Powell Place

Powell Place is in the perfect location on Nob Hill. Explore the city by foot or take the cable car. I have been going to San Francisco for the past 25 years and always enjoy staying at Powell Place. You will feel like you are in a private club with access to inside information about the best places to dine and how to enjoy the city as San Franciscans do. Powell Place is superbly maintained and is clean and welcoming. Be prepared to enjoy going up and down the steep hills that make San Francisco a delightful place to visit.

This is a clean and comfortable property in a great location, staffed by very friendly and knowledgable people.

The rooms are decent sized and have good kitchens. Nice decor. We took some of our wedding photos here.

No elevator to some of the rooms, and no bellman on duty during our rather late check- which meant we had to carry our own bags up stairs to the 3rd floor, on one of our stays.

Wireless Internet is not free, but fairly priced and works well. Bring your own laptop.

Overall recommended. I still prefer the San Francisco Suites next door (for the one-of-a- kind concierge staff and the better kitchen facilities), but Powell Place seems to me to be more modern, more up-to-date, just "newer" in some hard to explain way, which some people prefer. When I can't get into the SFS, I stay at PP and never had have a bad experience.

While the location makes one huff and puff up and down nob hill (Tip, buy a PASSPORT which will allow you to ride cable car up), This is an impeccable resort. A true city-heart location close to all things SF and union square. The staff are amazing and management has delivered the same exquisite service year after dependable year. If I didnt already own a gazillion timeshares, I'd buy this one!!!

UPDATE 8/17/05 : We loved it so much on our recent trip (exchange) we DID "BUY THIS ONE" !

UPDATE 05/07/2006 : Also worth noting is the quality of service. As most readers will know, timeshares traditionally provide 1 midweek or maybe 2 cleanings. Not at this resort !!! You get daily maid service, TWICE (2nd time is for turndown, and chocolates on pillows!). Management and staff has been the same folks for 20 years... that's continuity !

We were former owners here and really regret selling our week! Every visit was enjoyable; we have many fond memories of visits with and without our kids along (they were quite young when they first joined us).

Location is the best you'll find in the city-- walkable to just about everywhere. Don't bring a car if you can help it, as it's more convenient / inexpensive without one.

Amazing restaurants everywhere, friendly and attentive service from front desk and housekeeping staff-- we are always looking to go back. The timeshare is impeccably maintained, furnishings are comfortable. Really has the feel of a boutique hotel. A unique and romantic experience!

WE JOINED A CLIENT IN SAN FRANCISCO, FELL IN LOVE WITH "SAN FRANCICO'S POWELL PLACE" , BECAME OWNERS AND HAVE TRAVELED UNRESTRICTED EVER SINCE. THIS IS A "WARM WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE ", "NOT A FACTORY RESORT"!! A VERY RARE ELEGENCE!!