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Larkspur Hotel Union Square

3.0 of 5
524 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly The Cartwright Hotel)
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Ranked #90 of 240 hotels in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 483 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Cable car(11)
  • Great location(10)
  • Continental breakfast(9)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Rooms are small(7)
  • Free internet(6)
  • Street noise(5)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
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globalgourmet
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

Thanks for everyone who posted reviews on this place. I found it very convenient and very comfortable at a grate rate for this location. This used to be the Cartwright Hotel before the small Larkspur chain took it over. They completely redid the place with nice carpeting, wallpaper, etc. But since it is an old building I would say, based... More

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Conrad0509
Dallas, Texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

A nice and cozy hotel close to Union Square. Great for shopping and restaurants. Conveniently located close to Bart(train station). More

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1rhiner
East Asia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

stayed in 2011 for around 100USD, 3 nights. Rooms big enough for one person, offer all the necessary amneties. View out of window can be neglected. Pretty quiet. Location in good walking distance to metro and union square, also can be used as starting point to go running along the beach/ to golden gate. Bar has good offer, cozy lounge... More

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LHUSmanager, General Manager at Larkspur Hotel Union Square, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Dear 1rhiner, Thank you for your review. Our team was pleased to read you enjoyed your boutique experience. I think you described our rooms well, small but comfortable. One of our goals is to help you take advantage of our wonderful location. You mentioned how we are a perfect starting point for a run, we also have an information center... More

bettyb20
England
Contributor
18 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I stayed here for my first time in San Fransisco.I really wanted to be in downtown San Fran but didn't want to have to pay big bucks to be there! This hotel was a great option.The bed was extremely comfortable! Ok so the room was small but it was clean and so convenient for sight seeing. We paid $138 including... More

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LHUSmanager, General Manager at Larkspur Hotel Union Square, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear bettyb20, Thank you for your kind words about our hotel. We are so happy you found our hotel to be an excellent value in one of the most sought after locations in San Francisco. Our houskeeping department loves when their hard work is recognized. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to San Francisco. Cheers, Steven... More

Mysuccess029
South San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My girlfriend recently booked a room for a Friday night for just us two. She said it cost $100. The room had a queen sized bed and was very small, like a small bedroom of someone's victorian house, but she had been warned about that during her research before reserving. The room was clean and attractive, with vintage San Francisco... More

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LHUSmanager, General Manager at Larkspur Hotel Union Square, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Mysuccess029, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I am so appreciative in the amount of effort and content you put in your review. Reading your comments it was evident you captured the true spirit when staying in a quintessential boutique San Francisco hotel. We put a lot of work into preserving the original beauty and... More

adriano70
Derry, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The only thing this hotel has going for it is its location. The staff on the whole are not only un helpfull but quite arrogant and rude, Our oroblems started when we tried to get information on where to park before we checked in, I sent my wife in as i waited in the car as I wasn't sure if... More

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LHUSmanager, General Manager at Larkspur Hotel Union Square, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear adriano70, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. It certainly sounds like your stay was less than should be expected. I apologize for the number of missteps that occurred. This is certainly not the high level of service we expect of a stay at our hotel. I have shared your comments with our Guest Service Action... More

jjpixie77
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I go to S.F a few times a year, have stayed in a 5 start hotel down to "I just need a place to shower/sleep" this is my first time at Larkspur and we loved it.! Yes! Room are a lil small (along with the smaller bathrooms) but it really adds to the charm of this older hotel in such... More

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hhtsmom
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I booked a last minute room in July 2011 as an add-on to reservations I'd made at another San Francisco hotel. Normally I always stay at Hotel San Remo in North Beach. They've had my business for a couple of years now. However, they could not accommodate my last minute decision to add an additional day to my vacation plans,... More

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Medialitmom
Grass Valley, Calif.
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from a 3-night, pre-Christmas trip to San Francisco to enjoy the city. I chose the Larkspur because of good experiences many years ago when it was The Cartwright, and because of their great holiday promotion of 10% off per each night, meaning 30% off for three nights. This made it affordable. Upscale decor, very... More

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Nikrap
Wellington
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

My stay at the Larkspur topped off a fantastic weekend in San Francisco. The location was great and the staff were very friendly. The Hotel itself has a lot of character and the rooms were very well kept. The location was hard to beat and walking distance to most of the places we wanted to go. I highly recommend the... More

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  • Larkspur San Francisco
  • Cartwright Hotel San Francisco
Address: 524 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly The Cartwright Hotel)

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