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Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Oracle Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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1 bedroom

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About the area

San Francisco

Located in Downtown San Francisco, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Francisco City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Union Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and coffee/tea in a common area.
Hotel Whitcomb offers 459 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

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

Amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Breakfast available
Parking available
24/7 front desk

House Rules

Check in after 3 PM
Check out before 11 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 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

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 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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and 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

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Whitcomb pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Whitcomb?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Valet parking is available for USD 66.12 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Whitcomb?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Whitcomb?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Whitcomb located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this historic hotel is steps away from Orpheum Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Moscone Convention Center and Union Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Market St & 8th St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Mount Vernon, NY

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

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

4/10 Poor

Devy, New York

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'architecture du siècle dernier est dépaysante et reposante.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have you watched the movie Shining ? That corridor from the movie ? This hotel is like that. It's scary the moment you step out of the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jolie chambre spacieuse, le lit est très confortable. l'hôtel est bien situé. Pas de buit de l'exterieur, on peut dormir tranquillement.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s secure, beautiful hotel lobby interior, and helpful, courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy, Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, very convenient ........ two thumbs up! Worth the rate I paid
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Kerry, Rancho Murieta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It is near the Orpheum Theater but otherwise not much nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Barely passes a Go!!

This is a vintage old hotel that they have maintained by covering up instead of replacing and updating worn out decor. Wall paper is old has has visible signs of repair. There were holes in the wall where maybe a picture used to hang. They charge a $30 per day resort fee when you arrive that covers the in room safe, insurance on the safe, access to the small gym, wifi and daily room cleaning. This is included for free at all other hotels outside of SF in the bay area. That being said, I got a great deal and paid $100 a day. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets, the bathroom was clean, however the toilet seat was old and had gone thru many hole repairs, the toiletries were nice, the towels were newish and clean. I got a good nights rest. However the population outside of the hotel are drug addicts..tons of them looking like the walking dead on the street as you try to enter the hotel. If this is the best that you can afford, go for it, it gets the job done and is right in front of the MUNI and BART metro, so it will get the job done!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet hotel, I liked how it was well kept for a older hotel, the homeless population by BART made walking in that direction uncomfortable, but wasn't bad in front of the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toller Aufenthalt, einzig die zusätzliche Resortfee über USD 29.- ist übertrieben. auch wenn sie das Hotel voll über Hotels.com gebucht und bezahlt haben müssen Sie diese noch zusätzlich entrichten. Und zwar pro Nacht!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy, Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the fact that it’s a historical landmark and that most of its aesthetics were kept to show the era that the hotel was built. The rooms of course were updated to modern standards at the same time keeping some of its blast from the past look. It’s a convenient location and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020