citizenM San Francisco Union Square

citizenM San Francisco Union Square sits in Downtown San Francisco, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of San Francisco, a detail that consistently shows…

citizenM San Francisco Union Square sits in Downtown San Francisco, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of San Francisco, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. With well over 3,200 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €144 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether citizenM San Francisco Union Square is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for San Francisco more often than not.