San Francisco hotels near Aquarium of the Bay

Pros: Great service. Excellent facilities. Great room

Cons: No bells and whistles. This was much more like your standard, mid-grade Marriott than a 4-star experience. No fluffy robes, slippers, turn-down service, etc.

Pros: Loved the location to union square and rooms were clean and comfortable

Pros: Location is perfect. Room is clean and well decorated. Stuff is nice.

Cons: No internet in the room and the valet parking is very expensive 57USD.

Pros: The attention that most of the staff display for you

Cons: The wait time in the dinning room

Pros: We liked the location the most, right at the corner of Union square and a block away from Chinatown, the Hop on/Hop off bus had a few stops around Union square. The staff was always friendly, the fruit and water we received upon arrival and the turn down service every night are also nice touches. Housekeeping was attentive.

Cons: Upon arrival our room didn't smell really fresh, but couldn't say it was dirty. The windows can be opened however, so you can let fresh air in. The closet space is really small, but we didn't mind taking the clothes out of our suitcases. We thought the room was quite small, but maybe that was because we just came from a hotel suite in Vegas. You could also hear all the street noise (windows closed) and the neighbours easily, it seems the walls are thin. When housekeeping knocked on the door of the room next to us, it sounded like they knocked on our door.

Pros: Very comfortable room and bed, clean, nice design, excellent service, personnel available and helpful, perfect location right next to Union Square easy access to restaurants, waterfront, shopping, and transportation to the rest of the city

Cons: I think the hotel can be compared to others of the same level, I did not find a special feeling to it or unique features, however my stay was very pleasant and would consider again

Pros: Very upscale, attentive to guests.

Cons: There are better values at comparable hotels.

Pros: The hotel is very comfortable and the staff is top-notch. Even though the lobby is small that is insignificant since no one goes to a hotel to hang out in the lobby. The beds are very comfortable and the room is turned down every night.

Pros: I loved how the hotel is located in a convenient area; we easily jumped on a cable car to Fishermans Wharf. The staff was professional and helpful. This hotel is a true 5 star luxury hotel.

Cons: nothing. It was fantastic!

Pros: Very clean hotel with an excellent staff.

Pros: Perfect location, clean, friendly staff, a perfect get away weekend...and as advertised, the best breakfast in town.

Pros: Location, furnishings (wonderfully comfortable beds!), friendly staff

Pros: Great staff, newly remodeled rooms and location was perfect.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: We loved that the hotel was right downtown. It is one block from Union Square and the hustle and bustle! Perfect. Close to all transit as well as the tour company pick up points.

Cons: The pillows! They definitely need to invest in new pillows!

Pros: Close to everything with all the conveniences yet subdued and relaxing. Staff were attentive and available. The restaurant /lounge was a great venue to unwind

Pros: I liked that we were able to find a great place on such short notice. The Manager on Duty, I think her name was Susan, was very helpful after one of the reservation agent accidentally mixed up our checkout time- and another Agent Brandon wasn't very kind to us. I ate most of my meals at the hotel, breakfast lunch and dinner- and I had three different bartender/servers during my stay that were all so very pleasant. Some even gave me directions to buy a hoodie at a nearby store because I didn't realize it would be colder there this time of year still. And the chef made me an awesome salad when I wanted to exchange tuna for chicken on the salad that comes with Lemon Dressing- it was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this substitution as the combination of greens and dressing go amazing with Tuna! It will cost you 2 dollars more as Tuna is more expensive (rightfully so) but it I ate the entire thing. I couldn't stop myself.

Cons: Other than the mixup on our checkout time- I was happy with my stay overall.

Pros: Location and friendly staff

Cons: Parking fee was extremely expensive and there was no free wifi. For the price, wifi should have been included.

Cons: Could have refunded me after COVID19 CANCEL

Pros: Convenience of restaurant connected to hotel. Large and warm lobby with games to play, fireplace, and flatscreen tv with sports.

Cons: Pillows and beds were very uncomfortable.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. From the maids to the doorman to the concierge everyone was concerned with trying to help us have the best time possible while we stayed there. Loved using the free loaner bikes to get around the wharf.

Pros: Quirky rooms decor & staff

Cons: Lack of facilities no hotel bar or estaurants although there are independent providers attached to hotel. No pool.

Pros: The room has a very hip vibe that is a hit with my kids ages 12-17. They love it! The hotel is just a block away from the cable car when we came back from a night at the downtown area. No hassle when we went around SF downtown and back. It is also within the activities from the pier. It is far enough from the main noise but near enough for a few minutes walk. Very accessible to all the great restaurants and activities around the area.

Cons: None

Pros: Nice room. Nice spot.

Cons: Valet was very expensive, They did not warn about the price up front. They were insistent we took a mini bar key even tho we didn't want one. no nightlife around the location.

