BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Bill And Rosemary from Denver, Co

"Our 4 night stay was enjoyable after cheking in and changing rooms 3 times the first night. the first room had a strange musty smell and the bathroom was dirty. t second room also had a wier smell and after looking into a wall drwaer we heard pigeosns-therefore the smell. We then were checked into a large king suite without any additional charge. Once that was all settled-friendly accommadating desk clerk the rest of oour stay was ok."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Elias Lima from Silver Spring, MD

"Excellent.........."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Christopher Aguilar from Chino, CA - California

"I was actually suppose to stay with a friend over the weekend but ended up staying in the city. It was very easy to book and found the price quite reasonable considering its location which was literally dead center of where I wanted to be. The place was gorgeous, lobby was clean and the staff was very welcoming. Went into my room and it was very tiny but didn't bother me as much as the smell...a bit moldy, it smelled like a wet towel. Most hotels will have everything stocked and brand new for the next guest to use and enjoy...but no, the toilet paper was almost down to its last paper...i realized someone left quite a bit of it in the toilet for me to see. Now let's get to the valet, the hotel does not have its own parking garage, they offer valet which is located on Cyril Magnin. There are about 5 car spots for you to park while you walk all the way over to the front desk to tell them that you want your car valeted, which is about $37 dollars. Heres the kicker...the valet company that takes care of this hotel works with 10 other hotels and there is only 1 guy working valet, they are aware of this and have told the valet company to hire more people. Plan ahead cause it will take about 15-20 minutes for you to get your car from valet, their garage is about 4 blocks away from the hotel. On the plus side, the valet is 24 hours and you do have in and out privileges. But if you are in a hurry, take a cab. Heres some quick things I'd like to see if I do decide to stay here again: - have working blinds that I can actually close, instead of using my hands - working drapes that I can close instead of just 2 pieces of nice cloth to make the window 'look' nice - a mini fridge - have enclosed closet instead of having it open for my guests and maids to see - a vending machine and ice on each floor, other than that, the staff is nice and friendly. if you are looking for something quick and reasonably priced...this place is for you...if you don't mind what i just mentioned of course."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Sil from New York, NY

"It's all about location. You step out of the hotel to the cable cars, bus lines, shopping, restaurants. Front staff sooo helpful.. Free Happy Hour M-TH ..beer, cheese, crackers. A very simple continental breakfast also included and so is Wi-Fi. Only problem we had.. no air conditioning and it was 80 degrees outside. There was a ceiling fan and room fans are also available. Would stay here again!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"This was a great hotel in a central location. Prime location for taking public transport- less than a block from cable car, street car, and BART. The only complaints we had were that the rooms were noisy (thin walls and door) and the bed was not the most comfortable. That could have been just our particular room. The staff was really nice and it was a very cute place. The location was AMAZING!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Rich from Olympia, Wa

"The location was amazing. The turnaround for the cable cars was right outside the lobby. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff went out of their to be friendly and helpfull from checkin to checkout. Definitely would stay here again."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Overall the stay was fine. My room had a weird dripping noise from time to time, and the staff wasn't overly friendly, but the price wasn't ridiculously high like most other things in SF. I moved to a weekly hotel after this, and got it for half the price renting a week at a time. I'm not expert at SF hotels but, in my opinion, if you need a place to stay for just a few nights and don't want to spend a lot this is alright."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Our second stay. Large room, good location, low rate but expensive parking, Next time we may use Bart since the Bart station is right there."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Orpha from Clovis, CA

"The Hotel Was Great For The Price!!! I Would stay again."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Fancy looking, very accommodating staff and excellent location. However, it's an old building and has not been completed re-done for the 21st century. Request an inner room because the outer rooms are not quiet at all."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Overall, a good experience. Very, very central location, near all transport! Room was a little small but quite nice, and staff was very helpful!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Tim from Cape Canaveral, FL

"The hotel is a great location. It is right next to the BART station to get there from the airport. It is also right beside the Powell St. Cable Car turnaround and all the bus/train stops on Market St. The room was small, but exactly what was needed as we were really only there to sleep. The breakfast is minimal, but we got it for free so it was great for a quick start to the morning. The wine/beer/appetizer social on week nights was great with a few really good beers. The room was a little cold, so I recommend bringing warm pajamas. The radiator was loud, but have never been around them and have been told that this is a normal thing especially for older places. It only made a sound once a night. The staff and front desk was extremely friendly and helpful. There are pictures of old San Francisco up everywhere in the hotel and it is great for looking at history. If I go back, I would plan to stay here again, you can't beat it for $99 a night."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Sandy Joseph from LA, Ca.

