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The Donatello

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Moscone Convention Center

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Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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501 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(188 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Roll In

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Combo

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.Within a 10-minute walk of this Union Square hotel, you'll find Union Square and SF Masonic Auditorium. Lombard Street and Oracle Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Level III - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Donatello

3.5-star hotel near Moscone Convention Center
The Donatello offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Donatello. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Built in 1959
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Donatello offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Donatello Hotel
Donatello Hotel San Francisco
Donatello San Francisco
Hotel Donatello
The Donatello Hotel
The Donatello San Francisco
The Donatello Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Donatello to the airport?

The Donatello is 14.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Donatello have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Donatello.

How close is The Donatello to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (33-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does The Donatello offer free breakfast?

The Donatello does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Donatello?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Donatello?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Donatello?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

Does The Donatello have a pool?

The Donatello does not have a pool.

Does The Donatello have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Donatello have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Donatello to downtown San Francisco?

The Donatello is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

The Donatello Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room and amnenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and amazing staff. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

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We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, nicely appointed room with kitchenette appliances. great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kaiwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr ammenities were fabulous and thr staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, club lounge and locker rooms are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for a weekend but I would definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The surrounding area was disappointing after traveling a few blocks over.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yechiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff. Room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay with zero issues, staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable throughout the property. Staff was very accessible and focused on your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Donatello. The staff, cleanliness and location are all things that would make us come back. Special shout out to Pam at the concierge desk, she makes amazing recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet and conveniently Iocated. Excellent all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pan was the sweetest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience! Book here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, clean, and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nicest and accommodating staff. Have stayed here several times and continue coming back because of the excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025