citizenM San Francisco Union Square
72 Ellis Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Great Location for Union Square area”
“Location, cleanliness & a big shout out to the excellent staff”
“Lovely rooms that had everything we needed slightly small but we expected this”
“Quiet small room were every inch was perfectly curated”
“The real highlight, though, is the staff”
“The staff were friendly and helpful, lots of tips on restaurants”
“Great friendly staff and clean facilities”
“Super modern, clean, friendly and great location”
“The breakfast is a proper meal, and the communal space for working or unwinding …”
“Perfect and modern fancy hotel with unexpected tasty breakfast”
“Compared to some of the similarly priced and big named hotels in the area this o…”
“We hadn’t intended to eat breakfast in the hotel but the fact that items were in…”
Overview
Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Moscone Center, a 16-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 2.7 km from Oracle Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Union Square. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms in citizenM San Francisco Union Square are fitted with free toiletries and an iPad. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. At citizenM San Francisco Union Square you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Ironing facilities, and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Coit Tower is 3.1 km from the hotel, while Pier 39 is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 20 km from citizenM San Francisco Union Square.
Traveller reviews
Benjamin
couple
June 25, 2026
“Great stay would stay in another citizen M as they get the job done and are nice and convenient.”
Great Location for Union Square area. Lovely rooms that had everything we needed slightly small but we expected this. was cosy in a way. Great friendly staff and clean facilities. Decently equipped Gym also.
Jacqui
solo_traveller
June 23, 2026
“Perfect.”
I liked everything about the property. Location, cleanliness & a big shout out to the excellent staff. Would definitely stay again.
Agnieszka
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
“Will be back”
Perfectly designed space! Quiet small room were every inch was perfectly curated! I loved it. Very comfortable bed. Big shower.
Shiyun
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
“Wonderful Experience”
Wonderful hotel, very modern and cozy. And the location is super convenient for visitors, the start point for the cable car is only one block away from the hotel.
Bruna
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“A perfect stay — great location, a comfortable room, and an outstanding team that made me feel home”
A fantastic hotel — perfectly located right next to the BART station, making it incredibly easy to get around the city. The bed is very comfortable and the room is well-sized, ideal for solo travelers or couples. The real highlight, though, is the staff. Everyone was wonderfully attentive and genuinely happy to help at any moment. A special thank you to the manager María and to Kitty — they made me feel completely at home. Truly exceptional people! The breakfast is a proper meal, and the communal space for working or unwinding during happy hour is excellent. Highly recommend!
danielle
family_with_children
May 28, 2026
“We have stayed in a few citizen m’s and trust the name totally, they never let us down.”
Super modern, clean, friendly and great location. Compared to some of the similarly priced and big named hotels in the area this one is way ahead.
Jane
couple
May 15, 2026
“We would definitely stay again, and would look for Citizen M for other trips too.”
Location was perfect for us - right by a BART stop so great connection from the airport. Just around the corner was the tram turntable, perfect for jumping on the tram. Bus and streetcar stops really close by too. The staff were friendly and helpful, lots of tips on restaurants. The hotel had a relaxed vibe, funky decor and our room was great fun with a tablet to control the lights, the blinds and colour mood of the room. We hadn’t intended to eat breakfast in the hotel but the fact that items were individually priced meant we could eat a light breakfast without having to pay for a larger meal. Big, comfy bed - big hot shower - perfect.
Tam
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Small room, efficient. But expensive for what it is. Won't be back”
Everything was convenient
Nicole
couple
May 13, 2026
“Perfect to see the city easily and with a great nights sleep”
Nice decor , comfortable room and bed even tho small the bed was massive , great location , everything easily accessible
Thomas
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
“Location, location, location, but comfortable and friendly too”
Location has to come first - it would be hard to beat for convenience, just metres from the station for the BART train from/to SFO and points all around the Bay Area. The room was a clearly-advertised trade-off between scale of room (tiny) and location (pretty much unbeatable). For its tiny size, room was perfectly comfortable and surprisingly peaceful. Nice vibe in café / coworking / bar area.
Tammy
couple
May 8, 2026
“very very small”
Anne-Mie
couple
May 5, 2026
“Medium in comparison with the one in LA, Paris or London”
The concept
Robert
couple
May 1, 2026
Perfect and modern fancy hotel with unexpected tasty breakfast. Good start of Journey to discover San Francisto. Recommended
Andrew
couple
April 19, 2026
“Super hotel in the heart of San Fran”
Excellent property located in the heart of San Francisco, if you haven’t been to a citizen M then you’ll be surprised by the room sizes, they’re fairly petite! But have a massive king bed as always, and for the price they’re great value, you’re not in San Fran to sit in your room all day anyway! Allowed an early check in which was super helpful.
Marc
couple
April 6, 2026
“Cozy rooms in central location of San Francisco at Union Square”
Location, Personnel, Security in front of the hotel and the rooms were extraordinarily fine! We felt welcomed and had a great time staying there!
DSupremo
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
“Nice relaxing stay in the good part of SanFo”
Location is very ideal, close to Union Square. I've stayed with Citizen M in Geneva and the room has this same familiar layout. I requested for an early check-in and was given as several rooms were available. Rooms always tidy, clean and functional. Bfast has a good selection of hot food, fruits, cereals and coffee.
Lorna
solo_traveller
March 4, 2026
The hotel itself was nice, clean, and I felt safe inside. The staff and facilities were good. However, I wish I had booked in a different area of San Francisco. While waiting for my Uber outside the hotel at 11am on my last day, a glass bottle was smashed across the pavement, which summed up some of the issues in the surrounding streets. There was a visible homelessness and drug problem nearby, along with broken glass and other unpleasant things on the pavements. As a solo female traveller, I did not feel comfortable walking around the area at night. This isn’t a criticism of the hotel itself, which was well maintained, but I would recommend researching the neighbourhood carefully before booking.
Jethro
solo_traveller
March 1, 2026
Location, smooth check in, decent breakfast
Yael
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
The location, room, staff
Kieran
couple
February 19, 2026
Modern, good lighting, locket bed.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Fitness, Fitness centre
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Heating, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Business centre, 24-hour front desk
King Room
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room - Accessible
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room - High Floor
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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