If cookie-cutter chain rooms aren't your thing, this mid-range family-owned boutique hotel is a good pick for francophiles and art lovers. The lobby and restaurant take the French theme to an extreme with displays of swords, shields, tapestries, and statues, but the 50 individually decorated guest rooms are serene and full of light. Travelers will likely appreciate the lobby stocked with tourist brochures, free coffee, and an honor system cookie jar. Jeanne D'Arc, the cozy medieval restaurant in the basement, offers a reasonably priced four-course dinner with both ambiance and good food. The location is close to Union Station and the cable car to Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel is not air-conditioned; those who prefer a modern vibe and air-conditioning, try Hotel G.
If cookie-cutter chain rooms aren't your thing, this mid-range family-owned boutique hotel is a good pick for francophiles and art lovers. The lobby and restaurant take the French theme to an extreme with displays of swords, shields, tapestries, and statues, but the 50 individually decorated guest rooms are serene and full of light. Travelers will likely appreciate the lobby stocked with tourist brochures, free coffee, and an honor system cookie jar. Jeanne D'Arc, the cozy medieval restaurant in the basement, offers a reasonably priced four-course dinner with both ambiance and good food. The location is close to Union Station and the cable car to Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel is not air-conditioned; those who prefer a modern vibe and air-conditioning, try Hotel G.
For travelers who value convenience to San Francisco’s tourist attractions and a low price over stylish accommodations, the Columbus Motor Inn is a good choice. Despite its bland motel decor, it has large, clean rooms and offers one of the best values in the area around Fisherman’s Wharf, plus free parking, a rarity in the city.
For travelers who value convenience to San Francisco’s tourist attractions and a low price over stylish accommodations, the Columbus Motor Inn is a good choice. Despite its bland motel decor, it has large, clean rooms and offers one of the best values in the area around Fisherman’s Wharf, plus free parking, a rarity in the city.
The Laurel Inn is a mid-range boutique property with Midcentury Modern flair. It's located in the residential Pacific Heights neighborhood, five blocks from Presidio National Park and a 10-minute drive to Golden Gate Bridge. Stylish interiors include an inviting lobby reminiscent of a trendy upscale living room. Free coffee/tea and afternoon cookies and lemonade are a nice touch here, plus there's a bar/lounge and a simple free breakfast available daily. The 49 rooms are equally stylish, if small, and have mod-cons like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, plus some have kitchenettes. For something with more features, guests might want to check out Pier 2620 Hotel Fisherman's Wharf, which has a bistro, lounge bar, large gym, and mini-market.
The Laurel Inn is a mid-range boutique property with Midcentury Modern flair. It's located in the residential Pacific Heights neighborhood, five blocks from Presidio National Park and a 10-minute drive to Golden Gate Bridge. Stylish interiors include an inviting lobby reminiscent of a trendy upscale living room. Free coffee/tea and afternoon cookies and lemonade are a nice touch here, plus there's a bar/lounge and a simple free breakfast available daily. The 49 rooms are equally stylish, if small, and have mod-cons like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, plus some have kitchenettes. For something with more features, guests might want to check out Pier 2620 Hotel Fisherman's Wharf, which has a bistro, lounge bar, large gym, and mini-market.
After finishing its renovations in 2011, this 285-room Marriott is one of the freshest-feeling hotels in kid-friendly Fisherman's Wharf, and is located three blocks from the shops and attractions along the waterfront. It has up-to-date guest rooms and a spacious fitness center, but unlike the Sheraton, Radisson, Hilton, and Hyatt, it lacks a pool.
After finishing its renovations in 2011, this 285-room Marriott is one of the freshest-feeling hotels in kid-friendly Fisherman's Wharf, and is located three blocks from the shops and attractions along the waterfront. It has up-to-date guest rooms and a spacious fitness center, but unlike the Sheraton, Radisson, Hilton, and Hyatt, it lacks a pool.
The 153-room, mid-range Hotel G San Francisco is a modern haven in the heart of Union Square, with 24-hour front desk service, on-site dining and cocktails, an ultramodern fitness center, and an elegant meeting room. Industrial chic rooms, some with city views, have flat-screen TVs, sleek furniture, and Nespresso coffeemakers. The exposed cement flooring -- so much a part of the look here -- and bustling streets below can, however, make the rooms noisy -- it's the tradeoff for a prime location.
The 153-room, mid-range Hotel G San Francisco is a modern haven in the heart of Union Square, with 24-hour front desk service, on-site dining and cocktails, an ultramodern fitness center, and an elegant meeting room. Industrial chic rooms, some with city views, have flat-screen TVs, sleek furniture, and Nespresso coffeemakers. The exposed cement flooring -- so much a part of the look here -- and bustling streets below can, however, make the rooms noisy -- it's the tradeoff for a prime location.
