Palihotel San Francisco

Hotels
8.4 (1760 reviews)
417 Stockton Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean facilities
Cons:
Noisy at night
Limited amenities
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Overall cleanliness was appreciated, but some reviews mentioned noise affecting the comfort of the stay.
Service
9.05
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the guest experience.
Location
9.09
The location received high praise for being central and convenient for exploring the city.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, though some small room sizes were noted.
Amenities
7.57
Amenities were criticized for being limited and the costs not justified based on availability.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value mentioned, especially when considering the location and upgraded rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Limited food and beverage options mentioned, but the presence of a restaurant was noted.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall satisfaction was high, with some issues that did not detract significantly from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:53

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Near Union Square

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the luxurious guest rooms at Palihotel San Francisco, featuring flat-screen cable TVs, marble bathrooms, and blackout curtains for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Services and Dining Options
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour concierge staff, a business centre for your work needs, and a dining discount at the onsite restaurant during your stay at Palihotel San Francisco.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Palihotel San Francisco, just steps away from Union Square and iconic San Francisco attractions.

Important information:

Additional parking fees may apply for large vehicles and during holidays. Please contact the hotel for more details.

Parking is available at 450 Sutter Street, which is around the corner from this hotel.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1760 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Georgia couple au
7
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Nikola family_with_children rs
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Eden couple il
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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AIKA solo_traveller jp
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller ca
7
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Alyssa couple us
7
Pros:

I liked the room, it was cute.

Cons:

Parking was expensive for one night.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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H family_with_children sg
6
Conveniently located for exploring downtown SF, don't drink the bottled water in room (chargeable)
Pros:

Location is convenient, staff are friendly

Cons:

Surprise minibar charges after checkout. It wasn't clear that the bottled water on the side table was chargeable. This is complimentary in every hotel I've stayed in around the world. Was also billed for minibar item I didn't consume. Be careful, I would suggest taking photos of all minibar items as proof before checkout. Maybe even insist that staff check the room with you present.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Solfar couple us
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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V7811VHmathildel Couples
8
Very nicely designed hotel and welcoming staff in the center of the city
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Oshan was proactive et gave us everything we needed in a timely manner. The manager was also great, overall welcoming place and staff !

Superb decor and thoughtfully designed room. We stayed in a suite, which had a little coffee table, a couch, a breakfast nook and a big comfy bed. Everything was clean. Our room looked upon another buildings roof and the skyline of the city, lots of light in the morning and early afternoon going through the 3 windows.

Super central location, in front of a bus stop and a 5-7 min walk away from the subway station. Surroundings were a lot of other hotels and high rises but there was also a bunch of coffee shops, breakfast place and even grocery stores neerby. We took an uber in from the airport and travelled with public transit during our stay. Walking distance from Chinatown.

Since it’s in the heart of the city, it can get quite loud (traffic, trucks, other ACs and stuff) - but manageable for us, especially since the hotel provided ear plugs. The windows in our room did not open, so we took advantage of the central air system.

This was also along the cheapest options for us - and we really value design, decor and comfort, so we were really pleased with our stay.

Would recommend and definitely go back !

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Kaddish couple us
8
i think the staff made the stay exceptional. they were very kind and always willing to help in any give way.
Pros:

the staff was nice and i liked the location.

Cons:

no parking included ):

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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nicky couple us
10
It's a vibe
Pros:

So excellently surprised. Amazingly stylish, comfortable
Bed and excellent bedding, perfectly
Located, great restaurant, best staff (crystal) and everyone, great value!

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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olbuckaroo Friends getaway Three Rivers, California
10
It's a Vibe!
Pros:

Excellently appointed. Stylish, great bed and bedding, wonderful staff (Crystal?) Great Maritime restaurant, great value, great location, even great drinks stocked in the fridge. I found a few local favorite to recommend. It's a vibe!

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Ahmad solo_traveller jo
6
Pros:

Overall was fine but the refund is vage and till date I didn’t received the money back for the security deposit and I had to call multiple times with no valid answer

Cons:

They took $100/- security deposit and they have not returned it till now

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Morgan couple us
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Itamar solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Clean, renovated, comfortable

Cons:

Extremely noisy! Both from the outside and the corridor.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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ameliel749 Solo travel
10
Great Stay & Wonderful Staff!!
Pros:

Truly loved my stay here at Pali Hotel SF. Amazing location right in Union Square, easy to get around and walk everywhere. Staff was absolutely wonderful and friendly. From the clean room to the beautiful aesthetic design of the entire hotel, this is a must stay spot! I will definitely be back.

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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Sightsee50494993252 Business Washington DC, District of Columbia
2
Loud hotel with missing room amenities and bad service
Pros:

I had a terrible experience at the Palihotel. I did not sleep well my entire stay due to excessive noise. My room on the fourth floor was incredibly noisy with loud glass breaking sounds in the courtyard multiple times in the middle of the night. It sounded like someone throwing glass beer bottles into a trash compactor. I heard strange rushing water and creaky pipe sounds all night in my room too. I live downtown in a city on a busy street. I am used to loud traffic and sirens, but this level of noise was unbearable and worse than when I stayed at a hotel in Times Square in Manhattan.

My room was missing a coffee machine (even though the website says every room has a coffee machine) when I checked in at 10pm. The front desk said they couldn't get one for me until tomorrow. The next morning I ran out of shower gel after my first shower. It also took about 15 minutes for my shower to have hot water and the bathroom sink only had cold water my entire stay. The next morning at 7am I asked the front desk to replace the shower gel and the coffee machine while I was out at an all day work event. When I came back exhausted and jet lagged at 9pm, my room was still missing shower gel and the coffee machine. Luckily, after visiting the front desk, a kind woman in housekeeping did give me more shower gel, a coffee machine, and coffee pods.

While the hotel location is great and the decor is stylish, I will not be staying again at the Palihotel during my next work trip to San Francisco, due to the noise, the plumbing, the missing room amenities, and the poor service. On top of everything, after checking out, I was charged for a $5 Snickers bar that I did not touch or eat.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Alessia couple it
10
Pros:

La colazione non era compresa . Posizione ottima

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Angela couple us
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
7
This was a great room for ONE person, which happened, or TWO people, maybe next time!
2026-01-29 via Nuitee