Hotel Whitcomb - San Francisco

About Hotel Whitcomb

exterior Far exceeding its 3-star hotel rating, and bringing you one of the best deals in terms of San Francisco hotel accommodation, the charming boutique Hotel Whitcomb is perfectly located in the SoMa (South of Market) area of San Francisco. Boasting high-quality service and great location, not far from the airport and within walking distance of the Theatre District, Union Square, Yerba Buena Gardens, the San Francisco Opera, Folsom Street, and The Castro, Hotel Whitcomb makes the top of the list for your San Francisco accommodation choices.

Combining traditional hospitality with the needs of the 21st century traveler, Hotel Whitcomb impresses from the moment you walk into the elegant lobby, featuring hand-carved wood and Tiffany stained glass artworks. Grab a cup of Starbucks coffee and check your emails in the hotel business centre, complete with fax and copy service. Before you head out into San Francisco, get some cash at the ATM/cash machine, hop on a bus just outside the hotel, and you will be downtown in no time.

Rent cars, book tours, and plan your San Francisco activities with the help of the concierge at the tour desk. Don't worry about indulging in Hotel Whitcomb's Market Street Grill restaurant, as you can just pop into the gym for a workout or go on a walk, as many do in San Francisco which is famous for its eclectic streets and neighborhoods making for lively walking tours.

Location of Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco

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  City Area:South of Market

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  Position of the zone in the city

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  General map

DISTANCES
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO):12 miles/19.2 km km.
From the Financial District: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From Union Square/Union Street: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From Theatre/Opera District & Concerts: 10 minutes on foot.
From Yerba Buena Gardens/Center for the Arts: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From San Francisco Shopping Center: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From Fisherman's Wharf: 2 miles/3.2 km.
From China Town: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From Alcatraz Island: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From The San Francisco Whale Watching Tour: 1 mile/1.6 km.
From Ghirardelli Square: 2.5 miles/4 km.
From The Golden Gate Park: 7 miles/ 11.2 km.
From The Golden Gate Bridge: 8 miles/12.8 km.
From Napa & Sonoma Wine Country/Russian River: 35 miles/56 km.

Rooms at Hotel Whitcomb

queen room The urban-chic design of Hotel Whitcomb extends to the guest rooms, which are spacious and filled with amenities for you to enjoy.

Reserve rooms with King, Queen or Two-Double beds, all featuring a 25-inch cable TV with premium channels, in-room movies, complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access, pay-per-view movies, alarm clock, sofa bed and a work desk. For the ultimate luxury, why not enjoy a massage in your room before having a soak with your complimentary Judith Jackson Spa bath toiletries.

• Air conditioning
• Cable TV
• Desk
• Direct dial phone
• Facilities for disabled people

• Hairdryer in each room
• Heating
• High speed Internet access
• In-room ironing facilities
• Individually controlled air conditioning

• Non-smoking rooms
• Pay-Per-View
• Radio
• Soundproof rooms
• Wireless Internet access

Breakfast at Hotel Whitcomb

A breakfast buffet is served in The Market Street Grill between 6.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Hotel Facilities

• Access for disabled
• Credit card accepted
• Entire property is air conditioned
• Entire property is non-smoking
• Gift shop
• Groups welcome
• Historic building
• Laundry service
• Lift/elevator
• Recently renovated
• Room service - limited hour
• Room service - limited menu
• Shops in the hotel
• Wireless Internet connection in the entire property

• City guide
• City maps
• City tour
• Concierge
• Front desk - 24 hour
• Front desk - fax service
• Front desk - safety deposit box
• Luggage room
• Multilingual staff
• Newspapers
• Tourist information
• Banqueting service
• Conference room

• Meals for groups
• Meeting lounge
• Meeting Room
• Fitness room
• Garage
• Rent a car in the hotel
• Valet service
• Internet/Email services
• Piano bar
• Bar
• Coffee shop
• Lounge bar
• Restaurant

How to reach Hotel Whitcomb

By car
From the Bay Bridge: Take Highway 80 West, which crosses the Bay Bridge ($4.00 Bridge Toll Westbound), to enter San Francisco. Stay on the 80 West (2nd lane from right) until exiting on the 9th Street/Civic Center Exit. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right-hand lane and follow it to 9th Street (a Northbound one-way street). Take the right turn on 9th Street. Continue on 9th Street to Market Street. Turn right on Market Street. Hotel Whitcomb is between 9th and 8th Streets on the right (South) side.
From the Golden Gate Bridge: Take Highway 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge ($5.00 Bridge Toll Southbound). Once on the San Francisco side, continue on Highway 101 South to Lombard Street. Continue on Lombard Street to Van Ness Street. Take a right on Van Ness Street. Continue on Van Ness to Golden Gate Avenue (1.5 miles/2.4 km). After passing Ellis Street, Eddy Street, then Turk Street, take a left onto Golden Gate Avenue. Go three blocks and take a right turn on Hyde Street (a one-way Southbound street). Go three blocks, cross Market Street, and immediately move into the right side lane and turn right into the Hotel Whitcomb entrance.

By airplane
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Take Highway 101 North into San Francisco. Take the Civic Center Exit. Once on the exit ramp stay in the left lane, which veers left onto 9th Street (a Northbound one-way street). Continue on 9th Street to Market Street. Take a right turn (Eastward) on Market Street. Hotel Whitcomb is between 9th and 8th Streets on the right side (South Side).

By public transportation
From San Francisco International Airport: You can take the BART from the airport to to Civic Center BART Station, which is right outside Hotel Whitcomb. Average cost is $5.00.
From Oakland International Airport: Take Oakland Air-BART shuttle to Coliseum BART Station. Tickets cost $2.00. Once at Coliseum BART Station, take the San Francisco/Daly City BART to Civic Center station which is right outside Hotel Whitcomb.

Transport Services Hotel Whitcomb

• Garage

• Rent a car in the hotel

• Valet service

The hotel features on-site valet parking with in and out privileges, subject to charges.