Hotel Julian

Loved our stay, it was very clean and staff was nice. Food was great! Located in a good area close to many things. Did have to park down the street ($50) since hotel had no parking but other than that I would definitely stay again

the good: - clean, decently sized rooms - central area, walking distance to many desirable neighborhoods the bad: - building/hallways are really showing their age - no fridge - broken elevator! We had to walk up and down 7 flights to our room. This was only on the last two nights of our stay, but judging from the condition of the elevator I wouldn't be surprised if this was a common occurrence here.

Cute hotel, fun rooms. Elevator was out and had to hike 4 floors. Major inconvenience considering the high room rate. A free glass of house wine doesn’t quite cut it to compensate.

Hotel Julien was ok for the price. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. A little outdated and the elevator was out (we were on the 5th floor) but the beds were comfortable. Overall it worked for what we needed. Careful walking around the area; it’s so sad to see how San Francisco has changed over the years. Massive drug problems that you really can’t get away from. We did not feel very safe at night.

Great location and a free glass of wine a day. A bit worn round the edges and lift not working for the duration of our stay. Forgot to make up our room first day and coffee pods not topped up regularly.

Great location, obviously remodeled through the years. It seemed like our room may have been a hallway once, because closet and bathroom doors could have been front doors to other units. Really nice shower, but bathroom was kinda cramped, toilet was too close to shower and didn't have elbow room. NO WORKING ELEVATOR. Staff was told to say it will be fixed tomorrow but that wasn't true. No fridge or microwave. But walkable to several cafes and bars, close to bus stops. Bed and pillows were comfy. Room was large but no dresser or shelves to unpack, just closet rod and two night stands. Only one chair at the small table so we had to eat on the bed, so we used the provided bathrobes as a table cloth because they were too small to wear. Coffee maker was nice, but we had to move it in order to use it. We liked the overhead lighting and the lamps that could swivel. A/C was amazing.

The room was delightful and the location just down the street from San Francisco Playhouse, where we saw a play. We were on the third floor, and only afterwards did they tell us their elevator was permanently broken. No problem for us, but be advised. Apparently, it was a "VIP Access" Hotel, but since I didn't know that, I have no idea what "amenity" I was supposed to receive.

Beautiful older but updated building; small but wonderful gym area on first floor, in house restaurant, updated spacious room

Worst experience ive ever had 1. Elevator is broken 2. I booked an executive queen, but was told that h the it’s not available. 3. First room they put me in has a broken light. 4. Phone was broken in the next room 5. They said the only room that doesn’t have any broken item is a downgraded room. I took it as I was so tired after all the back and forth, and climbing 4th floors multiple times. 6. I found the shower door was broken and cannot be closed later that night. 7. They promised free breakfasts during my stay to make things right. But told me the kitchen was closed the next day. 8. They told me the kitchen was broken the 2nd day. 9. They told me they are out of staff, so there’s no breakfast the day after that. 10.

Had a dirty towel in the basket in my room and the elevator was broken which meant walking up six floors. The wifi also didn’t work for a majority of the morning.

There are rats in the hotel. There were three security guards chasing the mouse to kill it. I witnessed all of this and when I was in the elevator the mouse came towards me and I tripped on the stairs and fell in fright when I saw the mouse.

Pretty quiet and clean for the location. Very cute!

The rooms are really dirty, I don’t know unless time floors or surfaces were cleaned. Hair laying everywhere on the floor even in the hairdryer. Hairdryers are dirty and covered in makeup. The worst part is that I found used underwear which was disgusting and really made me doing the cleanliness of the entire room. I was told to just “pick it up and throw it away”, which is gross and unprofessional. The front desk receptionist said she would have the room fully cleaned but that never happened. I was told that this issue is escalated to the general manager but I got no further communication. Also at the checkout we were told that we would get refunded our $200 deposit but today I was charged that $200 again… Seems like the hotel only wants your money. Really poor experience and would not recommend anyone to stay there…

Comfy bed, AC worked well. Very clean.

