Beresford Arms Hotel - San Francisco 37.78797, -122.41361

The hotel itself was pretty comfortable and the service was pretty decent. We didn't try out the continental breakfast since our group was always on the go. The showers are great and we had a jacuzzi setup in ours, but there was no way to fill up the tub so that was a bit of a downer. Parking is expensive. When we were there, we were paying $26 dollars a night to have them park our car, but there was an upside to it. We could ask them to park or get us our car whenever we wanted without having to pay extra (outside of tip, depending on your generosity). You might want to look into someplace cheaper to park. The location itself was pretty awesome considering we were literally up the street from Union Square and there's a nice Thai food restaurant called Thai Sticks diagonally across from the hotel which has pretty good food. Go the opposite direction from Union square, up over the hill and you get to Japantown. The location is quite convenient and there are many shops right around the area.

The hotel was just a simple and small place. Not bad but definately not all that impressive. our view was an empty enclosed and run down courtyard that was now a home to pigeons that keep you awake. also I don't know if we were near a fire station but there were lound sirens often through out the night. On the plus side, rates were reasonable for san francisco and it's close location to union square was very convienient.

We only stayed one night, unfortunately, at this hotel. It has a great location and an interesting history that the current owners have stayed true to. The room was beautifully decorated and clean. They offered complimentary fruit and pastries in the morning, which was exquisite. We were very impressed and would recommend this hotel to our family and friends.

The Beresford Arms Hotel almost feels like you're back in time. The service was excellent and the coffee & breakfast in the am and wine and cheese in the afternoon made it feel like a B & B. Very nice!

This guest did not leave a comment.

This guest did not leave a comment.

The hotel was pretty clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The parking was valet only and it took almost 45 minutes to retrieve my vehicle when I needed it. Also, the hotel was very noisy which made it difficult to sleep.

It is a convinient spot, that does, however, border some sketchier parts of the city. The rooms are spacious. The hotel is old, but clean. I appreciated receiving breakfast -- coffee, pastries, fruit; they also offered a happy hour, but I was unable to see what that was like.

Lovely place to stay, some might say slightly faded grandeur - we loved it.

This is a very nice hotel. Although we didn't use it, our room had a full kitchenette. The "happy hour" and breakfast were fine...not great; but that OK! When asked for a room on an upper floor, they very kindly placed us on the top floor (8th). Nice folks.

A+

We have stayed at the Beresford Arms for years and have always been pleased with out rooms, the service, and the location. We applaud them for redoing the rooms and painting the outside; however, the wonderful lobby area has been in disrepair for years. The upholstery is worn, some of the cording is gone completely, the cushions have poor support. It's an utter shame that the formerly inviting lobby has been let go so badly. We are seriously thinking of going elsewhere next time.

The Beresford Arms Hotel is in a great location near Union Square. We had two rooms and both were perfectly adequate, if a little dated inside. The beds are very comfortable but the rest of the decor is tired but after all, it's only to sleep in. Don't bother with breakfast, as it's only melon followed by tea/coffee and pastries. Staff are very helpful though and would stay again if back in San Francisco.

This guest did not leave a comment.

This guest did not leave a comment.

Our experience was consistent with most posted reviews here....Beresford Arms is a little long in the tooth, a bit like a faded but still glamorous old movie star. Location is good--on the edge between Tenderloin and core Union Square. For the money, hard to beat for being in downtown SF. One thing--we had a room on the second floor--but that's actually ground level. You do hear lots of traffic and street noise. Ask for rooms on higher floors.

Good location for access to all Union Square and theater attractions. Excellent value especially considering very nice wine and cheese reception in afternoon and continental breakfast.

We had a large room with luxurious bathroom & full kitchen. Good for a family. We had a choice; a room with a view and street noise, or a quiet inside room. We opted for quiet. We enjoyed the attractive lobby and continental breakfast, & appreciated the offer of wine in the evening.

quaint but expected a little more updated interior but not too bad for the money!

As others have said, this hotel is a little dated, but the novelty is to be admired. The staff decorated the lobby for NYE, which was nice. Very close to China Town and Union Square. Good for a young couple looking to save a dime or two.

