The Donatello

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Union Square

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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94102, CA, San Francisco, 501 Post St

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 13 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Donatello

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are located near The Donatello, which provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Zingari, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a sauna.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Massage treatment rooms, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A billiards/pool table, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 94 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zingari

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 57.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Donatello Hotel
Donatello Hotel San Francisco
Donatello San Francisco
Hotel Donatello
The Donatello Hotel
The Donatello San Francisco
The Donatello Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is The Donatello pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Donatello?

Valet parking is available for USD 57.0 per night.

What time is check-in at The Donatello?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Donatello?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Donatello located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Moscone Convention Center and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Powell St & Post St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

The Donatello Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Traveled with partner
Rooms were great, clean and well appointed. Sadly the surrounding sidewalks were not clean due to rough sleepers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

irvin ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the layout of the hotel. The clubhouse upstairs on the top floor was a great place to start your day with coffee or tea. Filter water saves on plastic bottles. Transportation was all around us, so getting places was simple.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Heathmont

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Donatello. Great location, one block to Union Square and all the transport is within walking distance to get anywhere. Room was well laid out with a basic kitchenette. Loved the gym and spa facilities. Our favourite was the club lounge, gorgeous area to enjoy a complementary coffee. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the King studio suite and it was wonderful. I like the amount of space we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a few days but I loved everything about it. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I felt safe inside the hotel. I really liked that at night they locked the doors and the only way in is with your key card for your room. The area of this hotel is located on the outskirts of the tenderloin. I feel like it’s located in a little better part of town than other hotels. It’s very convenient when you are walking all over San Francisco. We took the muni everywhere & it was only about a 5 minute walk to each bus stop around the area. It’s very close to the bart station & has a shopping center around. If I ever come back to San Francisco I would definitely stay here again. The room was very clean, the AC worked amazingly. Overall my stay was excellent. My only bad thing is a few hotels down the block there was a protest every day & it started pretty early in the morning so that was a little annoying but not the hotels fault.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraint John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable property that is conveniently located to many dining and music spots. The room was a nice size and had a fridge and microwave. The menu for the on-site restaurant didn't look appealing or well priced, but many options nearby to offset that. The rooftop is a nice place to unwind. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic experience! Our room was ready 3 hours early and we were allowed to check in. The staff was so helpful and attentive. We loved the large room, beautiful bathroom, and the 1500 club on the top floor was simply outstanding, with hreat views and a beautiful place to relax. Had dinner at the restaurant with live Jazz, enjoyed the jacuzzi, and the all-day hot beverages was such a treat! The location was so convenient, walkable to lots of locations, shopping, yransit, cable-cars. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien, N BETHESDA

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Nice building. In downtown San Fransisco. At walking distance from peers and fashion stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's OK, excellent location, but a lot of homeless nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking fee is reasonable for SF. What we didn’t like is the check out time of 10 am. I have stayed at many hotels but have never been to a hotel with a check out of 10 am. I don’t think that is normal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is wonderful. Excellent staff, rooms are great, facilities were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay! It was very close to the city transportation and shopping. At night, the area to the south was a bit sketchy but in order to enter the hotel at night, you have to scan your key card so that made us feel way better. The room was very large and clean! Definitely would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, GREAT STAFF, accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Until my final morning, I would have given the Donatello five stars in every regard, hands down. That changed. The problem I encountered was at check-out. They have a 10am check-out time, which is a little early, but definitely not ridiculous. However, many might expect it to be the more standard 11am, as I did. I would suggest they explicitly let guests know, verbally, about the check-out time upon check-in. I did realize early that morning that check-out was 10am. I packed, made a pretty quick trip to their fitness center, and returned to my room no later than 9:50, just enough time to take a quick shower and zip my suitcase. I was already locked out of my room at 9:50: my key card no longer worked. So I had to go down to the lobby, where I was met by attitude and noticeably curt behavior from a previously friendly desk attendant. She had to make a a new room key. I made it back to my room by 9:58, trying my best to hurry. (Of course, it still was before check-out time). At 10:02, housekeeping knocked on my door to get in, even though I had the "do not disturb" marker on the door. In the end I checked out by 10:15. A 15 minute grace period doesn't seem unreasonable. Of course, I would have checked out just on time had I not been locked out of my room. It was a stressful process and I must say left a bad taste in my mouth. Despire it being a really good stay until then, it was enough to make me not wish to stay there on my next trip to San Francisco.

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024