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citizenM San Francisco Union Square

4.0 star property
Central hotel with a restaurant connected to a rail/subway station in San Francisco

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Room, 1 King Bed | City view
Business center
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 22 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Building design
Located in the heart of San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square offers a modern urban retreat. Enjoy meals at canteenM, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. The hotel provides free WiFi and multilingual staff, praised by guests for the convenient location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(276 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
72 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Market St & 4th St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 19 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪John's Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bartlett Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tad's Steak House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Upscale hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Near Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, citizenM San Francisco Union Square provides a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. Be sure to enjoy a meal at canteenM, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 195 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and iPads, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • canteenM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 69
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's CitizenM mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 69 (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

citizenM San Francisco Union Square Hotel
citizenM San Francisco Union Square San Francisco
citizenM San Francisco Union Square Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is citizenM San Francisco Union Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at citizenM San Francisco Union Square?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at citizenM San Francisco Union Square?

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

What time is check-out at citizenM San Francisco Union Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 69 (subject to availability).

Where is citizenM San Francisco Union Square located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westfield San Francisco Centre and Union Square. Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are also within 15 minutes. Market St & 4th St Stop and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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citizenM San Francisco Union Square Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1082 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1361 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurjiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syamsul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The rooms don’t feel as small as they actually are and are quite cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff, lovely breakfast, big bed and perfect pillows!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. I like the roof bar. And very stunning design inside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Trendy, great location, wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in downtown san francisco, so very easy to get around using public transit. Hotel was clean but the rooms are def on the smaller end.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Staff was great, especially Sundae, got service and was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendliness of the staff. And the ease of checking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, cool, trendy rooms, perfect for 2 of us, staff were fantastic & the location was perfect for everything we wanted to do
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, felt like a japanese mini boutique hotel. Great staff and very hip. Accommodated us well and let us hold our luggage there afterwards til our flight home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and eclectic property. European taste at a great price. Lots of places to eat and walk and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been the best experience I’ve ever head. I will definitely be coming back to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed at in San Francisco. Loved all the safety features super Duper clean and really a vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but well equipped rooms. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great rooms and really well placed for site seeing in San Francisco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a quirky little hotel! The rooms were small but very efficient. The staff was very helpful. The vuew from the 12th floor was great. Plenty of dining options and it was close to the cable cars and the BART station. This hotel is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Made our stay feel welcome. The view from the lobby, the room and the rooftop was beautiful. Would like to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay. Rooms are small but that is to be expected in downtown. The only issue I had was the mattress was VERY hard and firm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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