to Union Square we could find. Hotel is clean, staff was accommodating.

A Traveler from Chicago, IL
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 6 2011

“just basic hotel.”

i can accept but not the best i like for the trip.

A Traveler from San Diego
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 25 2011

“Comfortable Beds!!!”

This funky hotel fit my needs to a tee! Excellent night's sleep, convenient location for my needs...and the price was right.

A Traveler from Sacramento, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 9 2011

“Good Price and Clean in Union Square”

Clean hotel. Best deal in the area.

Area recommendations
Haight, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Market
A Traveler from Mariposa, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 23 2011

“Nice location, charming hotel”

We stay in the Union Square/Shopping center area of SF often and we try different hotels each time. The Pickwick was a good choice location wise - we go on Amtrak and it's right around the corner from the Amtrak bus stop at the Westfield Shopping center - close to all forms of transportation for getting around the city. The Hotel is charming, very old and quaint, the room was cute and the bed comfortable. Our room was on the outside corner of the building so we had a bit more NOISE than usual (trash cans/glass being emptied at 2 am, shouting and of course traffic. Had a noisy room neighbor but the gracious staff took care of that with a phone call. The SOMA Restaurant in the hotel was delightful for dinner! EXCELLENT food and good service. One of the best dinners I've ever had in SF. It was their first night open for dinner and it was outstanding. YUM - and no $$$-ier than anywhere else. I would stay again but I'd be chosy about the room location. The price was right but I'd like more sleep! But noice can be a problem at ANY of these busy area hotels.

Area recommendations
Spend the day in Golden Gate Park, don't miss the Conservancy of Flowers. Go all the way to Ocean Beach and eat lunch overlooking the beach at the Beach Chalet. While you're there, visit Haight Ashbury neighborhood for some fun stores and people watching! Take good walking shoes unless you want to spend all day on buses!
What to pack
Always bring a light jacket, even in summer. The nights can be cool.
A Traveler
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 9 2011

“Not Impressed”

Kind of A Dump

The Pickwick Hotel

85 5th St San Francisco, 94103 United States of America

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  • San Francisco Mint - 0 km / 0 mi
  • Intersection for the Arts - 0 km / 0 mi
  • San Francisco Visitor's Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Westfield San Francisco Center Shopping Mall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Flood Building - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Westfield Metreon - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Warfield Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Golden Gate Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Defenestration Building - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Craft and Folk Art - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Children's Creativity Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Zeum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • International Art Museum of America - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Yerba Buena Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • In city center
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for The Pickwick Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

The Pickwick Hotel

85 5th St San Francisco, 94103 United States of America

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