Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel
A downtown hotel near BART with expansive bay views and a Michelin-starred Thai restaurant in the lobby.
The verdict
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Parc 55 San Francisco offers convenient transit access and modern rooms with impressive bay views from upper floors. Guests appreciate the friendly service staff and the acclaimed on-site dining at Kin Khao. However, poor soundproofing leaves rooms vulnerable to persistent street noise and neighbor sounds. 3131514
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What travelers noticed
- Large picture windows provide expansive views of the financial district, the Transamerica pyramid, and the bay. 151
- The lobby eatery Kin Khao receives strong praise for its Michelin-starred Thai dining. 15137
- Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, ample electrical outlets, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf machines. 14
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers relying on BART transit
- — Diners eager to try Kin Khao
- — Guests wanting downtown skyline views
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street noise
- — Anyone uncomfortable with gritty downtown street conditions
Seen on camera
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“With an 8.1 rating for value for money, the hotel seems to offer a good deal, but always check for additional fees.”
youtube.com0:47“My king room comes with plenty of space. A super comfy bed and the perfect setup for a seamless stay in the center of th…”
youtube.com0:04“Cable 55 offers fresh, sustainable California fair at breakfast and lunch.”
youtube.com0:12“And the Michelin starred Kin Cowo serves unforgettable authentic Thai cuisine.”
youtube.com0:21“The hotel is well connected to public transport, including the cable cars. This makes it easy to explore major attractio…”
youtube.com1:17“The warm and friendly staff is always ready with tips to help you explore the city's landmarks, museums, and vibrant cul…”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
89- “Location is perfect, IMO. We land at SFO and take BART to the station just around the corner from the hotel, so easy.” 12
- “We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. Rooms and service are simply better. Location is perfect, IMO. We land at SFO and take BART to the station just around the corner from the hotel, so easy.” 12
Room
80Service
80Bed & Sleep
81Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
72- “I am a cheap but appreciative date. We ended our evening at the Cityscape Bar & Lounge at the top (46th floor) of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Even if you are not going to order a drink, you need to visit Cityscape for the spectacular views of San Francisco at night.” 1
- “For breakfast, we had the buffet at Poached in the Hilton Union Square. They have a good, if not bargain-priced, buffet with food for a Western and Asian palate.” 1
Where it is, how to reach it
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Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In San Francisco it sits 6 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “With an 8.1 rating for value for money, the hotel seems to offer a good deal, but always check for additional fees.” On camera40:47
- “The lack of room service and pricey fee for Wi-Fi are downsides, but all in all it's a solid choice a couple of blocks from Union Square.” 13
- “I'd avoid the Union Square Hilton though. Last time I was there the rooms were dirty, service was awful, and for similar prices the other two hotels are just much better.” 12
- “I am a cheap but appreciative date. We ended our evening at the Cityscape Bar & Lounge at the top (46th floor) of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Even if you are not going to order a drink, you need to visit Cityscape for the spectacular views of San Francisco at night.” 1
- “For breakfast, we had the buffet at Poached in the Hilton Union Square. They have a good, if not bargain-priced, buffet with food for a Western and Asian palate.” 1
- “The food in Cable 55 mostly serves casual American fare. In terms of the quality of the food, I would most likely not have dined here if not for the free credits. They are too expensive for what they offered.” 8
- “The King Bed Junior Suite is huge compared to standard non-suite rooms in the hotel.” 8
- “The large king beds are soft and comfortable, and the recently updated room and bathroom had a very modern, clean aesthetic.” 15
- “The Wifi in Parc 55 is a weird situation, to say the least. Throughout most parts of the property, you'll get a constant good enough bandwidth of 20-30 Mbps. However, in the first room, I was given, I was getting an atrocious 2 Mbps.” 8
- “The front desk was telling someone else they plan to upgrade their Internet now that they're a Hilton; it seems rather slow (but speedtest.net says down 2.93, up 0.39 Mbps).” 6
- “My king room comes with plenty of space. A super comfy bed and the perfect setup for a seamless stay in the center of the action.” On camera70:04
