The Marker Hotel - Union Square

San Francisco, California

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The hotel

Put yourself slap-bang in the middle of some of San Francisco’s most fashionable theatres, restaurants, and sights. The boutique Marker Hotel is a great base — and its energy matches its setting. It was built in 1910 but you can still see its ‘Beaux Arts’ beauty in the lobby’s floor-to-ceiling fireplace and grand marble staircase. The hotel’s anything but olde-worlde though, with little touches like WiFi, and a Hydration Station providing fruit and herb infused water on tap.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking

Where is it

In the Tenderloin/Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco, near Union Square’s shopping, the theatre district, museums, and endless dining. The hotel is also close to the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center. Transfer time from San Francisco International airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

201 rooms and suites on 7 floors. All with flat-screen LCD TV with on-demand movies, WiFi access*, iHome alarm clock radio, telephone, honour bar* (stocked with gourmet and organic treats), safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and board. In-room Yoga & Wellness Kits available (on request, subject to availability). Queen Rooms have 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Suites feature a living room and bedroom with 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Tratto (restaurant and bar serving rustic Italian fare, open for breakfast, dinner and drinks, with daily happy hour). Complimentary morning tea and coffee (in lobby Living Room, 7:00-10:00am). Hydration Station (fruit and herb infused water). 24-hour room service*. In-room spa services*. Steam room. Whirlpool. 24-hour fitness centre. Concierge. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $58, $64 for SUVs, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

As a special offer for Virgin Atlantic Holidays' customers, the resort fee is included in the rate, saving $39.90 per night (subject to change). 

Resort fee includes: - Coffee and tea daily - Standard WiFi in guest rooms - Fitness room access - Yoga mats/fitness kit - Newspapers in lobby - Local and long distance phone calls. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great San Francisco Hotel

Jun 28, 2025 L1044BPkarenk

We stayed for 10 nights at the Marker hotel San Francisco. Everything was great during our stay. Blanca at reception was so helpful and polite. She had a kettle sent to our room and upgraded us to a fantastic room on the 7 the 7th floor. It had a fridge and was spacious and quiet at the back of the hotel. Every morning there is free tea and coffee… Read more
We stayed for 10 nights at the Marker hotel San Francisco. Everything was great during our stay. Blanca at reception was so helpful and polite. She had a kettle sent to our room and upgraded us to a fantastic room on the 7 the 7th floor. It had a fridge and was spacious and quiet at the back of the hotel. Every morning there is free tea and coffee from 7am until 10am, this was brilliant as I love my tea in the mornings. Also there are water refilling stations around the hotel and they give guests free flasks that you can fill up. I would definitely recommend this hotel, it’s safe, comfortable and is in a very good location for exploring the city. We were able to walk leisurely to Fisherman’s Wharf in about 35/40 minutes (a few uphills, but doable). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay

Jun 25, 2025 lkody Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Rooms where spotless, friendly staff. Couldn't hear any noise in my room at night and I am a very light sleeper. Breakfast in the restaurant was delicious!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Conveniently located and well managed hotel.

Jun 24, 2025 KKKenan London, United Kingdom

A comfortable, clean hotel with relaxing atmosphere just situated within walking distance of many attractions. Although some roads are steep, we managed a leisurely walk from the hotel via Taylor Street to the Fisherman's Wharf under 40 minutes. Union square is close by. It was interesting to visit the Ferry Building and its food stalls . A hop on… Read more
A comfortable, clean hotel with relaxing atmosphere just situated within walking distance of many attractions. Although some roads are steep, we managed a leisurely walk from the hotel via Taylor Street to the Fisherman's Wharf under 40 minutes. Union square is close by. It was interesting to visit the Ferry Building and its food stalls . A hop on hop off bus tour on our first 2 days just laid out the areas to see and the distances associated with them. Market street and Powell str Bart station is close by. When we checked in we were upgraded to a kingsize room on the 7th floor which was extra nice. Room was spacious and relatively quiet. Hotel staff were lovely, helpful and very accommodating. Complimentary tea and coffee is offered in the mornings at the restaurant which helped us start the day. We requested a kettle in our room and this was gladly provided by the hotel. Water drinking stations were available to refill water bottles in various places within the hotel. At the Marker hotel we felt safe and looked after. Highly recommended. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice getaway

Jun 23, 2025 Lopez_Mariana829

The staff were very friendly at every point. I enjoyed the cleanliness and the complimentary wine pass at check in. The hotel was great for the price. Keep in mind it is downtown so there is a higher presence of homeless individuals but no one ever approached us in a concerning way. I only wish the hotel had better parking but we were able to find… Read more
The staff were very friendly at every point. I enjoyed the cleanliness and the complimentary wine pass at check in. The hotel was great for the price. Keep in mind it is downtown so there is a higher presence of homeless individuals but no one ever approached us in a concerning way. I only wish the hotel had better parking but we were able to find a good spot right next door for $40 a night. Overall I would recommend and would stay here again. Read less
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Jun 22, 2025 Connie A

Very clean lovely room. Very comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Will definitely recommend this hotel.