Hotel Ikon, near Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, offers a unique blend of convenience and charm. Explore the city on two wheels with bike rentals or take advantage of concierge services to plan your stay.
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
22nd Street Station - 14 min drive
San Francisco Station - 23 min walk
California St & Grant Ave Stop - 5 min walk
Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 5 min walk
Powell St & Post St Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2 min walk
Taqueria Mana - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ikon
Hotel Ikon offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: California St & Grant Ave Stop is 5 minutes and Powell St & Sutter St Stop is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 3:00 AM)
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 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 656 ft (USD 44 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 44 per day (656 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel 325 Sutter San Francisco
325 Sutter San Francisco
325 Sutter
Hotel Ikon Hotel
Hotel 325 Sutter
Hotel Ikon San Francisco
Hotel Ikon Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ikon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ikon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ikon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ikon?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Ikon?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Ikon like?
Hotel Ikon is a short 5-minute walk from California St & Grant Ave Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Reviews
Reviews
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7.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Very clean, great location and overall very pleased with my stay. Everyone was very accommodating.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2026
Staff was nice. I wasn't prepared for the vintage tech: radiator for heat that I couldn't turn off, or the elevator. I see why there was a person opening/closing the doors back then.
Aja
Aja, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
There are many restaurants nearby, BART was less than a 10min walk. Very convenient
Laresa
Laresa, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2026
lack of in room coffee maker was unusual. otherwise a clean and safe place to stay
Rey
Rey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
It’s in the middle of everything in downtown. Very convenient for commute, coffee & food.
Lia
Lia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
It was chill, super clean and staff was friendly
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Incredible staff, location is excellent and very clean. Will stay here again!
Anahit
Anahit, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
near union square, easy to shop
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2025
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very very nice. Especially, thanks to Juan for their effort and helpfulness! Also,that was great to hear that hotel was storing the luggage for a day after checkout. It saved my day!
Best,
Laman
Laman, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
The most warm and kind staff at a perfectly situated location.
Easy transportation to the entire city, rooms with just enough space to unpack and relax and two communal rooms to work, hang out, do laundry or prep food.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great value in San Francisco.
Shout out to Meghan and Rolando for being extra helpful with check-in/out at weird hours and storing my bags for much longer than planned on my check out day.
Lauren
Lauren, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Good economy option for SF. Great location. Great staff. Everything clean. A little old school, but not in a bad way. Mix of residential and hotel. Great shower.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2025
For the price it is great, very handy to have a fridge in room with the shared kitchen area to reheat food and to have an ice maker there too.
Maia
Maia, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
I've stayed here many times. Right when you open the door to the room, the smell of the bedding is amazing haha. Its really cozy and i love having the city feel in a smaller package. Opening the windows is awesome.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Fabulous location, clean space, comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff, great and easy communication with hotel
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
It was comfortable like home
Marcus
Marcus, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Good location
Ever
Ever, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Great stay
Booked a room at the Ikon for its proximity to my intended destination and its charm (old-fashion building), all at a very reasonable price-point.
Room was super clean, comfy, bedding of good quality.
Staff was welcoming and super nice.
All in all a great stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Great location and staff
I am just moving to the city and wanted to stay at multiple neighborhoods and this neighborhood by far is as the safest to me. lol. Very friendly staff
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Best value in San Francisco by far. One block from Union Square and Chinatown, across the street Sutter-Stockton Garage. Simple, clean room. No thermostat but comfortable nonetheless. Snack area with coffee machine. Big screen TV. In the middle of everything. Will recommend to others on a tighter budget.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 14, 2023
Average room condition. Location was good. Near to Union square
Raman
Raman, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
If you’re looking for simplicity, this is the spot
My “go to” hotel in SF. I go to San Francisco quite often for work and have stayed in quite a few hotels over the years.
I love this place because it’s not fancy, it’s very basic, no frills. It feels safe when coming and going, too. Near Chinatown and North Beach so plenty of good food near by. And a short walk to BART & Muni so you can get anywhere.
Rodney
Rodney, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Unexpected!
Great location, helpful staff, and did I say great location? Lol
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
The staff here was so friendly, and welcoming. The person at the front desk was considerate and always greeted me, even when I was rushing out the door. I forgot some food in the fridge in my room when I checked out, and when I called to ask if I could come pick it back up, they put the food container in a plastic bag, put my name on it, and stored it with the rest of my luggage. I was so thankful for this! Overall the hotel was small albeit charming, and my stay was comfortable. For the price, I was really pleased with the service and quality.
Deeya
Deeya, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Clean and a Great Value
I was pleasantly surprised by the Hotel Ikon. It is an old hotel, and doesn't have many amenities. But the rooms are clean, the beds and linens clean and soft, the wifi was good, The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is fantastic, just a block off Powell Street and a couple of blocks from Union Square.
If you want a clean, no-frills hotel in a great location and a good price, the Hotel Ikon is hard to beat.
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
I booked this property based on price and location. It was offered at a great rate (based on the date booked, New Years Eve). This property was my 2nd choice for booking (based on rate) but very quickly be came my 1st due the increased safety I felt over my 1st choice. It is quite close to Union Square. The property is dated but retains character. The two staff members I dealt with were very friendly. I routinely travel to that area, in hopes of finding cheap and safe lodging, and this is the property that I will now search first when needing to stay in that area. And just an FYI, it’s pretty close to the BART. Thanks Ikon, see you again!