- “The room is nicely appointed, with Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf coffee brews and tea and a two-cup machine, comfortable bed and decent bathroom, outlets and seating.” 14
- “Our room had a modern, clean decor, and the chairs were so deep that they begged to be incorporated into some kind of pillow fort.” 1
- “Reviewers describe the rooms as comfortable, but the noise level depends on the room's location.” 4
- “A mini-refigerator was a welcome addition but may not be available in every room.” 14
- “Since we're sleeping three to a room, I always appreciate hotel rooms that can easily accommodate a baby crib or cot for our toddler so we don't feel like we're stepping all over each other. Even the standard room had extra space plus a sleeper sofa.” 15
- “The bathroom in the King Bed Junior Suite is fairly basic. One thing that stood out to me immediately was how dim the bathroom is despite turning on all the lights available.” 8
- “Every room comes with a large 49" TV. For my room, the positioning of the TV is directly perpendicular to the bed. This is a really awkward position for people who like to lie in their beds to binge on TV shows in hotels.” 8
- “I won't say the room needs remodeling per se (sometimes I even prefer older furniture) but it does.” 6
- “I have stayed at the Hilton Financial District and it was not a pleasant experience. Biggest complaint was a dirty room.” 12
- “I recently stayed at the Parc 55 for two nights. The furniture are quite outdated and it is very loud even on the high floors.” 6
- “It's not the fanciest and the desk space is tight once the ice bucket and coffee trays are factored, though these can always be moved to make room for serious workspace.” 14
- “We simply ordered too much food. You need to leave some room for your main course. Some of our party raved over the Salmon while some raved over the Bolognese or the "Peking Chicken," but all raved.” 1
- “Overall, visitors were pleased with the property's spacious rooms and suites, which house flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, desks with ergonomic chairs and coffee amenities.” 3
- “Kin Khao, a Michelin star Thai eatery, is located in the lobby of the Parc 55 and a great place to grab dinner. The dining room is open, modern and bustling. Be prepared for a serious kick from the super fresh and authentic Thai dishes.” 15
- “And while the on-site restaurants aren't pinnacles of the city's dining scene, they are popular among hotel guests, and the bar can be swarmed during happy hour.” 13
- “The lobby-level restaurant offers handy self-serve, buffet or service options for breakfast and a view of the surrounding bustle on the streets.” 14
- “Cable 55 offers fresh, sustainable California fair at breakfast and lunch.” On camera70:12
- “Even with the higher standard, I was super impressed with the Parc 55's breakfast buffet at its restaurant, Cable 55.” 15
- “Breakfast is included and buffet style, according to the available data. Based on reviews, it seems to be decent, but reviews on the actual food quality vary a lot.” 4
- “The decor of the restaurant is beautiful and very inviting.” 17
- “e are coffeemakers provided, but no microwaves, mini-fridges (available on request), or room service, so guests will have to venture to the pricey restaurant downstairs for food, or into the surrounding neighborhood.” 13
- “Plus the miserly $18 food credit instead of giving us free breakfast for Diamond/Gold status is just further insult.” 12
- “For breakfast, we had the buffet at Poached in the Hilton Union Square. They have a good, if not bargain-priced, buffet with food for a Western and Asian palate.” 1
- “The hotel offers a number dining options: Cable 55, an American eatery serving all three meals; Kin Khao, serving authentic Thai; and Barbary Coast, a coffee shop and deli (try the donuts) by the valet parking area.” 13
- “We crossed over to the Hilton for dinner at the Urban Tavern, where we ate ourselves silly from their relatively small but very diverse menu. Don't try to order all the appetizers like we did. Don't get me wrong-from the Charred Spanish Octopus to the Smokey Pimento Cheese to the Kimchi Fries, they were all great.” 1
- “The buffet is a bit pricey on its own (as all hotel breakfasts are), so I'd recommend booking a breakfast included package on the Hilton website.” 15
- “Plus the miserly $18 food credit instead of giving us free breakfast for Diamond/Gold status is just further insult. Sure, you can spend it on $3.50 Snjckers bars or $4.69 sodas at the little store, but that's even more insult...” 12
- “The check-in process went pretty quick and the recipients were very nice.” 17
- “The large picture windows have a cityscape that would make a nice piece of artwork all by themselves.” 1
- “MassiveConcern • 4y ago We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. Rooms and service are simply better.” 12
- “Like the Fairmont Pittsburgh, which I recently reviewed, the hotel's atmosphere and staff demeanor is relaxed, professional and businesslike.” 14
- “Many guests remark on the friendly service staff, though street noise was a problem for some.” 3
