JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Great location, good restaurants on site, nice rooms Elevators can be slow

The hotel is very conveniently located near Chinatown and a less than a 20 minute ride to Fisherman's Wharf. Being a Marriott Bonvoy member I received a free room upgrade to a suite which was very nice of the staff. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a walk-in shower. The drinks at the Level 3 bar were good but pricey. I was not happy about the hotel's $38 destination fee. It's a completely made up fee by Marriott and is not mandated by the city. Marriott does not mention this fee on their website. They inform you about it when you check in. They charge this 'destination' fee EVERY DAY you stay there and you can't opt out of it. Even more infuriating is they give you back $20 in credits each day but you have to spend it that day or lose it. You're forced to use these stupid credits at the hotel. We ended up buying overpriced $7 bottled water and snacks every day at their tiny convenience store.

The hotel is very conveniently located near Chinatown and a less than a 20 minute ride to Fisherman's Wharf. Being a Marriott Bonvoy member I received a free room upgrade to a suite which was very nice of the staff. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a walk-in shower. The drinks at the Level 3 bar were good but pricey. I was not happy about the hotel's $38 destination fee. It's a completely made up fee by Marriott and is not mandated by the city. Marriott does not mention this fee on their website. They inform you about it when you check in. They charge this 'destination' fee EVERY DAY you stay there and you can't opt out of it. Even more infuriating is they give you back $20 in credits each day but you have to spend it that day or lose it. You're forced to use these stupid credits at the hotel. We ended up buying overpriced $7 bottled water and snacks every day at their tiny convenience store.

Highly recommend!

Ok

Exceptional

This hotel provided my best stay, ever!

This hotel provided my best stay, ever!

We did not partake of these amenities!

Breakfast items extremely pricey. Waitress was excellent.

This hotel has the perfect location but should have a Michelin star restaurant or at least a Morton’s level restaurant

Great staff, shout out to Bianka for starting our stay with such a warm welcome. Clean, spacious room and lobby. Level III served excellent food - great staff there as well. Loved the location of the hotel. There are overnight parking garages right across the street for $40/night. Would stay here again.

Great location

Yes

My wife and I have stayed at many nice hotels and they are all nice but it's the service from the Employees that brings us back, The employee ( Norvin) goes far beyond his duties to make our stay so much nicer, he always remembers us and his hospitality is second to none, Our next stay we talked about the presidential suite and Norvin gave us the tour of that room, It's fabulous. We will keep coming back and tell all our friends where to stay in the City, and location is fabulous ... Thank them all for another great stay ... There is not much ... The only thing I experienced was the young man at Valet desk after hours ... I am an early riser and I smoke so I take trips out to smoking area When I did on this trip, I went out to smoke and the young man was asleep, and the second time I exited to smoke he was on his phone, I said good morning and he ignored me or maybe he didn't hear me ... The young lady at bell hop counter did and she responded and ran over and open the door on valet side, ... That's about all ... The day guys are fab

The service from the Employees are top notch .. My wife and I have stayed at many nice hotels and they are all nice but it's the service from the Employees that brings us back, The employee ( Norvin) goes far beyond his duties to make our stay so much nicer, he always remembers us and his hospitality is second to none, Our next stay we talked about the presidential suite and Norvin gave us the tour of that room, It's fabulous. We will keep coming back and tell all our friends where to stay in the City, and location is fabulous ... Thank them all for another great stay ... There is not much ... The only thing I experienced was the young man at Valet desk after hours ... I am an early riser and I smoke so I take trips out to smoking area When I did on this trip, I went out to smoke and the young man was asleep, and the second time I exited to smoke he was on his phone, I said good morning and he ignored me or maybe he didn't hear me ... The young lady at bell hop counter did and she responded and ran over and open the door on valet side, ... That's about all ... The day guys are fab

The Valet parking was quick and easy. Plenty of shops, restaurants and attractions nearby. Anthony was extremely helpful when checking us in and out.

