Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Location was great for first timers to San Fran. Walking distance to local restaurants etc

I wish the hot items were hot...I enjoy the eggs and breakfast meats, however whether I went at 630am when they opened or at 930am....the eggs were always cold....meats not warm....great choices....just not hot

The RIU Fisherman’s Wharf was recommended to us by a friend who had stayed there a few months prior. We had originally booked a 5-star hotel just off Union Square — an area we’d stayed in on our previous two visits to San Francisco. However, given our past positive experiences at a few RIU Palace hotels and our friend’s recommendation, we decided to give it a try. Price-wise, the RIU was around 40% cheaper than our Union Square option, with breakfast included in the rate — a welcome bonus. The hotel is rated as a 4-star, so we expected it to meet our basic requirements, as we mainly needed a convenient base for five days of exploring the city. I had requested a high-floor room with a view. First impressions were that it’s certainly not a ‘palace’, more of a functional city hotel. That said, the foyer area was clean and well maintained, and our room was ready when we arrived — always appreciated after a long flight from the UK. The room was located on the top floor as requested, though the view was nothing remarkable. To be fair, given the hotel’s location, it doesn’t really have rooms that can offer impressive views. The room itself was spacious enough for two people with luggage, although there was a faint musty smell on arrival. This disappeared once the air conditioning was switched on and didn’t return. The bed was large and comfortable, providing good rest after long days sightseeing. The shower was modern with good water pressure. The towels were excellent and some of the best we’ve had in any hotel. The décor was adequate but felt dated in places and would benefit from refurbishment to bring it in line with more contemporary standards. Due to the time difference, we were often wide awake hours before breakfast officially began at 6:30am. The in-room coffee machine was a welcome addition during these early mornings. When the breakfast restaurant did open, there was always a noticeable queue — largely European tourists adjusting to new time zones.

The hotel was great in allowing us to check in 2 hours earlier as we had arrived from NZ on a 13 hour flight at 6am so it was a long day especially with kids. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. The buffet breakfast was amazing and a real bonus when you have 2 growing teenage boys. It set us up for getting out and about each day. The location was also perfect being right on Fisherman's wharf, close to all the attractions either by public transport or walking. We felt completely safe at all times. Would highly recommend this hotel for all travelers but especially those with families.

They take my request of clean, quiet & connecting room seriously. They log my request into their system which helps to check in easily. The bed was very comfortable. The fireplace adds a cozy touch to the environment. Location is fantastic. Alot of Food walking distance away and Trader’s Joe is a great place to get some grocery. Breakfast is simple and good for us. Pancake, fruits etc. The street don’t feel unsafe. the wharf area and around the hotel at night doesn’t feel unsafe although there a few homeless but they usually keep to themselves. Overall we enjoy our stay.