"hotel was quite nice. our room wasn't so nice. dark with inadequate lighting. No way to read.bathroom was tiny which is ok but there just wasn't even space to put to9letries and no hook on the bathroom door."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Lachelle

"The rate was great and I received an experience worth every dollar. The location was so perfect. You are right beside the Trolly turn-around and everything else downtown has to offer."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler G E Mauch from Aberfoyle Park, South Australia

"Hotel is in great location but don't venture into adjoining district 'Tenderloin'. Room was much smaller than expected, but you're only there to sleep. Water pressure of shower was very low but we coped with it. We had a very quiet room to the back of building, but one night very inconsiderate hotel guests. Second night my wife was bitten by 2 bed bugs which she killed, and no trouble after that. We had the offer of free breakfast but took the offer up only once. Bad coffee and sweets like danish pastry and sweet muffins. However, we would stay there again. Staff was good and you have to consider how much you are paying. Compare apples with apples."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Don Mergens from Lynden, Wa

"We had a wonderful weekend. Great location. The continental breakfast was very very light. The staff was helpful. The room was clean and pleasant. Thanks, D"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Chris Bongardt from Rohnert Park, CA

"The hotel was great and comfortable and all, but the maid was knocking at our door at 8 AM to clean and I didn't like that... especially because the 'privacy please' sign was up and we were trying to sleep in. Other than that it was great."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Jack from Los Angeles, CA

"The room I stayed at had little window beside bed and was very dark. Staff members were great but I don't think I would come back stay this hotel ever."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Veronica Coooper from Sydney, NSW

"Hotel location was brilliant. Cable car stop outside the door. Staff very friendly. Unfortunately no one told us of day light savings starting the night before our tour and we almost missed our tour because of this. Dried blood spots on pillow slip did not enthuse me when arriving after a long and late flight. Then was still there the next two days. Overall great stay. Thank you."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler from San Francisco, CA

"I was there for business and did not spend much time in the room, but when I did, the room was very cold and I had to request more blankets. The hair dryer didn't work and had to be replaced and the radiator only worked half the time. One night around 2 am, there were guests, who seemed like they may have been residents, yelling very offensive profanities back and forth for at least 20 minutes. The next night a similar incident happened around 3am. That exchange lasted almost 45 minutes. On a positive note, the location was great and the staff that I had contact with were very friendly, but I would not stay there again."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Deborah C from Chino, CA

"My first stay at the Powell Hotel. Loved the hotel and the location. Near Powell Street Cable car, F line and the Powell Street Bart."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Ehsan from Henderson, Nevada

"This Hotel is in a nice location. The room that i got was very small. The internet connection is very slow. You hear loud noises all the time, and you can't sleep and relax AT ALL! strongly not recommended."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Rick from Chicago, IL

"EXCELLENT hotel and LOCATION ! GREAT staff and amenities. Perfect for our needs, and would definitely stay again. A terrific base of operations for getting a feel for the city and surrounding areas. Perfect for airport transportation."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler K Bowen from Melbourne, Australia

"Fabulous location in San Francisco. Room was very comfortable, smaller than expected. Water pressure in the shower was poor. Bed was comfortable. Building work being carried out at night was quite loud and annoying. ."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Kathy from North Andover, Ma

" Hotel was superbly located! Hubby and I are in our beginning 60's and cable cars, buses, shuttles were right there. Stores and restaurants were easy to walk to. We went to Mezzanine for coffee a couple of times, never made any of the wine tastings in the evening though. The room we had was small but clean, and also the mattress was nice and thick to sleep on."

"Location is about the best you can get and the price at just under $ 100 /nt was superb! Like some of the others had said, and I back them up completely, pigeons outside the room moaning all night, a terrible smell in the room, and noisy outside the room. The smell reminded me of a woman getting a hair permanent! Even after calling housekeeping, the room spray they had didn't do the job. The room was small and not much natural light there in the corner on the 4th floor (rm 429). Dirty room. I guess for the price it was worth what was paid, but I would've gladly paid another $ 25 / night to have better in that area if possible. Happy hour was nice with free beer and wine, but happy hour food and continental breakfast food were very lacking! The doors to the rooms are old and people would be up and down the hall all night slamming the doors. The key card to the room didn't work. The front desk said that the slimmer key cards work, so I was issued a slimmer one and it usually took about 2 - 3 tries to get the door unlocked. I recommend staying somewhere else in the general area for a little more money."

