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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)

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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. Summary - dated hotel in perfect location, if you are after more than that stay at the Fairmont.

"Good location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

2. That said, the corridors and rooms are dated but perfectly functional - old but clean.

"Good location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

3. I can tolerate a dated room, but unfortunately that along with poor housekeeping, maintenance and management will keep me from staying at The Powell when I do get to visit San Fran for pleasure.

"Location. And nothing else. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/28/2012 Vote

4. The building was dated, yes, but I enjoy an authentic antique feel and was looking forward to seeing my room.

"Location. And nothing else. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/28/2012 Vote

5. The room I had was enormous, with a separate sitting area but was a bit musty and the furniture was very dated.

"Great location... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

6. Staff was friendly and helpful but the rooms were quite dated.

"Great location... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

7. Our room was definitely dated and the furnishings were not modern by any means.

"Don't let the bed bugs bite... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2011 Vote

8. The bed was comfortable, and although hotel claims renovated, the bath seemed dated and very short on counter space.

"Worth Cosidering with Reservations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2010 Vote

9. The bed was comfortable, and although hotel claims renovated, the bath seemed dated and very short on counter space.

"Worth Cosidering with Reservations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2010 Vote

10. I have reported this to the manager Mr Eric Williams who to date has not come back to me despite several reminders via email and post.

Read full review 11/11/2009 Vote