- “The warm and friendly staff is always ready with tips to help you explore the city's landmarks, museums, and vibrant culture.” On camera70:26
- “I'd avoid the Union Square Hilton though. Last time I was there the rooms were dirty, service was awful, and for similar prices the other two hotels are just much better.” 12
- “Reply Share 5 more replies 5 more replies More replies More replies MassiveConcern • 4y ago We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. Rooms and service are simply better.” 12
- “Check-in and checkout were a breeze.” 14
- “Many guests remark on the friendly service staff, though street noise was a problem for some. You should also keep in mind that the immediate area, while very central and a favorite among guests, can get a little seedy at night, and panhandlers are known to frequent the surrounding streets.” 3
- “Just note that both the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 are located in not great places. Lots of drug use and homelessness around there, it's all around SF but very concentrated there.” 12
- “Just note that both the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 are located in not great places. Lots of drug use and homelessness around there, it's all around SF but very concentrated there. I wouldn't walk around after dark in that area.” 12
- “I actually prefer the Financial District Hilton over both of those just due to location for the usual sightseeing tourist attractions and service.” 12
- “If you're mainly there for a convention/business though then I'd go with the Parc 55 since it was recently renovated and is better located for those things.” 12
- “There are concerns that the hotel is located right on the fringe of the infamous Tenderloin neighbourhood. Although not a huge issue during the day, it might not be the best idea to walk outside the hotel area at night.” 8
- “We've stayed at both and much prefer Parc 55. Rooms and service are simply better. Location is perfect, IMO. We land at SFO and take BART to the station just around the corner from the hotel, so easy.” 12
- “Park 55 is right downtown, making it super walkable. You're close to shops, theaters, and a quick walk from the Powell Street cable car.” 4
- “I chose this location because it is central to everything. With plenty of shops, places to eat as well public transportation within walking distance.” 17
- “Location is great, just be careful which way you go at night.” 6
- “Location is perfect, IMO. We land at SFO and take BART to the station just around the corner from the hotel, so easy.” 12
- “Of course, what's convenient for guests also makes the location prone to the city's notoriously aggressive homeless population, so it's a good idea to hold kids and valuables close and stay alert.” 14
- “Rooms have bay windows, and those on higher floors (22 to 32), called Skyline View Rooms, have nice views of the city.” 13
- “A tiered building design affords great city and skyline views from several areas of the hotel.” 3
- “Located near Union Square, the high-rise hotel afforded a terrific view (pictured here) of the skyline, convenience to public transportation, landmarks and conference venues, such as Moscone Center, and overall access to the city by the bay.” 14
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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- 17Is PARC 55 The Best Hotel In San Francisco?iwasbornafoodie.blogReview site2024-12-08Ageing7 quotes used
“Not only where the rooms clean, but they were also updated and very modern all making for a very comfortable stay.”
Read originaliwasbornafoodie.blog - 13Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-10Ageing10 quotes used
“The lack of room service and pricey fee for Wi-Fi are downsides, but all in all it's a solid choice a couple of blocks from Union Square.”
Read originaloyster.com - 12Parc 55 or Hilton Union Square?reddit.comForum thread2022-09-17Ageing19 quotes used
“Just note that both the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 are located in not great places. Lots of drug use and homelessness around there, it's all around SF but very concentrated there.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Review: Parc 55 by Hilton San Franciscoshrugmyshoulder.comReview site2022-09-04Ageing7 quotes used
“The King Bed Junior Suite is huge compared to standard non-suite rooms in the hotel.”
Read originalshrugmyshoulder.com - 1Parc 55 and Hilton Union Square (Review) - California Travelcalifornia.amateurtraveler.comReview site2020-08-30Ageing8 quotes used
“We simply ordered too much food. You need to leave some room for your main course. Some of our party raved over the Salmon while some raved over the Bolognese or the "Peking Chicken," but all raved.”
Read originalcalifornia.amateurtraveler.com - 15Our stay at the Parc 55 San Francisco, a Hilton Hotelnomanbefore.comReview site2018-05-28Ageing8 quotes used
“The large king beds are soft and comfortable, and the recently updated room and bathroom had a very modern, clean aesthetic.”
Read originalnomanbefore.com
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