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Villa Florence

225 Powell St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America

Boutique hotel in the heart of Union Square

Hub of downtown
Infused with the spirit of Italy, this romantic downtown San Francisco retreat is on the Powell Street cable car line, less than a block from Union Square; theaters and Market Street are two blocks away. Show more
Dinner at Kuleto's
A Giotto-style wishing fountain, Tuscan columns, and a fresco of 16th-century Florence set the tone for Villa Florence. The on-site restaurant, Kuleto's, is one of San Francisco's top Italian restaurants.
Tuscan-inspired rooms
High ceilings, louvered shutters, and hand-painted furniture evoke old Tuscany in Villa Florence's 182 guestrooms. Amenities include wireless Internet access and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Hide

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Traditional One Double
One double bed. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe Double Double
Two double beds. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
Traditional Queen
One queen bed. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe King
One king bed. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
Junior Suite
One king bed. One sofa bed. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe
1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 1 double bed. Wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable. Pay movies and video games. DVD player. CD player. Clock radio. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Honor bar. Hair dryer. Bathrobe and slippers. L'Occitane bath products. Iron/ironing board.
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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.

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.
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Deposit: USD 150 per day (cash only)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • Resort fee: USD 15 per person, per night
  • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
    • Phone calls (local)
    • Use of business center/computer
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in California Green Lodging Program, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

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Accessibility Options

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Property Amenities

This San Francisco hotel is in the hub of downtown, directly on the cable-car line and less than one block from Union Square. A BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station and Market Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares, are two blocks away.

A computer station with high-speed Internet access is in the lobby. A small fitness room contains treadmills, stair machines, stationary bikes, and weights.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 182
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Room service (limited hours)
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Rooms

This seven-story San Francisco hotel has 182 guestrooms, all of which are nonsmoking. Decor is an updated interpretation of old Tuscan style, including lemon-striped walls, louvered shutters, and high ceilings. Beds feature feather-top mattresses, 300-thread-count linens, quilted down comforters (bedspreads), and duvets.

All rooms feature honor bars and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TVs come with DVD players and premium channels. Rooms also offer CD players, clock radios, and iPod docking stations.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, and Lather toiletries. Complimentary weekday delivery of USA Today is available on request.

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Villa Florence, San Francisco, United States of America, Rooms Junior Suite

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • CD player
  • Premium bedding
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Window opens
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable television service
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Dining

Kuleto's This top-notch contemporary Italian restaurant focuses on regionally farmed produce, fresh meats, and seasonal fish. Accented in dark wood and white marble, and anchored by a 40-foot-long antipasti bar, Kuleto's attracts a lively, local pre- and post-theater crowd as well as visitors from around the globe. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bar Norcini Authentic Italian wine bar offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus along with a variety of Italian wines by the glass and Italian-themed cocktails.

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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Villa Florence

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Neighborhood:
4.5
91%

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A Traveler from Davis, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 22 2011

“Pleased”

I was pleasantly surprised at this hotel and have already recommended it to others who want to visit San Francisco.

Area recommendations
Union Square is a must see in San Francisco. It is the heart of the city.
A Traveler from Lodi, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 21 2011

“Perfect location”

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Florence. It's the perfection location for a truly great shopping and dining experience. The front desk staff and concierge staff were courteous and helpful. The only drawback is the lack of vanity space in the bathroom but that's to be expected of an old hotel. We asked for a city view but it wasn't much of a view and it was noisy. If we had taken the room w/ the inner courtyard views , it isn't appealing so we opted for the "city view" We will definitely be back. Kuleto's restaurant has always been a favorite of ours. Also, try The Grill at the Handlery hotel.

Area recommendations
The Union Square area because it's close to shopping, dining and the cable cars.
Gary S from Santa Monica, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 19 2011

“Not impressed”

Really old and not well-maintained hotel. Good location betwen Union square and Market st. Noce lobby. Got a room with a wall in front of my window. Pri e wasn't a bargain, just regular for this class hotels in Union sq. area. Will not stay again.

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“Great... except for the parking”

The hotel was convenient and service was okay, but no parking. The valet service was a ripoff.

