University Club of San Francisco

This is old San Francisco. A lot of history. Ask the significance of the black cat.I appreciate the look and feel. Some renovation should happen, though. The staff is hospitable. That can make an evening.

Got married here! Highlight of the experience was working with the event coordinator, Yvonne. She's super on top of it but also very considerate to give you space in your planning and decision making. The prices were better than anywhere else we went, and the catering is in house which takes away a lot of headache (on top of that, the food was delicious). The atmosphere is very cool and feels like 1920s/glamour/academia/cigar club. There is also a balcony outside that the guests LOVED. I would recommend choosing a preferred DJ vendor. There is a fee for going outside preferred DJs. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating.

I visited San Francisco for the first time after a weeklong business trip in Idaho, and stayed two nights at the University Club of San Francisco, as a reciprocal club member of the National University of Singapore Society. Choosing the University Club of San Francisco as my accommodation in San Francisco turned out to be the best travel decision I made for this trip.The staff were very friendly and helpful. For example, when I asked if there is any place nearby to have an early breakfast - before the official breakfast timing - as I had booked a day tour leaving at 6 AM, the staff went the extra mile by bringing me some snacks to consume on my way. I was also expecting a package, and the front desk not only agreed to receive my package, but also informed me as soon as the package arrived. They also helped to look after my luggage well, so that I didn't have to carry all my luggage to Sacramento and Los Angeles when I left San Francisco for three days before returning to San Francisco.I really like the historic feel of the entire Club's architecture. There were also paintings showing various universities including Columbia University, my alma mater.I stayed in a Standard Queen room. The furniture were traditional, but looked very well-maintained. The room and the bathroom were both clean and organised, and there was even small cupboard room to keep my jacket.Due to my tight travel schedule, besides staying in the overnight room, I only managed to utilise the gym, and went upstairs to the third and fourth floors to enjoy the nice view of the city on the morning I left San Francisco. But I realised the Club has so much more to offer. I'm sure I'll stay here again the next time I visit San Francisco, use other facilities such as the Bar & Grill.

My wife and I chose the University Club of San Francisco for our wedding venue because of many reasons....1. The food was absolutely delicious. 2. We planned a murder mystery wedding and the venue fulfilled all of our expectations to make for a unique wedding. 3. Beth the bartender and her staff were so much fun and helped us create some interesting cocktails that our entire guest list loved. 4. The staff was incredible and was always able to handle any last minute changes or requests because they always come up. Lastly, we want to call out our wedding coordinator, Yvonne Lau. She was a main part of us choosing this venue and was an absolute star! She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding and even on our wedding day. At times when our wedding planner was nowhere to be found, Yvonne stepped up in a big way and was always there for us. 5 stars across the board for Yvonne, her team, and The University Club of San Francisco.

The venue was amazing. Historic, cool vibe, and great service. The layout is really wonderful for weddings. All of our guests were really impressed. One thing to make sure of is the bar package and wine inclusion. Ours escalated quickly when the servers kept filling up everyone's wine every 5 minutes. People commented on it. I would suggest that you ask them to just leave the bottles on the table or only fill them if asked. We also used the hotel rooms which was great for our elderly guests and our guests with children. So convenient! We highly recommend this venue.

Yvonne was incredibly responsive, detailed, organized, and professional. She and her team ensured that everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of through the entire wedding .They provided exceptional catering service from start to finish. The team was incredibly professional and attentive to the guests needs, making sure everything was perfect on the big day. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We received numerous compliments from the guests on how amazing the food was. The bar team kept the whole crowd happy all night long.

The University Club of San Francisco is one of those exclusive private organizations that would not have me as a member. However, they do run a hotel (2nd Floor) that's open to the public, and that's where we stayed during Gayle's birthday celebration in the City. Actually we won the stay via a Rotary Club charity auction.We drove into the City, valet parked at the Omni Hotel, and then took the steep walk up Nob Hill to the charming red brick building on the corner of Powell and California. From there, we walked to the Golden Gate Theater to see the Donna Summer Musical and then afterwards through Chinatown and North Beach, and ending up at The House for a most excellent dinner.I love private club buildings and in this case, our corner room was very nice, comfortable, and well appointed. The stay included a pretty decent (except for the luke warm coffee) continental breakfast on the 3rd floor and a nice view from the 4th floor. The individuals running the front desk at various times were very nice, and I had to smile at the Saturday night guy warning me playfully that "I'd be sorry" after I joked about "joining" one of the Christmas parties going on upstairs. My only regret is that their amazing wood horseshoe shaped bar was closed during the weekend (except maybe during that Christmas party I should have crashed) and all we could do was admire it through the door. There's also the Black Cat Bar on the 3rd Floor where our breakfast was laid out. Overall, Gayle and I had a very nice stay and would be happy to return as part of another fun night in the City.

After being a guest for quite some time I joined this amazing private club. I wonder why I waited so many years. It is a beautiful building And the club was created in 1890. Originally it was a men's club but a few years ago they allowed ladies to join. For that I am glad. It has such a rich history and until 2003 The Press Club was on the third floor.I enjoy so much sitting in the bar, watching the San Francisco Giants while dining on delicious food. Simon is amazing. And Beth behind the bar creates unusual cocktail drinks. Love love love this place. I can't wait to stay Overnight in one of their rooms soon.

Interior design is "early Addams Family," and it's in an out of the way location on Nob Hill.

The hotel staff and wedding vendors/venue were accommodating and very kind. As a nursing mother away from her baby, I needed the accommodations to store my baby's milk, and the hotel staff went above and beyond to help me store it for my stay. I highly recommend this stay.