Excellent location and very clean. Pristine rooms with a spacious bathroom.. The bed was also very comfortable however, for a hotel in this category, we felt it lacked some amenities and atmosphere .there wasn’t much happening in the hotel and many things seemed to close quite early. Our room was supposed to have a city view, but it almost faced another apartment building. We also tried the Hotel breakfast one morning and found it quite pricey. Overall comfortable stay in great location, but it didn’t fully meet expectations for this level of Hotel.

Location, clean, friendly Expensive

Location, clean, friendly Expensive

That it’s close to the center Hidden fees and lies

That it’s close to the center Hidden fees and lies

Pleasant

Exceptional

The room was big and spacious and we had a very beautiful view of the city at night. We requested for a later check out and was given 1:30 p.m. Then, when our tour operator informed us of our return timing of our morning tour, I asked for an extension of the later check out time to 2 p.m., but the counter staff very sternly rejected my request. On the day of our check out, we rushed through our washing up to reach the counter by 1:30 p.m. but there was a long queue of guests in front of us checking in. By the time the counter staff processed our check out, it was around 2:10 p.m. Wouldn't JW Marriot, being a top class hotel, allow for some flexibility in extending our check out time by 30 minutes?

The room was not clean. It had dry semen stains on the wall.

Location was good and its a pretty hotel. The room was not clean. It had dry semen stains on the wall.

Over charging for everything as booking.com communicated two nights room plus breakfast $645 but hotel charges a lot.

Hotel had no information on the reservation. Thankfully I had the confirmation email from Expedia that helped resolve the issue.

Hotel had no information on the reservation. Thankfully I had the confirmation email from Expedia that helped resolve the issue.

Nice

Nice

Great

Great

The staff were so helpful in reception .

The staff were so helpful in reception .

Location and staff

Excellent stay close to everything

Excellent stay close to everything

Superb

Great staff and amenities

Great staff and amenities

excellent service, seamless checkin and checkout, very central location, good value for money, good food

The location is amazing and so the facility is nice. Excellent service at breakfast, the a la cart menu is more attractive than the buffet The room refills for accessories like shampoo and others was poor

The location is amazing and so the facility is nice. Excellent service at breakfast, the a la cart menu is more attractive than the buffet The room refills for accessories like shampoo and others was poor

Very large and comfortable rooms!

Did not go to restaurant

Did not go to restaurant

Good

Good

It was a great experience

It was a great experience

Safe lovely

Safe lovely

This hotel was top-notch. The staff was efficient and friendly. My wife and I were here as part of a family gathering.

This hotel was top-notch. The staff was efficient and friendly. My wife and I were here as part of a family gathering.

Really impressed by the property. It is a bit dated of course but the staff was great, the place was very well kept, the location was very good.

Really impressed by the property. It is a bit dated of course but the staff was great, the place was very well kept, the location was very good.

Stay was good.. have been in better JW Marriott properties around the world.

Stay was good.. have been in better JW Marriott properties around the world.

good location. expensive, staff poor asking for service constantly, breakfeast a joke

good location. expensive, staff poor asking for service constantly, breakfeast a joke

Staff was great and very accommodating. Bring your own blow dryer, was less than 2 feet long. Had to bend over to use it and it kept falling out of the wall. Probably won’t return

Staff was great and very accommodating. Bring your own blow dryer, was less than 2 feet long. Had to bend over to use it and it kept falling out of the wall. Probably won’t return

All Staff were extremely nice and welcoming. Beautiful property.

All Staff were extremely nice and welcoming. Beautiful property.

* "specialty" drink of the day was nothing more than pre-made sangria out of a pitcher * breakfast buffet has poor selection for a high-end property. no better than a courtyard. * breakfast buffet food was stale, perhaps a day old and re-heated * slow service * terrible coffee

* "specialty" drink of the day was nothing more than pre-made sangria out of a pitcher * breakfast buffet has poor selection for a high-end property. no better than a courtyard. * breakfast buffet food was stale, perhaps a day old and re-heated * slow service * terrible coffee

Quiet and safe.

Nice place!

Nice place!

Helpful staff

Helpful staff

I very enjoyed this place, the hotel is very clean and beautiful. The staff are nice and helpful.

I very enjoyed this place, the hotel is very clean and beautiful. The staff are nice and helpful.

Is good

Is good

Everything

It was amazing.

It was amazing.

Whenever I make a trip to San again, I will definitely be staying there

Whenever I make a trip to San again, I will definitely be staying there

Great location!

Great location!

Beautiful hotel, quiet, great location and service!

Beautiful hotel, quiet, great location and service!

Most wonderful and memorable

Most wonderful and memorable

My days at the JW were excellent The staff was very friendly. The hotel smelled good and clean.

My days at the JW were excellent The staff was very friendly. The hotel smelled good and clean.

The property was beautiful. The room was clean. We were put in a room right next to the gym and constantly heard weights banging, especially EARLY in the morning. I told the front desk and they didn’t seem to care.

The property was beautiful. The room was clean. We were put in a room right next to the gym and constantly heard weights banging, especially EARLY in the morning. I told the front desk and they didn’t seem to care.

The property was amazing and the staff there was incredible. I lost my phone in my car and the valet staff turned over every stone to assist. And all with a smile too!

The property was amazing and the staff there was incredible. I lost my phone in my car and the valet staff turned over every stone to assist. And all with a smile too!

The Greeting crew are fantastic Especially ( Norvin ) He remembered both my wife and my name's from the last visit over 2 years ago, We booked a room with a view, But the view was building tops So Norvin arranged it and moved us from the 8th floor to the 15th floor which had a fantastic view, They always go above and beyond... Great location, Great food, Great employees, Great rooms, Hands down a Great place to stay ... We be back ... Thank you JW Marriott Greg and Cindy Moe Not much, Only thing was Ice machine was on 3rd floor but other than that ... It's all good

Exceptional

All good just o eight

All good just o eight

Express lifts that were away from rooms

Express lifts that were away from rooms

Excellent property will stay here again.

Excellent property will stay here again.

OK

OK

I stayed here during Christmas time and now a second time. Lovely hotel with great staff. Great location.

I stayed here during Christmas time and now a second time. Lovely hotel with great staff. Great location.

The Valet is inside the building. And Lobby 3rd floor.

The Valet is inside the building. And Lobby 3rd floor.

It was good stay with pleasant staff

It was good stay with pleasant staff

I like the area

I like the area

This was my first time staying at the JW Marriott in San Francisco, though I'm a big fan of Marriott Bonvoy hotels; this location and venue did not disappoint. Staff was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and helpful. I was there for a tradeshow, and while full of others there for the same show, it was much more quiet and peacful to conduct meetings. The in-room dining was average and quite pricey - but comparable to other hotels in the area. I will stay there again for sure

This was my first time staying at the JW Marriott in San Francisco, though I'm a big fan of Marriott Bonvoy hotels; this location and venue did not disappoint. Staff was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and helpful. I was there for a tradeshow, and while full of others there for the same show, it was much more quiet and peacful to conduct meetings. The in-room dining was average and quite pricey - but comparable to other hotels in the area. I will stay there again for sure

Exceptional

Great Marriott!

Great Marriott!

Great location wishing a block from union square. Nice rooms and great staff.

Great location wishing a block from union square. Nice rooms and great staff.

Exceptional

Great place to stay except there hve newn more homeless around the area

Great place to stay except there hve newn more homeless around the area

Exceptional

Very good

Only issue is that they charged us for food they said we could use a voucher for. Annoying.

Only issue is that they charged us for food they said we could use a voucher for. Annoying.

Hotel is located in the heart of Union Square. Lots of shopping and dining options within a 1-2 block area. Hotel is well maintained and staff are attentive. Will stay there again.

Hotel is located in the heart of Union Square. Lots of shopping and dining options within a 1-2 block area. Hotel is well maintained and staff are attentive. Will stay there again.

It is an exceptional place to stay … Frankly? I did not like the time passing by so fast at this fantastic place …

Excellent. We come to stay yearly.

Excellent. We come to stay yearly.

Excellent. We come to stay yearly.

Nice hotel conveniently located downtown. Facilities are average but rooms are nice.

Nice hotel conveniently located downtown. Facilities are average but rooms are nice.

I really appreciated how kind the staff was especially with late check out and making arrangements to be close with other family members in the hotel. Will be coming back, thank you to John & Anthony at the front desk. Their services were impeccable!

I really appreciated how kind the staff was especially with late check out and making arrangements to be close with other family members in the hotel. Will be coming back, thank you to John & Anthony at the front desk. Their services were impeccable!

The hotel was beautiful and the experience was great. Super affordable as well

The hotel was beautiful and the experience was great. Super affordable as well

Excellent experience

Excellent experience

It is San Francisco! I recognize that many of the issues are related to the city's management. Crazy bums hanging out on the streets. The location was convenient for me.

It is San Francisco! I recognize that many of the issues are related to the city's management. Crazy bums hanging out on the streets. The location was convenient for me.

Great location. Valet parking

Great location. Valet parking

Nice hotel with good staff. Unfortunately, the property overall felt average, and did not meet expectations if previous JW stays. Additionally, the bed was not very comfortable at all. Overall GOOD stay, and would return, but only if the price was right.

Nice hotel with good staff. Unfortunately, the property overall felt average, and did not meet expectations if previous JW stays. Additionally, the bed was not very comfortable at all. Overall GOOD stay, and would return, but only if the price was right.

Lovedmit

Lovedmit

The JW Marriott at Union Square is a wonderful hotel. I stayed at many hotels in San Francisco in the past, the JW Marriott is one of the best that I stayed in, the other being the Fairmont. The JW Marriott is conveniently located on walk-in distance to Union Square. It looks newly renovated. Everything is impeccably clean. The decor is modern and beautiful. The lobby, elevator and hallways look modern and everything looks new and clean. The elevators are fast, have a view of the lobby and there is no wait for them. The room is spacious and modern. The be decor is fantastic. The beds are very comfortable. The bathroom is very large, modern and the shower is great. The amenities are excellent. All in all an excellent experience . I will stay there again in the future

The JW Marriott at Union Square is a wonderful hotel. I stayed at many hotels in San Francisco in the past, the JW Marriott is one of the best that I stayed in, the other being the Fairmont. The JW Marriott is conveniently located on walk-in distance to Union Square. It looks newly renovated. Everything is impeccably clean. The decor is modern and beautiful. The lobby, elevator and hallways look modern and everything looks new and clean. The elevators are fast, have a view of the lobby and there is no wait for them. The room is spacious and modern. The be decor is fantastic. The beds are very comfortable. The bathroom is very large, modern and the shower is great. The amenities are excellent. All in all an excellent experience . I will stay there again in the future

Loved everything about our stay.

Loved everything about our stay.

The bed was amazingly comfortable, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the restaurant food was great

Pleasant

The hotel staff were warm & inviting. Great location in San Francisco.

The hotel staff were warm & inviting. Great location in San Francisco.

The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with identifying attractions that my family might enjoy. They also did a great job of explaining the amenities available at the hotel. Location was perfect to access all of our trip destinations. The price of breakfast was not worth it. Parking is only accessible through valet services. Nothing else to gripe about. Unless you plan on using all the amenities, it may or may not be in your interest.

Good location. Staff available

Good location. Staff available

Stayed in Union Square area of San Fran. Easy in and out . Nice place

Stayed in Union Square area of San Fran. Easy in and out . Nice place

Property was location was perfect to being near shopping and activities.

Property was location was perfect to being near shopping and activities.

Good location.

Good location.

Amazing service, very accommodating - will stay again!

Amazing service, very accommodating - will stay again!

Nice and clean well keep

Nice and clean well keep

Clean and nice service

Clean and nice service

Not so much friendly at the front desk and at first we got a roof right next to the gym and it sounds to much

Not so much friendly at the front desk and at first we got a roof right next to the gym and it sounds to much

I had an item taken from my room. I noticed this after checkout and have tried to retrieve the item but the response has been poor. Would not recommend staying here

I had an item taken from my room. I noticed this after checkout and have tried to retrieve the item but the response has been poor. Would not recommend staying here

Room was ok, lobby area was good with games to play.

Room was ok, lobby area was good with games to play.

Great stay!

Great stay!

Loved our stay. The staff were amazing and so nice.

Loved our stay. The staff were amazing and so nice.

This property was great. They let us check in early, we felt safe and the bar and wait staff were friendly and attentive. I would stay here again, however I think I am done with San Francisco. Love Marriott properties.

This property was great. They let us check in early, we felt safe and the bar and wait staff were friendly and attentive. I would stay here again, however I think I am done with San Francisco. Love Marriott properties.

I like the many electric outlets and USB ports for chargers. I don't care about the stocked mini bar in the refrigerator. Not many hotels do that anymore. In fact, the hotel charged me for two bottles of wine that were not in the room to begin with. After I pointed out at the counter, they took it off my final bill. The location is good. There are many dining options. I would stay there again.

I like the many electric outlets and USB ports for chargers. I don't care about the stocked mini bar in the refrigerator. Not many hotels do that anymore. In fact, the hotel charged me for two bottles of wine that were not in the room to begin with. After I pointed out at the counter, they took it off my final bill. The location is good. There are many dining options. I would stay there again.

Beautiful property. Great rooms. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful

Beautiful property. Great rooms. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful

City is dirty and lots of business arround are close. Not what it used to be.

City is dirty and lots of business arround are close. Not what it used to be.

Excellent service

Excellent service

Great stay

Great stay

Daryl checked us in and was phenomenal.

Daryl checked us in and was phenomenal.

I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone who is going to San Francisco

I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone who is going to San Francisco

There was a dog barking in the hotel room next to my room for 3 days. I complained to the concierge and they said they will send a security to check but nothing was done.

There was a dog barking in the hotel room next to my room for 3 days. I complained to the concierge and they said they will send a security to check but nothing was done.

Love this property

Love this property

Staff were friendly and nice. Property was well managed. General atmosphere was good too.

Staff were friendly and nice. Property was well managed. General atmosphere was good too.

Everything

Everything

Ok

Ok

Receptionist was awesome. Professional, pleasant and efficient all attributes that seem lacking nowadays

Receptionist was awesome. Professional, pleasant and efficient all attributes that seem lacking nowadays

There were several room issues and cleanliness problems.

There were several room issues and cleanliness problems.

This property has a few decades under its belt, but it’s still fresh and interesting. Being originally designed by legendary architect John Portman, the original thoughtful details and space have been well maintained through renovations. The staff couldn’t be friendlier or more prompt to assist—they really make it a choice place to stay. I highly recommend staying at this hotel and hope to return very soon myself!

This property has a few decades under its belt, but it’s still fresh and interesting. Being originally designed by legendary architect John Portman, the original thoughtful details and space have been well maintained through renovations. The staff couldn’t be friendlier or more prompt to assist—they really make it a choice place to stay. I highly recommend staying at this hotel and hope to return very soon myself!

Room was great, corner room, clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Room was great, corner room, clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

The costumer service was kind trying to minimize the impacts, but the resolution was not applied. Take care: breakfast included rate to JW San Francisco doesn’t mean breakfast included, but a small credit.

The costumer service was kind trying to minimize the impacts, but the resolution was not applied. Take care: breakfast included rate to JW San Francisco doesn’t mean breakfast included, but a small credit.

Attentive staff, excellent rooms. Restaurant could be better - but bar was good!

Attentive staff, excellent rooms. Restaurant could be better - but bar was good!

Most of the staff was professional and courteous. There was an instance during happy hour where my friend waited over 30 minutes to order a drink only for the bartender to never take the order. My other friend had to directly confront the bartender to ensure we all had our orders.

Most of the staff was professional and courteous. There was an instance during happy hour where my friend waited over 30 minutes to order a drink only for the bartender to never take the order. My other friend had to directly confront the bartender to ensure we all had our orders.

Very nice rooms, good vibe in the lobby

Very nice rooms, good vibe in the lobby

There weren’t any ice machines available. Also no mini fridge which was very inconvenient.

There weren’t any ice machines available. Also no mini fridge which was very inconvenient.

Convenient location. Valet parking is also nice to have. Very close to union square.

Convenient location. Valet parking is also nice to have. Very close to union square.

The facility is clean and very close to local attractions.

The facility is clean and very close to local attractions.

But never with both of them. Never. Don’t do it… The hotel is beautiful and the staff are all friendly and helpful!

The room was much smaller than the photos made it seem. The hotel staff was helpful but it took a long time to get anything we requested.

Property could benefit from upgrades. Not at par with other JW hotels.

Very beautiful and clean hotel! All staff members were extremely cordial to us during our stay!

The staff's warmth and helpfulness made our experience truly memorable. From spacious rooms to top-notch amenities, our stay exceeded expectations. JW Marriott Union Square is a definite recommendation for anyone seeking a beautiful and luxurious stay in San Francisco.

My family had a 2 night stay. The hotel itself felt welcoming and comfortable. I would like to mention the front desk rep Antonio who went above and beyond getting us checked in, giving us great directions and very friendly.

Excellente localization, excellent service and personal very nice people

Close proximity to Union Square and other attractions. Great staff and property. Only complaint is the cost of parking.

The room is so clean.

Thank you!

We loved our stay at the JW Marriott, hope to go back again someday soon !!! San Francisco is such an incredible destination, we loved it, stayed there and celebrated Christmas🎄.

I could not find anything called "shampoo" in the bath room. "Body wash," yes, but no "shampoo." And, of course, food in the hotel was at eye-watering levels. $40 for breakfast, $6 for a cup of coffee. Two breakfast restaurants are only a block away. Go there. The HVAC sound was so intrusive that I turned it off. We reserved for two nights, but left after one because my wife became ill. The hotel nevertheless charged us for both nights, and put a $782.80 "reserve" on my credit card, even though the final charge (which I paid as I left) was only $537.09. The hotel also charged $29.06 for the first day's "destination charge" as soon as we checked in. The "free" Internet is free only if you join BonVoy for $14.99, I was told at the hotel. On-line advertising says that BoyVoy is free, so what is it? I get free internet at $89 a night hotels in Arkansas, so why do I have to pay in San Francisco? Finally, the $25 a night "destination fee." It can be applied against restaurant charges at the hotel, which forces you to eat there in order to recoup the fees. Why not jut add the "fee" to the room rate, rather than calling it something else?

Second time that I stayed here. Experience was not a satisfactory at the last time. This time a lot of hidden fees. Room service $ 20 to bring towels requested at the service desk. Destination fee $ 25 for 3 days = $ 75. Even if a pay in advanced I end up paying more plus the fee for expedia for $ 75. Security deposit for $ 150 per day for a total of $ 450 service desk personnel didn’t tell me about this charge or explained me about it just showed up in my credit card. Even if it will be refunded against hotel charges it will take time to apply the credit to my card. Not enough staff to take care of breakfast customers. Waitress and personal very good but management to blame for not having enough personnel to support customers.

Checking in was easy. Our room was available when we arrived (prior to check in time). Great location. Friendly staff. We stay here every winter to enjoy Union Square at Christmas

No value for money. Basic necessities like internet and coffee are charged extra along with many different charges.