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King George Hotel
334 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 781-5050
kinggeorge.com
3.5 star rating based on 34 reviews
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the mother church of the archdiocese of Los Angeles. Built originally in the 1800s, it was rebuilt to the tune of USD180 million after the Northridge earthquake in 1994. This seven-level structure accommodates up to 3000 worshipers. The lower level Crypt Mausoleum is also worth a glance, and is the resting place of bishops and cardinals.
Posted by wcities on August 10, 2008

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King George Hotel is an English-style hotel that offers regal service and posh accommodations just off Union Square. You will enjoy a traditional English tearoom, piano bar, comfortable rooms and excellent customer service. It is known for going the extra mile to please the customers. Brought the kids? Nintendo video games are available in your room. A lot of packages for various groups are... more
Posted by wcities on August 09, 2008

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Service and hospitality have been points of pride at this hotel since its 1914 opening, when room rates started at $1 a night. Compact rooms are attractively furnished in classic English style with walnut furniture, and local calls are free. The front-desk and concierge staff are adept at catering to your every whim: they'll book anything from a Fisherman's Wharf tour to a dinner reservation.... more
Posted by fodors on April 12, 2007

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It's hard to say if LA's cathedral will one day be regarded as an architectural classic like, say, Westminster Abbey, but for now it's at least notable for its modern vibe combining classicism with LA's Spanish heritage.

When St. Vibiana's Cathedral was deemed unusable in 1996 due to irreparable quake damage, the four-million-Catholics-strong LA archdiocese was... more
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Affordable elegance in the shopping hub of San Francisco.
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Spectacular downtown cathedral emerges as an architectural and spirtual landmark.
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During mass, parking is free for the first two hours. Otherwise, it's $2.50 for 20 minutes, with a $12 maximum.
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Reservations are recommended.
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Teddy Bear teatime, for kids 10 and under, includes all the usual goodies plus a stuffed bear and a special surprise.
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There is an $8-per-person minimun and the tearoom fills up quickly, so call ahead for reservations.
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Parking

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You can either self-park for $25 a night plus tax, or valet it for $28 a night plus tax.
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During mass, parking is free for the first two hours. Otherwise, it's $2.50 for 20 minutes, with a $12 maximum.
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Affordable elegance in the shopping hub of San Francisco.

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The Scene If you plan to do some shopping, you've picked the right location. This hotel sits in the heart of Union Square, just minutes from the city's big-chain department stores in the likes of Nordstrom and Macy's, the illustrious Gumps and hundreds of trendy boutique shops. The Details Even with its dramatic vaulted ceilings and vibrant saffron walls, the lobby... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 26, 2006)

Spectacular downtown cathedral emerges as an architectural and spirtual landmark.

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In Short This massive 3,000-seat Catholic cathedral serves as a bold focal point for Bunker Hill and the Hollywood Freeway. While the sandy concrete exterior is austere and administrative, the interior and courtyards offer many elaborate details. Must-sees include the 80-foot tall, 45-ton cherrywood pipe organ; massive hydraulic doors decorated with Christian images and designs... more
Posted by Kim Cooper on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 09, 2006)

This traditional English tearoom serves breakfast and afternoon tea.

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In Short Situated within easy shopping distance from Union Square, the King George Hotel's tearoom serves tea the mezzanine level on weekends under a portrait of Queen Elizabeth. Weary shoppers and theatergoers fill the small room quickly, munching on accompaniments such as scones, trifles, tea sandwiches and assorted pastries.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 09, 2004)

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Completed in September 2002 at a cost of $163 million and built to last 500 years, this ultracontemporary cathedral is one of L.A.'s newest architectural treasures and the third-largest cathedral in the world. It was designed by award-winning Spanish architect Jose Rafael Moneo and features a 20,000-square-foot plaza, more than 6,000 crypts and niches (making it the largest crypt mausoleum in... more
Posted by frommers on September 18, 2007

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Built in 1914 for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition (when rooms went for $1 per night), the delightful boutique King George has fared well over the years with its mostly European clientele. The location -- surrounded by cable car lines, the Theater District, Union Square, and dozens of restaurants -- is superb, and the rooms, all of which were renovated in 1999 and received new textiles in 2002,... more
Posted by frommers on April 10, 2007

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Food is not worth the price

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I went for tea with my daughter and it was totally overpriced. The food was very mediocre although the service was good until the end when I couldn't get the check. When I did get it, they tried to add a 20% gratuity to the check for two people and call it tax. This is just offensive. The idea of a mandatory gratuity on something like tea is really a joke and they tried to say the person who... more
Posted by z4a on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 23, 2008)

Great Location, Clean Rooms, Service Staff Friendly and Helpful, and Reasonably Priced!

