Built to accommodate visitors to the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, these moderate-sized Edwardian-style rooms, some with huge walk-in closets, have high ceilings and are considered by many to be among of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the gussied up (albeit still modest) lobby overlook cable cars on Powell Street....
The Bottom Line: Elegant, historic Union Square hotel with classic furnishings. Guest Rooms and Rates: From $99.
A glimpse into the San Francisco of days gone by.:
The Scene
This boutique hotel was built in 1914 in Edwardian style and is located near the Powell Street cable car line. Set among giant palms, it feels like an icon leftover from grander...