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Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5

4.2/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationCalifornia Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus5 min walk
    Popular LocationFillmore Auditorium6 min walk
    Popular LocationVan Ness Avenue9 min walk
    AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)23 min drive

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (SPA)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (SPA)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

About this area

San Francisco

Located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel is in the entertainment district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park, while Fillmore Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Great American Music Hall and The Regency Ballroom.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus - 5 min walk
  • Fillmore Auditorium - 6 min walk
  • The Regency Ballroom - 9 min walk
  • Van Ness Avenue - 9 min walk
  • UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 13 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • On the Bridge — 3 min walk
  • Suzu Noodle House — 3 min walk
  • Takara Restaurant — 3 min walk
  • Dosa — 4 min walk
  • Woodhouse Fish Co. — 5 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star San Francisco hotel in Western Addition, walk to Fillmore Auditorium
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. All 131 rooms offer free WiFi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find premium bedding, free newspapers, and free local calls.
Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 45.60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 10-28 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 1 meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Similar properties

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices include taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 20 2020 to June 14 2021 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 28 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 45.60 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Kimpton Buchanan
Hotel Tomo a Joie de Vivre Hotel
Kimpton Buchanan Hotel San Francisco
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Kimpton Buchanan San Francisco
Kimpton Buchanan
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Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel Hotel
Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel San Francisco
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel?
Self parking is available for USD 45.60 per day.
What time is check-in at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in is from 3 PM - 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, an IHG Hotel located?
Located in Western Addition, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus, Fillmore Auditorium, and The Regency Ballroom. UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion and Great American Music Hall are also within 15 minutes. California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 13 minutes by foot and California St & Polk St Stop is 14 minutes.

Overall score and ratings

4.2

Very Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 440 out of 996 reviews
5 - Excellent 44%
Rating 4 - Good. 377 out of 996 reviews
4 - Good 38%
Rating 3 - Okay. 123 out of 996 reviews
3 - Okay 12%
Rating 2 - Poor. 34 out of 996 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 22 out of 996 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Staff & service

4.1/5

Amenities

4.1/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, modern and clean! Only draw back was there was no room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We usually stay at the Buchanan when we visit SF. We love the property and the neighborhood....not to mention the great value !! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean. Friendly and courteous staff. Great location, it is close to many restaurants. I just wish that the bed was more comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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