Axel’s take
A practical downtown base with helpful staff, but small rooms and uneven quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a simple 3-star hotel near Union Square and Powell Street transit
Hotel Fusion is a simple 3-star near Union Square, and we'd pick it for convenience rather than room appeal. Powell Street BART and the cable cars are close, making it an easy base without a car. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms; Tripadvisor's more mixed feedback makes the compact, older bedrooms the main compromise. It's a good fit for travelers who spend their days exploring rather than lounging upstairs.
Room choice matters: entry-level categories are small, and guests across sites mention dated fittings and noisy air conditioners, although others report quiet stays. The hotel advertises no resort or destination fee, but valet parking costs extra. Confirm dining hours rather than counting on every advertised outlet. We'd skip it if generous space, fresh interiors or dependable silence are priorities.
- Rooms
- Compact lower categories; recent guests describe some dated fittings and variable quiet.
- Cleanliness
- Generally a strength, with repeated recent praise on Expedia and solid Booking.com ratings.
- Service
- Helpful, friendly reception staff are the clearest recurring positive in recent reviews.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, fitness access and advertised dining and bar outlets; confirm operating hours.
- Fees and surprises
- No resort or destination fee advertised; valet parking is extra and a refundable deposit applies.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
140 Ellis Street, San Francisco
Very convenient for Union Square, Powell Street BART and cable cars.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, fitness access and advertised dining and bar outlets; confirm operating hours.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Fitness center (extra charge)
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Accessible elevator
- Wi-Fi (free)
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Fusion — San Francisco, United States
Hotel Fusion is a simple 3-star hotel near Union Square and Powell Street transit in San Francisco, United States.
Address: 140 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Property ID: 1280727.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/hotel-fusion-1280727
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $229 | $358 on Booking.com | $129 less (36%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $229 | $350 on Booking.com | $121 less (35%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $186 | $205 on Booking.com | $19 less (9%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
Prices change daily; the Select link opens Hotel Fusion with those dates and guests and shows the current rooms.
Axel private rates
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
Total price: $259 USD
2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $131 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $791 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $657 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,311 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $654 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,311 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $657 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,168 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $511 for 1 night · 2 nights $662 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $87 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $87 for 1 night · 2 nights $174 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $87 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $177 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 7.8/10
A practical downtown base with helpful staff, but small rooms and uneven quiet. a simple 3-star hotel near Union Square and Powell Street transit, scored for what it is.
Hotel Fusion is a simple 3-star near Union Square, and we'd pick it for convenience rather than room appeal. Powell Street BART and the cable cars are close, making it an easy base without a car. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms; Tripadvisor's more mixed feedback makes the compact, older bedrooms the main compromise. It's a good fit for travelers who spend their days exploring rather than lounging upstairs.
Room choice matters: entry-level categories are small, and guests across sites mention dated fittings and noisy air conditioners, although others report quiet stays. The hotel advertises no resort or destination fee, but valet parking costs extra. Confirm dining hours rather than counting on every advertised outlet. We'd skip it if generous space, fresh interiors or dependable silence are priorities.
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Best for: car-free city breaks; solo travelers on a budget; short sightseeing stays
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Watch out for: small entry-level rooms; dated fittings and occasional air-conditioner noise; paid valet parking
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Location: Very convenient for Union Square, Powell Street BART and cable cars.
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Rooms: Compact lower categories; recent guests describe some dated fittings and variable quiet.
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Cleanliness: Generally a strength, with repeated recent praise on Expedia and solid Booking.com ratings.
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Service: Helpful, friendly reception staff are the clearest recurring positive in recent reviews.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, fitness access and advertised dining and bar outlets; confirm operating hours.
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Fees and surprises: No resort or destination fee advertised; valet parking is extra and a refundable deposit applies.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Fusion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Fusion
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 140 Ellis Street, San Francisco
- Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 1,130 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Powell Station: 3 min walk · Ferry Building: 10 min by public transport · PIER 39: 16 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 23 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 29 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 55 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Fitness center (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in San Francisco
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium room
Premium Quadruple room
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 3
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
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