Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast

We enjoyed our stay at the Chateau! The lobby and rooms were looked great, breakfast was homemade and tasted good, and the check-in and checkout instructions were easy to follow. We had an emergency and had to cut our trip short, and we were very appreciative of the hotel for being so understanding. Would definitely stay again next time we are in SF!

I lived in San Francisco over 10 years ago, and decided to pay it a visit for the first time in over a decade. I already knew that I wanted to stay somewhere that boasts of San Francisco charm and history. I wanted to be somewhere that wasn't too touristy where I could enjoy the true city charm, but of course be close to the attractions as well. Chateau Tivoli completely exceeded my expectations. My boyfriend and I enjoyed the romantic and rustic ambiance of the bed and breakfast, but also enjoyed their breakfast and wine & cheese hour where we could mingle with other guests. We stayed in the Mark Twain Suite, which felt like a royal honor! We got our steps in and were able to walk to Golden Gate Park, Union Square, and Chinatown. Of course, public transportation and Ubers are always a convenient option. Every morning we visited Alamo Square, just a few blocks away, and soaked in the scenery with espresso and cookies from a lovely local coffee shop. The staff at the Chateau Tivoli are so hospitable. Even when they were busy, they would stop everything to engage with us and give us information about the city or whatever we asked about. They made us feel like we were amongst family and friends, but in a giant mansion. I also really appreciate that they were able to accommodate my gluten sensitivity at breakfast. We are so thankful for our time at the Chateau Tivoli, and we can't wait to go back!

This place was fantastic. We had the Louisa tetrazzini suite. It had pocket doors. It’s own bathroom sitting room, wonderful windows a little balcony to go out on quiet the staircase is fantastic. The breakfast is wonderful. You have the run of the house you can do anything you want in there go into the kitchen eat anything —Take a dish glass or use the refrigerator or freezer. There is always fruit and cookies available in the dining room. At all hours. The staff is great and the cleaning crew. The cleaning lady does an excellent job. It’s clean. It’s fantastic. I can’t say enough about it. You must stay here. It’s centrally located wonderful area. I loved it The bed was so comfortable.

Absolutely outstanding inn. Staff is amazing. We stayed in Lily Langtree suite, it was extremely spacious for 4 adults. The breakfast fare is wonderful. Wine and cheese in the parlor in the afternoon. Definitely worth staying here.

We had a wonderful stay at the Chateau Tivoli. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were superb and delicious. The cheese and wine at 4pm is a lovely touch of luxury. |The intimate atmosphere allowed for great conversation and interaction between guests. |The building is extremely well preserved and maintained as a gorgeous Victorian house with all its quirks. Ear plugs were available for light sleepers as you are in a busy city setting. |I particularly liked my step stool to get into the 4 poster bed and greatly appreciated the water in the room and exquisite cookies every day. This is a boutique bed and breakfast with all that you would expect.

I loved staying here! I was in the basement apartment. It was super roomy and the perfect little escape for me during my work onsite. I loved the breakfasts and the entire bed and breakfast is really beautiful. The location was perfect. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful Victorian home. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Easy walk to most events. Waymo was best for transportation to longer distances. Definitely recommend this Bed & Breakfast. Excellent avocado toast!

My family had a lovely stay at Chateau Tivoli! We had the suite in the basement since I cosleep with my daughter and we needed 2 beds. It was great to have more space for our rambunctious toddler lol The staff are all very friendly and accommodating. We loved having breakfast with other guests most mornings. My daughter and I are vegan and the avocado toast was our go to, some days they even prepared a tofu scramble just for us since we stayed for a full week. We also enjoyed the main common area, every day my daughter was amused by the taxidermy and statues! Family friendly and really fun stay! We would definitely return if we ever go back to SF.

Without question, the most memorable stay I've had in San Francisco, (as a two+ decade resident.) The entire experience was exceptional. Their hospitality staff was stellar, attentive and friendly. Stunning architecture, decor and history. The Isadora Duncan suite didn't disappoint... those plum walls! Their complementary wine and chess in the lobby was a delightful treat. They served a delicious breakfast each morning in the stately dining room. I can't say enough good things about this local treasure. Highly recommended! I can't wait to return.

