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Hotel overview
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is located close to Pier 39, one of the most iconic parts of San Francisco, and it offers the best services so that you can enjoy an unforgettable stay. Its complete facilities include free WiFi, an outdoor pool, gym and conference rooms.
This hotel in San Francisco has more than 500 rooms that are perfectly equipped to offer you maximum comfort. Each of them has satellite TV, a mini-fridge, coffee machine and air conditioning, and many more amenities. The facilities at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf also include a pool with sun loungers and umbrellas where you can enjoy the Californian climate throughout the hottest months.
The food at this hotel in Pier 39 won’t disappoint you. At the bar/restaurant, we offer American buffet breakfasts and á la carte lunches and dinners so that you can choose the dishes you like the most. In addition, you also have the option of the snack bar, open all day, where you can try delicious snacks and appetizers.
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has a gym so sports-lovers have the space to practice their favorite activities. If you’re in San Francisco for business, this hotel in Pier 39 provides conference rooms where you can hold your meetings and events. Our staff will take care of offering you all the services you need.
To make your stay in San Francisco truly unforgettable, we suggest you visit the city’s most iconic spots. Don’t miss the Golden Gate Bridge, the famous ‘Painted Ladies’ Victorian houses, ascend the legendary hills with the Cable Car or visit Alcatraz Prison. If you want to find out more, you can visit our San Francisco destination guide and get an idea of everything that awaits you. Book your stay with RIU!
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General policies & fine print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Spring Breakers Policy: Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
1770 reviews
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May 15, 2025Superb location!
Very comfy beds and pillows. Spacious rooms-fluffy towels! The breakfast was awesome! Close to the wharf and restaurants and Trader Joes! Walking distance to everywhere. Great staff and service. Would recommend to everyone and will definitely visit again.
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May 12, 2025
Excellent location
Excellent location close to all the tourist attractions of Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. Easy & swift check in on arrival (even though we were early the room was available). Warned about queue for breakfast next day (which was correct) being Easter although there was plenty of food stations within the restaurant with great food selections. Room was clean and tidy, although a bit noisy being on the corner opposite the staff storeroom. Would recommend and would use again if in San Francisco again.
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May 12, 2025Poor Service at the Restaurant – Disappointing Experience
Unfortunately, my experience at the hotel restaurant was very disappointing. The server who served me today was rude and unprofessional, which completely detracted from my visit. I felt mistreated and didn't receive the attention one would expect at a location of this caliber. I hope the hotel takes action, as customer service is paramount, and this experience left much to be desired.
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May 12, 2025
Recent stay
Hotel in good location, huge choice at buffet breakfast (always very busy but staff very good at getting you seated) and rooms a decent size but bathrooms very small (a tight squeeze for me and I’m petite).
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May 11, 2025
Lovely hotel. Clean and comfortable
This hotel checked all the boxes! Location-just blocks from the waterfront and all the touristy stuff in all the directios. (Also super close to Trader Joe's) Side note-My husband uses CPAP machine and we didn't find any distilled water except 2 days into our trip at the nearest 7-11 and it was $5 so it might be worth it if you find it early. But wasn't for him. I honestky don't understand why hotels haven't cashed in on carrying even the small bottles of distilled water. They over charge for everything else (this is all hotels-not exclusively this one)in their "general store". Bed/pillow-was perfect. I know these can be subjective but I'm this close to trying to see WHAT brand pillow and mattress they use because the pillows were amazing! As was the mattress. Seriously. Perfect lush firm heaven. That's all. Shower/water pressure - perfect. Good pressure makes showers go faster IMHO. They had it! Not the kind that will jet spray the moles off either. The shower faucet wasn't weird either. And there was a metal shelf that can hold all your personal showering accoutrements. The tub itself is very narrow which I found odd. But not a deal breaker. The toilet flushing was annoying. Again not a deal breaker. Finally a hotel that didn't put the sink IN the bathroom. That is why the room with the toilet and tub are so small (let's say sardine can) because it allows for a more spacious layout as you enter the room. So where the traditional bathroom is was the sink and closet. (Galley style 🤷) It worked. Toilet and tub are in its own room with a door. Very tight space. Which leads me to the rest of the room. There wasn't some lame hard as a rock sitting chair. No. There was a quite comfortable small scale "L " shaped sofa. We had a King size bed. There was still room to walk around. The dresser that had the big TV above it had a lower spot to set your luggage as well as housed your mini-fridge and their coffee machine. There was a desk to the right of it. Not massive waste of space. But room to maneuver. Space to relax after a long day out. Plugs- there was a regular USB with 2 regular outlets on the might tables. I found that the regular plugs were quite loose so even my small charger wouldn't stay in the wall. But I still had the reg USB. There was not a lack of sockets. All were reachable and not awkward. So I shall forgive the loose sockets. 🤪 The bathroom sockets worked as expected. (I've had some hotels that didn't even work and it wasn't a tripped circuit issue either) Then there's the lovely breakfast spread. HOLY MOLY! Yeah they have the usual mass quantity institutional eggs, bacon and sausage as well as a bagel toaster, wonderful oatmeal. BUT they also had a lovely spread of ripe flavorful fruit for yogurt, various sliced cold cuts, cheese, etc. the usual mass produced pastries. You know what? I'm glad they have rules stating no food be taken outside the breakfast room. Because I normally stay in hotels that do and it's just messy and people are gross and inconsiderate. So Kudos to this hotel for standing firm with this rule. It's not a secret people. There's signs everywhere. THE COFFEE WAS ACTUALLY drinkable!!! (Sorry to yell) I always try the hotel coffee but rarely is it more than brown weak watered down swill. Whoever or whatever they brew is actually drinkable. Is it Peets? Is it?!!!! 🤪 Staff- very friendly and helpful. We didn't stay long enough to need any service. So can't vouch for housekeeping. Except our room was clean up on arrival. Odd note- the elevators are smooth and fast and didn't make me sick. It's definitely NOT and Embassy Suites. 🤪😂😂 Bottom line. I would definitely come back. I would highly recommend this place. They even have outdoor gas fire pit seating. Unfortunately you have to walk right by them to exit in one direction and it always reaks of smoke regardless of where the smoking or non smoking section is. I can't fault the hotel for entitled selfish people. But do expect that people will be smoking right outside the door or where ever they please. Not just cigarettes. It's not that I care and yes I know pot is now legal. I come from a state where it's legal. I still don't want to be subjected to the reak of either the second I come out the door. Despite the discourtesy of the other patrons it's not a deal breaker and I would definitely come back.