Handlery Union Square Hotel, San Francisco

Handlery Union Square Hotel - A historic 1908 property with heated outdoor pool and downtown conference facilities

Located in the heart of Union Square, this San Francisco hotel occupies a beautifully renovated 1908 building featuring 377 rooms and suites across Historic and Premier sections. The Handlery Union Square Hotel maintains 1300 square feet of versatile conference space divided between two event venues. Guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, Lather(R) bath products, plush bathrobes, and electric shoe polishers with morning newspaper delivery. Premier section rooms provide views of either the city or courtyard pool, while the Historic section preserves original Victorian architecture. The Daily Grill Restaurant serves meals from early morning through late evening, and a heated outdoor pool provides year-round swimming. A sauna in the Premier section remains available to all guests by appointment. The Handlery sits steps from a cable car stop, with Grace Cathedral, Chinatown, and the Contemporary Jewish Museum all within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Preserved Victorian architectural details in the Historic Section rooms

Complimentary sauna access for all guests

Located 0.5 miles from Contemporary Jewish Museum

Multiple dining options within 0.3 miles including Sears Fine Food, Daily Grill, and Lori's Diner

Cons

2.5 miles from Alcatraz Island

Pool area views limited to courtyard setting