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This hotel is a great location close to shopping, cafes, bars, nightlife, theatrical theaters (yet we didn't have tickets to a show so will go next time in town). Union Square and the cable car to the wharf is one block behind the hotel with many bars, cafes and restaurants are nearby, yet if you want the best restaurants to dine, reserve a time in advance as the concierge will assist you. The... more
Posted by jwoods123 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 07, 2008)

Not a good place to have a wedding

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I've attended 2 weddings at this overrated building. Granted, it's decent looking but the architecture and overall look of the building did not make me feel any sense of awe or reverence. My mom put it best when she said that the place looks more like a museum than a cathedral. The place looks very bland with all muted shades of brown and tan. With all the money spent on this place and all... more
Posted by porkjello on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 02, 2007)

HORRIBLE experience from start to finish!!

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I am a business traveller and after checking out the King George's website I was excited to stay at a hotel that looked stylish, had a good location and sounded friendly and welcoming (despite small-ish rooms mentioned on several reviews). Well, my experience was NOT at all what I was expecting. I arrived on a Friday afternoon around 2:00pm and pulled up to the front of the hotel where the... more
Posted by pamelanc on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2007)

Spanish style by Amirrudin S. at InsiderPages

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The cathedral is beautiful. If you are from an area without Spanish influence I would highly recommend it. My friend and I were just walking around when we happened upon the cathedral. At the same time we looking around there were several tour groups and a wedding. Worth the walk.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 08, 2005)

Beautiful and Serene by e-rock p. at InsiderPages

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When I first walked into Our Lady of Angels, I was surprised that the interior was so simple, but the longer I was there, the more I realized how complex it really was. The architecture is stark but overwhelming at the same time. The traditional stained glass windows are replaced by giant tapestries of the saints looking toward the altar, which tends to mute the walls but push focus forward. ... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 22, 2005)

Calm and Quiet- just perfect.

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I feel so bad for the previous poster! I've been coming to have tea at the King George for about 3 or 4 years now, and have had nothing but wonderful service and great tea. I feel like I'm walking into someone's home; the last time I enjoyed tea here, the gentleman gave us extra goodies. He is a real sweetheart. I usually go on Sunday afternoons, and never have a problem with seating. It's such... more
Posted by kolson_1 on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 12, 2004)

Horrible experience, worst service

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This was a well planned out December treat for a hard day of shopping. What a complete disappointment. We were ignored by both waiters even though they weren't busy. One waiter obviously went out of his way to ignore us and give preferential treatment to other guests. We were dressed nicer than the other guest so I don't think it was because we disgraced their ambience. Finally we were... more
Posted by letzeat on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 20, 2004)

Fabulous!

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Great location, updated rooms are warm and fun! Staff was very knowledgeable about San Francisco and gave me the inside things to do and how to do them easily. Great rates, walked everywhere and safe for a single woman. I'll be back as this hotel is affordable, clean and the best in San Francisco in the boutique class. Other hotels in SF have the its 'Not my Job" attitude but the King... more
Posted by thirteenpisces on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 11, 2003)

since childhood

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I have been a guest at the King George since I was a child. The best qualities of this hotel are the location and the staff. The employees are welcoming and helpful. The rooms are small, and need for closet space, but the proximity to Union Square and the friendliness of the staff far out weigh the size.
Posted by plasnewydd on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 30, 2002)

Convenient hotel, but small room

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Stayed for 2 nights while visiting San Francisco during a tour of South California. Because we had a car it was convenient to use the public car park opposite for which we paid a special price because we stayed at the King George. The hotel was seconds, literally, from Union Square which was handy when we carried all my wife's... more
Posted by Neil_Scutt on November 10, 2008

Comfortable Stay

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I always have a hard time sleeping in hotel beds because of discomfort. This hotel was the exception. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean and pleasant. The rooms are a little small, but there is so much to do within walking distance that you wouldn't want to stay indoors too long. I would stay here again without a... more
Posted by mazi235 on November 09, 2008

