The Pickwick Hotel in San Francisco

The Pickwick Hotel is in a very convenient location near Market Street, making it easy to get around San Francisco. The rooms are a bit old, but they are clean and comfortable enough for a short stay. The staff were friendly and check-in was smooth.

However, the surrounding area can feel a little unsafe at night, so I recommend being careful if you walk around late. Also, the hotel facilities are quite simple compared to newer hotels.

Overall, it’s a good choice if you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel in a central location.

The room was a bit small, but thankfully the location is in a business center, yet it's quiet at night. It has a coffee machine and a particularly large fridge, giving it a feel of a star-rated hotel. My only issue was during check-in; I parked my car in an alley outside the hotel that was a no-parking zone. I was really anxious to drop off my luggage and move the car, but the two Chinese guests in front of me had some kind of issue and took forever, causing a significant delay. Luckily, I didn't get a fine. The front desk service was quite cold. While American service isn't as good as Japanese, this particular woman made me feel oppressed. Other staff were also cool, but didn't give off that same oppressive vibe. I'm not sure if it's the air of nobility that big city women carry, I can't quite pinpoint it. Overall, it was a very good stay. I even left an unprecedented $5 on the table as a tip for the cleaning lady.

The hotel left a mixed impression. The building itself is quite old, which is noticeable throughout the property. The air conditioning in the room was not working, making it very hot and uncomfortable, especially at night. The gym is also in poor condition — the equipment is outdated and needs renovation.
Housekeeping was consistent, but the cleaner came every morning at 9:00 AM, which was not always convenient and sometimes disturbed our rest.
On the positive side, the hotel has a bar with surprisingly good food — that was definitely a highlight. The staff were also very friendly, polite, and helpful.
Overall, the hotel might be okay if you don’t mind outdated conditions, but for the price, I expected a higher level of comfort.

The location is fantastic, within walking distance to Union Square and close to the cable car stop. The hotel is a bit old, and personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the wooden smell, but airing out the room helped a little.

The hotel's location is excellent, with a large supermarket and many restaurants nearby. However, the soundproofing in the rooms is poor, and bottled water is not provided, so you'll need to bring your own.

nice and clean but dated rooms. good security with locked doors though!

Overall, the stay was good. It's located close to the BART station. When I arrived, I had trouble opening the shower as a part was damaged, which I reported to the front desk. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I hope to receive my security deposit back. I would recommend it again, and for my first time in San Francisco, I would stay here again.

The location was great, very close to the city center. However, I did notice quite a few homeless people around. Also, be careful in the bathtub as it can be a bit slippery.

Exactly downtown San Francisco, close to Powell BART train station, 2 minutes walk from subway station and cable car terminal, it’s very convenient.
Hotel staff excellent service, room is clean. The only one minor thing is a bit noise when the bus pass by.
No matter what, I recommend.