Hotel Nikko San Francisco offers a 5-star experience with Japanese hospitality. This hotel is located steps from Union Square, putting guests close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property blends contemporary design with traditional influences across its 532 rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy city views and access to a well-equipped fitness center and indoor pool.
Should you book Hotel Nikko San Francisco?
A refined urban stay with Japanese design touches and convenient access to downtown San Francisco.
Best for
- City explorers
- Business travelers
- Couples
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking quiet suburban surroundings
Japanese-inspired design
Experience a blend of contemporary elegance and Japanese hospitality. Guest rooms feature calming earth tones and walnut accents, with many offering cityscape views.
Downtown location
Situated just steps from Union Square, the hotel provides easy access to premier shopping, diverse restaurants, and major city attractions. BART's Powell Street station is two blocks away.
Health club & pool
The 10,000 sq. ft. health club includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Enjoy the glass-enclosed indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and private saunas.
Dining options
Choose between Restaurant ANZU, serving California fusion with Japanese flavors, or Kanpai Lounge, a premium sushi lounge offering handcrafted sake and whiskies. The property's own Feinstein's at The Nikko is on site.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Private Parking
- Room service
- Wifi in all areas
Great for your stay
- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Wifi in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- City view
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
Location
222 Mason Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States, San Francisco, California
Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Glide Memorial United Methodist Church at 0.1 mi; the nearest metro station, Powell Street, is 0.2 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Glide Memorial United Methodist Churchplace of worship0.1 mi
- Dewey Monumenthistoric site0.2 mi
- Union Squarepark0.2 mi
- Boeddeker Parkpark0.2 mi
- Saint Patrick Catholic Churchplace of worship0.3 mi
Getting around
- Powell Streetmetro station0.2 mi
- Union Square/Market Streetmetro station0.2 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.7 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 3,483 guest reviews
Hotel Nikko San Francisco earns consistently strong marks for its attentive, professional staff — individual team members are praised by name across multiple reviews — along with its striking lobby, clean rooms, and central location. However, recurring frustrations around high food and beverage prices, paid early check-in fees, pool practicalities, and bathroom privacy in multi-guest rooms temper an otherwise positive picture. The hotel suits most travellers well, but families and budget-conscious guests should factor in the added costs.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 25 · average 9.6
They wrote about: staff, location, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dining options at Hotel Nikko San Francisco?
The hotel features Restaurant ANZU for California fusion with Japanese flavors and Kanpai Lounge for sushi, sake, and Japanese whiskies. Feinstein's at The Nikko offers live entertainment.
What kind of rooms are available?
Room options include Deluxe Rooms, Imperial Rooms with lounge access, Petite Queen Rooms, accessible rooms, Executive Suites with parlors, and Junior Suites with panoramic city views.
Does the hotel offer breakfast?
Yes, breakfast is available at Restaurant ANZU on weekdays and Saturdays. Imperial Room and Suite guests receive breakfast in the Imperial Lounge.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Private parking is available on-site for guests. An amenity fee includes a nightly food and beverage credit.
What amenities are included with the stay?
The daily amenity fee includes premium Wi-Fi, access to the pool and fitness center, bottled water, and a food and beverage credit for use at Kanpai.
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Nikko San Francisco welcomes pets. Some rooms are designated as pet-friendly.
How close is the hotel to Union Square?
The hotel is located steps from Union Square, offering convenient access to the area's shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
What is the best way to get to the hotel?
The BART Powell Street station is two blocks away, providing easy access from San Francisco International Airport and throughout the city.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a glass-enclosed indoor swimming pool available for guests. Dive-In Movies are occasionally screened here.
Can I book rooms directly?
Yes, guests can book rooms directly with the hotel. Booking direct may offer a discounted amenity fee.