The mid-range, 137-room Chancellor Hotel right off Union Square doesn't have loads of amenities, but for those seeking a great, central location and a bit of boutique charm, it might fit the bill. Rooms are small but clean; decor is modern, but the age of the building does show in places (such as the machine stucco walls). There are a cozy restaurant and bar on-site, and guests are offered free use of a gym and pool a block away. Free drinks and snacks are always on offer in the lobby. All in all, it's an excellent pick given the reasonable price, though it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Hotel Triton.
The mid-range, 137-room Chancellor Hotel right off Union Square doesn't have loads of amenities, but for those seeking a great, central location and a bit of boutique charm, it might fit the bill. Rooms are small but clean; decor is modern, but the age of the building does show in places (such as the machine stucco walls). There are a cozy restaurant and bar on-site, and guests are offered free use of a gym and pool a block away. Free drinks and snacks are always on offer in the lobby. All in all, it's an excellent pick given the reasonable price, though it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Hotel Triton.
The three-pearl Queen Anne evokes San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century, and is one of the city's most charming small historic hotels. Housed in a four-story Victoria-era building erected in 1890 and originally used as a girl's school, the Queen Anne was refurbished in 1998 but still retains its period flavor. The 48 guest rooms feature Victorian antiques, but they have been updated with such modern amenities as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have wood-burning fireplaces, microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Breakfast and an evening social hour with tea, sherry, and cookies are included in the room rate. Located a bit far from tourist attractions, the hotel is for travelers seeking intimacy and historic charm.
The three-pearl Queen Anne evokes San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century, and is one of the city's most charming small historic hotels. Housed in a four-story Victoria-era building erected in 1890 and originally used as a girl's school, the Queen Anne was refurbished in 1998 but still retains its period flavor. The 48 guest rooms feature Victorian antiques, but they have been updated with such modern amenities as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have wood-burning fireplaces, microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Breakfast and an evening social hour with tea, sherry, and cookies are included in the room rate. Located a bit far from tourist attractions, the hotel is for travelers seeking intimacy and historic charm.
Parker Guest House is a charming boutique bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Castro District. While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property. Housed in two four-story 1909 Edwardian mansions painted a striking yellow, the Parker Guest House offers thoughtfully decorated interiors, rooms with plush beds and free Wi-Fi, a steam room, and a free breakfast and free evening wine reception. Be aware that not all rooms have private baths. The Parker Guest House is away from the bustling tourist areas but conveniently situated on the MUNI line with service to the downtown sights. For lower prices, check rates at other bed-and-breakfasts in the Castro such as the Inn on Castro or Willows Inn.
Parker Guest House is a charming boutique bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Castro District. While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property. Housed in two four-story 1909 Edwardian mansions painted a striking yellow, the Parker Guest House offers thoughtfully decorated interiors, rooms with plush beds and free Wi-Fi, a steam room, and a free breakfast and free evening wine reception. Be aware that not all rooms have private baths. The Parker Guest House is away from the bustling tourist areas but conveniently situated on the MUNI line with service to the downtown sights. For lower prices, check rates at other bed-and-breakfasts in the Castro such as the Inn on Castro or Willows Inn.
The 99-room Herbert Hotel is a modernly designed historic building on the Powell Street cable car line near Union Square. Rooms are hip and contemporary, with brick walls, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but lack air-conditioning. Economy Rooms share bathrooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and there's luggage storage on-site, and while the simple hotel doesn't have any on-site dining options, there are plenty of places to go out in the surrounding area. As a value option, rates are low for downtown San Francisco.
The 99-room Herbert Hotel is a modernly designed historic building on the Powell Street cable car line near Union Square. Rooms are hip and contemporary, with brick walls, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but lack air-conditioning. Economy Rooms share bathrooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and there's luggage storage on-site, and while the simple hotel doesn't have any on-site dining options, there are plenty of places to go out in the surrounding area. As a value option, rates are low for downtown San Francisco.
The 116-room upscale Hotel Zetta San Francisco offers a uniquely crafted hip refuge that’s close to Union Square, with a decor of cool repurposed furnishings, a funky recreational room with games, a TV lounge, an on-site restaurant and lobby bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, stylish conference rooms, and a Mac computer corner. Sleek, industrial rooms offer flat-screen TVs, and illy espresso makers. Rooms can get noisy from street traffic and neighboring guests; some parts of the area look seedy. Guests might also want to check out The Scarlet Huntington hotel.
