Orchard Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Orchard Hotel is worth booking if you want a clean, well-kept 4-star base within walking distance of Union Square, Chinatown and cable car stops. Skip it if you need the lowest rate, as some guests still find prices high.
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This is our Best Value pick for San Francisco. It is a 4-star hotel in Union Square with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 1,557 reviews.
It suits first-time visitors and couples who want to explore on foot. Guests like the walking access to Union Square, Chinatown and cable car stops, and they describe rooms and bathrooms as consistently tidy. The property lists a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace.
Skip it if you are on a tight budget. Guests generally call the prices fair for the area, but some rates are seen as high. Our Budget pick costs less.
Location and getting around
The address is 665 Bush Street, and guests give the location 9.4. Union Square, Chinatown and cable car stops are within walking distance, according to reviews.
The Transamerica Pyramid and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are both 0.8 km away, about 10 minutes on foot. Coit Tower is 1.4 km, about 18 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and the hills can add time, but none of the three is far.
What guests say
Location and room cleanliness lead the positive comments. Guests value being able to walk to the main central areas and say interiors and bathrooms are kept tidy and well maintained.
The negative theme is value for money. Most guests find the prices fair for such a central area, but some consider certain rates high. Compare a few dates if you have flexibility.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price we saw was about €228 per night, roughly €456 for the 2-night reference stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was about €214 per night, so this reference rate sits slightly above the typical price.
Beresford Arms, our Budget pick, is 3 stars with an 8.0 score at about €132 per night. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero, our Luxury pick, is 5 stars with a 9.0 score at about €1,094 per night. Orchard Hotel sits between them: almost a point higher than Beresford Arms in guest score and a 9.4 location score, at less than a quarter of the Four Seasons rate.
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data, even though the hotel is tagged for breakfast. Check what your rate includes.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 18 eligible properties in San Francisco. The Best Value slot balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel. Orchard Hotel held joint review-score position 5 of 18 with over 1,500 reviews, and the provider's price data placed it about 13% below the sample median, which gave it the best balance.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included and check the restaurant and terrace opening times for your dates. Ask about any parking or extra fees if you arrive by car.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read recent reviews and the rate conditions before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Orchard Hotel walking distance to Union Square?
Yes, guests say Union Square, Chinatown and cable car stops are all within walking distance. The address is 665 Bush Street.
Is Orchard Hotel clean?
Guests describe rooms and bathrooms as consistently tidy and well maintained. It scores 8.8 from 1,557 reviews.
Does Orchard Hotel include breakfast?
Not confirmed. Check your rate conditions to see whether breakfast is included.
Is Orchard Hotel good value?
Most guests find the price fair for the central area, though some see rates as high. The reference price was about €228 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026, so check today's price.
How far is Orchard Hotel from SFMOMA?
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is 0.8 km away, about 10 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.