Union Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Empress Theatre

Photo gallery for Union Hotel

City view from property
Free continental breakfast
Front of property
Coast Lotus
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$316
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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401 First Street, Benicia, CA, 94510
  • Place, Studio 41
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Benicia Certified Farmers Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Coast Lotus

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 38 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Daisy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 37 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Primrose

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sea Lavender

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Wild Peony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 22 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sundew

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Arrowgrass

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Marigold

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stickseed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lupine

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Fawn Lily

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
12 bedrooms
Sofa bed
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Victoriana

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bedrooms
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Benicia

At Union Hotel, you'll be 13 km (8.1 mi) from Empress Theatre and 13.2 km (8.2 mi) from John F. Kennedy Library. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find express check-out and a lift. Free full breakfast is available. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Benicia hotel include California Grand Casino and Vallejo Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Benicia Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Studio 41 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benicia Capitol State Historic Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benicia Certified Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benicia City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Martinez Station - 14 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rrags Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪One House Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bella Siena - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lucca Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Union Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Empress Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly Union Hotel also features express check-in, express check-out, and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Benicia hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Union Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Union Benicia
Union Hotel Benicia
Union Hotel Hotel
Union Hotel Benicia
Union Hotel Hotel Benicia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Union Hotel?

Union Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Union Hotel?

As of 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Union Hotel on 31 Dec 2025 start from NZ$315.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Union Hotel?

Yep, Union Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Union Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Union Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is offered at Union Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Union Hotel?

No, Union Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Union Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Union Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Union Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Union Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 540 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla, Vacaville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old bldg needs help. And crafty appreciation of its strengths & respect for a need to resuscitate its history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Old Charm

It is a charming place to stay, we had a gorgeous view. The plumbing is old so don’t expect luxury there. Hotel probably needs to replace mattresses as they are bent in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the historical aspect and the staff was wonderful. It was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the historical aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Minimal outlet for charging. Bed fairly comfortable, but all in all the room was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, springfield

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with family and small children
Cute but a little dingy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The sweetest hotel

It’s was such a beautiful room with a gorgeous view of the bay. The only issue we had was the kitchen exhaust fan ran until 11pm and vibrates the whole wall, bed, and floor. The minute it shuts off it’s silent. Also no continental breakfast, no one was in the lobby when we left at 7:30…but there’s a great coffee shop across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayriel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Delilah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the antique vibe of the hotel, however I feel there are small details that can be improved on. We stayed in the Victorians room. The few hangers provided were old wire hangers that were bent. The small drawer in the bathroom had holes in it. The room was advertised with breakfast and there was no breakfast available. However, the bed was comfortable and the room size was bigger than average. The vanity was big enough to setup my workspace. The neighborhood had plenty of walkable shops and restaurants which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Great location, will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would rather pay more to get more

I do not recommend the Union Hotel in Benicia California, but I do recommend Benicia, which is a gem. The Union Hotel was built in 1852 and is now a neglected relic. There are warnings about using the elevator. The desk staff seem to have no pride in their work. The “free continental breakfast“ is a joke. The bed was very comfortable, and the linens were very clean, but the furnishings were tattered. Next time I will pay more to get more at a different hotel. However, if you want something clean and budget friendly in a great location, the Union Hotel is tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff, Benicia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained old hotel with charm
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historical hotel in use since the 1late 800's. Very quaint period furnishings. Antique furniture throughout with the exception of the flat screen TV and in suite Jacuzzi tub. Very comfortable with nice product in the bath. EXCELLENT restaurant/bar on the 1st floor. The only thing we missed this time was a ghostly encounter!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

octavio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, no ghosts 😥😎👻😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downtown Benicia weekend.

The hotel is like stepping back in time, some of the rooms have great views. The in site restaurant was very good and there are plenty of shopping and dining within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024