Beresford Hotel

What Beresford Hotel does

Beresford Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel brand operating two historic properties in San Francisco's Union Square / Lower Nob Hill neighborhood: Hotel Beresford (635 Sutter Street, built on the rubble of the 1906 earthquake) and Beresford Arms Hotel & Suites (701 Post Street, acquired in the 1970s). The Lange family, currently brothers Chris and Andy Lange, has owned and operated the properties since purchasing the original hotel in December 1957, making it one of only two family-operated boutique hotel brands remaining in Union Square. The Beresford Arms is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for architectural significance within the Nob Hill Historical District.

The portfolio serves a mix of domestic and international leisure and business travelers, with primary customer segments being families and groups (suites sleeping up to 8-10 guests with kitchens and cribs), budget travelers seeking value with complimentary amenities, theater and culture visitors, and historic-charm enthusiasts. Room types include Parlour Suites, Studio Suites, Deluxe Queen, Standard Queen, and Accessible Suites, with complimentary continental breakfast, WiFi, and on-site valet parking. The White Horse Tavern, a wholly-owned English-style pub adjacent to Hotel Beresford, provides on-site food and beverage revenue from fish and chips, draft beers, and pub-style menu items.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-booked overnight accommodations supplemented by a valet parking service ($46-$58 plus 14% tax per night), a $25 non-refundable pet fee, and White Horse Tavern F&B sales. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the WordPress-based beresford.com website with a Best Rate Guarantee plus toll-free phone reservations, with select inventory distributed through third-party OTAs. Technology is limited to standard hotel property management and reservation systems; there is no proprietary technology, mobile app, or AI capability. Operations are managed by General Manager Tricia Lo (24 years tenure) with a long-tenured staff described as familial.

Name

Beresford Hotel

Legal name

The Beresford Arms Hotel

Website

https://beresford.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beresford Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel brand operating two historic properties (Hotel Beresford and Beresford Arms) in San Francisco's Union Square / Nob Hill area, serving budget-conscious leisure travelers, families, and theater visitors with complimentary amenities and direct-booking pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Independent Budget & Limited-Service Hotels (THAGABAN)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Historic hotel lodging
• Family-owned hospitality
• Hotel room suites
• Union square hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Accommodations: Primary revenue stream from overnight guest accommodations. The Beresford Arms offers various room types including Parlour Suites, Studio Suites, Deluxe Queen, Standard Queen, and Accessible Suites. Rooms include complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi.
2. Valet Parking Services: Valet parking services provided through an independent parking company for an additional fee. Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Standard size car overnight fee is $46.00 plus 14% local taxes ($52.44); oversized car/SUV/pickup is $58.00 plus 14% local taxes ($66.12).
3. Pet Accommodations: Non-refundable pet fee of $25.00 for each pet per stay. Subject to availability of limited pet-friendly rooms.
4. White Horse Tavern Food & Beverage: The White Horse Tavern, part of Hotel Beresford, generates revenue from food and beverage sales including fish and chips, draft beers, pub-style favorites, and other menu items. Located at Hotel Beresford at 635 Sutter Street.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Beresford Hotel group operates two family-owned boutique hotels — Hotel Beresford and Beresford Arms Hotel & Suites — in San Francisco's Union Square area, offering overnight guest accommodations across multiple room categories (Parlour Suites, Studio Suites, Deluxe Queen, Standard Queen, Accessible Suites) bundled with complimentary continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. Ancillary offerings include 24-hour valet parking, pet accommodations, on-site food and beverage at the White Horse Tavern English-style pub, a 24-hour business center, and access to a nearby fitness club.

