Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

At the corner of Grant Avenue and Bush Street, Hotel Triton faces Dragon Gate, between Chinatown, Union Square and the Financial District. Its boutique approach uses colour, art and shared spaces on a more personal scale than a large chain hotel. The property advertises a light continental breakfast, welcomes pets and has a 24-hour front desk; its listed official classification is four stars, which is separate from its guest-review score.

Guest comments repeatedly praise the staff’s warmth and the ability to walk to downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. Some travellers, however, find certain rooms and bathrooms small, a point to consider if you have bulky luggage or plan to spend more time in the room. Breakfast is simple, with coffee, fruit and baked goods; it is not an extensive menu, but it can make an early start easier.

The address is 342 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108; the phone number is (415) 394-0500. The hotel lists check-in from 3 p.m. and check-out by noon; its site confirms the pet-friendly policy and light continental breakfast. To keep costs in check without giving up a central location, compare the total with Grant Plaza Hotel and consider which amenities you will actually use. Dragon Gate is steps away, and Union Square is also within walking distance.