Horrible. This hotel does not care about cleanliness in the rooms, has terrible service with no follow through, and there are flies in the lobby. The elevator broke down. That’s the summary. Here’s the detail. We checked in and there was hair all over the floors, on the bathroom towels, and in the shower. We asked for more towels, never got them. Next morning the room service knocked and we said please clean our room once we leave and bring extra towels. They never came back. The elevator broke down during our stay leaving us to move luggage around 5 flights of stairs. We went to leave and there was a swarm of flies in the hotel. Stay away from Hotel Julian.

Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the rooms was disappointing. The floor in our room was dusty and had someone’s hair scattered around. In our friend’s room, we even found a pair of used underwear left behind. Although housekeeping came during our stay, they only made the bed and did not actually clean the room — the floor remained dirty. Another downside is that the walls are very thin, and noise from neighboring rooms was very easy to hear. On the positive side, the staff were polite and welcoming throughout our stay. We also appreciated that after check-out, we were allowed to leave our luggage at the hotel until the end of the day. Overall, while the staff were kind and helpful, the lack of proper cleanliness made our experience less enjoyable than expected.

Hotel Julian is a gem of a restored hotel where two of Alfred Hitchcock's movies were filmed! From the window boxes of red and white geraniums to the huge rose velvet sectional and tiny but elegant bar and chic eating area, it was very impressive. The location was clean, walkable, and safe. The staff were welcoming and very pleasant. They stored our luggage while we were sightseeing during the day which was such a relief. Our room was small but extremely clean and had a huge TV, very comfy bed, coffeemaker, phone charger, and an enormous walk-in shower with lovely bodywash gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Can't emphasize enough what a cost-effective find this lovely small Hotel is. It's situated on Nob Hill and just a short distance from Union Square.

The place is small. We like that. The beds were perfect. The shower was nice. Everything was clean.

Upon entering the room, there was a roach walking across the room. Upon reporting, they offered the room next door. Moved to a different floor

Bedsheets not changed, had hair in the sheets

Comfortable, spacious room.

The location was great! Walking distance to all the popular tourist spots. Room was small but comfortable. The only thing was the noise coming from upstairs. It was just constant banging sounds. Good thing it wasn’t during the night so we were still able to sleep. All the staff were friendly and accommodating. They also have timers on their light switches. So we’d be showering and the lights would just turn off. We had to learn to work with it. We’d stay here again though it was great for the price.

It was in a safe location and the rooms were nice and comfortable. The walls are pretty thin though, I heard the person next door talking loudly on the phone I literally thought they were in the room for a second. Thank happened on our last morning before check out tho so thankfully it wasn't every morning

Pros: Clean room, good closet space, nice shower, big tv, common areas smelled good, always saw security, comfy beds, lovely AC/Heat unit Cons: No internet connection anywhere, elevator was always in use, small sink. The area is definitely what you would expect in a larger city. One block too much = sketchy. But the nearby food places are great! Great corner stores. Parking garage down the street kept our car for $40 a night and was safe. There is a bar but never saw it open.

Newly renovated. Spacious rooms

Beautiful vintage charm, but poor Wi-Fi connectivity

Great location, obviously remodeled through the years. It seemed like our room may have been a hallway once, because closet and bathroom doors could have been front doors to other units. Really nice shower, but bathroom was kinda cramped, toilet was too close to shower and didn't have elbow room. NO WORKING ELEVATOR. Staff was told to say it will be fixed tomorrow but that wasn't true. No fridge or microwave. But walkable to several cafes and bars, close to bus stops. Bed and pillows were comfy. Room was large but no dresser or shelves to unpack, just closet rod and two night stands. Only one chair at the small table so we had to eat on the bed, so we used the provided bathrobes as a table cloth because they were too small to wear. Coffee maker was nice, but we had to move it in order to use it. We liked the overhead lighting and the lamps that could swivel. A/C was amazing.

The bed and pillows were my favorite! I was comfy at night is what matters to me the most.

Hotel Julian is a gem of a restored hotel where two of Alfred Hitchcock's movies were filmed! From the window boxes of red and white geraniums to the huge rose velvet sectional and tiny but elegant bar and chic eating area, it was very impressive. The location was clean, walkable, and safe. The staff were welcoming and very pleasant. They stored our luggage while we were sightseeing during the day which was such a relief. Our room was small but extremely clean and had a huge TV, very comfy bed, coffeemaker, phone charger, and an enormous walk-in shower with lovely bodywash gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Can't emphasize enough what a cost-effective find this lovely small Hotel is. It's situated on Nob Hill and just a short distance from Union Square.