Product overview

Beresford Hotel operates two family-owned boutique hotel properties in San Francisco's Union Square area: Hotel Beresford (635 Sutter Street) and Beresford Arms Hotel & Suites (701 Post Street). The portfolio includes diverse accommodation types ranging from standard queen rooms to multi-bedroom parlour suites with full kitchens. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, valet parking, and in-room honor bars. The subsidiary White Horse Tavern provides dining at Hotel Beresford. Both properties are operated by the Lange family, who acquired and restored the historic buildings constructed on the rubble of the 1906 earthquake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Beresford An affordable, historic boutique hotel at 635 Sutter Street in Union Square, San Francisco, offering overnight accommodations with complimentary Wi-Fi, continental breakfast at the White Horse Tavern, and proximity to cable cars and Union Square shopping. Targeted at budget-conscious leisure travelers, families, and business visitors seeking a central, walkable location.
• Beresford Arms Hotel & Suites A family-friendly, historic boutique hotel at 701 Post Street offering suites with kitchens, ADA-accessible rooms, and pet-friendly options. Located in Lower Nob Hill, two blocks from Union Square and the Theater District. Targeted at families, groups, and travelers with accessibility or pet accommodation needs.
• White Horse Tavern A classic English-style pub adjacent to Hotel Beresford, serving fish and chips, draft beers, and pub-style favorites. Features shuffleboard and free popcorn. Open to both hotel guests and walk-in patrons as an ancillary food and beverage offering.
• Parlour Suite Family suite sleeping up to 6 guests with two queen beds, a Murphy queen bed, full kitchen with range top/oven, dining area, Kohler jet tub, and complimentary continental breakfast. Targeted at families and groups needing kitchen facilities and multiple beds.
• Studio Suite Suite sleeping up to 4 guests, available with two queen beds or one king, wet bar with refrigerator, optional kitchenette, and whirlpool tub. Targeted at small families and couples seeking more space than a standard room.
• Deluxe Queen Room featuring two queen beds or a king bed on request, whirlpool bath/shower, small refrigerator, and sitting area. Not available for online booking — reservations must be made by phone. Targeted at travelers needing extra space or a whirlpool bath.
• Standard Queen Budget-friendly room with one queen bed, private bath with tub/shower combination, desk, flat-screen TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Sleeps 2. Targeted at individual value-seeking leisure and business travelers.
• Accessible Suite ADA-equipped two-queen bed suite with barrier-free bathroom, roll-in shower or grab bar bathtub, audio assist telephone, and remote-operated TV. Sleeps 4. Targeted at travelers requiring ADA-compliant accommodations.
• Valet Parking Service 24-hour, 7-day-a-week valet parking service operated through an independent parking company within a few blocks of the hotel, with cars parked in a covered garage. Available to hotel guests for an additional nightly fee, with surcharge applicable for New Year's Eve.
• Pet Accommodation Service Pet-friendly accommodations on designated floors of the hotels for an additional non-refundable $25 fee per pet per stay. Subject to availability of limited pet-friendly rooms. Targeted at guests traveling with dogs.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent Valet Parking CompanyminorOthersValet parking services provided through an independent parking company for an additional fee. The parking facilities are located within a few blocks of the hotel with cars typically parked in a covered garage. Service available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco: Boutique hotel in Union Square with eclectic design, on-site F&B, and a similar positioning to the Beresford for travelers seeking character-driven accommodations in central SF.
• Hotel Zelos San Francisco: Boutique hotel in San Francisco's Union Square area offering independent four-star accommodations, on-site dining, and proximity to the same Theater District and shopping anchors as the Beresford. Direct competitor for leisure and business travelers.
• Hotel Griffon San Francisco: Independent boutique hotel in SF's SoMa/Embarcadero area, comparable to the Beresford in family-owned independent operations, historic-architecture positioning, and mid-range leisure/business targeting.
• Hotel Vitale San Francisco: Boutique hotel in the Embarcadero/SoMa area of SF, comparable to the Beresford in independent boutique positioning, full-service amenities, and on-site dining.
• The Marker (SF): Boutique hotel in Union Square, San Francisco, with on-site restaurant and bar; directly comparable to the Beresford for Union Square leisure and business travelers.
• Handlery Union Square Hotel: Family-owned historic hotel located in Union Square, San Francisco. Closest comparable to the Beresford in terms of independent family ownership, historic building, Union Square location, and mid-scale/budget orientation.
• Inn at the Presidio: Boutique historic inn in San Francisco's Presidio, comparable to the Beresford on historic-building character, family-friendly/budget positioning, and independent ownership.
• Hotel Rex San Francisco: Boutique hotel located in San Francisco's Union Square area, part of the JDV by Hyatt collection. Competes for similar boutique leisure and culture-traveler demand as the Beresford.

Broad incumbents

• Omni San Francisco Hotel: Large full-service historic hotel in the Financial District, comparable to the Beresford on historic architecture and central SF location, but operating at broader scale under a national brand.
• Westin St. Francis San Francisco: Iconic historic full-service hotel on Union Square. As a Marriott flag, it competes with the Beresford for the same Union Square demand but at a higher price tier and broader-scale offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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