Villa Florence Hotel
225 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Property Description
The Villa Florence, newly renovated, historic 1908 building at Union Square, on Powell Street cable car line to Fisherman's Wharf. Walking distance to Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena Gardens and Moscone Convention Center. Just steps away from fashionable shopping. 183 rooms in gem colors and earth tones reminiscent of 16th century Tuscany Italian period.
Amenities
· AM/FM Alarm Clock· Bar/Lounge
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· Courtesy Car
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services
Room Information
Room DescriptionsLocated in Union Square, the historic boutique Villa Florence Hotel evokes the Italian heritage of San Francisco through its luxury hotel d?cor, family-style hospitality and Italian spirit. The Italian identity of our small luxury hotel is highlighted by a colonnaded entrance and grotto-style wishing fountain. The lobby is decorated in Italian renaissance colors of crimson, gold, red, white, and bronze, and features a mural of 16th century Florence and a Medici-style fireplace. Services and amenities all guests will enjoy:-Concierge services and business center-Evening manager's wine reception-Complimentary weekday San Francisco Chronicle newspaper-Complimentary coffee and tea in the hotel lobby each morning-Valet parking for $33 plus tax-24-hour access to laundry/valet dry cleaning services-Complimentary high speed wireless internet-Kuleto's Italian Restaurant and Kuleto's Wine BarOur ideal location in fashionable Union Square, San Francisco may be the obvious reason for choosing our Italian style boutique hotel -- but it is our spacious, luxury guestrooms and first class service that inspire our guests to return again and again. Our family-style hospitality and Italian spirit is unique among San Francisco boutique hotels. Staying in a luxury guestroom of the Villa Florence Hotel in San Francisco is like staying in the guestroom of a friend's cheerful and inviting home. Designed by Cheryl Rowley of Beverly Hills, California, our small luxury boutique hotel on Union Square features 183 guestrooms decorated with inviting plantation shutters, colorful bedspreads, and honey colored furniture. Amenities included in each guestroom:-Renovated in February 2004-High ceilings, sound-proofed walls and windows, and windows that open-Individual climate control-Telephones with voicemail and data port-Hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, and Aveda health and bath products-Flat-screen cable TV with DVD players, ON-Demand movies & Nintendo-CD player, AM/FM clock radio-Fully stocked honor bar and refrigerator, and complimentary in-room coffee-Over 80% of the accommodations are non-smoking.Double Room - DBLE - 12 rooms in the hotel, on floors 2-7-300 sq ft with 1 double bed - cozy room best for individual traveler-Accommodates 2 people and does not fit rollaway-This room type does not have a deskDouble Double Room - DBDB - 43 rooms in the hotel, on floors 2-7-360 sq ft with 2 double beds-Accommodates 4 people and some will fit rollaway (request only, not guaranteed)-Views of Powell or O'Farrell Streets, or the interior light well (no view)-Shower/bathtub combination, and some have separate sink with vanityQueen Room - QUEN - 58 rooms in the hotel, on floors 2-7-330 sq ft with 1 queen bed-Accommodates 2 people and does not fit rollaway-Views of Powell or O'Farrell Streets, or the interior light well (no view)-Some have shower/bathtub combination, and some have only shower-Some have desksKing Room - KING - 40 rooms at the hotel, on floors 2-7-360 sq ft with 1 king bed-Accommodates 3 people with addition of rollaway-Overstuffed chairs and writing desks.-Some have shower/bathtub combination-Some have separate sink with vanity-Views of Powell or O'Farrell Streets, or the interior light well (no view)Bathroom Descriptions: Bathroom sizes vary depending on location of the hotel. Most have shower/tub combo, but there are a few that only have showers. If you would like a combo please request at check in. every bathroom is equipped with Aveda products, and hair dryers.
Rate Disclaimer
All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00pm
· Check out time is 12:00pm
· Time Zone is GMT -8 hours Pacific
· Opened in 1908
· Renovated in 2004
· 183 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 7 floors.