A Traveler from Boston
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“great location, some service glitches, beautiful lobby, musty hallways”

beautiful lobby, great location, reasonable value; some very nice features in the room. That being said, there were a couple of issues: we were given keys to a room, walked upstairs, and walked in on an already-occupied room, people in it! The hotel clerk said that was impossible, but clearly it had not been. On arrival, both clerks were helping one person with tourist -advice and -directions, while we just stood there, tired and waiting for our room. One of the clerks should have dropped sharing that task and intended to the new arrivals (us). Because of the screwup, our room was upgraded. Original room was rather small. Rooms on the interior air shaft don't have a great view but are quieter. Great street, cable cars running right by the door. Union Square one block away. Nice ambience for the area. Minor gripes: both clocks in the room haven't been changed for "fall back" time change from the previous week. the carpeting in the main hallways upstairs have that musty old smell. Otherwise they are aiming for, and mostly achieve an upscale luxury effect. a few missing aspects, like the chair I'm sitting on now, good-looking chair, but the leather has been scraped off. on our exit, in a hurry, at 4:30 AM, the hotel clerk try to fob off some additional taxes or fees. My glare dissuaded hand. He said, "oh you are from Expedia, so maybe you don't have to pay this". arranged a town car to take us to the airport, 4:30 AM, never showed up and doorman, pleasant was lackadaisical

Area recommendations
nice neighborhood, very pleasant, right on the cable car.
A Traveler from California
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 13 2011

“It could be great”

The staff were great, specially the parking valet, great!! But the hotel has this cold feeling. As I entered the hotel, I did not know if I was at a restaurant, a sandwich shop or a lobby. It was supposed to be the lobby and registration, but there was nothing cozy, warm or welcoming. Small room. Renovation is nice, clean and modern. The bad: Noise. Either is the street noise or the air conditioner/heater in the unit. So Noisy, you have rather turn it off and be cold, than hearing it all night long. If you turn it off, you will hear all the other bedrooms' AC/Hs. Good: Nice noon check out. They will keep your car until afternoon and you can leave your luggage while enjoying your last day. Best: Kuletos, the restaurant. No need to eat somewhere else!

Shopping
Too expensive!
A Traveler from Pensacola, Florida
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 8 2011

“Not impressed.”

The hotel indeed qualifies for a 2 and a half stars.

Area recommendations
Downtown SFO.
John Cr from Sacramento, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 7 2011

“Ready to return anytime”

This is a very charming hotel with a European flair. Our room was moderate in size, tastefully decorated and clean. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel's location just off Union Square is prime...near theaters, restaurants and shopping. You can really get the "feel" of the city. Kuleto's bar and restaurant off the lobby is an attraction on its own. We celebrated my wife's birthday and the hotel had a complementary bottle of wine sent to the room. A nice touch and pleasant surprise. We look forward to returning to Villa Florence.

Carol H from Sonoma, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 7 2011

“Charming & convenient boutique hotel in the heart of downtown SF.”

This was my third stay with Villa Florence. My first was with my husband and kids, who loved the maze of stairways getting us from floor to floor - elevators are available! The rooms were nice and clean then and the service was great. This visit I was in SF for business and the hotel had undergone a makeover. My room had charming details to excite the eye, while also providing me with quality hair dryer, iron, TV and free wireless. The serve is prompt and friendly as ever. The lobby is beautiful and when you get on the street - you've got location, location, location!

Area recommendations
San Francisco has endless pockets of pleasure for the eye and appetite. Walking is the best way to see the city, which is what makes staying downtown the best location. You can get to Chinatown, North Beach, world class shopping, theatre, art galleries and numerous tourist attractions - like the cable cars, from the downtown area. The restaurants in San Francisco are some of the best in the world and with a little research you can eat tasty food cheap in SF.
A Traveler from Sacramento, CA
4.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 7 2011

“Noisy + Extra Charges”

This was my second time staying at this hotel. First the good: wonderful location in Union Square close to shopping, theatre, excellent restaurants, and the trolley. The hotel is well kept and the rooms (boutique size) are well appointed and comfortable. Now, the not so good. Both times I've stayed here they have put me on the O'Farrell St. side and both times I was awakened at 3 am by the garbage trucks who come EVERY NIGHT about that time. Secondly, I had booked through Expedia and was surprised when I checked out that there were "additional" charges ... more specifically, a $15 ADMIN Fee which was explained as an "extra charge for the amenities of the hotel like the business center." Anyway, it is my last time at that hotel.

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Villa Florence

225 Powell St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Union Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Alcove Theater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • American Conservatory Theater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • San Francisco Magic Parlor - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Flood Building - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Xanadu Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Westfield San Francisco Center Shopping Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • SF Playhouse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Un-Scripted Theater Company - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Visitor's Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Marines Memorial Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Craft and Folk Art - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Westfield Metreon - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi

Location Highlights

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

The preferred airport for Villa Florence is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.1 km / 11.9 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.

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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.

Villa Florence

225 Powell St San Francisco, 94102 United States of America

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