Layne Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Union Square

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Close to Union Square and Palace Hotel, Layne Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed (with Shared Bathroom in Hallway)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Layne Hotel is near a metro station. Palace Hotel and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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545 Jones St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palace Hotel - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 6 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mensho Tokyo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon & Branch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kinara Fusion Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪620 Jones - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Layne Hotel

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Close to Union Square and Palace Hotel, Layne Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Layne Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Grab bars in tubs and accessible tubs
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1.2 miles (USD 60 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 15 2024 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 15 2025 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping
The property will be renovating from November 13 2024 to January 31 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per day(6562 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Layne
Layne Hotel
Layne Hotel San Francisco
Layne San Francisco
Layne Hotel Hotel
Layne Hotel San Francisco
Layne Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Layne Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Layne Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Layne Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Layne Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SHN Curran Theatre and Union Square. Palace Hotel and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Layne Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay there, hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Always a pleasure staying here staff is incredibly pleasant!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Amenities
The bed is very comfortable and rooms are clean, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept up vintage hotel. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk experience, safe hotel/secure entrance, very, I had my window cracked open and it wasn’t noisy outside which was nice. I’ll stay here next time I’m in SF.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really pleasant hotel run by kind and accommodating people, in not-the-best area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and Staff are super

The stay at Layne was great, the manager and staff are all really friendly and helpful. Everything was good at the hotel, it is not fancy. The hotel is well located for getting around San Fran. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xizi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the man and lady at front office are so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, budget friendly space

Clean hotel, nice employees, 24 hr doorman. Tenderloin is fine, people don’t want to bother you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tidy and clean inside and out. Great front desk hosts with wonderful cleaning staff. I would come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean. Comfortable, quiet hotel. Very comfortable bed. Excellent, cheap Indian food next door at Chutneys. Shared bath and shower are exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for the budget conscious

Honestly, I liked my stay there, the hotel has a certain charm to and was close to where I needed to be - the SFJazz venue and Chinatown. But it might not be for everyone, you are sharing a small restroom and another decent size shower located outside your room. Its almost like a hostel but your room is private. But for the price and location, its pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty well located on a side street, so it did quiet down in the middle of the night. Clo see to Union Square, GAMH, BART and other attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Layne were very friendly and helpful at all times. It is positioned close to Union Square so you can access many of the tourist features without problem. It is also close to theatres and some great restaurants. One tip - request a room at the back of the property as Jones Street can be very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ssecure, clean, newly renovated,convenient

DON'T BE SCARED OFF BY ANY MISCONCEPTIONS! Expect friendly, efficient staff to greet you at this secure, clean, newly renovated hotel. The location, a few steps off Geary, is conveniently located to vast parts of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe staying at this hotel and the staff are amazing. It's a simple historic building, family run, clean and trustworthy. Just off the beaten path, this hotel is located conveniently and not an issue to stay at for this female. If the price is right but you are worried about the location, don't be, it is fine to access and feels safe. I really can't say enough about the wonderful family that runs this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying in a building from 1912. It was clean and well-maintained. Staff was especially helpful, extending to us when we needed some unusual help. Great dining opportunities within walking distance. Don't go downhill on Jones St. Danger.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my new favorites. They closed during Covid and renovated the entire building. Ots nice and comfortable and hS proficient security cameras and zccess policy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice very clean and well-maintained vintage hotel. Dining options nearby. I'd asked for a local map, w/transit lines. They'd had none. I'd had to go to another hotel where I'd received two great maps. Close to trans and Union Square.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I bought a cheap hotel in SF on the fly, almost abandoned my deposite when I realized where it actually was located and started walking there. If you’re traveling without kids and feel confident in sketchy areas this place is perfect. Room was clean. Man at the front desk was respectful, helpful and very self aware of the neighborhood they’re located in. Tenderloin is a hard pill to swallow, but again, if you’re looking for a very inexpensive, clean room, very close to BART stops (Powell & Civic Ctr) than this place is just fine. 4 out of 5
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really cool old hotel (built in 1912). If you are looking for a modern five star hotel (with all the amenities), it is probably not for you. But, if you enjoy staying in a building that is on the historic register, you will really like this place. The elevator is vintage - but for me that was part of the charm. It isn't fancy - but the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable. The TV and Internet both worked fine. What really made it for me was the staff. Day or night you are greeted by one of the managers who quickly get to know and recognize you. I felt very safe in the hotel. The neighbourhood is kind of typical for San Francisco once you get away from the main tourist area. You may see colourful people on the street. There is a great little Mexican restaurant across the street. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival desk service was rude and not welcoming. Once checked into the room we noticed a few appliances not working/ outlets as well. We called the front desk and was told there’s nothing they can do Ridley and hanged up. Asked to speak to a manager and was denied stated nothing they can do at the time and that they can’t change our room either way because they are sold out for the night. There was a change of shift and the following person that came was a lot nicer and apologized for the inconvenience. Overall the experience there was not great. I do not recommend it. The area at night is also very active meaning a lot of homeless and noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I read other reviews I was concerned about the location because homeless can be a wild card in these situations. But the area was well monitored by police. Now for the service, they were absolute sweethearts, they told me where I should go to walk around and asked me to be safe. I had to leave late at night and since you have to be buzzed on I asked how it was going to work and they explained it was fine that someone will be up to let me in, but as I left they expressed their concern about where I was parked and even told me that the parking lots usually close after 11. (I didn't know that and was very thankful for that) When I got back they definitely were up and buzzed me in with no problem. The hotel is charming, I got a one bed and it was exactly what I needed nothing fancy but it came with bed tv closet and a sink-all very clean and tidy (oh and they have a shared bathroom in the hallway). These people taking care of the hotel were very nice and caring. There is a $250 deposit but truly if you just need a place to rest, perfectly fine to use this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with the atmosphere of a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024