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The Donatello

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Union Square
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Property amenity
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area
Indoor spa tub
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
501 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    2 min walk
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    3 min walk
  • SF Masonic Auditorium
    6 min walk
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

The Donatello puts you in the heart of San Francisco, steps from Union Square and within a 15-minute stroll of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Zingari, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown San Francisco hotel, attractions include Moscone Convention Center and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 13 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Donatello

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Union Square
The Donatello offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Donatello. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Built in 1959
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Donatello offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zingari

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 57.0 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Donatello Hotel
Donatello Hotel San Francisco
Donatello San Francisco
Hotel Donatello
The Donatello Hotel
The Donatello San Francisco
The Donatello Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Donatello?

The Donatello offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Donatello?

Yep, The Donatello has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 57.0 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Donatello?

The closest beach to The Donatello is Ocean Beach (9.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Donatello?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Donatello. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes The Donatello a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Donatello.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Donatello?

No, The Donatello does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Donatello?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Donatello?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Donatello?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Donatello Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Nice building. In downtown San Fransisco. At walking distance from peers and fashion stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's OK, excellent location, but a lot of homeless nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking fee is reasonable for SF. What we didn’t like is the check out time of 10 am. I have stayed at many hotels but have never been to a hotel with a check out of 10 am. I don’t think that is normal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is wonderful. Excellent staff, rooms are great, facilities were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay! It was very close to the city transportation and shopping. At night, the area to the south was a bit sketchy but in order to enter the hotel at night, you have to scan your key card so that made us feel way better. The room was very large and clean! Definitely would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, GREAT STAFF, accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Until my final morning, I would have given the Donatello five stars in every regard, hands down. That changed. The problem I encountered was at check-out. They have a 10am check-out time, which is a little early, but definitely not ridiculous. However, many might expect it to be the more standard 11am, as I did. I would suggest they explicitly let guests know, verbally, about the check-out time upon check-in. I did realize early that morning that check-out was 10am. I packed, made a pretty quick trip to their fitness center, and returned to my room no later than 9:50, just enough time to take a quick shower and zip my suitcase. I was already locked out of my room at 9:50: my key card no longer worked. So I had to go down to the lobby, where I was met by attitude and noticeably curt behavior from a previously friendly desk attendant. She had to make a a new room key. I made it back to my room by 9:58, trying my best to hurry. (Of course, it still was before check-out time). At 10:02, housekeeping knocked on my door to get in, even though I had the "do not disturb" marker on the door. In the end I checked out by 10:15. A 15 minute grace period doesn't seem unreasonable. Of course, I would have checked out just on time had I not been locked out of my room. It was a stressful process and I must say left a bad taste in my mouth. Despire it being a really good stay until then, it was enough to make me not wish to stay there on my next trip to San Francisco.

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Camila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, CHULA VISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Richland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and price. Very comfortable room and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Loved the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+
Fantastic hotel. Big rooms. I stay in Union Square a lot and this is one of the best places I've stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great: very clean, safe, and lots of old character with modern conveniences. Parking was a little expensive per day, but did feel like the safest option. Our only real problem was the noise at night! This hotel is right downtown, so you will likely hear sirens, karaoke, saxophones, yelling/screaming, loud motors, racing cars and even some basic home construction. The only way I can recommend this hotel is if you come equipped with good earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Great location, clean, friendly staff, comfortable suites
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024