Pros: evberyone was great and very helpful the location was perfect

Cons: our view was a wall

Pros: Big positives: cleanliness and size of room, very cheery staff, newer hotel. Somewhat kitschy decor that was also endearing . Cool rough hewn wood beams in room. As a former San Franciscan touristy Fisherman's Wharf wouldn't be my first choice but appreciated quietness of area. Far cleaner, quiet than Union Square or SOMA. Better value than Union Square, much nicer than motels on Lombard.

Cons: Heard some guests making noise in hall in middle of night.

Pros: Excellent as usual. Staff very helpful with an early check-in.

Pros: The staff was friendly. Concierge restaurant recommendations on the money. The location was excellent. Rained the entire weekend-but no matter the hotels had huge umbrellas for their quests.

Cons: Lighting could have been better when you entered the room (outside bathroom.) Prefer bathroom sink outside of bath/shower area. Allows two people to get ready at same time.

Pros: Location location location

Cons: The hallways have an unpleasant odor; however, the room did not - thank goodness.

Pros: Location..decor...staff...service...all were great!!!

Pros: The room was very comfortable, in particular the bed and pillows were comfy.

Pros: Sight seeing and shoping

Cons: No

Pros: Location and comfort

Pros: Location to Fisherman's Wharf

Cons: Walls were a little thin. Could hear the people below us. I was really excited about the rate I got for this hotel compared to other websites so I told my sister about it. She booked a room at this hotel for the following week and got a rate $110.00 cheaper than mine, higher floor and better view, so I was a little bummed about that.

Pros: Breakfast

Cons: The receptionist lied to me about the parking fee Later the hotel charge me 75 USD for overnight parking

Pros: The hotel was beautiful and it was clean

Pros: The room was a perfect size, bathroom is kind of small and dated but the view was incredible and the staff was amazing. We had an issue with something called casting where you can view videos on the TV, to be honest, I really didn't care about it but my wife did. The tech support team was great, they came right up when we reported the problem, determined it wasn't going to work and they offered us 3 free movie coupons for our inconvenience. On our last day at the hotel, our flight didn't leave till 7 pm, we asked for a 4pm late checkout and despite the fact the hotel was booked solid, they gave it to us. I stay at this hotel most of the time I travel to SF, it's a great location, reasonably priced with lots of restaurants and stores at ones fingertips and the Bart station right outside the door making getting to and from SFO painless and inexpensive!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The staff were all very nice and helpful. I will be back.

Cons: The additional 29.00 added for destination per Room this will deter me from staying in the City of San Francisco and stay in another city and just come to the city in the day time, don’t add me no charges extra!

Pros: Location excellent, room spacious, staff friendly. An excellent stay!

Cons: Price a bit high, bathroom could use renovation (but was perfectly functional). A light in the closet would be very helpful.

Pros: The lobby area inside us very beautiful, yet it's not that unique anymore compare to some of the newer hotels. Location is very good, right access from ferry building and many good restaurants.

Cons: Room needs renovation. Restroom is small, couldn't find light switch when we get in the room. Booked king bed room and was given a double bed room, staff told us nothing they could do. They did give us some credit but only end up buying some water, because there is none in the room.

Pros: Very comfortable bed, great location, friendly staff.

Pros: Location.

Cons: Unresponsive staff. Examples: (1) concierge and room service rang out after trying repeatedly reach them for 10 and 15 minutes; (2) waitstaff in bar/dining area was slow and inattentive; (3) we needed 2 extra blankets and they initially resisted until we convinced them we were using all the blankets in the room and were still cold; (4) the food and beverages were overpriced and barely mediocre.

Pros: The restaurant manager.

Cons: I went to check into my room after having lunch. I said I would meet a coworker there. I got there and our waitress came out and talked to me in a very loud voice saying that none of us had paid for lunch, and that it was going to come out of her salary, and that I had to give her my charge card and pay for all the lunches. I told her that was not so as I saw each of us settle up our tabs. I turned around to leave and went down the escalator after I saw my friend was not there and got another text that he was downstairs. She followed me downstairs loudly saying that we had not paid our bills and that she was going to call security. At the bottom of the escalator she found security. They all followed me back upstairs and by then my friend that I was supposed to meet joined us. I was a bit upset because I knew we all paid our bills. He was pretty calm and said what will it take to just get this taken care of for now so we can meet our friends for dinner and will come back later. She just kept insisting there was nothing that could be done except to pay for all three lunches. It was also interesting that as soon as I got to my room there was a phone call verifying that I was just eating in the restaurant and I still wonder if that was not part of the scam. We finally got through to a manager. After explaining the story again, she went over to a register and looked and found all three of our signed receipts for lunch. She admitted that I should never have been treated like that and guess what, all of our lunches are comped on her! Although it was very unnerving, everything turned out well and the hotel room was just fine.

Pros: The hotel atrium remains spectacular. Great location in financial district, overlooking the bay, a walking distance from Fisherman's Wharf, but be aware that many restaurants and coffee shops in the immediate vicinity of the hotel are closed on Sunday.

