Introduction / Description
Once San Francisco’s lively City Hall, the elegant Hotel Whitcomb offers a unique mix of timeless hospitality and urban convenience. Discover the splendor of this historic landmark, as well as the comfort of its modern conveniences. Walk through its front doors and onto the bustling Market Street in the heart of San Francisco. It all starts at Hotel Whitcomb.
This historic hotel that served as City Hall immediately following the 1906 earthquake is a 2-minute walk from the Asian Art Museum and a 5-minute walk from both the Civic Center and a BART rail station, and is served by a streetcar that runs along Market Street.
Contemporary rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, desks and flat-screen TVs; a suite features a living room, dining area and wet bar.
The ornate high-ceilinged lobby exhibits marble columns, crystal chandeliers and Tiffany stained glass. Amenities include an Asian fusion restaurant, a coffee shop and a wine bar, as well an Internet cafe, meeting spaces and an exercise room.
Arrival & Car Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$66.12 per day.
Entrance & Reception
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
Centrally located on Market Street in San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb is a historic building featuring Victorian decor and comfortable rooms. The Orpheum Theater is across the street and Civic Center BART Station is conveniently located in front of the hotel.
Guest rooms at Hotel Whitcomb are elegantly decorated and select rooms have city views. Each guest room includes a work desk, coffee machine and cable TV with in-room movies.
The historic Whitcomb Hotel features cathedral ceilings and Italian marble floors. Guests can use the modern gym or business centre and the concierge desk can arrange walking tours.
The Hotel Whitcomb is ADA compliant in accordance with the construction statutes of the ADA (Department of Justice ADA Title III Regulation 28 CFR Part 36, 1991). We welcome guests of all abilities. Our property descriptions aim to allow any visitor to make an informed decision on whether the hotel is an appropriate choice for their needs.
Property Features
Accessible public entrances
Front entrance:
Entrance doors width: 54 inches
Pathway width: 54 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 280 x 220 inches
Distance from parking: 356 feet
Back entrance:
Entrance doors width: 36 inches
Ramp width: 43 inches
Pathway width: 43 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 99 x 60 inches
Distance from parking: 183 feet
Accessible emergency exit
Accessible routes from the public entrances to the registration area
Front entrance:
Route from the public entrance to the registration area: 107 feet
Pathway width: 280 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 280 x 220 inches
Back entrance:
Route from the public entrance to the registration area: 183 feet
Pathway width: 162 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 90 x 60 inches
Accessible routes to elevators
Front entrance:
Distance to elevators from entrance: 45 feet
Pathway width: 280 inches
Distance to elevators from registration desk: 54 feet
Pathway width: 280 inches
Back entrance:
Distance to elevators from entrance: 302 feet
Pathway width: 162 inches
Distance to elevators from registration desk: 54 feet
Pathway width: 162 inches
Accessible elevators
Elevators at front entrance
Elevator measurements: 62 x 66 inches
Width of the elevator doors: 36 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 66 inches
Elevators at back entrance
Elevator measurements: 62 x 66 inches
Width of the elevator doors: 36 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 66 inches
Accessible route from parking area to the main entrance
Distance to hotel entrance: 312 feet
Distance to front desk: 352 feet
Pathway width: 156 inches
Pathway inclination degree: 5 degrees
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 280 x 220 inches
Accessible parking (valet only)
Distance to front desk: 312 feet
Pathway width: 60 inches
Ramp width: 43 inches
Pathway inclination: 5 degrees
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 99 x 60 inches
Accessible Registration Desk
Desk height: 32 inches
Desk width: 40 inches
Registration desk is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 280 x 220 inches
Accessible Public restrooms
Women’s Lobby Restroom
Door width: 36 inches
Toilet height: 16 inches
Toilet has grab bars
Stall size: 125 x 66 inches
Stall maneuvering clearance: 125 x 66 inches
Sink height: 34 inches, clearance of 29 inches
Plumbing is wrapped with insulation
Height of the mirror: 38 inches
Mirror is accessible height
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 43 x 128 inches
All Gender Lobby Restroom
Door width: 35 inches
Toilet height: 17 ½ inches
Toilet has grab bars
Stall size: 87 x 110 inches
Stall maneuvering clearance: 87 x 110 inches
Sink height: 33 inches with 29 inches of clearance
