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The Donatello

The Donatello
The Donatello – San Francisco, CA
The Donatello – San Francisco, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About The Donatello

Offering Italian-inspired design, this centrally located San Francisco hotel is just 3 minutes’ walk from the popular sights of Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant and offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. Every bright air-conditioned room at The Donatello Hotel is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Rooms include a comfortable living area with a sofa bed. A flat-screen cable TV. A hot tub and on-site spa services are just 2 options guests have to relax at this hotel. A fitness center is located on-site and a tour desk with local information is available. Hotel Donatello's restaurant, Zingari Ristorante, serves traditional Italian dishes for dinner and offers live jazz music. The Curran Theater is 3 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are each 2.2 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    I had a corner room on the ninth floor. It was supposed to cleaned on the Saturday of my stay, but never was. I was shocked to find the room had two ‘suicide windows:’ no locks and nothing to prevent objects or a person from going out. Those old windows are also why the noise from outside is loud and nearly around-the-clock. The bathroom had neither fan controls of any kind, nor did one run automatically. The water pressure was very uneven and the hot water inconsistent. The thermostat worked but could only tell me the temp change setting and not the actual room temp. Some elevator button lights were out. The internet offered to guests was unsecured and went out at one point in my stay.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location was great and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The room in reality is different from the photos linked to the room type on booking.com. It is smaller and darker. Check out guest videos to get a better idea. In addition, the hotel uses google cast which buffers - an experience we had at other hotels. Please just go back to smart tv where people can sign on direct to their apps.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The rooftop area was very nice,

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great central location, great restaurants within few blocks, 5 star experience all around , we walked all the way across the Golden Gate bridge. Clean and spacious room, helpful staff, secure valet parking. Only downside was only one of the two elevators was working during our stay, but not a big deal for a boutique size hotel. Definitely recommended.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Highly recommend not paying for valet parking. They charged us an additional $10/day for a midsize SUV. There’s lots of parking options that are much cheaper. Will not do this again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    All staff was very nice and helpful when needed

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They have a club on the the top of the building with spa and a tables outside and seating inside with complimentary coffee and tea. It would be nice if they had some breakfast items. The restaurant only serves lunch and dinner. The location of the hotel is ideal and staff is friendly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Hotel is undergoing some renovations but they did not impact our stay. Always make time to hit the steam rooms and hot tub. Staff is always so friendly and helpful, we stay there every summer.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had such a great time! Game room was a hit for my son! He wanted to play in there all day! Close and walking distance to many places. Will definitely stay there again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rude rude and not worth the money Rude racist and overpriced

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rude racist and overpriced

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely hotel in a great location. Within walking distance to a lot of sights and down to the piers. Room very spacious and clean. Staff helpful and friendly, we also used the valet parking which was helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Bed and linens were super comfortable. Great location - only a few blocks from Chinatown. Shower was wonderful. There seemed to be a lot of confusion over request for late checkout. I asked every day of stay and got a vague answer every time. Phone system also was down one night we were there; didn’t affect us really. The coffee maker in room was very confusing. You need to provide instructions. It would be nice if there were grab and go selections for the morning.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    the room was amazing, comfortable, had all the amenities the rooftop is not really a rooftop , more should be offered on the club level, and the jacuzzi is just for 1 or 2 people no privacy

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about The Donatello

Does The Donatello have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Donatello offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Donatello offer parking?
Yes, The Donatello offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Donatello have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Donatello does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Francisco, see business hotels in San Francisco.
Does The Donatello have a fitness center?
Yes, The Donatello features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is The Donatello located, and how walkable is the area?
The Donatello is located at 501 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Donatello
  • Moscone Center 0.6 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid 0.6 mi
  • Charter of the United Nations 0.8 mi
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 1.5 mi
  • University of California, San Francisco 3.1 mi
  • Internet Archive 3.4 mi
  • Golden Gate Bridge 4.3 mi

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