The 116-room upscale Hotel Zetta San Francisco offers a uniquely crafted hip refuge that’s close to Union Square, with a decor of cool repurposed furnishings, a funky recreational room with games, a TV lounge, an on-site restaurant and lobby bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, stylish conference rooms, and a Mac computer corner. Sleek, industrial rooms offer flat-screen TVs, and illy espresso makers. Rooms can get noisy from street traffic and neighboring guests; some parts of the area look seedy. Guests might also want to check out The Scarlet Huntington hotel.
The 76-room Grant Hotel is a budget-friendly option, three blocks from Union Square. Breakfast is included in room rates, as is Wi-Fi, and there's also a business corner with two Macs. The lobby has a cozy, simple vibe -- with a small seating area and free coffee -- and rooms feel similarly; decor is a bit basic and IKEA-esque, but large windows allow for plenty of light. Most come with flat-screen TVs and safes, but lack extras such as mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and air-conditioning. The nearby Handlery Union Square may be a better option for guests wanting air-conditioning.
The 76-room Grant Hotel is a budget-friendly option, three blocks from Union Square. Breakfast is included in room rates, as is Wi-Fi, and there's also a business corner with two Macs. The lobby has a cozy, simple vibe -- with a small seating area and free coffee -- and rooms feel similarly; decor is a bit basic and IKEA-esque, but large windows allow for plenty of light. Most come with flat-screen TVs and safes, but lack extras such as mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and air-conditioning. The nearby Handlery Union Square may be a better option for guests wanting air-conditioning.
The 20-room Geary Parkway Motel is a no-frills budget motel in San Francisco’s Richmond District, with homey decor, 24-hour front desk service, a breakfast counter in the lobby, and an outdoor parking lot. Classically decorated rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. However, the hotel’s location on a busy street can sometimes make for a noisy night’s sleep. If that’s a concern, perhaps try the San Francisco at The Presidio, which has reportedly quieter rooms.
The 20-room Geary Parkway Motel is a no-frills budget motel in San Francisco’s Richmond District, with homey decor, 24-hour front desk service, a breakfast counter in the lobby, and an outdoor parking lot. Classically decorated rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. However, the hotel’s location on a busy street can sometimes make for a noisy night’s sleep. If that’s a concern, perhaps try the San Francisco at The Presidio, which has reportedly quieter rooms.
The 91-room Hotel Abri is a stylish haven near Union Square, with concierge services, an Italian restaurant and bar, a boardroom, a 24-hour business center, and a sundries store. Modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; suites have living rooms and DVD players. It's a great upper-middle-range value for the central location, but it's worth comparing rates with the more upscale Hotel Nikko (which has an indoor pool) and the iconic Sir Francis Drake, which are sometimes not much more expensive.
The 91-room Hotel Abri is a stylish haven near Union Square, with concierge services, an Italian restaurant and bar, a boardroom, a 24-hour business center, and a sundries store. Modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; suites have living rooms and DVD players. It's a great upper-middle-range value for the central location, but it's worth comparing rates with the more upscale Hotel Nikko (which has an indoor pool) and the iconic Sir Francis Drake, which are sometimes not much more expensive.
There's little differentiating the Redwood Inn from other budget properties along busy Lombard Street. The bare-bones, 33-room motor inn is well-located, however, within 10 minutes' walk of Russian Hill and Ghiradelli Square. It also offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and pastries at reception. Guest rooms are clean, though quite dated, with polyester bedspreads and tube-style TVs. This hotel is best-suited to drive-through tourists who want to be in the Marina District, and need a basic home base from which to explore the city.
There's little differentiating the Redwood Inn from other budget properties along busy Lombard Street. The bare-bones, 33-room motor inn is well-located, however, within 10 minutes' walk of Russian Hill and Ghiradelli Square. It also offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and pastries at reception. Guest rooms are clean, though quite dated, with polyester bedspreads and tube-style TVs. This hotel is best-suited to drive-through tourists who want to be in the Marina District, and need a basic home base from which to explore the city.
Possibly the best value of any hotel in San Francisco’s Marina District, this 69-room inn is geared toward the budget traveler with a car who wants to be away from downtown and near the waterfront. The Golden Gate Bridge is also easily accessible from this busy neighborhood, which offers plenty of restaurants and bars. There isn’t much to the hotel – no lobby lounge or restaurant -- but there is free covered parking, and guest rooms are clean and bright with comfy beds, though dated decor.
Possibly the best value of any hotel in San Francisco’s Marina District, this 69-room inn is geared toward the budget traveler with a car who wants to be away from downtown and near the waterfront. The Golden Gate Bridge is also easily accessible from this busy neighborhood, which offers plenty of restaurants and bars. There isn’t much to the hotel – no lobby lounge or restaurant -- but there is free covered parking, and guest rooms are clean and bright with comfy beds, though dated decor.