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Balmoral Hotel San Francisco

640 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
San Francisco, CA
See location+1 415 989 3568
5.3
Fair
based on 175 reviews
175 reviews
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Located under a 20-minute walk from San Francisco Ferry Building, Balmoral Hotel San Francisco provides guests with an ideal base while visiting San Francisco. It is close to Transamerica Pyramid, shops and nightlife options.

The hotel has 122 rooms that are fitted with all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Balmoral Hotel San Francisco is surrounded by the area's sightseeing attractions, including Coit Tower, Embarcadero (San Francisco) and Union Square Plaza, which are within walking distance. 555 Mission Street and San Francisco Transbay Development are a brief walk away.

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5.3
Fair
Based on 175 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Balmoral Hotel San Francisco

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Airport shuttle

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  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

Reviews of Balmoral Hotel San Francisco

5.3
Fair
175 verified ratings
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5
Very good
11
Good
23
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20
Fair
42
Mediocre
27
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47

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7.1
Good
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Small, decent room with your own sink. Common areas and bathrooms / showers cleaned very often. If you think of it like a combination of a hostel, the cot your parents bust out when you visit for the holidays, and couch surfing you'll be good.
Cons (-) $50 cash deposit might not be obvious if you book through third-party sites. Rooms definitely have a cleaning product smell, so not a good fit for the chemically sensitive.
3.1
Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) The staff was helpful
Cons (-) It's a hostel. With various junkies walking in and out all day. On my blinds was a giant wad of recently chewed gum, there were also crumbs on my bed sheets
6.0
Okay
Javier, Aug 2016
Cons (-) Their competitors are from third world.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Great location great price
Cons (-) Shared bath very small room
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) The Balmoral hotel is a very basic accommodation option for anyone visiting San Francisco. It is truly central and the neighborhood is very convenient if you need to be close to the financial District/Chinatown. There is a Starbucks half a block away which opens as early as 3:30 AM but does close by 6:30 PM. There are restaurants nearby but the great majority of them close by 8 PM. If you plan to ...
Cons (-) Do keep in mind that the facility although being called a hotel, it houses short to long term guest. You will notice that at the “Check-In” process you will be presented with a four page document titled: “Rental Agreement”. The form includes a questionnaire asking if your last place of residence was less than a year-why did you leave the place. The advertised condition of shared bathroom is accura...
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Location

640 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

What's nearby

  • Transamerica Pyramid124 m
  • Downtown San Francisco374 m
  • Union Square0.8 km
  • Embarcadero0.9 km
  • Ferry Building0.9 km
  • Museum of Modern Art1 km
  • Moscone Center1.3 km
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.5 km
  • Lombard Street1.6 km
  • Pier 391.8 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf1.9 km
  • Civic Center Plaza2.1 km

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Check in anytime after 9:00 AM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at Balmoral Hotel San Francisco

  • Where is Balmoral Hotel San Francisco located?

    Balmoral Hotel San Francisco is located at 640 Clay Street in Financial District, 0.9 km from the center of San Francisco. Transamerica Pyramid is the closest landmark to Balmoral Hotel San Francisco.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Balmoral Hotel San Francisco?

    Check-in time is 9:00 AM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Balmoral Hotel San Francisco.

  • How far is Balmoral Hotel San Francisco from the airport?

    Balmoral Hotel San Francisco is 18.4 km from Oakland. Balmoral Hotel San Francisco is 19.3 km from San Francisco.

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Good to know

Value for money

4.8

Distance to city center

0.9 km

Nearest Airport

Oakland

Distance to airport

18.7 km

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