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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

4.4(1,650)
Hotel

About

The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is a historic boutique hotel dating back to 1914, located right on the Powell Street Cable Car line. Its 137 cozy rooms offer a comfortable stay with thoughtful touches like a 24-hour coffee station and fresh cookies in the lobby, ideal for business travelers seeking a central San Francisco base.

For meetings, the Clipper Ship Room provides a distinctive small event space with aviation-themed decor and a panoramic 1937 aerial photo of the city. This unique setting suits intimate gatherings and client meetings, complemented by the hotel's convenient downtown location and nearby parking options.

Best for

  • Intimate client meetings in historic Clipper Ship Room
  • Overnight stays for multi-day business trips
  • Cozy team lodging near Union Square transit

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

San Francisco’s tallest hotel building in 1914
Historic Architecture
San Francisco’s tallest hotel building in 1914
Built for the Panama Pacific International Exposition, the Chancellor Hotel was once the tallest hotel building in the city. Its historic boutique character offers a unique sense of place on Union Square.
The Clipper Ship Room with aviation-themed decor
Distinctive Meeting Space
The Clipper Ship Room with aviation-themed decor
A small meeting room created in 1937 to honor Pan Am's Clipper Ship service, featuring an interior reminiscent of an airplane and a panoramic 1937 aerial photo of San Francisco. It stands out as a unique venue for business gatherings.
24-hour professional coffee maker and fresh cookies
Lobby Amenities
24-hour professional coffee maker and fresh cookies
The lobby offers a professional coffee machine available around the clock, complemented by fresh cookies in rotating flavors like red velvet and surprise popcorn in the afternoons, adding thoughtful touches to guest experience.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 1,650 reviews