Directions
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)1. Travel 101 North to San Francisco2. Or travel 280 North to San Francisco3. Follow signs to the 4th Street exit.4. Stay to the left and continue to 3rd Street5. Make a left hand turn onto 3rd Street.6. Cross Market and make an immediate left onto Geary Street.7. Proceed 3 blocks and make a left turn onto Powell Street.8. Villa Florence Hotel is 1/2 block down on the right-hand side, at 225 Powell Street
From Oakland International Airport (OAK)1. Travel 80 West to San Francisco2. Take the Bay Bridge and stay in the left lane.3. Take the 5th Street exit.4. Continue to 7th Street and make a right turn on 7th5. Cross Market onto Leavenworth and continue on Leavenworth to Post Street.6. Make a right hand turn on Powell Street7. Hotel is 1 1/2 blocks down Powell Street on the right at 225 Powell Street
Just 1/2 block off union square the Villa Florence Hotel is close to shopping and the financial district. In addition china town and North Beach within close walking distance and the cable car line runs directly in front of the hotel.
San Francisco International Airport - 15 miles - South. Oakland Int'l Airport - 26 miles East
Guarantee Policy
A credit card is required to book online. Peak seasons may require your card is charged in advance. Reading the rate rules after selecting your rate will indicate if your card will be charged. This information will appear in your email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after selecting rate rules.
Restaurant Information
RestaurantsLocated off the lobby is the award-winning Kuletos Italian Restaurant. Offering 180 seats in the dining room and a lounge area by the fireplace. Kuleots' atmosphere is exciting yet casual. The open kitchen creates a lively atmosphere as diners watch their food being prepared.Contemporary Italian flair with concentration on northern California's bounty of fresh ingredients. Vegetarian entrees are also available. Jeffrey Freburg is the executive chef. His creations offer 10.00 to 20.00 with an average check for two about 50.00Breakfast- Monday-Friday 7am - 1030am- Saturday-Sunday 8am - 1030amLunch - Daily 1130 - 11pmDinner- Daily until 11pmA new addition to the Villa Florence lobby is the Kuleto's "Wine Bar", nestled between its namesake and the hotel, which features more than 40 wines by the glass and taste, including selections from Italy and California with flights from Australia, France, Spain and New Zealand.We serve our complimentary wine and beer to our guests from 5-6pm. The Wine Bar is also open to the public from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.Kuletos Cafe on the street front of the Villa Florence lobby features a variety of espresso drinks and a delicious assortment of pastries baked fresh daily by the talented staff. Panini/Italian sandwiches served on Focaccia bread/and soups are also available for lunch.Kuleto CafeMonday-Friday 7am - 8pmSaturday-Sunday 8am - 8pmMeal PlansThe Villa Florence Hotel does not currently offer meal plans. Continental breakfast is available for a charge at the restaurant.
Meeting Facility
Conferences and BanquetsThe Villa Florence has 3 meeting spaces that they share with Kuleto's. * Machiavalli Room seats 20-60 people; 100 for a reception. * Caruso Room seats 10-30 people; 50 for a reception. * Board Room seats 8-14 people; 25 for a reception.
Recreation Information
Fitness CenterWhile the Villa Florence does not have an in house fitness center. We do have a relationship with Club One Fitness Center. Guests can purchase a day pass for $15.00. Only 3 blocks (5min) from Villa Florence.Open - weekdays 5:30am - 10pm, weekends 7am - 7pm.
Sports and RecreationGOLF:2 miles away from award winning public and private courses. Double Decker Driving range is less than 1.5 miles south.BASEBALL:Pac Bell Park home of the San Francisco Giants is 1 mile SE.Oakland Coliseum home of the Oakland A's is 10 miles east.FOOTBALL:3COM Park home of the San Francisco 49ers is 4 miles south.Oakland Coliseum home of the Oakland Raiders is 10 miles east.BASKETBALL:Oakland Coliseum home of the Golden State Warriors is 10 miles westSAILING:2 miles north are the piers launching sailboats, yachts, catamarans and cruise ships. Whale watching excursions, deep sea fishing expeditions, Bay tours and sailing courses are all available nearby.Golden Gate Park offers stables, polo grounds, an archery range, and bike-skate-walk paths.Swimming pools are available within 3 blocks of the hotel - see conciergeSand beaches are less than 5 miles w or a trip to Angel Island is a 45 minute ferry boat adventure.Windsurfing and kite boarding are incredibly popular sports in the bay. Windsurfing rentals and lessons are available at the piers 2 miles north. To surf some of the best breakers in northern California go west 5 miles or Try some intermediate waves in Bolinas 25 miles NW on the coast. Half-moon Bay and Santa Cruz boast excellent surfing for both beginning and advanced boarders 70 miles to the south.Extensive hiking and biking trails are located 10 miles to the northeast.