The Handlery Union Square Hotel is built on a family history of genuine hospitality dating back to 1928.

Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Handlery Union Square Hotel provides the ambience of a European boutique hotel with the high-level of comfort and convenience that you've come to expect from a San Francisco hotel. It's a place you'll want to return to often - at prices that make it easy!

That's what the Handlery family touch is all about…and the Handlerys are a very hands-on family! They refuse to leave well enough alone. Everything about the Handlery Union Square Hotel will meet your highest expectations…and then some. The guestrooms and lobby have been completely redecorated with San Francisco warmth and flair: custom furniture and fabrics, refrigerators, high-speed wireless Internet access - the works!

The Handlery Union Square Hotel - Close to everything. Far from expensive.

Handlery Union Square Hotel History

In 1948, rooms at the Stewart Hotel on Geary Street went for $4.00 a night and many a guest had to share bathrooms at the end of the hall.

In August of that year our founder, Harry Handlery, purchased it and began renovations, converting three small rooms into two large rooms with private baths.

In 1964 Harry's son, Paul Handlery, built the Handlery Motor Inn on O'Farrell Street with a beautiful courtyard, featuring San Francisco's first downtown, outdoor heated swimming pool.

In 1987, Harry's grandson, Jon Handlery, officially combined the two properties into the Handlery Union Square Hotel. As part of a full back-to-back $10 million renovation directly behind the Hotel Stewart, he connected the two hotels via the courtyard.

Today, the 377-room hotel's day-to-day operations are overseen by the third generation of Handlery -- Jon Handlery, Senior Vice President and General Manager.