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The Opal San Francisco

2.5 of 5
1050 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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The Opal San Francisco
Ranked #123 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 424 Reviews
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  • Continental breakfast(7)
  • Union square(7)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Cable car(5)
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East midlands, England
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

 The Opal is a three star hotel so we did not expect too much from it. It was ok - but only just. The hotel frontage is tired and plain, but the lobby is very pretty with nice welcoming decoration throughout. We arrived to find the outer door was secured against entry and we had to be let in by the... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The place is a bit dated. It's almost historical. Old phones, TV, bed, and bathroom--all of them should be retired. They recycle, but they give you pastic cups?? The staff is great, but it's the only thing here that is top-notch. The contenetial breakfast is not going to make you forget any good ones you might have experienced at other... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Stayed here for 5 nights in April. Is in a great location, friendly staff , helpful with respect to touring the city as well. Breakfast is nothing extravagant but sufficient. The staff clean the rooms everyday thoroughly. The rooms are quiet even though they are on the main roads. The room rate included free wifi in the rooms and breakfast.... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in February on our anniversary trip to SF. We got a great deal on our via Travelocity and for what we paid I didn't expect much- just a clean room and decent bed to sleep on. I was pleasantly surprised to find out we ended up with a King bedroom (thought... More

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Davis, California
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Staff members at the Opal go out of their way to ensure that you have a good experience. The hotel has a charming lobby, with fresh coffee and a good assortment of teas at the ready. Breakfast is average, but again, with great service, and the fact you get a breakfast for the reasonable price is fantastic. Rooms have double... More

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Stockton, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

this hotel is located just a few minutes from fishermans warf cozy and bueatiful will stay again More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

My first trip to the USA so I wasn't really sure what to expect in terms of accommodation. The Opal seemed middle of the road price wise and given that hotels for me are somewhere to sleep and get ready to enjoy the day, I'm happy provided they're clean and tidy (preferably aesthetically pleasing to the eye). The room was... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Well to be honest i was not expecting too much, but i gotta admit that it was a real good experience. First of all the staff was really helpful. The rooms were nice n clean. Room service everyday..free breakfast n coffee available throughout the day! television with all possible channels! free internet.. n airport shuttles in 16 bugs.. More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The cons: Crazy parking situation, one elevator, smaller rooms. The rooms are smaller but it shouldn't be a problem since you won't be spending the entire day in your room. Parking is pricey at $30 a day, but your car should be safer since you can't access the parking without a control; plus I wouldn't want to park my car... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

After really bed experience in Oakland this was fabulous change. good price, great location, very cheerful and very helpful employees, clean room, breakfast for free, coffee 24hours/day and wi-fi in every room. I specially appreciate their commitment to the environment. I can only recommend. More

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Address: 1050 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
Price range (per night):* RM286 - 983

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