citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Hotels
CitizenM
9.2 (4713 reviews)
72 Ellis Street , San Francisco , us

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and modern interior
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms can be small for multiple guests
Breakfast could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
9.91
The staff has been described as exceptional and friendly in multiple reviews.
Location
9.95
Multiple reviews highlight the great location as a significant advantage.
Room Quality
8.4
Some reviews mention rooms are small and cramped, affecting the quality perception.
Amenities
8.93
Amenities are generally good, but some negative feedback was noted regarding breakfast.
Value for Money
9.39
Most reviews indicate that the hotel offers good value relative to its pricing.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Some dissatisfaction with breakfast options was expressed in a couple of reviews.
Overall Experience
9.61
Overall experiences were positive, with several reviewers mentioning they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:22

Property Description

Central Location in San Francisco
Located in the heart of San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square offers a convenient stay close to major attractions such as Moscone Center and Union Square.

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Experience comfort in every room with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. Relax in the shared lounge, stay connected with free WiFi, and enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant serving American cuisine.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
With a 24-hour front desk, business centre, and ironing service, your needs are always met promptly at citizenM San Francisco Union Square. Book now for a memorable stay in San Francisco!

Important information:

Please note that only service animals are allowed. Guests need to inform about the service animal before arrival.

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 4713 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Crone solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Gerhard solo_traveller ch
7
Funktioneller, zufriedenstellender Aufenthalt für einen Kongressbesuch.
Pros:

-Lage, recht neues Hotel, freundliches Personal.
-Alles sauber und gepflegt.

Cons:

-keine Kaffeemaschine/Wasserkocher im kleinen Zimmer.
-Etwas ärgerliche Unklarheiten bei der Bezahlung, nachdem ich alles bereits vorab bezahlt habe.
Wenn man nicht aufpasst, kann eine Doppelbezahlung schnell passieren. Hatte ich so bisher noch nirgends erlebt.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Dragos solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Dominique solo_traveller ch
7
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Burak solo_traveller tr
8
Solid 2-night stay — High Floor room as booked, great location.
Pros:

Great location at Union Square — easy walking distance to the city's core. Room was as booked (High Floor) with comfortable bed and good city view. Breakfast included was a nice perk. Lobby and common areas have the modern citizenM character. Checked in without any issues for this 2-night stay.

Cons:

Nothing meaningful for this specific stay. The room and service met expectations.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Chey solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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lisamo89 Business Hamburg
10
Worth it for the hospitality
Pros:

Amazing customer service. Everyone was so friendly it was sad to say goodbye. The breakfast was great, with unlimited free barista coffee included. Rooms are small but modern, clean and well maintained. Much better than the old school alternatives in the neighborhood which charge double for less.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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michele solo_traveller it
7
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
We would definitely stay again, and would look for Citizen M for other trips too.
Pros:

Location was perfect for us - right by a BART stop so great connection from the airport. Just around the corner was the tram turntable, perfect for jumping on the tram. Bus and streetcar stops really close by too.
The staff were friendly and helpful, lots of tips on restaurants.
The hotel had a relaxed vibe, funky decor and our room was great fun with a tablet to control the lights, the blinds and colour mood of the room.
We hadn’t intended to eat breakfast in the hotel but the fact that items were individually priced meant we could eat a light breakfast without having to pay for a larger meal.
Big, comfy bed - big hot shower - perfect.

Cons:

Nothing !

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Inspire739124 Couples Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
10
Hospitality the Way It Should Be
Pros:

As frequent travelers, we‘ve stayed in countless hotels, but this place has earned a rare spot on our list of truly memorable ones.

The location is excellent - central and easy to reach from the airport. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and we slept well.

But what truly sets this hotel apart is the staff. In an industry where hospitality can feel scripted or transactional, the team here is something genuinely different. They’re warm, professional, and clearly engaged - greeting you with a real smile every time, remembering faces, and taking real pride in what they do. That kind of motivation is rare, and it shows.

Highly recommended for any traveler looking for more than just a place to sleep.

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
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Tam solo_traveller fr
6
Small room, efficient. But expensive for what it is. Won't be back
Pros:

Everything was convenient

Cons:

Rooms are very small for the price it is. I was expecting that it would have a sort of community atmosphere, which was not the case.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple gb
7
Perfect to see the city easily and with a great nights sleep
Pros:

Nice decor , comfortable room and bed even tho small the bed was massive , great location , everything easily accessible

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Burak solo_traveller tr
3
Booked High Floor, got standard room. Property refused to fix. Disappointing.
Pros:

Stayed at the same property earlier in my trip with no issues — great location at Union Square, easy walk to the city's core, and the lobby and common spaces have the citizenM character I expect from the brand. The bed itself was comfortable.

Cons:

I booked a "King Room — High Floor" category for 5 nights. The property's own invoice for this stay lists the room only as "citizenM room" — the "High Floor" descriptor is missing, while my preceding stay's invoice correctly reads "High Floor citizenM room." At check-in the front-desk agent first denied I had booked High Floor, then suggested a Booking.com error, then refused to relocate me. The room had a torn inside curtain and a water-extraction machine ran in the corridor outside my door for extended periods. The property declined Booking.com's formal complaint requesting room move or rate adjustment.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Damien solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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380niamhl Business
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Amazing place to stay! Clean, quiet rooms and best community space ever. The staff were amazing and so helpful! Especially Kitty, Fernie, and Evelyn. But the fact that I can name three(!) is awesome!

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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Q7684ORjennifere Business
10
Leonia rocks!
Pros:

The hotel staff is a joy! Leonia went out of her way to make sure my needs were met.

2026-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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Alice solo_traveller fr
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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MARCOS solo_traveller br
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children us
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Stella solo_traveller cw
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee