University Club of San Francisco

4-star hotel Great 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, CA 94
University Club of San Francisco

About University Club of San Francisco

Located in downtown San Francisco, this hotel is 4.3 mi away from the famous Golden Gate Bridge. University Club of San Francisco features multiple squash courts and rooms with free WiFi. Each comfortable room is furnished with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Convenient room amenities include a hairdryer, telephone and ironing facilities. Standing and ceiling fans are provided in each overnight guest room. San Francisco’s University Club is a private hotel that welcomes guests to experience the formal dining of the University Club restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. The hotel bar serves a variety of wine and casual dinners. Guests of University Club can work out in the gym or relax in the sauna. The hotel has a library and meeting rooms as well. San Francisco International Airport is 14 mi away from University Club of San Francisco. Fisherman’s Wharf is 6 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Spa / sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4 / 5
Great 287 reviews

The hotel has a historic charm and a great location, but the rooms are outdated and lack basic amenities like air conditioning. The breakfast is also a common complaint, with limited options and poor service.

What guests liked
  • Historic charm
  • Great location
What could be better
  • Outdated rooms lacking basic amenities
  • Poor breakfast options and service
  • Ivan Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jo May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Pierina May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Calyssa May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • LoConte May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Comfortable bed, nice staff, clean bathroom, location. Hidden fees, poor parking situation, German roaches(just a few) in the bathroom, no AC, and loud because you have to keep the windows open.

  • Loconte May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Comfortable bed, nice staff, clean bathroom, location. Hidden fees, poor parking situation, German roaches(just a few) in the bathroom, no AC, and loud because you have to keep the windows open.

  • Constantine Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Matthew Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Morgan Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Location and small club atmosphere San Francisco was extremely hot - heat wave - and the room was not air conditioned. This isn’t criticism, as air conditioning is not normally needed in the City.

  • Morgan Mar 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Location and small club atmosphere San Francisco was extremely hot - heat wave - and the room was not air conditioned. This isn’t criticism, as air conditioning is not normally needed in the City.

  • Alexey Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Perfectly located: safe to walk around at any time of the day, walkable area with access to taxis as well as public transportation, friendly staff. The interior in both the room and common areas is great. The building is historical and absolutely beautiful. Took me a while to figure out how to turn the ceiling fan, which had a lot of dust on it, off. The breakfast was disappointing with a very few choices. Since my window was facing the road, I could hear the traffic very loudly, which is disturbing, especially at night.

  • Brian Jan 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Bed and room were gross. Possibly unwashed sheets.

  • Florinda Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Convenient location The smell of the carpet inside the room

  • Matthew Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    As above: no napkins.

  • Kenneth Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Brian Dec 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bed and room were gross. Possibly unwashed sheets.

  • Nitin Dec 2025 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Steveolane Dec 2025 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Martin Nov 2025 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Location. Convenience. Amenities (breakfast; gym)

  • Martin Nov 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Location. Convenience. Amenities (breakfast; gym)

  • Thomas Nov 2025 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Perfectly good place and affordable. Great location. Staff were friendly. Place was clean. Breakfast spread is a little weak.

  • Thomas Nov 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Breakfast spread is a little weak.

  • Abdul Oct 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    disturbance from the cable cars running on the road stairs squeezing because they are all wooden and the noise from them are all heard in the room may be its something very specific to the room i stayed

  • Abdul Oct 2025 · via booking
    2.5/5

    location and cleanliness disturbance from the cable cars running on the road stairs squeezing because they are all wooden and the noise from them are all heard in the room may be its something very specific to the room i stayed

  • Lourdes Oct 2025 · via booking
    2.5/5

    The location was great and considering how old and dated the hotel was it was clean thankfully. The hotel is OLD and DATED. The staff were barely polite at best and not helpful. No A/C in the room to shut out any noise for light sleepers like me. At $200 a night way overpriced.

  • Lourdes Oct 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The location was great and considering how old and dated the hotel was it was clean thankfully. The hotel is OLD and DATED. The staff were barely polite at best and not helpful. No A/C in the room to shut out any noise for light sleepers like me. At $200 a night way overpriced.

  • Susan Oct 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Cable stop. Quiet rooms. Clean room everyday. Staff accommodating. Great location. Will go back. No fridge in room.

  • Helene Sep 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    When we arrived there was a posted announcement that a wedding was taking place the night we were staying with you. So we were prepared for some noise but that which went on was a bit excessive.

  • Gabrielle Sep 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Location and room price Parking

  • Janet Sep 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Super convenient! Charming old “Club” (not a hotel) with great history. Great staff. Community rooms were beautiful. It is old and a bit worn down. The elevator stopped working a couple of times.

  • James Aug 2025 · via priceline
    3/5

    Not much…it was a decent price and they do have a half decent gym you get access to. Smelled in the hallways. It was $45 for a roll away bed that I didn’t want since we had a couch but they had it in the room anyway regardless of the fact I didn’t select it when I booked it. The noise outside (at least being on the 2nd floor) was brutal. No AC from what I could find and if you leave the windows open the noise is horrible so don’t expect to sleep. No fan in the room; just a space heater. Parking situation also was terrible.

  • Matt Aug 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    My room’s fan didn’t work so it was quite warm at night. Also, my room was under the kitchen, which was very loud (as if someone was dragging furniture across the floor) all night. Made it very difficult to sleep after a very long day of travel. I would not choose that hotel again.

  • Denise Jun 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Breakfast has the basics, all that you really need-self serve. I enjoy the original woodwork, atmosphere of the building. Bedding/linens comfortable. Convenient location.

  • Jane Jun 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Wonderful old school building, a retreat from the noise and bustle in SF.Like going to Europe. Excellent staff, very comfortable room. Adequate continental breakfast, as well. We definitely will go there again.

  • Rick May 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    I loved how old-school it was. The room was clean and comfortable - I recently stayed at one of the other large, famous Nob Hill hotels and the University Club room was very similar. The restaurant was a good experience too; the wait staff was excellent. In and out was tremendously easy. Overall, this was a good experience and excellent value. The building’s fine points (e.g., carpeting) are a little tired and could be refreshed, but I wouldn’t want to change the character of this beautifully traditional building.

  • Teri May 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Historic property with a superb location for our weekend in SF. Our room was a suite which was very comfortable and even had a view of the Transamerica Pyramid. No refrigerator in the room, no ice machine. But these were minor inconveniences and not to be expected in the historic building.

  • Alexandra May 2025 · via priceline
    3/5

    The linens and bed were so comfortable! The property generally needs an upgrade

  • Jeff May 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Very conveniently located to Grace Cathedral Parking is quite a ways from the building. Wahl would’ve been helpful.

Frequently asked questions about University Club of San Francisco

Does University Club of San Francisco have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, University Club of San Francisco offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does University Club of San Francisco offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at University Club of San Francisco.
Does University Club of San Francisco have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. University Club of San Francisco offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does University Club of San Francisco have a fitness center?
Yes, University Club of San Francisco features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna.
Where is University Club of San Francisco located, and how walkable is the area?
University Club of San Francisco is located at 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA CA 94108. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available