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Union Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Empress Theatre

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City view from property
Free continental breakfast
Coast Lotus | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sundew

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Arrowgrass | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Arrowgrass

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sea Lavender

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Wild Peony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Wild Peony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach Primrose | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Beach Primrose

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coast Lotus | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Coast Lotus

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaside Daisy | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Seaside Daisy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Victoriana

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Lupine

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Fawn Lily

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Marigold | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Marigold

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Stickseed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
401 First Street, Benicia, CA, 94510

What's nearby

  • Benicia Certified Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Benicia Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Vallejo Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Martinez Station - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪One House Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rrags Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lucca Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Union Hotel

Hotel near Vallejo Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a business center, and a restaurant at Union Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Union Benicia
Union Hotel Benicia
Union Hotel Hotel
Union Hotel Benicia
Union Hotel Hotel Benicia

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Union Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Union Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Union Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Union Hotel located?

Situated in Benicia, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Empress Theatre, John F. Kennedy Library, and Vallejo Ferry Terminal. California Grand Casino and Sunvalley Shopping Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Union Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 522 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Great location, will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Cute but a little dingy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great historical hotel downtown! Friendly staff awesome location. Great food in restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Delilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the antique vibe of the hotel, however I feel there are small details that can be improved on. We stayed in the Victorians room. The few hangers provided were old wire hangers that were bent. The small drawer in the bathroom had holes in it. The room was advertised with breakfast and there was no breakfast available. However, the bed was comfortable and the room size was bigger than average. The vanity was big enough to setup my workspace. The neighborhood had plenty of walkable shops and restaurants which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, no ghosts 😥😎👻😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for my needs. Staff was helpful. Room was lovely and clean. I hope to go and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style hotel in nice town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historical hotel in use since the 1late 800's. Very quaint period furnishings. Antique furniture throughout with the exception of the flat screen TV and in suite Jacuzzi tub. Very comfortable with nice product in the bath. EXCELLENT restaurant/bar on the 1st floor. The only thing we missed this time was a ghostly encounter!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would rather pay more to get more

I do not recommend the Union Hotel in Benicia California, but I do recommend Benicia, which is a gem. The Union Hotel was built in 1852 and is now a neglected relic. There are warnings about using the elevator. The desk staff seem to have no pride in their work. The “free continental breakfast“ is a joke. The bed was very comfortable, and the linens were very clean, but the furnishings were tattered. Next time I will pay more to get more at a different hotel. However, if you want something clean and budget friendly in a great location, the Union Hotel is tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is older and perfection is not expected however, we enjoyed our stay very much. Perfect location. In the middle of everything and that’s what we wanted. The air conditioner provided a muffle from any noise from the hustle and bustle of First Street activity. Definitely would stay again. In fact, we’ve stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently located

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Being so conveniently located made our stay so pleasurable. We were within walking distance to every activity we had planned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is pretty old, but our room was spacious. The location and view were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Antique Furnishings in the Middle of Downtown!

This quaint hotel was cheap and in a great location. The furnishings were so cute and the bed was super comfortable. I loved the old school feel of it. The food downstairs was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection!

We loved everything about our stay! Staff is always accomodating and so helpful and the room was sooo beautiful!! We can't wait to book again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and funky, and after we stayed there we watched a ghost hunting show about our room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from my window was so relaxing and beautiful, as it moved from daylight, to twilight, to sunset, to awakening to twinkling lights along the opposite shores.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This 1850's era hotel is charming and completely functional. The bar and restaurant downstairs is convenient and helpful. Staff were all friendly and helpful, and the breakfast had really nice pastries. My terrier gives it four paws up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint

It was a very cute historic hotel on a lovely street with lots of shops and dining. We enjoyed our one night stay. There was a car show the morning we checked out so got woken up a little early with the cars coming in, but it was nice to walk down the street and look at the cars. The hotel was clean and quaint. I love staying in places like this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, comfortable

Quiet, comfortable, restaurant and bar attached so I didn’t have to out for dinner. Breakfast included with yoghurt, cereal, juice, eggs. It feels like home to me
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What happened to breakfast?

This hotel has a great location, easy to get around the town center, bars and restaurants. Unfortunately the breakfast has taken a significant step in the wrong direction which was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic Unique B+B feel at a low price

Great location in Benecia. Close to everything. Nice ocean breeze with the windows open. Classic bar and restaurant. comfortable clean room. Compared to the chain hotels this hotel is so unique and original! So much character! This hotel has been in business since the 1880's!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meeting old Friends

The only issue was with parking the first night. The Union is a building over 100 years old but it is charming in its own way. Clean rooms. Comfortable bed, The Breakfast is very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've been here before and love it. It's like a step into a long lost era. Our only disappointment was that they changed our favorite room. The new paint is nice, but we missed the pictures of "George and Emily". They were the ghosts that made their presence known to us twice before. We missed wondering if they would be there or not... Now we don't know if they were associated with the building, room or the pictures themselves. All we know is that there were no more unexplained noises at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024