Hotel Ikon

2.5 star property
Guests explore San Francisco from a fresh angle with the hotel's bike rentals, while knowledgeable concierges provide insider tips for making the most of each day

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Hotel Ikon combines convenience and charm near Union Square and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Travelers can hop on rental bikes to discover hidden corners of the city or tap into the concierge team's local expertise to craft the perfect San Francisco experience.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Union Square, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Hotel Ikon is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Map
325 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108

What's nearby

  • Union Square, San Francisco
    Union Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Francisco
    Moscone Convention Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 450 Sutter Building
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace Hotel
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station
    2 min drive
  • California St & Grant Ave Stop
    5 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • OneUp Restaurant & Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Boba Guys
    3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min walk
  • Amorino Gelato
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ikon

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Close to Union Square and Palace Hotel, Hotel Ikon provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A TV in reception, concierge services and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, heating and weekly housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 44 per day)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 3:00 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 44 per day (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel 325 Sutter San Francisco
325 Sutter San Francisco
325 Sutter
Hotel Ikon Hotel
Hotel 325 Sutter
Hotel Ikon San Francisco
Hotel Ikon Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ikon pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ikon?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ikon?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Ikon located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Union Square, Palace Hotel and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Moscone Convention Center and Embarcadero Center are also within 15 minutes. California St & Grant Ave Stop and Powell St & Sutter St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Ikon Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 453 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lack of in room coffee maker was unusual. otherwise a clean and safe place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There are many restaurants nearby, BART was less than a 10min walk. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, great location and overall very pleased with my stay. Everyone was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very very nice. Especially, thanks to Juan for their effort and helpfulness! Also,that was great to hear that hotel was storing the luggage for a day after checkout. It saved my day! Best,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the middle of everything in downtown. Very convenient for commute, coffee & food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most warm and kind staff at a perfectly situated location. Easy transportation to the entire city, rooms with just enough space to unpack and relax and two communal rooms to work, hang out, do laundry or prep food. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great value in San Francisco. Shout out to Meghan and Rolando for being extra helpful with check-in/out at weird hours and storing my bags for much longer than planned on my check out day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was chill, super clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it is great, very handy to have a fridge in room with the shared kitchen area to reheat food and to have an ice maker there too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Good economy option for SF. Great location. Great staff. Everything clean. A little old school, but not in a bad way. Mix of residential and hotel. Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here many times. Right when you open the door to the room, the smell of the bedding is amazing haha. Its really cozy and i love having the city feel in a smaller package. Opening the windows is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
near union square, easy to shop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anahit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, location is excellent and very clean. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable like home
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, clean space, comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff, great and easy communication with hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ever

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Booked a room at the Ikon for its proximity to my intended destination and its charm (old-fashion building), all at a very reasonable price-point. Room was super clean, comfy, bedding of good quality. Staff was welcoming and super nice. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value in San Francisco by far. One block from Union Square and Chinatown, across the street Sutter-Stockton Garage. Simple, clean room. No thermostat but comfortable nonetheless. Snack area with coffee machine. Big screen TV. In the middle of everything. Will recommend to others on a tighter budget.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deeya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was so friendly, and welcoming. The person at the front desk was considerate and always greeted me, even when I was rushing out the door. I forgot some food in the fridge in my room when I checked out, and when I called to ask if I could come pick it back up, they put the food container in a plastic bag, put my name on it, and stored it with the rest of my luggage. I was so thankful for this! Overall the hotel was small albeit charming, and my stay was comfortable. For the price, I was really pleased with the service and quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff

I am just moving to the city and wanted to stay at multiple neighborhoods and this neighborhood by far is as the safest to me. lol. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Raman

Liked: Staff & service
Average room condition. Location was good. Near to Union square
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexpected!

Great location, helpful staff, and did I say great location? Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you’re looking for simplicity, this is the spot

My “go to” hotel in SF. I go to San Francisco quite often for work and have stayed in quite a few hotels over the years. I love this place because it’s not fancy, it’s very basic, no frills. It feels safe when coming and going, too. Near Chinatown and North Beach so plenty of good food near by. And a short walk to BART & Muni so you can get anywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and a Great Value

I was pleasantly surprised by the Hotel Ikon. It is an old hotel, and doesn't have many amenities. But the rooms are clean, the beds and linens clean and soft, the wifi was good, The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is fantastic, just a block off Powell Street and a couple of blocks from Union Square. If you want a clean, no-frills hotel in a great location and a good price, the Hotel Ikon is hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property based on price and location. It was offered at a great rate (based on the date booked, New Years Eve). This property was my 2nd choice for booking (based on rate) but very quickly be came my 1st due the increased safety I felt over my 1st choice. It is quite close to Union Square. The property is dated but retains character. The two staff members I dealt with were very friendly. I routinely travel to that area, in hopes of finding cheap and safe lodging, and this is the property that I will now search first when needing to stay in that area. And just an FYI, it’s pretty close to the BART. Thanks Ikon, see you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025