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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Union Square

2.0 of 5
505 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Union Square
Ranked #205 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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Seattle
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

For the location and price, this hotel was great. It's at the bottom of Nob Hill and San Francisco is at your feet. The room was well-furnished and the bed was comfortable. I found it to be quite clean. The hotel staff was quite friendly and helpful. The room has a refrigerator and microwave. However, you get what you pay... More

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Toronto, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was booked into this hotel as part of a tour group. Upon doing research, I decided against booking a room here prior to the trip departure for the few days on my own exploring the city. I'm very glad that I made that decision. Firstly, this hotel is in the Tenderloin district of SF. I'm a single 27 year... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

On my first trip to San Francisco I had the pleasure to stay at ABVI. San Francisco is a vast beautiful city and the best way to visit is to stay downtown. The building itself is a historic venue which is apparent when you first walk in and see the architecture of the lobby. The neighborhood is very close to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

The hotel did what we needed it to do. After a lot of research we chose this hotel for the location and the price. We were able to stay here for 7 nights cheaper than 6 nights anywhere else and it is just 2 blocks away from the cable cars and a quick walk from Market Street. There are a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I have been staying here for a 4 weeks and I have been happy and the hotel is close to Union Square, 2 days ago I left my hotel room around 10am-came back at 5pm. When I came back two of my gold necklaces was taken from my room. I have been talking to management and they do not have... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

Do not stay here. The pictures you see on the website are not what you will get. I got 2 bed room where I could barely move in between the beds and the furniture. The rooms are very small but the worst part of my experience in this hotel (actually it should be considered a motel) is the constant odor... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

It really is no better than OK. The location is a bit dodgy and is not the cleanest. We stayed one night at the end of a tour and we had tried to extend our stay for the extra 3 nights we were in SF but thnakfully they were full and stayed in China town instead. The Union Square location... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Hotel is located close to union square which is more or less the center...the disadvantage of this is the huge amount of homeless...which for me add a little bit to the atmosphere...the homeless are NoT stay only around this hotel but all over the city....they are not violent and sometimes even funny and prefer smile over penny. all the facility... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Got in late at night and literally had to walk over human urine on the sidewalk to enter the building. The location is in a area that I would consider unsafe and over run by homeless. The front desk manger was very nice but that was the only plus. The lobby, elevator, hallways, and rooms are filthy! The sheets where... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Service was as good as could be expected for the price of this Hotel. It is in an excellent position to access San Francisco harbour. It's just a budget hotel catering to backpackers and adventure tour people. If you can't handle homeless people and the dirtier side of San Francisco don't stay here.

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Also Known As:
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Union Square Hotel
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Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Union Square
Address: 505 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #205 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
Price range (per night): S$131 - 427
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
America's Best Value Inn Extended Stay – Union Square, is situated right in the heart of the city. Built in 1925 and fully remodeled in early 2009 it combines both the classic quality of a 1920's building with all the modern conveniences. Located at the corner of O'Farrell Street and Jones Street this property is within easy walking distance to world class shopping, world famous dinning and some of the best entertainment in the world. Valet parking ONLY. Free daily breakfast (muffin, coffee and juice). ... more   less 
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