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The Opal - San Francisco
The Opal - San Francisco is a 2.5 star hotel
1050 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA  94109

Property Name: The Opal - San Francisco
Hotel Chain Name: Worldhotels
Address: 1050 Van Ness Ave
Number of Rooms: 168
Number of Floors: 5
Longitude & Latitude: -122.42, 37.79
Room Types Available: Deluxe double/double non smoking, Deluxe double/double smoking, Deluxe King Non, Junior executive suite non smoking, Standard queen non smoking
Bed Types Available: Queen Bed
Number of Photos: 19

Weekday Room Price Range: $56 to $101
Weenend Room Price Range: $61 to $126

Star Rating: 2.5
Average Review Rating: 4.26
Number of Customer Reviews: 312
First Customer Review Date: 03/21/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 09/28/2009

Recent Opal Review: "We stayed in The Opal Wednesday and Thursday nights. The room was clean and roomie and even "nice." The hotel is old fashioned and homie feeling, but clean and very quite. The location is excellent because you have two places to eat on the same corner, a privately owned cafe type place with a nice little bar and eatery, serving stuff like BBQ beef, turkey dinner, etc sliced right in front of you. Next to the hotel is a chain restaurant called "Mels." Also, you can catch the bus right out front, and the cable cars are only a couple blocks away, in a good part of town. On the map, The Opal looks like it's quite close tot eh Tenderloin District, but in reality, you are far enough away that you never see any of it (The Tenderloin District is what you want to avoid because of crime and violence. But it's VERY contained in several blocks each direction. You are at least three blocks from it's nearest point, which puts you very far out of the district. The Opal is pretty much centrally located and equidistant from almost all of San Francisco. It's a no frills type of place though. You get a continental breakfast and that's about it. It has a very small work out room with some light dumbells and aerobic equipment, such as bikes and treadmills. It's also a fairly quite location, and all rooms are off the ground floor. I'm not sure how many parking places they have, but I know it's not nearly enough if everyone needed a parking space. You should call and ask them what happens if you can't get a space? We had no problem, however. They also have free high speed internet in the room, and a business type room where you can access the internet if you don't have a computer. I think that is free too. It's a neat little place. Staff was also very helpful and nice. If I can, I'll book the Opal every time I'm in SF."


Check-in Time: 3 P.M.
Check-out Time: 12 P.M.
Sunrise for 3/05/10: 6:35 AM
Sunset for 3/05/10: 6:07 PM
Current Weather: 48 degrees Farenheit

Restaurants Near Opal: Diner's, Panda Express, Starbucks, Zabihah World, Burger King
Attractions Near Opal: 7-Eleven, CitiBank, Museum, Golf, Free WiFi Hotspots
Other Hotels Near Opal: Alexis Park San Francisco, Rodeway Inn Civic Center, Mithila Hotel, Beresford Arms Hotel, Harcourt Hotel


Recreation

The on-site fitness center includes an exercise bike, treadmill, stairstepper, and free weights.The hotel also offers discounted passes to a 24-hour fitness club one block away.

The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • A short guide to Cultural District - Japantown

    Nearby, City Hall’s golden dome sparkles amid the Civic Center’s concrete gray. The live arts thrive at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, one of the nation’s largest. A five-tiered Peace Pagoda marks Japantown. Castro District, the city’s main gay neighborhood, is a short ride away, as is Haight-Ashbury, the counterculture bastion that is a gateway to Golden Gate Park.

    Know before you go

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
    Rollaway beds are not available.
    This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 20 lb.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.

    Property Facts
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
  • Check-Out time is Noon
  • Minimum Check-In age 18
  • Pet deposit required $50/stay
  • Small pets only
  • Services
  • ATM/banking
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Express check- in
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Self parking
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • General
  • 24-hour business center;
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Microwave in lobby;
  • Number of floors: 5;
  • Number of rooms: 164;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Television in lobby;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary;
  • Year Built 1908
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon
    Dogs only
    Maximum number of pets per room 1
    Pet deposit required $50/stay
    Pets accepted
    Small pets only

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Location

  • The Opal - San Francisco is located five blocks from the Civic Center in San Francisco, Calif.
  • Five blocks from the Asian Art Museum
  • Five blocks from the California Street cable car stop
  • Eight blocks from Union Square

  • Hotel Features

  • Complimentary Continental breakfasts and Wednesday wine-and-cheese receptions
  • Complimentary 24-hour fitness facility equipped with cardiovascular machines and free weights
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access

  • Guestrooms

  • Coffeemakers
  • Cable television
  • Complimentary high-speed wired Internet access


  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out
  • Self-parking fee: $28.50 for 24 hours in secure garage with in/out privileges
  • Pet deposit: $50 per stay

  • This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
    Rollaway beds are not available.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Pets (dogs only) under 20 pounds are permitted. One pet is permitted per guestroom. Guests traveling with pets must sign a waiver at Check-In, and are assigned smoking rooms.
    Dining


    A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning. Breakfast includes cereal, bagels, English muffins, toast, coffee, tea, and juices.

    The hotel also hosts a complimentary wine-and-cheese reception featuring a selection of classic California wines, Wednesdays in the late afternoon.


    Mel’s Diner - Operated independently and located off the lobby, Mel's serves American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


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