An average SF hotel. Ideal for brief stays. The hotel rooms could use a slight refresh. Only one working elevator for guests and staff. Need to minimize noise from other guests. Consider adding mugs in guest rooms.

All the staff were really friendly.

The hotel itself was fine. Location and comfort were good. I had an uncomfortable interaction with the security guard on the night I stayed however. I arrived at midnight back to the hotel and he followed me up to my floor in the elevator and asked questions about me being alone. It was very unsettling especially when I we were both in the elevator, he did not select a floor but waited for me to press the number for my floor and simply followed me down the hall. I did not have a peaceful rest after that as the door to rooms do not have a dead bolt or chain.

The first I noticed when I checked in was the elevator wasn't working. I asked when it would be fixed and was told a couple months. I don't walk well, especially climbing stairs, so that was a major problem but Angel at the front desk was able to help fix that problem. She's a great employee and needs to be complimented. A refrigerator in the room would certainly help. The beds were fantastic. The majority of the front desk employees other than Angel need to be retrained. When a customer approaches the front desk they need to be acknowledged which rarely happened. The bar staff, especially Jason, were fantastic and food was great. Only thing that needs work on is the front desk and the elevator.

I though the the all the people working at the front desk were extremely helpful with every question i had about the city.

Loved the lore of the hotel, the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great happy hour drinks, bar staff was great. Hotel was clean, great location, I would definitely stay here again.

This is a lovely hotel. Nice bar. Nice decor in rooms. The bad part was the check in. I was told that I would be charged a $20 amenity fee for a water and granola bar (that I did not want) and for a complimentary glass of wine in addition to the $20 resort fee. How is the free glass complimentary if you have to pay for it? The person who checked me in, Liam, was not kind or helpful in explaining this charge. Then, we got our keys and went to our room- but someone was already in the room. So I went down 6 flights to get the new keys, even though we were tired and ready to get to our room; and he was not apologetic. On the flip side, we were granted a late check out by the manager and that was nice.

The staff at this establishment were so helpful and polite. They were able to accommodate all of my requests (late check-out, keeping my luggage safe while I went sightseeing before a late flight, and printing me a new key when I forgot mine). The area outside the hotel seemed safe AND the hotel had 24/7 hotel security which eased my mind about being a solo traveler in a new city. I'd highly recommend Cup of Joy coffee shop on the corner for a grab and go breakfast or Crostini and Java a couple blocks up. 10/10 stay here!!

Great little hotel in a perfect location in the City. Fantastic staff and a cool little bar/ restaurant. Would have like a fridge in the room but otherwise can’t fault it.

Absolutely wonderful staff. Friendly and professional. Thank you all!

This was actually the WORST experience in 48 years of traveling! We were checking in at 4pm (plan was to change and get right to my uncles surprise party at 5) the front desk attendant was incredibly aggressive and rude. As of she was looking for a fight! Our hotel was already paid for in full prior to our arrival. Because (I just got married 8 months ago) my Expedia name was different than my drivers license. I showed her multiple forms of ID! We even offered to send her my old drivers license with maiden name (as she had she needed printed copy) she refused that. It was not 4:30 I respectfully pleaded with her asking “ could my husband and I just change so we can make it to my uncles 80th bday party then we can come back and resolve this issue. A demeaning no was her response, she told me I had to change my name with Expedia . I then did that on my phone. I showed her my Expedia account and that my name was changed, She said she needed to wait until she received it on her computer. It was now 4:45. I asked her why can’t she just work with us , please our hotel has been paid in full, at this point my husband and I were just shocked and agitated. As we travel with my Expedia account and name so often and never had this issue! She then says “ I don’t like you” no joke word for word and canceled our reservation! My husband calmly kindly ask, could we please have a receipt of the refund and she said no you will have to get that through Expedia. Truly, the most demeaning service

Everything inside the hotel was great. Didn’t realize it was so close to the tenderloin.

