In the heart of San Francisco, Tilden Hotel offers a vibrant retreat near Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Savor breakfast at The Douglas Room or unwind with happy hour, then explore the rooftop terrace and art gallery. Guests love this hotel's convenient location to Lombard Street and Pier 39.
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Union Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
SF Masonic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
San Francisco Station - 24 min walk
Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 4 min walk
Market St & Taylor St Stop - 5 min walk
Market St & 6th St Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Cinnabar - 3 min walk
Bourbon & Branch - 2 min walk
Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - 1 min walk
Herb N'Kitchen - 1 min walk
Kinara Fusion Kitchen - 3 min walk
About this property
Tilden Hotel
Tilden Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Moscone Convention Center. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at El Mariachi, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 4 minutes and Market St & Taylor St Stop is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
118 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Secured onsite valet parking (USD 69 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1928
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Communal living room
24-hour fitness center
Reception hall
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 32
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch Smart TV
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
El Mariachi - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Le Carousel Patisserie - This café specializes in French cuisine. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay
Parking
Secured valet parking costs USD 69 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Mark
Hotel Mark Twain
Hotel Mark Twain San Francisco
Mark Twain Hotel
Mark Twain San Francisco
Twain Hotel
Tilden Hotel San Francisco
Tilden San Francisco
Mark Twain Hotel
Hotel Mark Twain
Tilden Hotel Hotel
Mark Twain San Francisco
Tilden Hotel San Francisco
Tilden Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Tilden Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tilden Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 69 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tilden Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Tilden Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Tilden Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, sailing, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tilden Hotel?
Yes, El Mariachi offers Mexican cuisine.
What's the area around Tilden Hotel like?
Tilden Hotel is in Union Square, a short 4-minute walk from Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Reviews
Tilden Hotel Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Clean room staff was great
marco
marco, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
The staff was great! Restaurant was very good; the room was ok
Geraldine
Geraldine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2026
Overall it wasn't THAT bad for a quick low cost option. However, it wasn't as close to Union Square as I thought and def some scary folks hanging out side at night in the area (but thats more of an SF thing now a days). Staff was friendly and room itself was clean. hallways and walls looked dated but again, this is what I paid for.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
The Tilden is a good place to stay, nice rooms and good location. The only problem is that they had loud music playing one night, from 10 pm until after 2 am and again the next morning. Not sure why, but it made what was an otherwise pleasant stay quite the opposite.
Charles
Charles, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2025
Great experience with very attentive staff. I highly recommend this hotel
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2025
Staff were very nice and helpful
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Great location in the city. Clean new rooms. Hotel and room is great. Just many unhoused people in the area
Cailyn
Cailyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Staff was nice. Room was pretty clean! Outside was gross but not the hotels fault
Chelsi
Chelsi, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2025
The hotel was not really as it was pictured. Significantly older and did not really give a “boutique” feel. Minor upgrades would make a major impact here.
Check in was tough as I waited outside for 10 minutes. The front desk attendant was sitting on the couches with his feet up in the dark and didn’t see me trying to get in.
The elevator was is very slow and small.
The last night of my stay, my TV did not work.
Also, they should consider giving their guests water…
The daytime staff members were nice upon entering and exiting the lobby. The housekeeping staff did great with room refreshing.
Andre
Andre, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 27, 2025
A rather bad stay
Pros:
- Comfortable bed, for the most part.
- Staff were nice and worked to resolve issues as best they could.
Cons:
- The bathroom has seen better days.
- Noisy. I was woken up by garbage trucks knocking out the contents of dumpsters at probably 100 dB (as heard inside the room) at 30 minutes past midnight. Also, my room had shared door to the adjoining room which was not soundproofed at all. I could hear the conversations happening in the next room clearly, and what seemed to be the husband's nasty cough was distracting at times.
- There were 2 ice machines in total, on different floors. The 3rd floor ice machine did not dispense ice, and leaked water onto the ground when it tried (see picture). Though I reported this to the staff at the start of my stay, it was not fixed by the time I checked out.
- The front of the side table's drawer was falling off when I checked in (see picture). I complained to the staff and they sent a handyman to fix it fairly promptly, though the smell of the resin that he used kept me out of the room for the rest of the day.
- The "refrigerator" in the room is really just a cooler. It did not seem to actively cool the contents, and anything cold I put in there was close to room temperature within 12 hours. It's not suitable for food, and in my mind, false advertising.
Matthew
Matthew, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2025
Front desk was nice, rooms were clean for the most part, AC unit did it’s job, beds were pretty comfortable for the one night we were there, decent location for food and drinks, would recommend for one or two night trips for the price
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 8, 2026
Cute hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. There were a few minor snafus (they ran out of caffeinated coffee!) but other wise great place for a great price.
The Mexican restaurant inside was great and the French patisserie was amazing!
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2026
Everything was awesome and amazing
Marielle
Marielle, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 3, 2026
Not worth the money. Should pay me to stay here.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Clean
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2026
Small room but all I needed was a bed.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 2, 2026
The room was clean with good air conditioning. The bathroom fixtures are older and maintained, but it is a historical hotel and they have maintained everything the best they can.
Debra
Debra, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2026
Not the cleanest but safe, affordable nothing that really made me go ew! But stains on everything lol. Hit room I turned on the little swamp cooler and it was fine.probably the best bang for your buck, I will definitely come back when I am traveling solo again
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2025
Great check in
Shea
Shea, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 23, 2026
Room was nice and clean with a fan and air conditioning. Bedding was nice and they had extra blankets which made the room feel cozy.
Staff was friendly but the checkin was awkward for late night. As they have a self checkin that did not work very well, as it caused
some billing issues in their software and confused the receptionist.
The cart to carry your bags upstairs was too big for the elevator.
The walls are very thin. Can hear people arguing and fussing about. Tub was nice, but the drainage didn’t allow for a deep soak. Products were nice.
The food was decent for room service. Wish they had a bigger fridge with shelves in it and perhaps a mini freezer too. Other than this it was a pleasant stay.
Veena
Veena, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
We went during New Year’s Eve so check in and parking was quite busy. Couldn’t find a spot in the loading for valet. But the overall stay was affordable, clean, and very nice. The hotel is super cute and looks like the photos.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Nicely kept
joshua
joshua, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
One small lift for the entire hotel building. Pray it does not break during your stay :)
Rimvydas
Rimvydas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2025
Neat old hotel, right downtown near Union Square. Clean but very small rooms, lots of street noise and homeless.
J
J, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
Central hotel
Impulsive staying over in SF with family and friends.