Quaint, clean, great customer service, great location

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I was hesitant to book a stay at the King George due to some of the previous reviewers' comments regarding the small rooms and the thin walls... However, the hotel was much better than I expected, and I would stay there again! It is true that the rooms are very small - however, the space is used very efficiently, and... more
Posted by Pal1 on November 08, 2008

Things stolen from room

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We stayed 3 nights in the hotel. Great location and nice clean (small) rooms. Good bed and friendly staff. Whilst packing our bags on the last day we found out that all our luggage was searched during our stay. It was done very conscious and careful that's why we discovered it that late. Result: Laptop stolen (with 2 weeks of... more
Posted by NL-worldwide on November 04, 2008

King George - A Prince of Hotels

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I was a bit leary due to some of the mixed reviews for the King George. My stay could not have been pleasanter. I arrived early and my room was ready and waiting. The room was small but clean, recently redecorated and the bed was great. The bathroom was a bit shabby but the towels were fluffy, and there was... more
Posted by ACanadianAbroad on October 27, 2008

We will be back

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My husband and I spent 2 nights at the King George while vacationing in San Francisco and the area. We wanted to stay in the Union Square area without paying too much. We were very happy with the King George and plan on returning! The hotel had lots of charm and the location was perfect! A very short walk to... more
Posted by andbotten on October 20, 2008

Nice, comfortable room, no frills

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Nice, comfortable room, I booked it the day before and after fees and charges it was almost $200 but the location and general amenities made it almost worth that. It can be had for in the $130 range and that would be about right. When I stay in the City (which is frequently) I'm really only there to lay my... more
Posted by Cityguy50 on October 13, 2008

Smallest room yet in Union Square

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I wonder if hotels give you their less desirable rooms if you book through hotels.com (Expedia)? The hotel was quite basic. Although I'd reserved only 1 room through hotels.com, at check-in, they had reservations for 3 rooms for me. Since hotels.com had charged me for only one room, I didn't worry about it. The reception staff were courteous. The location... more
Posted by faura on October 12, 2008

Nice Place, but noisy

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This is a nice hotel, if the decor is a little dated, but the dated nature of the place is the real problem. Our room faced the back and it was very noisy when we opened the window to let cool air in. Nighttime was the real problem as we could not sleep with the window open as there was... more
Posted by happytotravalcouple on October 12, 2008

King George Hotel, San Fran

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Stayed for four nights. Room a bit small and could do with upgrade but otherwise fine. Great location, only 2 mins walking distance to Union Sq and around corner from great pub, Foley's. Breakfast in hotel was expensive compared to nearby restaurants where you could get big brekfast for $10. Hotel were charging $7 + tax for continental . Free... more
Posted by DublinFrancis on September 23, 2008

our safe haven

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My husband and I booked a very bad hotel in SF a few years ago which we had to leave and promptly. There we were stuck in SF with no place to stay and our luggage in tow. I circled the block of the "bad hotel" and found the king george. There prices were reasonably compare to what I was willing to pay at the time just to know I would have a safe clean room. Needless to say we had a great time... more
Posted by nsmithdc on April 01, 2008

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Rooms were too small. Cute hotel but small. Staff very courteous.
Posted by 31 year old woman with a economy budget on July 29, 2007

Perfect in every way !

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The location put us close to the heart of the city. We easily walked everywhere until our feet hurt. All staff was so courteous and helpful. The updated decor was charming and tastefull. We loved the newly painted rooms and hallways - fresh new colors that still retained the flavor of an old hotel. The narrow winding stairs to the second floor was a treat and a nice way to meet people. Yes,... more
Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor on July 06, 2007

Great if you are extremely small and skinny lol

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Hotel was clean and staff was very friendly, but the room was the size of a peanut shell. I do not ever recall staying in a hotel room this small. It was so tiny they had to put the coffee machine in the closet because there was no where else to put it lol. It is right in the middle of the city though which makes getting around easy
Posted by ngbsn1 on May 14, 2007

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The location was great because it was right in the middle of Union Square, so all of the shops were surrounding us. The service was great because they were very attentive.

