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The Donatello

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4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
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#19 of 238 hotels in San Francisco
Description: In the heart of San Francisco's fashionable shopping and theater district by Union Square, with a charming Italian atmosphere.
  • Address
    501 Post Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 164 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 126 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 123 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 123 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 125 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 136 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 136 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 136 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 136 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 136 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of The Donatello

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5 of 5 stars
Long Grove, IL
Aug 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We checked into The Donatello for 3 nights, August 20-22nd. The hotel is in a great San Francisco location: about 3 blocks from the Street Car turn-a-round on Powell St.; the same distance to the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Powell stop; with Trolley Cars and Buses all nearby. Note: a BART ride to SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is... more

Aug 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The staff at the Donatello was very professional and friendly during our four night stay. We checked into room 915 which was considered a “quiet” room. I was afraid that our view would be the wall of another building but luckily we had a half way decent view of the Clift & Hilton hotels a block or two away. To... more

Aug 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We really enjoyed our stay. The bed was good, the room was clean, the shower was nice and strong, and the decor was really cool. The location for site seeing was great, especially if you're into Union Square and Chinatown. The address should really be on Mason Street as the valet car drop off is not on Post. The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Leeds, England
Jul 26, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

San Francisco was the last stage of our trip to California and we stayed at The Donatello from 19th to 24th April 2008. We chose it after studying many hotel reviews and were well pleased with our choice. The hotel has been refurbished in contemporary style. Our room was huge by city standards. We had a microwave, sink unit and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Imola Italy
Jul 16, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Nice hotel placed a couple of blocks from Union Square. The room are big with microwave, coffe machine, toaster and refrigerator. We recomend it. Gianni + Ale Italy more

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5 of 5 stars
Puerto Rico
Jul 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This was our first visit to San Francisco. We stayed from Jun 27 to jul 3. Our experience was great in the Donatello. Very clean, excellent location, and very customer oriented staff. The hotel is at walking distance to the great union square and many shops, restaurants,bars and even a drug store. The room was clean, confortable, a/c (we never... more

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4 of 5 stars
New York, NY
Jul 5, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I join the chorus of admirers on TripAdvisor who recommend this hotel for its excellent location, large rooms, consistent service and undeniable value. Our very large, king-bedded room on a high floor featured a clean, small bath with marble surfaces and expectable amenities. We were told that it was on "Club Level," which may or may not indicate a premium... more

Jun 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved our time here--the central location cannot be beat. One block from the cable car line, and walking distance to tons of restaurants and shops. We did not notice much noise like other reviews mentioned, exept on Saturday night. Quite a few revelers in town for the Memorial Day weekend. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Columbus, OH
Jun 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our 3rd trip to San Francisco, but our first stay at The Donatello. We stayed here on 05/21/08 & 05/22/08. We had a room on the 9th floor. The hotel staff was very friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was very clean. The comforter on the bed was probably the heaviest one I have ever found in a... more

Jun 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We staid 6 nights in this hotel. We will come back in SF next year and will select it again. All is perfect. The staff is great, very friendly and always helpfull. Check in was only 1 minute but unfortunatly check out was the double: 2 minutes! No, I'm jocking. It was nice! The room is confortable, spacious and very... more

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