Powell Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, Avoid

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Powell Hotel San Francisco	Average Price: $155 Check Rates

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28 Cyril Magnin Street

San Francisco, 94102 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 12 of 119
Average review rating: 3.45

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (14) , Expedia (43) , MyTravelGuide (3) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (325) , YahooTravel (15)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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1. I would advise to go for the fourth floor rooms or higher to avoid noise.

"Powell Hotel is perfect ! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

2. However, if you want creature comforts, avoid it.

"Serviceable hotel at best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

3. I made it work by avoiding security as best I could, but it's not an ideal situation.

"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/3/2012 Vote

4. But I will suggest going down a block to avoid the long line.

"Love this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2011 Vote

5. Just make sure you choose the higher floor to avoid that.

"Hidden gem for budget traveler " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/9/2008 Vote

6. They were installing a new carpet above the old one and even though they changed our room, the stinky smell coud`nt be avoided.

"Stinky room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2007 Vote

7. avoid this place at all costs.

"Smelly place, heat did not work, noisy surroundings " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/11/2006 Vote

8. Could not sleep due to a very noisy water pipe hammering and when we complained next day were told bad luck can not be avoided.

"awaiting your reply " Read full review on YahooTravel 3/26/2005 Vote

9. (The cable cars line-ups get busy at the turnaround, so walk up the street to one of the other stops to avoid the line).

"Great charm and excellent location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/20/2004 Vote

10. avoid 3rd floor - and even 4th if the room is above the vending area- it`s really noisy.

"What a steal - as long as you know what to ask for.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2004 Vote