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Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square

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A hallway with wooden doors and a black mat on the floor. - Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square (San Francisco)
A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a trash bin, and a digital display. - Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square (San Francisco)
A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a red carpet, and a framed picture on the wall. - Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square (San Francisco)
A restaurant entrance with a brick facade, a glass door, and a signboard. - Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square (San Francisco)
A modern, minimalist room with a large bed, a circular light fixture, and a radiator. - Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square (San Francisco)
Close to Union Square and Palace Hotel, Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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Room options

View all photos for 1 bed in a 4-bed male dorm room

A room with a bunk bed, a radiator, and a wooden floor.

1 bed in a 4-bed male dorm room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a radiator, and a wooden floor.

1 bed in a 4 bed-female dorm room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, is home to Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square. Union Square and Pier 39 are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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240 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • A heart-shaped sculpture with a landscape painting, surrounded by palm trees and flowers.
    Union Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SHN Curran Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 450 Sutter Building
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Warfield Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop
    1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station
    2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cheesecake Factory
    2 min walk
  • Caffé Central
    2 min walk
  • Hinodeya
    1 min walk
  • Pinecrest Diner
    2 min walk
  • King of Thai Noodle House
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square located?

Located in Union Square, this capsule hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Union Square, Palace Hotel, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Moscone Convention Center and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Pod Room O'Farrell St Union Square Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was okay but the pod itself was very stuffy. No way to make it cooler or increase ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

I miss my pod

I booked this for a one-night biz trip because I loved the idea of sleeping in a pod. Gotta say, the pod delivered – it's pretty novel. And you can't beat the price. To be expected but still worth noting: the bed linens set up is _very_ hostel-like – unforgiving mattress, thin sheet, and slightly heavier sheet as a blanket. Woke up with that familiar hostel crick in my neck and back (... but I am getting older, after all). Locking up your suitcase with a bike lock is kind of a joke, considering people can still crack open your suitcase if it doesn't lock, but the lockers and in-pod safe were a nice touch. Women's rooms have a bathroom in them, so you don't need to use the communal shower for the entire floor. Service was good – everyone's friendly. It's adjacent to the world's saddest Chipotle, but I ate there anyway, obviously. I liked the location: literally a 4-minute walk from the Powell station. I felt safe enough. Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone who likes the idea of sleeping in a pod (like me) but make sure they understand that they're getting a legit hostel situation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly comfortable

Pod was surprisingly comfortable. Convenient location. Enjoyed my one night there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lance

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

Great Pod, but too hot

The Pod was great, however, the room and pod were sweltering hot. If they figure out how to cool the rooms, which should be easy in SF, I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Nice and Clean Hotel in SF Downtown

I stayed in their female room. It was very clean and felt secure! Not much space other than sleeping, but this was perfect for my stay. They gave me an extra blanket as I requested too. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pod was amazing! Great sleep. You have safe inside the pod and locker inside the room. Clean bathroom. It is close to everything! Would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed there for a week whilst moving. Pod was tidy and comfy. Fair amount of amenities that help cut down on the costs normally associated with travel. It has a safe inside to put your wallet and phone. There's a kitchen to cook for yourself. Centrally located and close to shops. A washing machine and dryer in the hotel. Overall, was exactly what I was looking for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

HH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It's a nice clean hostel but you can hear every noise of the person in the upper pod room is making when she's moving. Overall positive but I'm not sure if I'll come back given that it's $70+. Paying a little more and staying in Airbnb will be better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018