Arielle K.
Yelp
We've stayed here twice for 2 or 3 nights each time. First in February 2020 for a series of shows at the swedish American hall (1 block away) and more recently in October 2022 for a series of shows at the Warfield. We're from Sonoma county so SF is our "city" and sometimes we need to stay a few nights for what we're doing. We will never stay anywhere else in SF unless we're willing to drop huge amounts of money on a room and a really luxurious hotel experience. The combination of sweet mid century vibes, rooftop patio, price point, free safe parking (!!!), and neighborhood makes this hotel the best in SF.
This is truly an upgraded motel in the best sense of the word. Do not expect room service, dining, etc. That's not what this is. But it's clean, check in is a snap, and did I mention free parking??? The rooms are nicely updated, beds are comfy. The neighborhood is lovely, lots of shops and restaurants within 1-3 blocks. Easy access to multiple public transit lines to get anywhere you need to go, and an easy pick up\drop off spot for cabs or ride share.
Very safe, most of the hotels in SF are in Union square or the tenderloin which brings some unsavoryness. If you are a smoker, use ride share, etc, hanging out on the sidewalk at night can be a bit sketch, but not here! The roof deck is perfect for catching some sun and chatting or a drink before retiring for the night. Sure, they don't have a bar or anything, but there's a great corner market nearby, and rooms have mini fridges, so you can get your provisions to enjoy during your stay.
The "negatives" if you can even call them that at this price point, just for balance: cable tv leaves something to be desired (seemed like it was over the air, so lacking in channels); our room on the recent stay had a shower head that was lovely (good pressure, etc), but needed some more plumbers tape as it had since overspray issues; the walls are a bit thin, so we were awoken by some city tree work right across the street; lobby where you check in is very small, and in 2022 they had a "buzz in" system presumably to minimize people in the small room for COVID sake (understandable, but I saw some other guests get annoyed they couldn't just open the door when we were in there and had to wait until we finished); staff at check in can be curt (but kind! Be nice, they'll be nice back).
Most of these negatives are themes I read in reviews of hotels 2 and 3 times the price of this one, so don't let them deter you! This is truly a gem. Thanks Becks! We'll be back.