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Reviews of citizenM San Francisco Union Square This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

72 Ellis Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America

#5 of 223 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1977 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Our family enjoyed the convenience of the hotel location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to complain about its been a fruitful stay, thanks

    Check in the rooms was a breeze and the rooms were cozy and comfy. Enjoyed the functional toilets. Location is as good as it gets in SF. There are lots of F&B outlets about the hotel. Appreciate the security guards manning the main doorway.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Perfect for a few days in San Francisco
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The design of the hotel is very nice, the cleanliness is impeccable and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. The location is ideal for visiting the city and I highly recommend it!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Amazing will definitely stay again and recommend to everyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking not included

    Unique

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent for a short stay in SF.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was well up to Citizen M standards, designer comfort and very trendy. Good breakfast buffet included. Staff friendly and approachable. Central location next to Union Square and 2 min walk from the cable car and Powell Station (BART to airport). The room was very comfortable and clean. And surprisingly quiet for such a city center location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super nice, perfectly clean. Great people. Great breakfast. Perfect location for tourism. I highly recommend it!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    A great base to explore SF.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lack of privacy in using the toilet. The junkies on the street outside.

    Bed was very comfortable, sheets were lovely. The lounge was inviting with great books. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    A unique, witty, high-tech hotel. I am an instant fan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They really hype their pillows, but my girlfriend and I found them a bit uncomfortable and had to ask for softer, flatter ones. Fortunately, they had what we needed.

    I had never stayed at a citizenM hotel before. They have an entire approach that I just loved. The rooms are admittedly small, a little like being on a cruise ship. Yet they are masterfully designed, and have a high-tech overview (everything can be controlled by an iPad in the room) that gives it a wonderful vibe. I could not believe how economical our trip was. Such a great price for an amazing location. And oh! The lounge on the third floor was absolutely charming and very low-key the entire time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Fantastic staff - great location in this funky hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First off the staff were exceptional - every single one - and couldn't do enough to help, smile.and be friendly jumping from reception, to the bar to being full on baristas. Even the security guys on the lower floor were always attentive and friendly. Funky hotel, minutes away from the BART, cable car terminus and Union Square. And don't miss the "secret" rooftop bar. So impressed we will use the Citizen M brand next time we are in London.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    we recommend to all for a good location and awesome ambience seekers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    some ammenities may be available, such a coffee machine. there was not any bag for dry cleaning too

    location cozy atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room has everything needed, was extremely clean, the bed was comfortable. The size of the room as well as the bathroom and external wash table was perfect! I really loved it from the first impression. - also the little hints, sayings and that everything is labeled! A fantastic experience! A highlight was also the canteen-, livingroom-area. Spent lots of time there during a rainy morning 😍 100% recommendation! Location was also great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room but cozy Position

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet and clean room. Safe stay - security guard is at the hotel entrance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Loved it, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom door was slightly ajar, wouldn’t fully close. Also, the USB port for the iPad didn’t work.

    Loved the space itself, modern clean and cozy. Adjustable curtains and lighting. Comfortable bed. Central location. Accommodating staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only complaint: no coffee in the room.

    Clean, friendly. Not wasteful or extravagant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Ideal one night stay close to Union Station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great staff, downtown LA with a great view. Pizza served at the bar in minutes and cool vibe throughout the lounge. Fitness suite was ideal for me - running machine and Peloton bike with video link and strong wind machine with a view of the street on the top floor. The room was compact but well designed with Ipad climate control provided. Real high tec feel to the place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No sure if the location is the best for San Francisco, lots of drugs and homelessness in the streets near by

    Excellent rooms, staff and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, cool hotel and exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Central location and facilities were great. Lobby was very comfortable to relax in and the staff were all exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    LOVE IT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing much to complain except for street noises but that's unavoidable and not the hotel's fault.

    The location was the best! 2mins away from Powell Station, which is the hub for Muni, BART & cable car. Highly suggest you get the day-passes, which by Powell Station. If you are from Asia, you won't complain that the room is small as we are used to being in small apartments. Love how you are in control of all appliances in the room with just one iPad, even my mom knows how to use it. Chromecast was the best entertainment, you are not stuck with the boring TV channels and not to mention the shower lights, so fun to change it every night!!! Staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful, even just for chatting they're all for it. We bought take-out and ate at the lounge, was GREAT! The decors are fun, bar is available. I would definitely stay here again if I come to San Fran again <3

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Incredible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    San Francisco has some rougher areas (affordable housing and drug crisis, very sad) so we're aware that it's not a hotel's fault if even the 'touristy' areas have rough edges. Citizen M did a great job of providing security that didn't feel militarized and unpleasant for that aspect. The overall facilities were so impressive. Style and substance. Huge, colorful murals, bookshelves with interesting coffee table books, shelves with funky sculptures; it's a feast for the senses. But the staff was helpful and kind, rooms were super efficient (we knew they were small but they were very well appointed!) and the LIGHTING SCHEME WAS EVERYTHING! My husband and I said we probably got the best night's sleep of our lives! Clean as anything, had all amenities you could want, can stream your own shows, comfortable beds. We will DEFINITELY only be using Citizen M whenever we're back in the Bay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gluten-free and vegan breakfast buffet options. Absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Hear the sound of loud rain drops on the metal frame outside of window

    breakfast enough of a selection. Staff was welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in central San Francisco. Super clean, extremely helpful staff. Will visit again :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    A bit more storage options / hangers in the room would be great.

    Staff was particularly awesome

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel, most comfortable beds
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Amazing hotel, friendly staff, the most comfortable beds I ever slept in. The rooms are very stylish, and comfortable. The breakfast is plentiful and super delicious. I will only go to this hotel from now on when I travel to San Fran

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    It is the smartest hotel I’ve ever stayed with. Easy check in/out. Very clean and modern room. Centrally located. Friendly staffs. 10/10.

    Stayed in April 2024

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