A friend and I stayed here for two nights in july. The staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel, while showing its age, was still beautiful. My only complaint is street noise, but since I'm not a light sleeper it wasn't a significant issue.

I found the staff at the hotel extremely friendly and helpful, and the whole atmosphere very cozy and comfortable. The rooms were great, I especially loved the soft big beds! There are computers for checking email,which was very useful. the breakfast is in the lobby,a concept I found very cute! It would be nice to have more variety and a little bit of change in the menu at breakfast. Also, it would be useful to have a hair dryer in every room as I normally rely on what the hotel provides. But overall, I was extremely satisfied with the hotel,and won't hesitate to go back there if I visit San Francisco again! The location is very central,so its great for shopping!

This guest did not leave a comment.

This guest did not leave a comment.

Stayed in the Junior Jacuzzi Suite. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchenette was nice. The bathroom was a bit dated but nice just the same. The breakfast provided exceeded our expectations; really good. Excellent restaurants within walking distance -- the Italian Restaurant across the street is owned by an Italian family and the food is authentic and wonderful. Will definitely keep this place in mind for any return visits.

The lobby and public areas are limited but elegant, characterful in a way that modern hotles are not. The rooms are spacious and include facilities to heat food if you do not want to go out ever night. There is a complementary breakfast (and wine and cheese in afternoon) to let people meet if wished. The location is excellent for access to local shops, transport and downtown amenities, but the rooms are not noisy.

Our room was on the first floor and we were able to hear everything that went on outside. Too close to the fire department. Didn't sleep very well because of the noise. Maintenance crew was very attentive. Had 2 small issues with the bathroom and they were fixed promptly.

If you want the flavor of Old San Francisco, the Beresford Arms is for you. The hotel is charming and a tad funky around the edges. The staff is wonderful. The complimentary breakfast and evening wine gathering are quite lovely. If you want to get a feel for San Francisco as it was before everything went 'state-of-the-art', then, the Beresford Arms won't disappoint. What if lacks in modern facilities it more than makes up for in charm. It's a fun place.

Excellent location, just a few blocks from Union Square and cable cars. Perfect if you're on a budget: each room has a kitchen, so you can pop across the street for cereal, milk, etc., and save lots of money on breakfast. Or bring home leftovers from dinner in Chinatown to reheat for lunch the next day. Lobby is lovely, with computers available at no charge...Nice continental breakfast every morning with coffee, fruit...Only complaint, and it's minor, is that there aren't very many tv channels to pick from. But otherwise, this is a great place. I'll be going back...

Great location. The pipes in the bathroom need improvement. Could not get the water temp. to a comfortable warmth, it would go cold then hot etc. Jacuzzi was jets in a bathtub! Needs new pillows and feather at that. But would stay here again.

Very convenient, great price, staff very helpful, builfding old but in great shape, would definitely stay again!

The hotel definitely shows its age in places, but our room was comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast and evening wine & cheese were very nice. The hotel is very close to Union Square and the cable cars. However, the hotel is also on the edge of the Tenderloin district and the area can be a little seedy. Tip: Dottie's True Blue Cafe is a great place for breakfast and it's just down the street. They open at 7:30 AM (closed on Tuesday) so get there early to avoid long lines.

We stayed at this hotel because we were meeting friends from overseas and this hotel was their choice. The location is great. The room is palatial by European standards. They even have a continental breakfast and free wine in the afternoon. If this hotel were in London, it'd be awesome. That said, it is not clean--I recommend bringing along slippers. Hairdryers are at the front desk, no coffee in the room. Not up to my standards, but I typically stay in four star hotels at twice the price.

We had a room with 2 queen beds and at the end of the hall away from the elevators. We were very impressed when we walked into the room to see how spacious it was, especially the bathroom. Equipped with 2 sinks and a spa bath/shower and very clean. The room itself was fine, nothing over the top but also not dirty. The hotel is old w/o air conditioning, but to compensate there were two large fans in the closet we could use, which worked for us. Overall, for the price we paid and the location we were very happy with the hotel. Parking is all valet, $24+tax/day, but well worth it in my opinion.

