The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Hotels
8.6 (1937 reviews)
501 Geary Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Centrally located
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Clean rooms
Cons:
Small room sizes
High parking costs
Restaurant service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Some reviews noted the cleanliness but mentioned issues with noise and external environment affecting perception.
Service
9.28
Exceptional service reported by multiple guests, with staff being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.32
Centrally located with easy access to Union Square and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.27
Rooms generally appreciated, but some noted their small size and noise from the street.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities, including complimentary coffee and gym facilities, although a few comments on gym etiquette.
Value for Money
8.26
Perceived as decent, but high parking rates and small room sizes were mentioned as drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Restaurant service received some criticism, impacting overall appreciation.
Overall Experience
8.78
Most guests expressed enjoyment of their stay and willingness to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:02

Property Description

French-Inspired Architecture and Ideal City Centre Location
The Marker San Francisco offers guests a unique experience with its French-inspired architecture and convenient city centre location, just minutes away from Union Square.

Luxurious Amenities and Upscale Accommodations
Guests can indulge in the upscale amenities provided in the guest rooms and suites, including LCD flat-screen TVs, iHome alarm clocks, and designer bath products, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious stay.

Dining Excellence and Elegant Ambiance
Experience culinary delights at Tratto, the hotel's modern Italian trattoria, serving up delectable dishes and crafted cocktails in a sophisticated setting, perfect for breakfast, happy hour, or dinner.

Book your stay at The Marker San Francisco for a memorable and luxurious experience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 75 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 45.43
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1937 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Ilse couple au
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Julian couple de
7
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Saskia couple nl
10
Beautiful clean hotel
Pros:

Beautiful building, very friendly staff! Very clean room, spacious bathroom. Especially Dhali was very friendly, we got a very warm welcome, coupons for wine at the bar and a bottle of wine in the room. Thank you, we had a very memorable stay. We will definitely be coming back for our last night in the US before we go home.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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mmK1105OB Business
10
great service
Pros:

Arrived exhausted from a red-eye flight, Dhali at the front desk made sure I got an early check in to go straight to bed. Thanks Dhali!

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas couple au
7
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jean Carlos couple do
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
8
Amazing hotel but in a terrible area.
Pros:

Everything - a lovely hotel that was comfortable, clean, and with friendly helpful staff

Cons:

The location is awful. I think Union Square was probably once an amazing area but whilst the square itself is still nice (and quite high end in terms of shopping etc) the surrounding area is really really bad. It’s actually heartbreaking because there are so many homeless and drug addicted people you just feel guilty staying at somewhere like the Marker.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Krista solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I requested a refund or postpone my stay. Both requests denied.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Eduardo couple ar
5
No volvería x las habitaciones y el desayuno no incluido el restaurante del hotel es carísimo y cierra temprano
Pros:

La ubicación y el lobby

Cons:

La habitación pequeña y alfombra sucia

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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shagoonp2026 Family
10
Great!
Pros:

Kind cleaners and attentive front desk staff! Riddhi and the manager promptly answered our questions and concerns

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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MAry extended_group us
10
Pros:

The staff that checked us in was wonderful. The hotel let us have a late checkout. Everyone was so kind and helpful.

Cons:

The outlets broke a curling iron and some didn’t work

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ashleigh couple gb
9
Pros:

Very convenient location, helpful staff, we made use of the office area

Cons:

Although the location was super convenient, there were still a few dodgy people around - some outdoor security would make the place feel more comfortable

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Thiranant family_with_children th
8
Perfect location and very convenience.
Pros:

The location is very good. For some reason, when I booked uber, it always parked opposite of the hotel in front of grocery store. Staffs are friendly and very helpful. Didn't have a chance to try the restaurant though.

Cons:

Not much I guessed. The location of the room is next to the elevator and it is still quiet. The location itself feels very safe. At night we opened a window, we did smell weeds, but we didn't mind.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple us
10
The concierge, Charles is very respectful and inviting, he also gave us a great recommendation to get some good Chinese
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable, and inviting

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Coraline couple fr
6
Bien mais….
Pros:

Chambre propre et hall d’entrée impressionnant. La salle de sport est bien équipée

Cons:

Le personnel de l’accueil est assez froid mais les lobby boy sont plus agréable. Le quartier est pas le mieux fréquenté. Assez onéreux pour le rapport qualité prix, pendant notre road trip nous avons fait des meilleurs hôtel à des prix plus abordable

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Debbie family_with_children nz
9
Great place, would highly recommend
Pros:

well apointed funky vibe, large rooms, all good

Cons:

little noisy, rooftop bar close by, but then thankfully quietened by 10

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
4
461melanys Couples
10
10/10 Experience
Pros:

We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful hotel. Dhali and Rhidi were unbelievably kind to us during our stay. I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back here!

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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gurdeepg2022 Couples
4
The hotel that time forgot
Pros:

The hotel is close to a number of tourist attractions but that also means that it attracts all the usual city features, like a high number of homeless people around. The general feel of the hotel is that it needs significant renovation. Our first room on the 7th floor was a bit dark with large blade blinds and felt a bit like being in prison. It was also an interconnecting room and we did not feel comfortable at all. So we asked for a room change and the gentleman at reception was very helpful. Despite the manager saying to the gentleman that it was a full house ( I suppose implying that our room should not be changed), the gentleman kindly managed to move us to the 6th floor. Even here, the carpet felt dusty and the furniture including doors etc. were all outdated. The bathroom has a half height bath with a shower and shower curtain. The workmanship in the bath felt shoddy. However, we did get a free 500ml bottle of water which was promoted as refillable. There were no cups, plates, cutlery or tea/coffee making facilities in the room but the hotel does offer free tea/coffee in the hotel restaurant on the ground floor from 7am to 10am. There were two drinking glasses in the room but only one bottle of water for the two of us. So rather than ask the hotel for more, we just went out and purchased our own bottles of water. We did get a kettle for our room upon request, again from the kind gentleman as above. The hotel also gave us paper cups, paper plates and plastic cutlery upon request. Overall, for a 4* hotel, the hotel is begging for serious renovation. We checked out a day earlier than planned and stayed with relatives about two hours drive from the hotel. A definite No No

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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elizabetheP7116BZ Family
8
Family gathering for graduation
Pros:

At check-in, the overly friendly staff was pushing alcohol on the non-alcoholic drinking members of our family. A polite no thank you was not received well by the staff.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor