Hotel Whitcomb

Property class: 2.5

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Warfield Theatre are located near Hotel Whitcomb, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. A gym and a business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Francisco, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Warfield Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Golden Gate Bridge. 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. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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1231 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103

What's nearby

  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a busy intersection.
    Orpheum Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cityscape with a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings, including a prominent dome structure.
    Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent historical building with a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a clear sky.
    San Francisco City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warfield Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Turquaz
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • All Star Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Merchant Roots
    4 min walk
  • La Cuisine Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Whitcomb

  • Historic hotel near Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  • Located close to Warfield Theatre and Union Square, Hotel Whitcomb provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can also expect to find a gym and a business center.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
    • Wedding services, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All 459 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 37-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Whitcomb pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Whitcomb located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this historic hotel is steps from Orpheum Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. San Francisco City Hall and Warfield Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Market St & 8th St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Whitcomb Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'architecture du siècle dernier est dépaysante et reposante.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice inside with beautiful wood carved
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
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4/10 Poor

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
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4/10 Poor

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s secure, beautiful hotel lobby interior, and helpful, courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Whitcomb

Hotelli veloitti meiltä 100 dollaria/yö takuumaksua.Hotelli ei edes maininnut asiasta kun maksoin varausta,eikä antanut kuittia maksusta.Seuraavana päivänä huomasin heidän veloittaneen tuplasti enemmän ,jolloin selvisi että on ottanut tämän vakuusmaksun.Hotellin säännöissä ei lue tästä maksusta mitään. Netti ei toimi lähes ollenkaan hotellissa,mikä vaikeutti meidän toimintaan. Kadulla iltaisin heti ulos tultua on paljon kodittomia,kaikenlaisia laitapuolen kulkijoita .Ihan kuin Zombit kadulla.Meillä oli matkassa 4 kk vauva ja 4 vuotias,joten ei tullut kuulonkaan että lähtisi iltakävelylle ilta 18.00 jälkeen.Hyvä että itse uskalsi kävellä ulkona edes päivisin.Ruokapaikkoja ei löydy lähistöltä kodittomien takia.Joka yö hälytysajoneuvot ajoi hotellin lähistöllä. Olimme 4 yötä,ja toivoin ja ensimmäisen yön jälkeen että olisin muualla. Ikinä en ole törmännyt tällaiseen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

JPM

Expensive because of the conference time. Did not eat at the hotel even once.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we checked in, Hotel Whitcomb has the best service we’ve ever experienced at a hotel. I checked in on my birthday and when we got to our room, there was a cane and a bottle of wine waiting along with a birthday card. Every time we went to the lobby, we were greeted warmly. The ornate design and history behind this hotel makes it one that anyone should stay at. Tyler, the manager, made sure our stay was perfect and the front desk was always accommodating. It’s located in a great spot if you plan on seeing Hamilton and transportation is very accessible. I will definitely be back when traveling to San Francisco.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is clean, beds are comfortable, internet is good, chromecast to the tv is fantastic. Rooms are small but that didn’t bother me.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel Whitcomb for business

Convenient for business, love the historical building - beautiful. Electrical in rooms is old, air/heating is old. No coffee in room, must pay in lobby. Bed comfortable, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very good They’re could have been more information about the hotels history in general perhaps an into book on the room as a guide - concieraige regularly checked in via text to see how are stay was so it was easy to ask questions. The lobby was beautiful The staff - excellent from security to front desk staff and house services - friendly and helpful above and beyond . Cocktails at bar and bar service-delicious Accommodations were simple classic and comfortable . Environment -clean The only downside is they’re was very obvious dealings at pretty much at every street corner in the area and a lot of police around as well and the general theme was diverse and rich in culture and I never felt unsafe however the climate changes quickly from the front of the hotel to the surroundings within walking distance It makes it definetly difficult to have a family theme for walking to a nearby venue in the evening And that’s my honest opinion Wd I stay again ? Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel had a lot of character. The walls were virtually soundproof as we did not hear anything outside of our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good price & good location to the Orpheum Theater

Best place to book if seeing a play at the Orpheum Theater, approx. 50 paces from the front door to crosswalk, then across the street to the theater - no driving necessary! We were given an upgrade to a suite which was very nice & unexpected (Thank you!) That said, the suite was on the 'street side' which for us was very noisy. We live rurally and expected some city noise, but there was a major construction site (large, commercial building) going up across the street (loud, explosive noise during the afternoon) plus sirens all night. Market Street must be a major way through San Fran. or they just had a lot of emergencies that night. Lots of yelling and arguing from people on the street as well. We laughed at ourselves when returning home as we didn't think to ask for a different room (we don't get out much!). The hotel service was excellent, the rooms were very clean. The bathroom was spotless, yes, there isn't much space to put your things out on a pedestal sink in any bathroom, but there was a small cabinet next to the sink that accommodated our needs. When we come back to see another show at the Orpheum Theater we will stay at this hotel again. We'll just ask for a room 'not' on the street side!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020