Cons: Bathrooms are small and outdated. Overnight parking is $34.00.

Pros: Enjoyed the clean rooms, enjoyed the club room amenities.

Cons: Parking was expensive and inconvenient

Pros: All fine but would have appreciated internet connection in the room price.

Pros: The view of the Bay Bridge from our room

Pros: Comfortable Beds; Good Maid Service

Cons: Carpet stained; and 2 of my 4 nights prices were outrageous considering the overall "limited luxury" of what is typically a luxury hotel; poor in hotel dining options. Also I booked on line and my final cost (excluding things I charged to the room) was a cple hundrend dollars higher than the on-line quote (yes - Taxes considered)

Pros: Vastly overated and under-serviced. Staff seem a little disconnected. I have never known of room service to close for an hour. Loud! Atrium dated.

Cons: The entire stay.

Pros: Your door people, bell men and your concierge and registration people were particularly good.

Pros: Historic Great location Staff was super friendly and helpful especially the valet

Cons: Noise level in the rooms. Windows do not block out the noise from the streets so you can hear Grace Cathedral bells and the cable cars which is great but also the loud drunks in the middle of the night as well.

Pros: The location

Cons: House keeping kept knocking on door throughout trip despite do not deserve sign. Room of 5-7 very drunk women being loud and disruptive throughout the night. I definitely did not think it was a party hotel when I booked it. Didn’t get much sleep as a result. Not what I was looking for.

Pros: Staff was considerate and helpful in every way. Food in the Nob Hill Club was excellent. Great views from Top of the Mark.

Cons: Furniture in lobby needs cleaning or reupholstering. Looks dated. Bathroom was small and dark. I was there 5 days and one of the elevators was out of service for 3 of those days.

Pros: The location of this hotel is great with walking access to the waterfront, Union Square, cable cars, and public transport. The staff was excellent and very attentive. The room was everything we wanted, plus a great view. The restaurant had a good selection. The night club was really fun. We would definitely stay here again.

Pros: Room service was good, bed, pillows & frette Sheets were excellent.

Cons: Dark bathroom, dated room in general...for the money I prefer the Fairmont.

Pros: Great location

Cons: Parking costs

Pros: Historic hotel on Nob Hill. Friendly and helpful staff! Comfortable beds. Beautiful suite and view of the city. Able to open windows for fresh air/breeze. Keurig available for morning coffee/tea. Electronic “do not disturb” and intercom for door security. Convenient to Masonic Center concert venue and two cable car lines. Restaurant choices conveniently located in hotel and nearby (2-3 blocks).

Cons: Not a big complaint or huge discomfort, but we like to sleep in a cool room but the thermostat would not let us lower temp below 60 degrees.

Pros: Nice people.

Cons: This place would be great, but it need a renovation. It just looks like it hasn't been kept up in some time. Needs some fresh paint and some updates. It's in an area that not much is going on also

Pros: Comfortable room and good location. Noise level was fine despite being on the same street as the cable car.

Cons: A bit run down in appearance and small old elevators. Poor customer service upon check. We were given a hard sale to sign up for hotel program upon arrival.

Pros: Staff, food, room, gym all excellent.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: I love the facility

Cons: Your staff treated my son who booked the property like trash...it was simply unpleasant

Pros: Location and staff

Cons: Dirty and stained furniture in hallways by rooms

Pros: Nice location. Courteous staff.

Cons: Checkout not efficient.

Pros: The breakfasts were superb. Food selection was quite extraordinary. The view at the Top of the Mark is marvelous.

Cons: My wife and I found no reason to dislike anything.

Pros: staff was friendly and very accommodating. i had to launch my business this week and ended up here for 3 nights, was just a beautiful hotel and great staff.

Cons: only complaint was someone charged our room for a dinner at the top of the mark and had to explain i hadn't even been up there. i had a dinner receipt from a restaurant from around the corner but the desk person believed me and didn't require viewing it. would definitely stay here again.

Pros: Courtesy of the staff!

Cons: Parking is pricy!

Pros: Nice and attentive personnel. Quality food.

Cons: Having to pay for Internet. No phone in the lobby to make external calls. No service for coffee in the lobby.

Pros: attitude of all staff, location excellent, quality of room and facilities, views from rooftop lounge and bar

Pros: Little bit too old

Cons: The bed is great to sleep on.

Pros: The Mark Hopkins was a great find. Nob Hill location away from the tenderloin area, which can be slightly seedy area. Recommend this hotel for comfort and luxury,location. Clean rooms, helpfull staff

Pros: The bed was meag comfy

Cons: Noises from the plumbing- I wouldn't normally comment and thought others were perhaps exaggerating but it sounded and like an earthquake in my room! The walls were vibrating and lights shaking when other folks were using their shower in the rooms above. Not good.