The Donatello Hotel

Rated 8.6 in 682 reviews. 89 rooms.

★★★★

Inspired by the great Renaissance artist who shares its name, The Donatello is a modern hotel in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable shopping and theater district by Union Square, with a charming Italian atmosphere and friendly staff.

Offering Italian-inspired design, this centrally located San Francisco hotel is just 3 minutes’ walk from the popular sights of Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant and offers spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Every bright air-conditioned room at The Donatello Hotel is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Rooms include a comfortable living area with a sofa bed. A flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a stereo are also provided.

A hot tub and on-site spa services are just 2 options guests have to relax at this hotel. A fitness centre and a business centre are located on-site and a tour desk with local information is available.

Hotel Donatello's restaurant, Zingari Ristorante, serves traditional Italian dishes for dinner and offers live jazz music.

The Curran Theatre is 3 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are each 3.5 km away.

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