Reviews of Powell Place

Central location near the cable car worked well They also received an Amazon delivery for us before we arrived

It is at the top of a very steep hill so if walking be aware

Great rooms with everything you need.

The owner was lovely; some of her staff could be a little more friendly.

Easy to find, easy to check in. Was upgraded to a suite which was nice.

Felt a little musty and old. But maybe that is the charm? It didn't affect my stay at all, but was just an observance.

The location of this place was good for our stay, meaning that we could walk to many of the popular places

This property felt as though it had been stuck in 1985, with very dated decor and outdated information packs available. The staff were not very friendly or responsive when I alerted them of a very suspicious looking brown stain on the wall next to the loo paper. Disappointingly, this was not cleaned in our time here.

It was spacious with everything you needed in the kitchenette. Even though it was on the cable car line it was very quiet. We loved the access to cable cars and other transportation. Also close to Chinatown, North Beach and Union Square.

Felt like home Kitchen Plenty of room Even a cozy relaxing chair Close to everything

No AC Temperatures are generally cool in sfo but after walking outside in the heat of the day - a little ac would have been nice But for the most part did not need ac

Front desk open 24 hours, staff very helpful. Location was perfect! Right at the top of California street and a close walk to union square, Chinatown, Nob Hill/Russian hill and North beach. Kitchen facilities were perfect for what I wanted and outside space was lovely.

Excellent location. Helpful/friendly staff. Nicely furnished rooms.

Location, apartment

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Excellent location, very spaciouy

Due to it being an old building, insulation was not great and we could hear people watching tv and talking in the room next door and the people Above us walking around. But no traffic noise on our end pf the building .

The building was beautifully appointed with vintage furniture and felt like a home. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. The location was perfect for walking around San Francisco (as long as you can walk up/down hills!), but it was also close to transit options. Tram stop was right outside the building!

Location was really central and using the tram was extra easy to go around. The bathroom was freshly renovated and had an extra clean feel of it which we liked the most.

Little outdated interior and no fresh air in the room even with the windows open. Also for the two days we were staying, there was a sewer smell in the lobby of the hotel- but not the room.

Loved the powell place! So unique and cozy in the middle of the city. Felt like a historic slice in the middle of a busy city. The reception area was beautiful, and my room was large and everything you need.

I just couldn't get that coffee machine to work in the room. Otherwise, no issues.

The location was close to most things but the walk back up the steep hill got us every time.

Having a kitchen perhaps took up the space. The bathroom was tiny and the sleep space as well.

The pleasant and helpful staff: The 24/7 doorman: access to the premises was via a security buzzer via the doorman. Walking distance to most activities: and the cable car right out the front door. The rooms were very well appointed and quiet 🤫.

The only negative was that there was no washing machine in the apartment. But the was a laundry about a 10 minute walk away.

Location! Staff were helpful and the historic building, 24 hr reception

Only one key to each room

In city center, near cable car. Nice large room, sweet people.

Nothing

Worse place we ever stopped. The lady on reception was so rude and had no manners

Location. Lady reveoptionist No lift

Enjoyed the location of it, right near the streetcar stop. It also has good walking access to the usual tourist spots like Chinatown and Union Square is right down the hill (a very steep one though so be prepared). Plus, I did not notice it in the booking but the room was well equipped for longer stay. It had a big fridge, microwave and stove IIRC? Handy for longer stays. Plus, the staff were quite nice and friendly. After my long flight, I was happy to know they can accommodate an early check in for me.

The place is on the older/dated side and it shows on the appliance and the room. There was also the key surrender thing, just not used to it but they give a key with a hefty key holder to ensure it gets surrendered every time I got out. Definitely not something I was used (key surrender) but hey, there is staff in the desk 24/7 so also not a big problem to me.