Kimpton Alton Hotel Fisherman's Wharf

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Kimpton Alton Hotel Fisherman's Wharf | San Francisco, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

San Francisco, California

4 stars

When you're looking to wander around Fisherman's Wharf trying out the various dining options, enjoy the entertainment on Pier 39, and wander through the shops on Ghirardelli Square - well you couldn't pick a better location for your hotel than the Kimpton Alton. Just a stones thorugh from all of the above, you're also only about 15 minutes walk from San Francisco Bay where you can take the ferry to Alcatraz. Back at the hotel the rooms offer very comfy beds, and cosy vibes that will allow you to relax after a day exploring Golden Gate City. Even better, they offer complimentary tea and coffee to kick start your day, and a complimentary wine and beer hour to wind down at the end of it! Couple that with the option of in-room spa treatments and you really will feel relaxed on this city break. The service on hand at this hotel is indeed top notch - there's even complimentary scooters on hand to use for the little ones to roam the city!

Amenities

Bicycle Rental
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Valet parking
Close to City Centre

Explore the local area

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf area, just 4 minutes walk from Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. The hotel is less than a block from a light rail station.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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248 guest rooms and suites with a warm colour palette and cosy bedding. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, smart TV, mini fridge, bathroom amenties, bath robes, yoga mat, and safe.

Standard Rooms are approximately 310 sq ft in size, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Hotel details

Dining

Abaca Restaurant and Bar (Filipino restaurant open for breakfast, weekend brunch, dinner, and evening drinks). Bodega (range of snacks and drinks, open 24-hours). Complimentary morning tea and coffee, and complimentary wine/beer daily from 5.00-6.00pm.

Fun and Games

24-hour fitness centre. In-room spa treatments*. Bicycle rental*. Retro inspired board games. Complimentary kids micro kickboard scooters for rental.

Entertainment

Live DJ sessions at weekends, as well as other events and activities.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Valet parking $70 plus tax ($90 for oversized vehicles) per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge.

Resort Fees

There is a resort fee of $32 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort Fee Details

Resort fee includes:Premium WiFi access throughout the hotel - In-room Victrola records + vinyl lending library - Music series (Fridays and Saturdays) - Promotional discounts to local partners - Retro inspired board games to lend - Complimentary newspapers and magazines digitally via PressReader - Commplimentary printing services. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel for more information.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge

Trip advisor rating

4.4/5

424 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

71%

Very Good

14%

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Destination Fees: But We Don't Care”

Feb 01, 2026a m

I had a very nice stay at this hotel. My room was fairly large (by SF standards), well maintained, and the staff I dealt with was courteous and professional. The turntable in the room is kind of a gimmick, but one that I enjoyed. I like touches like these. I borrowed a few albums from the front desk. I had an incredible meal at Abaca, highly recommend. So why the one star review and why am I recommending that you avoid this hotel at all costs? Upper management has decided to swindle customers by charging 'destination fees'. I was charged $42 (w/ tax) per night, separate and aside from the rate I paid for the room. In you are not aware, California law (SB 478 and AB 537, effective 7/1/2024) bans resort fees by requiring all mandatory charges to be included in advertised room prices. Hotels cannot circumvent this ban by relabeling resort fees as 'destination fees' or 'amenity fees'. The destination fee I was charged functions identically to the banned resort fees: they are applied per night, charged to all guests, and are non-negotiable. If you, like me, have stayed at this hotel and were similarly robbed: * You have legal recourse. California law permits private citizens to sue hotels for violations, with statutory damages of at least $1,000 per violation under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA). * Request removal of the destination fee charge at checkout or before booking. If denied, document the interaction and consider filing a complaint with the California Attorney General's office or pursuing a claim in small claims court. This hotel's choice to charge destination fees demonstrates a willingness to exploit guests. Why would I ever give my money to a business that treats their customers like rubes? Find another place to stay, you have more dignity than this place thinks you have. I've already filed a complaint and asked for a refund.

“Would definitely return”

Jan 28, 2026Judy821

We were looking for a place in San Francisco that was upscale but not in the middle of the craziness at The wharf. This was perfect! A few blocks from the wharf but easily accessible to everything we needed. We drove on and they had parking that was reasonably priced as well.

“Rude an uninterested reception”

Jan 11, 2026Wielluan

The hotel itself is pretty ok. The location is good and you will be able to visit quite some interesting points around the fishermans wharf. Several good restaurants in the neighbourhood. The room is ok, nothing special, just ok. There seems to be a good restaurant in the hotel itself but we didn't eat there. Good reviews and nice menu although it didn't look cheap. With regards to the reception. First of all, several people we spoke at the reception seemed to work there against there will. They were uninterested, answering questions looking towards their screens and if you try to ask a questions about something that was already said, the answer was like "As I just said...!" We really had the feeling that we were not that welcome. We were a family with 2 teenagers and it seems the hotel was at that moment a hotspot for young people and a dj was playing in the lobby. Next to that, in our opinion, a similar hotel allocates around 20-40$ per night and in this hotels they allocated 200$ per night. As we were here for 2 nights, they blocked 400$ off our credit card... in the end all was fine and the allocation was removed, but also this took almost 7 wroking days. As this was far from a luxury resort, where you might have such allocations, this was not in line and exaggerated in our opinion. Also blocking it for so many days is not pleasant in our opinion. Ok hotel to stay for 2 nights but that was it for u.

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