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citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Hotel

72 Ellis Street

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

Great Location for Union Square area

Location, cleanliness & a big shout out to the excellent staff

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Lovely rooms that had everything we needed slightly small but we expected this

Quiet small room were every inch was perfectly curated

Friendly staff
8 mentions

The real highlight, though, is the staff

The staff were friendly and helpful, lots of tips on restaurants

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Great friendly staff and clean facilities

Super modern, clean, friendly and great location

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast is a proper meal, and the communal space for working or unwinding …

Perfect and modern fancy hotel with unexpected tasty breakfast

Good value
3 mentions

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

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Benjamin

couple

June 25, 2026

9

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.

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Jacqui

solo_traveller

June 23, 2026

10

Perfect.

I liked everything about the property. Location, cleanliness & a big shout out to the excellent staff. Would definitely stay again.

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Agnieszka

solo_traveller

June 16, 2026

8

Will be back

Perfectly designed space! Quiet small room were every inch was perfectly curated! I loved it. Very comfortable bed. Big shower.

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Shiyun

solo_traveller

June 11, 2026

10

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.

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Bruna

solo_traveller

June 3, 2026

9

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!

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danielle

family_with_children

May 28, 2026

10

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.

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Jane

couple

May 15, 2026

10

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.

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Tam

solo_traveller

May 14, 2026

6

Small room, efficient. But expensive for what it is. Won't be back

Everything was convenient

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Nicole

couple

May 13, 2026

7

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

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Thomas

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

8

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.

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Tammy

couple

May 8, 2026

7

very very small

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Anne-Mie

couple

May 5, 2026

7

Medium in comparison with the one in LA, Paris or London

The concept

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Robert

couple

May 1, 2026

9

Perfect and modern fancy hotel with unexpected tasty breakfast. Good start of Journey to discover San Francisto. Recommended

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Andrew

couple

April 19, 2026

10

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.

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Marc

couple

April 6, 2026

9

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!

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DSupremo

solo_traveller

April 1, 2026

9

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.

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Lorna

solo_traveller

March 4, 2026

5

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.

J

Jethro

solo_traveller

March 1, 2026

8

Location, smooth check in, decent breakfast

Y

Yael

solo_traveller

February 25, 2026

10

The location, room, staff

K

Kieran

couple

February 19, 2026

9

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.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that only service animals are allowed. Guests need to inform about the service animal before arrival. When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 12:37 AM

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