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About The Donatello

  • On-site fitness and spa facilities

    Relax in the sauna and hot tub or maintain your workout routine at the top-floor fitness center.

  • Prime Union Square location access

    Walk just 3 minutes to reach Union Square and major cable car stops for convenient city exploration.

  • Expensive on-site valet parking

    The hotel provides valet-only parking for an additional daily fee that exceeds standard local garage rates.

  • Spacious suites with kitchenettes

    Utilize the in-room kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher for convenient meal preparation.

  • On-site Northern Italian dining

    Dine at Zingari Ristorante for traditional Italian dishes and live jazz music without leaving the property.

  • Street noise in guest rooms

    Guest rooms experience significant street noise due to single-pane windows, particularly for units facing the main road.

  • Limited housekeeping service frequency

    Housekeeping services are scheduled on a multi-day rotation rather than providing daily room cleaning.

The 4-star Donatello hotel is located one block from Union Square in San Francisco. Guests can enjoy Northern Italian cuisine at Zingari Ristorante, which features live jazz music on weekends, and relax in the rooftop lounge with city views. The hotel offers a top-floor fitness center with a whirlpool spa and private saunas. Select rooms include kitchenettes and 11-inch mirror TVs in bathrooms. The hotel has a review score of 8.9 based on over 5,000 reviews, with experience, location, and atmosphere highlighted positively by guests.

This summary was created by AI and might not be 100% accurate.

Rooms

  • Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

    • 1 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    • Sleeps 4
    • 398 sq ft

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Reviews

8.8
Excellent
based on 7,056 ratings from top 
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 900+ reviews

This hotel is a versatile urban hub, ideal for families, couples, and sightseers seeking a vibrant San Francisco experience. Its unbeatable location, just a block from Union Square, offers immediate access to shopping, dining, and effortless city exploration via the nearby Powell Street BART station and cable cars. The property boasts a top-floor lounge with a hot tub and saunas, alongside a game room, providing excellent recreational options for all guests. The staff consistently receives praise for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness, complementing the superb, albeit pricey, Italian cuisine at the adjoining Zingari restaurant. For a more serene experience, guests can request higher-level rooms to mitigate city noise.

Rated above average for San Francisco

Guest reviews

Excellent68%
Very good19%
Good7%
Fair3%
Poor3%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Spa
  • Parking
  • A/C
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Gym

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Business centre
  2. Entrance hall/lobby
  3. Express check-in/check-out
  4. Lift

Wellness

  1. Massage
  2. Sauna
  3. Hot tub

Room amenities

  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Openable windows
  4. Television

Sports facilities

  1. Pool table
  2. Fitness

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Accessibility

  1. Accessible parking

Location

501 Post St, San Francisco, 94102, USA

Distance from The Donatello

  1. 0.2 km from San Francisco (City centre)
  2. 0.3 km from Union Square/Market Street
  3. 1 km from Transamerica Pyramid
  4. 1.8 km from Lombard Street
  5. 2.1 km from Oracle Park
  6. 2.4 km from Painted Ladies
  7. 3 km from Chase Center
  8. 3.8 km from Palace of Fine Arts
  9. 7 km from Golden Gate Bridge
  10. 9.6 km from USS Hornet (CV 12)
  11. 18.3 km from Oakland International Airport
  12. 18.7 km from Oakland Arena

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Property info

501 Post St, San Francisco, 94102, USA

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