Dangerous area

The hotel was nice and the people were very friendly. Especially the Bar/Restaurant crew. The area was not too safe looking. The floors were sticky and the sheets were not too soft. When I went to wash my hair there was no conditioner in the bottle. It was empty.

Hotel Julien was ok for the price. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. A little outdated and the elevator was out (we were on the 5th floor) but the beds were comfortable. Overall it worked for what we needed. Careful walking around the area; it’s so sad to see how San Francisco has changed over the years. Massive drug problems that you really can’t get away from. We did not feel very safe at night.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is within walking distance to pretty much everything you need - groceries, restaurants, liquor stores.

Close to restaurants, bars, union square, china town other cool attractions and things to do in San Francisco. Lively surrounding area. However the streets are dirty and a little noisy at times. Street parking is a real challenge

Unbelievable value! This San Francisco hotel was impeccably clean, on par with a 5-star experience, yet the price was even lower than what I paid 15 years ago. Its prime location, just 5 minutes from Union Square and a short 15-20 minute walk to everything else, makes it highly recommended.

Julian hotel was okay. Could improve on the smell inside elevators and lobby. Convenient located, just not as clean area as other areas in San Fran

The staff was so wonderful and we enjoyed our stay so much, great location!!

Great stay at Hotel Julian. My daughter and I spent a few nights at this newly renovated hotel, while visiting the SF area. In a quiet neighbor, close to Union Square but away from the hustle and bustle. Felt very safe walking around and the hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. Adding this to our list of places we would stay again.

The hotel stay was great. I stayed for one night. On check-out day I went to the restaurant for breakfast. I asked the waiter if it was complimentary and he stated that it was. Then when I was done eating, he presented me with the tab. I'm not sure what the mix-up was but I went ahead and paid the bill. I've never had that happen before.

The first I noticed when I checked in was the elevator wasn't working. I asked when it would be fixed and was told a couple months. I don't walk well, especially climbing stairs, so that was a major problem but Angel at the front desk was able to help fix that problem. She's a great employee and needs to be complimented. A refrigerator in the room would certainly help. The beds were fantastic. The majority of the front desk employees other than Angel need to be retrained. When a customer approaches the front desk they need to be acknowledged which rarely happened. The bar staff, especially Jason, were fantastic and food was great. Only thing that needs work on is the front desk and the elevator.

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Great design, great location & we loved Carlotta’s, the bar/restaurant in the lobby. Some minor hitches with requests—we wanted to get the lotion in the bathroom refilled (it took several days & 3 separate requests for this to actually happen), get/keep an extra bath towel in the room, etc. We finally went straight to the housekeepers, who were very nice.

Beautiful hotel, charming. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Restaurant downstairs is a nice spot. The restaurant staff are very nice and friendly people. However restaurant could use maybe a few more variety of food options. Menu is limited for PM hours.

Beautiful older but updated building; small but wonderful gym area on first floor, in house restaurant, updated spacious room

Great little hotel in a perfect location in the City. Fantastic staff and a cool little bar/ restaurant. Would have like a fridge in the room but otherwise can’t fault it.

Our room was great. Modern bathroom, good shower, comfortable bed with good linens and quality towels-every detail very clean. The front desk service was friendly and interested in our needs. Very good breakfast-quality ingredients and an attentive, friendly waiter.

The only thing is their drinks were super expensive, two drinks cost 50$! But other the. That it was a pleasant stay

Had a nice stay, enjoyed the bar - some fun food options and nice cocktail menu. Entire staff was very friendly and accomodating

Worst experience ive ever had 1. Elevator is broken 2. I booked an executive queen, but was told that h the it’s not available. 3. First room they put me in has a broken light. 4. Phone was broken in the next room 5. They said the only room that doesn’t have any broken item is a downgraded room. I took it as I was so tired after all the back and forth, and climbing 4th floors multiple times. 6. I found the shower door was broken and cannot be closed later that night. 7. They promised free breakfasts during my stay to make things right. But told me the kitchen was closed the next day. 8. They told me the kitchen was broken the 2nd day. 9. They told me they are out of staff, so there’s no breakfast the day after that. 10.