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Hotel Whitcomb

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"TURN OF THE CENTURY GRANDEUR Welcome to Hotel Whitcomb Once San Francisco's lively City Hall, the elegant Hotel Whitcomb offers a unique mix of timeless hospitality and urban convenience. Discover the splendor of this historic landmark, as well as the comfort of its modern conveniences. Walk through its front doors and onto the bustling Market Street in the heart of San Francisco. It all starts at Hotel Whitcomb."
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free internet
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Spa
Baggage storage
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Vending machine
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Concierge
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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SP1234 wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution4 helpful votes
Hotel Whitcomb is an awesome hotel with great customer service. I was staying at the hotel for a business meeting and Mr. Burney provided me with outstanding customer service. When I come to San Francisco to stay I will always stay at hotel Whitcomb because of Mr. Burney. The Whitcomb hotel is my number one choice for a hotel in San Francisco! SP
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded 10 Mar 2020
Hello Shirellep1234, Thank you for such a great review. We are happy to hear that we were able to offer you an outstanding stay. We appreciate your feedback about our customer service level as well as the interaction with our team members, Burney. Thank you for choosing the Hotel Whitcomb, and we hope to see you again in the near future!
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rachelbvasquez wrote a review Mar 2020
Long Beach, California1 contribution4 helpful votes
Such a beautiful and fantastic hotel! Everything was so clean. It was a balanced combination of historic and modern. It’s in such a perfect location, everything was either walking distance or a quick Lyft drive. The staff was friendly and helpful. My husband and I loved it and can’t wait to stay there again. Thank you!
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded 10 Mar 2020
Hello rachelbvasquez, Thank you for the positive review. We are pleased to hear that you had a good stay here with us. We appreciate the compliment about the hotel, the room cleanliness, and the location. We want to thank you for the business and hope to see you again soon!
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chil8209 wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution4 helpful votes
Great hotel and good value. Conveniently located close to everything in the city. Staff was nice and everything was simple. Old And historic building that is well taken care of. I Will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded 7 Mar 2020
Hello chil8209, Thank you for taking the time to write the review. We are happy to hear that you had a good time here with us. We appreciate the feedback about the hotel, our value, the location as well as our customer service level. We are glad that you decide to be back sometime in the future. We want to thank you for choosing the Hotel Whitcomb and hope to see you soon!
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Max P wrote a review Mar 2020
Boston, Massachusetts1 contribution4 helpful votes
I absolutely love Hotel Whitcomb -- My check-in experience with Burny was perfect, I've been traveling like non-stop over the past 2 weeks and Burny made sure I was well taken care of when I arrived from my redeye from Phoenix. My room was beautiful and super comfortable. The hotel is centrally located and it is easy to get everywhere. I will definitely be staying here again.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AlexTran-Whitcomb, Front Office Manager at Hotel Whitcomb
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Hello maxwellpeters, Thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay with us. We appreciate the compliment about the hotel, our location and the interaction with our team professionals, Burney. We are glad that Burney was able to understand your travel needs and made prompt accommodation to meet your expectations. We would like to thank you for choosing the Hotel Whitcomb and hope to have an opportunity to welcome you back soon.
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Paras Taneja wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution4 helpful votes
I chose this hotel because it was at a convenient location to my work. Loved the old-school interiors that give it a very classy feel. The desk manager, Mr Burney, is very welcoming and friendly - he promptly ensured I got everything I needed. The room was clean and cosy, and good to come back to after a long day. In-built chromecast in the TV helped :)
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded 6 Mar 2020
Hello parast91, Thank you for the positive review. We are glad to hear that you had a good stay here with us. We appreciate the compliment about the hotel, our location as well as our front desk professionals, Burney. We would like to thank you for choosing the Hotel Whitcomb, and we would like to have an opportunity to welcome you back sometime in the near future.
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Manapule Services wrote a review Mar 2020
Hayward, California2 contributions4 helpful votes
Lovely atmosphere Front desk madam Cristina -she’s five stars and I hope her upper management team knows it, (if they don’t they should) Greets you with a warmth and a smile- Feels like home. Reviews seem so so online. Classic and timeless with subtle modern touches You can feel old ghosts of the past as you ready yourself for a modern day sanfransisco adventure. Bar is classic with a modern twist Super friendly and accomodating
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AlexTran-Whitcomb, Front Office Manager at Hotel Whitcomb
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Hello manapules, Thank you for the positive review. We are pleased to hear that you had a good stay here with us. We are happy that our team professionals, Cristy was able to provide a personal service and make your stay more memorable. We would like to thank you for the business and looking forward to your upcoming stay with us in the near future.
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Dan B wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution5 helpful votes
The construction noise outside goes for all hours of the night. It's unbearable. Trying to also with a metal cutting saw right by my window. It's a ridiculously terrible idea to stay here if you need a good night's rest.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AlexTran-Whitcomb, Front Office Manager at Hotel Whitcomb
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Dear danbR1067SY, Thank you for taking the time to write the review. We do apologize for the noise coming from the outside which affected the quality of your sleep. I wonder if you have any chance to communicate with our team to resolve the issue? Perhaps we could have moved you to another room which would be more quiet and comfortable? Do you mind providing me a quick call to discuss how we can make it right for you? Again I do apologize for the inconvenience and hope to hear back from you. I can be reached at 415-626-8000 ext 185.
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chudsonsf wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution2 helpful votes
The historic Hotel Whitcomb is a bit of an undiscovered gem in the heart of San Francisco. The hotel is very conveniently located on Market Street near the Civic Center, yet is not in the middle of the downtown congestion. Uber, Lyft, Taxis, Muni Bus and Muni Underground all directly at the front door. The guest services agent Rolando was very helpful in efficiently handling a complicated reservation with no complications. Always friendly, remembered me from my last trip.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded 5 Mar 2020
Hello chudsonsf, Thank you for taking the time to write the review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the location and the interaction with our staff, Rolando. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Isabel S wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution4 helpful votes
Hotel atmosphere was exceptional. Service attendants were very tentative. As soon as we arrived, Burney welcomed my family and I with a pleasant and respectful manner that made us feel so much at home. After checking in, he informed us about the amenities offered and things that can be done around the vicinity if we’d be interested. Our room was very clean and even as we walked in to our room, another staff member offered to bring us a set up of coffee and extra towels if needed seeing that we had our boys with us. We ventured every day that we stayed and came back at 6pm comfortably enough to just relax and sleep. Hotel is located so close to many historical areas and shopping centers, it made everything so much easier for us. More than happy with our experience and stay
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AlexTran-Whitcomb, Front Office Manager at Hotel Whitcomb
Responded 4 Mar 2020
Dear isabelsB8865ZP, Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review. We are pleased to hear that your stay with us was comfortable and pleasant. We are glad that our team member, Burney was able to make your stay memorable with the city attractions as well as the amenities that we offered. We appreciate your business and hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back sometime soon.
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Edward G wrote a review Mar 2020
1 contribution4 helpful votes
Rolando at the front desk was GREAT!!! Thank you Rolando. I have been staying at Hotel Whitcomb for almost 20 years. Hotel staff such as Rolando have always made my stays at Hotel Whitcomb special. GREAT JOB!!!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from AlexTran-Whitcomb, Front Office Manager at Hotel Whitcomb
Responded 4 Mar 2020
Hello edwardgM2311PI, Thank you for the positive review. We are happy to hear that you had a good stay here with us. We appreciate your compliment about the interaction with our staff, Rolando, and we are glad that Rolando was able to make your stay memorable. We thank you for choosing the hotel Whitcomb, and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back soon. Take care!
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United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / SoMa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
459
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