"We were satisfied with our room, and honestly didn't have big expectations for complimentary breakfast- which was good as it was pathetic. But we were looking forward to a cocktail in the lobby.. LSS cocktail hour (free) runs from 5 PM to 6:30 and at 5:45 a crabby person was just starting to set up the bar- said it would be ready in half an hour?!! Really? So we left and went to a real bar- too bad for the bartender as both my wife and myself work for tips for a living and he would have been taken care of... The location of the hotel is great as long as you don't want to nap during the day!! ;D We didn't- we enjoyed having our room located directly over the last stop on the cable car run. Rode them to Fisherman's Wharf and back in the rain that night!! Had a great time, but will be trying a different hotel next time we come..."

"This property was in dismal repair with a tiny room, carpet stains, peeling paint and broken lock on door. The lobby and hallways are deceptively attractive. In 30 years of traveling, this was one of the worst place I have ever stayed. I made the reservation at the last minute without checking reviews. Lesson learned...."

"My wife and I recently stayed at the Powell hotel. We were originally drawn to the hotel due to its name and location. The hotel is steps from the famous Powell Street Cable Car turnaround and a couple of blocks off of Union Square. There is absolutely no better place to be in The City. We shopped at San Francisco Center and Union Square (well she shopped), and we able to take our pick from the best restuarants and bars in the evening without even considering the need for a cab. We jumped on the cable car on Sunday morning which took us directly over Nob Hill, Russian Hill and dropped us off in Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf. The rooms take you back in time to an early San Francisco with old photographs and high ceilings but have been totally refurbished so it seems like a new luxury hotel. We will be back"

"We booked our room a month in advance. It was for two nights. When we checked in we were extremely excited about the location (right in the middle of union square). The front desk gave me a paper to sign to check in, unfortunately I didnt read it closely. After a six hour drive we were just happy to be there. Friday night was great but Sunday we received a call at 12:30am asking us to bring 'proof' that we booked two nights not just one. We were required to bring that paperwork immediately in the middle of the night.We doubt we will ever stay there again after being treated so poorly."

"This is nice location. The room that i got was very small. The internet connection is little slow. the room was nice and clean. hotel was good. "

"After booking into the Powell, I discovered that the Bed Bug Registry had listed an incident a month before my visit. When I checked in I discussed this with the agent who didn't avoid the question. He gave a very reasonable explanation and discussed the Hotel's procedures for any reports and what the hotel would do if a bug was sighted. We checked the room thoroughly and were satisfied. No problems in the 3 nights we were there.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The location was the best for San Francisco. The happy hour was great and the breakfast acceptable.

I'd stay there again, no problem"

" For one thing, located at the corner of Market and Powell, every drunk and religious prosletizer is there first thing in the morning. Our rooms. even for three nights were woefully situated on the front where you hear loud noises all the time.. also, the rooms are woefully small . Avoid this one unless you get 'Such a Deal.'"

"The Powell is a really quaint and lovely hotel. We enjoyed our stay. The only change I woudl make next time is to ask for a room off the street. I thought it woudl be fun to watch the activity down below but it was just a little too loud for my liking. This hotel is in the perfect location for shopping in Union Sq. I will def visit the Powell again!"

"Room was fine. The bathroom needs a contractor to spend a day doing some tile and grout and caulking repairs !!!"

"Loved the hotel and location. If you really want the San Francisco experience in a 102 year old hotel, this is it. Lots of city life and entertainment. All the transportation is at your feet. Only negative is that insides need some tlc. Stained carpet, peeling wall paper in bathroom, and broken wall plug. Basically clean otherwise and a very welcoming and helpful staff. We will be back in the future."

"Very nice old hotel and a great location. Very friendly and a nice reception each evening. The only thing that would have made it nicer was a larger area for the nightly reception. Otherwise, a great old place to stay."

"This location is the absolute BEST! You truly get to experience the entire downtown action right outside your room. The rooms are pretty big and NICE. The staff was amazing, very helpful and friendly. A great value for sure."