This budget high-rise hotel near San Francisco’s marina would appeal mostly to tourists who value unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, plus close proximity to the waterfront. The 138 rooms have standard, chain hotel decor and features, but are large and clean, and many offer tremendous views of the water and Golden Gate Bridge. The price is higher than Comfort Inns elsewhere in the country, but the property is located in a prime tourist area and includes a free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
This budget high-rise hotel near San Francisco’s marina would appeal mostly to tourists who value unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, plus close proximity to the waterfront. The 138 rooms have standard, chain hotel decor and features, but are large and clean, and many offer tremendous views of the water and Golden Gate Bridge. The price is higher than Comfort Inns elsewhere in the country, but the property is located in a prime tourist area and includes a free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Part of the Personality Hotels chain, this boutique property attracts tourists and business travelers with its cool vibe, as well as its central location near public transportation, restaurants, and shops (however, it is also close to the Tenderloin, which is one of the city's seedier areas). A handful of guest lounges scattered throughout the hotel are a particular highlight, with their hip decor that leans toward a '60s aesthetic. Fun touches extend to the rooms, which are small (with even smaller bathrooms). Many guests have commented positively on the rooms' cool decor, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, but have been unimpressed by their small size.
Part of the Personality Hotels chain, this boutique property attracts tourists and business travelers with its cool vibe, as well as its central location near public transportation, restaurants, and shops (however, it is also close to the Tenderloin, which is one of the city's seedier areas). A handful of guest lounges scattered throughout the hotel are a particular highlight, with their hip decor that leans toward a '60s aesthetic. Fun touches extend to the rooms, which are small (with even smaller bathrooms). Many guests have commented positively on the rooms' cool decor, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, but have been unimpressed by their small size.
The 26-floor, 496-room Holiday Inn is a mid-range tourist hotel on Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco. While not very close to attractions such as Yerba Buena Gardens, MOMA, the Ferry Building, and the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is right on the California Street cable car line, and rates are lower than at hotels in the more touristy areas. Fisherman's Wharf is about a 20-minute cable car ride north. As the tallest building in the neighborhood, the hotel offers views of the city skyline and bay from many of its rooms. Renovated in 2015, the Holiday Inn has up-to-date rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a wide array of amenities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool open year-round.
The 26-floor, 496-room Holiday Inn is a mid-range tourist hotel on Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco. While not very close to attractions such as Yerba Buena Gardens, MOMA, the Ferry Building, and the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is right on the California Street cable car line, and rates are lower than at hotels in the more touristy areas. Fisherman's Wharf is about a 20-minute cable car ride north. As the tallest building in the neighborhood, the hotel offers views of the city skyline and bay from many of its rooms. Renovated in 2015, the Holiday Inn has up-to-date rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a wide array of amenities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool open year-round.
Situated on San Francisco’s busy Lombard Street, the two-pearl Chelsea Motor Inn appeals to budget travelers seeking easy access to the Marina District. This older, Victorian-style property lacks anything extra in the way of amenities, although does offer free parking. The 60 guest rooms are somewhat dated and basic, but clean and equipped with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms get street noise late at night, and the Wi-Fi can be inconsistent. The hotel is well-priced for the area, though, especially with its free garage parking. For a similar Victorian-style two pearl hotel near Union Square, check rates at Nob Hill Hotel.
Situated on San Francisco’s busy Lombard Street, the two-pearl Chelsea Motor Inn appeals to budget travelers seeking easy access to the Marina District. This older, Victorian-style property lacks anything extra in the way of amenities, although does offer free parking. The 60 guest rooms are somewhat dated and basic, but clean and equipped with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms get street noise late at night, and the Wi-Fi can be inconsistent. The hotel is well-priced for the area, though, especially with its free garage parking. For a similar Victorian-style two pearl hotel near Union Square, check rates at Nob Hill Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Orchard Garden is the sister property to the larger Orchard Hotel just down the street. Its green practices, including a reliance on recycled materials, sustainably-grown wood furnishings, and chemical-free cleaning products appeal to environmentally-conscious and discerning travelers alike. But for all its commendable certifications, the hotel feels small and mundane. The sustainable restaurant and narrow rooftop deck are the venue's only notable features, with a small business center and a paltry fitness room rounding out the on-site amenities. The rooms are small, a common eco-friendly trade-off and worth it for those who care more about their carbon footprint than their lounging space. The property’s location between Chinatown and the Financial District is a big plus, but the area can be noisy. The nearby boutique Galleria Park Hotel tends to have lower rates with similar amenities and more style.
The upper-middle-range Orchard Garden is the sister property to the larger Orchard Hotel just down the street. Its green practices, including a reliance on recycled materials, sustainably-grown wood furnishings, and chemical-free cleaning products appeal to environmentally-conscious and discerning travelers alike. But for all its commendable certifications, the hotel feels small and mundane. The sustainable restaurant and narrow rooftop deck are the venue's only notable features, with a small business center and a paltry fitness room rounding out the on-site amenities. The rooms are small, a common eco-friendly trade-off and worth it for those who care more about their carbon footprint than their lounging space. The property’s location between Chinatown and the Financial District is a big plus, but the area can be noisy. The nearby boutique Galleria Park Hotel tends to have lower rates with similar amenities and more style.