The Marker San Francisco

The Marker San Francisco is a boutique hotel at 501 Geary Street, at the corner of Taylor Street, in the Theater District on the western edge of the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. The location puts guests a few blocks from Union Square itself, within walking distance of the Geary and Curran theaters, and close to the cable car lines on Powell Street. Powell Street BART and Muni station is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, and the Tenderloin and Nob Hill neighbourhoods lie on either side of the block, so visitors who intend to walk after dark should stay on well-lit main streets. The building is an older downtown structure that has been renovated with a bold, colourful contemporary style, more design-led than the large chain hotels nearby. Rooms are available as King rooms, Double Queen rooms and suites, and are generally compact in the manner of historic city-centre hotels. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and a pet-friendly policy, which is useful for travellers bringing dogs. Dining is provided by the on-site restaurant and bar, offering breakfast and evening drinks without leaving the building, while the surrounding Union Square district has a wide choice of restaurants at every price level. There is no spa or pool listed. The service character is that of a stylish, mid-size boutique property that appeals to couples, theater-goers and leisure travellers who want a central base with more personality than a convention hotel. Nightly rates typically run from about $190 to $420, with the upper end during peak summer and event periods. The hotel works well for visitors planning to attend performances, shop around Union Square and use cable cars and Muni for onward travel, and it is a sensible choice for guests travelling with a pet who still want a downtown address.