Nice, relaxing atmosphere, with fast and very friendly service. I was very pleased with the room, and the bed was very comfortable.

It's an OK value for your money. The people at the front desk were helpful. When we were looking for a hotel, we were simply only looking for a convient location and comfortable place to sleep. The location isn’t to bad. About 4 blocks maybe to the cable car tracks. About an $9 cab ride down to fishermans warf. The only slightly negavitve comment we have, an it’s probabaly my fault for not noticing this, but the hotel does not have Air Conditioning. Normally we understand that this is ok as it doesn’t get very warm in San Francisco, however be sure to check the weather before you go. We booked our rooms 2 months in advance and unforantately San Francisco was hit with a heat wave when we were there, temperatures got as high as 100 degrees. For me I keep my house below 70 degress as I like it cool and have a hard time sleeping if it’s 70 degrees or warmer. If you are like me and need a cool place to sleep you may want to consider finding an hotel with AC. Again this was my fault and I took the risk so I’m not complaining, but if you are traveling in the thick of summer time, I would only book hotels in the future with AC.

Overall we were very satified with this hotel! The location was great and the staff very helpful. The 4:30 to 5:30 wine hour was lovely to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. The breakfasts were pastries and some fruit and coffee/tea. We had to supplement with some eggs and yogurt elsewhere from time to time. There was no A/C in the hotel and we were there during a rather warm week. They did supply a large fan which helped a lot. It was a pleasant stay and we would definitely go back!

This guest did not leave a comment.

This guest did not leave a comment.

Loved staying here for an anniversary night with my wife. We already live in the bay area, but wanted a short getaway and this hotel was perfect. Location is easy to find and was close to the restaraunt we wanted to try. Hotel desk was very polite, gave us plenty of tips and the afternoon wine and cheese reception was very pleasant. Our room was much bigger than expected - very clean with comfortable beds. Loved the jaccuzi tub and the large bathroom. Only stayed one night, but would return to enjoy the charm of this wonderful hotel.

Needed air conditioning. Street noise prohibited opening windows.

This hotel staff was quick to help you in anyway and at anytime.

I booked this room for my parents. They thoroughly enjoyed the room; the beds have a comfortable pillow top, the view from the 8th floor was very nice and the street noise added to the 'city-living' feeling. The ambiance of the hotel was beautiful! My only negative for this, was I paid extra for them to have a "jacuzzi"..which would have better been described as a "jacuzzi bathtub". Once they figured out how to turn it on, they did enjoy a relaxing bubble bath! As a San Francisco resident, this place was very convenient; the "Tendernob" (just below Nob Hill) is close to North Beach, Cathedral Hill, Chinatown, etc. without being overly tourist-y.

This guest did not leave a comment.

The location and the Happy Hour make this a great place that we will stay at again.

We reserved a Jr. Jacuzzi Suite for a great price and the room was gigantic! There was a kitchen, a huge bathroom and even a little sitting area inside the door. Beds were comfortable and closets were very spacious! I made a point to take a bath in the jacuzzi tub which was lovely. As an East Coaster I was a little confused that the hotel didn't have air conditioning - but we were more than comfortable with the windows open (even in August) and just in case, the room had a big fan in the closet. Staff was a little bit aloof, but was still very helpful. It was also nice that the hotel has a board where guests post comments and suggestions on local restaurants and services. We enjoyed the location near nob hill and union square.

This guest did not leave a comment.

This guest did not leave a comment.

Front desk was very helpful with getting around town. Afternoon wine and cheese was a nice touch. I would definitely stay there again.

We were in room 411 which to our surprise included two queens, a very large bathroom and a separate room with a full kitchen, including dishes and cooking supplies. The staff was very kind to us and our kids and their breakfast was substantial, fresh and delicious. Parking was $24 which is (sadly) now cheap by SF standards for overnight with valet service and in/out privileges. Highly recommend this hotel to any and everyone and will return to it next year for our annual SF trip!