Plumbing is wrapped with insulation
Height of the mirror: 40 inches
Mirror height is accessible
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 87 x 110 inches
Mezzanine 1 Restroom
Door width: 36 inches
Toilet height: 18 inches
Toilet has grab bars
Stall size: 92 x 134 inches
Stall maneuvering clearance: 92 x 134 inches
Sink height: 34 inches, 29 inches of clearance
Plumbing is wrapped with insulation
Height of the mirror: 38 inches
Mirror is accessible height
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 92 x 134 inches
Mezzanine 2 Restroom
Door width: 36 inches
Toilet height: 18 inches
Toile has grab bars
Stall size: 137 x 71 inches
Stall maneuvering clearance: 131 x 71 inches
Sink height: 34 inches, 29 inches of clearance
Plumbing is wrapped with insulation
Height of the mirror: 38 inches
Mirror is accessible height
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 137 x 71 inches
Accessible Food & Beverage Outlets
Grab ‘n’ Go
Distance to public entrance: 42 feet
Pathway width: 13 feet
Distance to elevators: 10 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 70 feet
Restaurant entrance door width: 57 inches
Table heights: 32 inches with clearance for knees and toes
Accessible water fountains, at 36 inches in height
Lobby Bar
Distance to public entrance: 96 feed
Pathway width: 72 inches
Distance to elevators: 68 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 128 feet
Table heights: 29 ¾ inches with clearance for knees and toes
Accessible Meeting and Event Spaces
Ballroom Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 106 feet
Pathway width: 75 inches
Distance to elevators: 70 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 130 feet
Ghirardelli Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 108 feet
Pathway width: 75 inches
Distance to elevators: 68 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 128 feet
Lombard Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 40 feet
Pathway width: 36 inches
Distance to elevators: 36 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 58 feet
Nob Hill Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 40 feet
Pathway width: 36 inches
Distance to elevators: 35 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 57 feet
Restaurant entrance door width: 36 inches
Russian Hill Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 40 feet
Pathway width: 36 inches
Distance to elevators: 35 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 57 feet
Restaurant entrance door width: 36 inches
Coit Tower Meeting Space
Distance to public entrance: 144 feet
Pathway width: 70 inches
Distance to elevators: 108 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 154 feet
Fitness Center
Distance to public entrance: 40 feet
Pathway width: 36 inches
Distance to elevators: 14 feet
Distance to bathrooms: 4 feet
Accessible water fountain at 36 inches high
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 445 x 138 inches
TTY for guest use.
Visual (strobe light) alarms.
Guest room televisions have closed captioning or closed captioning decoders are provided.
Braille signage throughout.
Service animals are welcome at the Hotel Whitcomb.
Accessible guest rooms
City View Suite Accessible One King Bed
Room size: Approximately 550 square feet
Key lock on guest room door: Magstripe
Visual (strobe light) alarms
Braille signage throughout
Door width: 35 inches
Bed type: King
Bed size: 84 x 92 inches
Bed height: 28 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 31 inches
Desk height and width: 33 inches x 42 inches with clearance for knees and toes
TTY available, low peephole, visual doorbell
Bathroom Features
Door width: 35 inches
Height of toilet: 19 inches
Toilet has grab bars
Height of sink: 35 inches with clearance
Plumbing is wrapped with insulation
Height of the mirror: 40 inches
Mirror is accessible height
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 84 x 92 inches
Accessible bathing feature: accessible tub with removable in-tub seat, grab bars and detachable hand-held spray unit
City View Accessible Two Double Beds
Room size: Approximately 450 square feet
Key lock on guest room door: Mag stripe
Visual (strobe light) alarms
Braille signage throughout
Door width: 35 inches
Bed type: Two double beds
Bed size: 78 x 42 inches
Bed height: 28 inches
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 42 inches
Clearance between beds: 42 inches
Desk height and width; 33 inches x 42 inches with clearance for knees and toes
TTY available, low peephole, visual doorbell
Bathroom Features
Door width: 35 inches
Height of toilet: 18 inches
Toilet has grab bars
Height of sink: 33 inches with clearance
Height of the mirror: 36 inches
Mirror is accessible height
Lavatory controls are accessible
Wheelchair maneuvering clearance: 100 inches
Accessible bathing feature: Standard roll-in shower with permanent shower seat, grab bars, and detachable hand-held spray unit
Accessible route from public entrance and registration area to accessible rooms.