This hotel made me feel comfortable: The set up of the room was very comfortable. The bed was cozy and the chairs had a lot of cushion to them.
Posted by 25 year old woman with a moderate budget on April 10, 2007

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the king george is a boutique style hotel with an english decor. it has a european charm about it, which is warm, with a cozy lobby, chandelier and 153 comfortable rooms. they have no room rates: instead, youll pay a tariff... more
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels | Los Angeles Sights & Activities | Fodor's Online Travel Guide

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Controversy surrounded Spanish architect José Rafael Moneos unconventional, costly, austere design for the seat of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. But judging from the swarms of visitors and the standing-room-only holiday masses, the church has carved a niche in downtowns daily life. Opened in 2002... more
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Located in the midst of downtown Los Angeles, only the second cathdral to be built in a US city in the past 50 year, the structure has been compared to Notre Dame in its magnificense.
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Love is in the details

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The hotel is just lovely and the service is wonderful
Posted by zziggysgal on January 05, 2007

Small and eccentric, but the people are good

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I made a reservation at the King George Hotel at the recommendation of a friend of mine, who stays here semi-regularly when he's in town for business. It was in a perfect location for me, as a conference I was in town for was less than 5 blocks away.
Posted by Ryan on June 23, 2006

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The location was convenient. My room was clean. The check in staff attempted to charge additional money while we checked in. I have already paid for the room on Expedia. The check in staff lied to us, and others staying there about room availability. He stated that there was many twin bed rooms at first, gave us single bed, and then stated there were no more twin rooms and we needed to pay more... more
Posted by a traveler from Reno, NV on June 12, 2006

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The location was great for everything we wanted to do. The staff was very helpful in answering questions.

This hotel made me feel excited: They helped us book a tour that we were very excited to go on so that we could see as much of the city as possible in the short time that we had.
Posted by a traveler from Indianapolis, IN on March 01, 2006

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The King George Hotel in downtown San Francisco has a very convenient location near the theatre district and shopping around Union Square. The hotel itself, however, is less accommodating. The building is very old, with slow elevators, and steep, narrow staircases that are not friendly to women wearing high heels. Likewise, the bathroom in my hotel suite was out of date and had rickety windows... more
Posted by 22 year old woman with a moderate budget on September 25, 2005

Looks like a box made of plywood

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Bland, boring, and ultra modern. This place looks like the result of the cheapest possible construction. The "grounds" which are pure concrete with a smattering of trees, can't be enjoyed because of the noise coming from the freeway (the church is practically sitting right on top of the 101 freeway, another brilliant decision by the planners). The inside of the... more
Posted by A TripAdvisor Member on September 12, 2005

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even if your not religious you should check out this church...it's architecture is not to be believed from the high ceilings to the beautiful art work and attention to detail. there is alot to see as it is a huge catherdral as well as there is a place to eat and shop (both very reasonably priced) make a day of it and get closer to the lord and some beautiful art.
Posted by Carla J. on January 04, 2005

Union Square Location

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The King George Hotel was a very quaint and charming hotel dating back to 1918. The rooms were small and the atmosphere reminded me of a B&B. The room is appropriate for a weekend trip away for two. I stayed at the hotel on a business trip, sharing the room with a co-worker. The rooms are not conducive for business travel. They do have high-speed internet, but there is only one electrical... more
Posted by SmileyLeSa on October 20, 2004

Great Hotel with Character

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My parents stayed at this hotel way back in 1982 and loved it. So many years later, when I found myself visiting 'Fran', I decided to give it a shot. It was great! The hotel is tall and narrow, but the rooms are quite comfortable and are true to the heritage of the hotel, which was built back in 1912. The staff is very nice and the price is very reasonable. The doorman is a very nice touch. ... more
Posted by ESQinDC on January 09, 2004

Impressive building

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My husband and I, both architects, had just visited the LA Cathedral, in companion of our beloved Architecture teacher...It was a great experience since we approach the building and suddenly appeared on our way in the Freeway... Then, at the entrance plaza,this is truly a spiritual experience, when we felt the place with the scale, and the colors of the... more
Posted by Consolacion on November 23, 2003

Perfect Union Square Location

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The King George Hotel shares sidewalks with the fine dining, world class shopping, theatre, Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco's world famous cable car line to Fisherman's Wharf. King George Hotel has a tradition of charm and personal service that have beentheir hallmark since first opening in 1912. Their amenities are distinctly up-to-date, but hospitality and rates are... more
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