The Barnes San Francisco

Steps from Union Square, The Barnes San Francisco is a boutique-style city hotel built for travelers who want to be in the middle of downtown without dealing with a sprawling resort footprint. The address on Powell Street puts you near shopping, theaters, and quick transit connections, with a cable car stop right outside for the classic San Francisco ride up the hill.

Inside, the experience leans practical and updated, with a calm, modern look that fits short stays and multi-night trips. The hotel runs seven floors and has about 190 rooms, so it can support real room blocks while still feeling manageable for organizers. Rooms are set up for city travel basics: a mini refrigerator, a coffeemaker, a workspace, and in-room essentials like an iron and safe. If you’re coordinating a group, connecting-room availability can matter here, especially for families, coaches, or chaperones who want closer oversight.

Downstairs, the property keeps things simple with an on-site restaurant and bar that can handle dinner plans when everyone wants to stay close to the hotel. Two private dining or meeting rooms provide a workable option for small gatherings, planning sessions, or a pre-event meal, with total event space around 1,025 square feet and the largest room configuration listed at 816 square feet. That makes this a better fit for tighter meetings and intimate group functions than for large banquets.

Getting around is one of the main strengths. Powell Street is a straightforward pickup point for rideshares, and it’s an easy walk to transit hubs that connect to the rest of the city. Parking is the tradeoff: the hotel does not offer on-site self-parking or valet, so groups arriving by car should plan on nearby garages and budget extra time for loading and unloading.

When you need to book multiple rooms with different arrival dates, the details can get messy fast. Engine.com helps by organizing the block, keeping the rooming list in one place, and consolidating billing so the person running the trip is not chasing confirmations and receipts.

Key hotel features and amenities

• About 190 rooms across 7 floors

• Boutique-style downtown hotel near Union Square

• On-site restaurant and bar for meals without leaving the property

• Two private dining or meeting rooms

• Total event space around 1,025 square feet, largest room setup around 816 square feet

• 24-hour cardio fitness room with key card access

• Pet-friendly rooms, non-refundable pet fee of $75, max weight 60 lbs

• Smoke-free property

• In-room mini refrigerator and coffeemaker

• In-room workspace, iron and ironing board, and safe

• Digital Key support and a digital concierge kiosk

• No on-site self-parking or valet parking

Points of interest and attractions within a 2 to 3 mile radius

• Union Square shopping district

• Powell Street cable car line and turnaround area nearby

• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

• Yerba Buena Gardens

• Moscone Center

• Chinatown

• Ferry Building Marketplace area

• Oracle Park

• The Curran Theatre

• The Orpheum Theatre

• Fisherman’s Wharf

Features of interest to group travelers

• Room count that supports mid-size blocks in a central downtown location

• Two small meeting rooms for briefings, team check-ins, or private meals

• Restaurant and bar on site for simple group dining plans

• Easy transit access for attendees who are not driving

• Clear check-in and check-out timing, check-in at 3 PM, check-out at 12 PM

• No on-site parking, important for groups with cars, vans, or equipment

• Pet policy clarity for teams traveling with animals, including the fee and weight limit

• Compact, walkable neighborhood that reduces the need for daily transportation

• Engine.com support for room blocks, roster changes, and consolidated billing