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Book NowSan Francisco Map: The DonatelloThe Donatello Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
501 Post St
Location At Mason St, Union Square
Transportation Bus: 2, 3, 4, 30, 38, or 45. Cable car: Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason lines (1 block west)
Phone 800/227-3184, 415/441-7100
Fax 415/885-8842
Web site www.thedonatellosf.com
Room Information 94 units
Prices $139-$295 double. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies, dataport, free Wi-Fi, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, CD player
Parking Valet parking $28

Frommer's Review

If you're not looking for trendy lodgings or an anonymous business hotel but want old-world elegance, book a room here. The Donatello is, in a word, dignified. The lobby is classy, with Italian marble and a serious staff. The airy, contemporary Art Nouveau rooms, which are some of the largest in the city (an average of 400 sq. ft.), were overhauled in 2006 with new bedding, carpet, and furniture and feature original art, king-size mattresses, and textiles. Unfortunately, most of the extra-large windows lack great views, but if it's fresh air you're after, the fifth floor has seven terrace rooms.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; exercise room; concierge; limited room service; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; 2 meeting spaces

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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