Inn at Union Square, San Francisco | A Cozy Boutique Hotel

Looking for a cozy boutique hotel to stay in San Francisco, the Inn at Union Square boasts an incredible location along with plenty of other amenities for its guests. On my recent trip to San Francisco, I chose to stay in two different hotels based on the vicinity to different attractions and neighborhoods. The Inn at Union Square was one of the hotels where I stayed for a couple of nights and found myself in the center of the city where all the action takes place. 

About The Property

The Inn at Union Square is owned by Greystone Hotels, an independently owned hotel management company based in San Francisco. Greystone Hotels acquired the Inn at Union Square in 2004, and the 2017 renovation was the second under Greystone’s ownership. The hotel features 30 well-appointed rooms and suites that exude the style and charm of old San Francisco. 

The decor of the hotel is inspired by philanthropist and celebrated proponent of the art Alma Spreckels, considered by many as the “great grandmother of San Francisco”.

My First Impression of The Inn at Union Square, San Francisco

Old San Francisco historic home vibe!

Based on my stay, let me give you a virtual tour of the entire property!

The Inn at Union Square Hotel’s Entrance

The entrance of the hotel is small leading to the quaint reception area. It serves as a formal entryway, featuring oversized art pieces, soft benches, and accessories that give a touch of home.

My husband and I reached the hotel at around 12:30 pm. Our room wasn’t ready at that time. The gentleman at the reception took our luggage and kept in the luggage room. He even offered us to wait in the lounge on the second floor until our room was ready. However, we preferred to hang out at Union Square. We got a call from the hotel’s reception after an hour to check-in and all the formalities were done in less than a minute before we got our keys.

The Lounge Area

The lounge area — one on each floor is a modern interpretation of the formal living rooms of San Francisco’s historic homes, most featuring fully-functioning wood-burning fireplaces, cabinet walls filled with artwork, vases, and sculptures, and new soft seating for socializing or enjoying a glass of wine. It is a perfect place to relax while waiting for check-in or after check-out if you have to take a late flight.

The lounge area on the second-floor serves fruits and beverage for the guests. The freshly baked cookies were also served at the specific hours. However, there were no beverages or fruits available on the lounges of other floors.

The Inn at Union Square’s Superior King Suite

As soon as we reached in front of our suite, I was impressed to see the unique ‘lion’ door knocker inspired by San Francisco’s historic homes door. All the guest room’s entry doors are personalized with its own color, number, and unique door knocker.

Our Superior King Suite had a separate living area on one side and bedroom on the other side connected by a passage to the bathroom. The artwork and the decor of the entire suite were inspired by Alma Spreckels’ love for dance, theatre, and French Baroque design. The suite had a positive aura around. 

The living area had a comfy sofa, LED TV, mini-fridge along with all the regular modern amenities. 

We were delighted to see the welcome amenities of the hotel kept in the living room of our suite. There was a bottle of champagne with chocolates and a personal note welcoming us. It was a very sweet gesture from the Inn at Union Square to pamper us! 

There was a Beautyrest Victoria Park Plush King bed with a soft and comfy mattress. The sheet, comforters and pillows were neat and clean. There were charging points on both sides of the bed and plenty of other charging points throughout the suite. We had a wonderful sleep on all the days during our stay.

Our bedroom also had a closet area, in-room safe and complimentary water bottles. One of the things that impressed me the most was the INTELLITY In-Room Service Tablet. You can not only browse the internet but can also make any room service request at the ease of your fingertip.

The bathroom was spacious and had a marble floor and tiles. There was a tub on one side and vanity area on the other side. The toiletries were from Lather Bath Products in sufficient quantities. 

There was a full-size mirror placed at the back of the bathroom’s door facing the toilet. I found it pretty weird as am not fond of seeing myself in a mirror while doing my business!

Now, let me show you the view from the living room of the suite. There was a window through which you can climb on the fire escape balcony and just soak the view of the Union Square. 

It was one of my favorite places in the entire suite to have my coffee/wine with a view and soak the hustle and bustle vibe of Union Square!

The Complimentary Breakfast

I love those hotels that serve complimentary breakfast to all their guests. The Inn at Union Square serves continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The breakfast features a fruit parfait, assorted slices of bread, fresh fruits, various confectionery items and beverages. It is just perfect to kick start your day!

Other Amenities

Apart from the complimentary breakfast, the hotel also serves complimentary evening wine and cheese at the lounge on the second floor. It is a wonderful way for guests to mingle in a new city. The hotel also provides high-speed free WiFi and complimentary incoming and outgoing fax services. Some of the paid amenities include room service from Morton’s Steakhouse, access to a nearby full-service health club, overnight shoeshine service, and valet parking. 

The Location

The location of the Inn at Union Square is in the vicinity to some of the most famous attractions, museums, parks, and historic landmarks in San Francisco. Some of the prime locations that you can access while walking are as follows:

i) Union Square

Union Square is the heart of San Francisco and famous as one of the world’s most renowned shopping and dining destinations. It is a must place to visit if you want to experience the downtown buzz of the city.

ii) Cable Car Station

Union Square is also home to the world’s largest manually operated Cable Car System. Powell and Market Street Cable Car Station is just a few minutes walk from the Inn at Union Square Hotel. 

iii) Chinatown

The hotel is just a few blocks away from the Chinatown — one of the oldest Chinatowns in the US bustling with dim sum joints, souvenir shops, bakeries and traditional authentic eateries. You’ll get a vibe of walking in China!

Final Verdict

To sum up, the Inn at Union Square is a hidden gem offering guests a comfortable and unforgettable experience with impeccable service and attention to detail—a true home away from home experience. We had a wonderful time during our stay. I’d highly recommend this cute boutique hotel to anyone who is looking for a San Francisco getaway. 

Thanks to the entire team of the Inn at Union Square for your wonderful hospitality!

Perfect for: Family, Business Travelers, Couples/Friends Getaway. 

Do share your experience if you’ve stayed in The Inn at the Union Square Hotel in the comments below? If not, what do you think about this property?

Till then, Happy Wandering!
Ana

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Disclosure: This post is in collaboration with The Inn at the Union Square Hotel, San Francisco but all the opinions are 100% my own. For more information on my Disclosure Policy, check HERE.

 

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