I stayed again here in July, this time in the other suite, the Mark Twain, for four days. And I thoroughly enjoyed it, though the bathroom was smaller than the one in the Luisa Terazzini. There were a couple of problems, ones that have me rethinking whether I will feel comfortable about rebooking: (1) The Wi-fi on the third floor was a problem. Usually, it did not work. I had three devices, all state-of-the-art (or tech): a MacBook M2 Air, a Pixel 8 Pro, and an I-pad Air 2. Only the Pixel connected seamlessly to the wi-fi, and that only for two or two-and-a-half days. I spent a lot of time rebooting, googling, talking to Kelly, etc. Sometimes, going out into the hallway, near the router plugged into the wall, helped. I never had this problem before, in any of the bed and breakfasts I have stayed in San Francisco (The Parker Guesthouse, The Inn on Van Ness) or Airbnbs. Kelly did say that she had not had other guests complain, and that she herself had had zoom meetings in that suite. (2) On two mornings, at around 7:30 a.m., there was music from a radio in the kitchen. The first time I asked Sab to please turn on the classical musical radio in the drawing room, which, effectively, blocked the pop music from the kitchen. The second time, the music was blaringly loud. With hesitating reluctance and I walked into the kitchen to make the identical request. She stared with hostility and said, 'WHAT DO YOU WANT?" Perhaps she was having a bad morning (?). I made the identical request as the morning before. She had gone over to the radio and turned it off without much ado. This is not the way guests in a bed and breakfast anywhere wish to be treated. ***** Also, the quiche lorraine was barely warm (I had had it the day before when it probably had been baked) and the crust soft, not at all crispy. Microwaved warm? But I said nothing, again. ***** Kelly Bunting was her usual delightful. gracious, understanding self.

True gem in our city! Stayed with my 90 year old parents. To avoid stairs we got the room on the bottom floor, it was probably the servants quarters in the past. A few stairs and we were transformed to a Victorian era mansion with amazing and kind service. Thank you!

Disappointing Experience at Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast Unfortunately, my stay at Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast was far from satisfactory. The pervasive bad smell and dated facilities made for an uncomfortable experience. Despite positive reviews, I found the accommodation to be overrated. I've since opted for the Marriott for a more pleasant stay.

Great place...loved everything about it. I will definitely stay here again, hopefully soon! Excellent service, clean, and had a comfortable bed.

Whether this bed and breakfast is for you or not is really going to depend on the person but I enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning. I wanted to share some photos of the Jack London suite but didn't realize I barely took any photos upstairs! I think it was worth the money, it's a beautiful room and a very beautiful hotel in general. The breakfasts in the morning were the highlight of my stay and something I looked forward to every day while being there. My favorite meal was the avocado toast (simple, classic veg meal) but I have to try the Italian eggs next time! The innkeepers were all very kind and hospitable. They don't offer certain services yet are still willing to go the extra mile to make the guest feel comfortable. The only thing I still don't know how to feel about is the fact that I had to share a bathroom with the guests in the room next to me. I don't think I fully processed the fact that it was a shared bathroom when I booked it. I like my privacy and to take my time while getting ready in the morning but luckily, timing seemed to work in my favor this trip because I didn't bump into the other guests once during my stay. Aside from that, the shared bathroom is adorable! If you're looking for a room that has good lighting and don't mind having to walk up the extra flight of stairs with your luggage, definitely try staying in the Jack London suite. It's considered one of their budget suites, likely due to the shared bathroom situation but for me personally, being sensitive to color- this room has the softest color schemes of all the suites which made me feel very very comfortable! Thank you for a nice, memorable stay. Be back soon!

Lovely place and incredible staff! The breakfasts were delicious and the small touches, like warm cookies in the evening and wine in the afternoon, made our stay extra special. My daughter and I loved our lower level rooms and the cozy beds. Thank you!

I really enjoyed my stay here! The atmosphere was relaxed and the venue was beautiful and interesting. Kelly and her staff were very polite and accommodating! The suite I booked was comfortable and cozy! The food was delicious! I enjoyed breakfast, freshly baked cookies and the wine and cheese from 4p-6pm. It was a fantastic stay!!

Chateau Tivoli is a decent & quiet place for tourist. The managers are very respectful and care about everyone's comfort. It has a musty smell which can be taken care of with Smells be gone and some Damprid moisture remover. Linen was changed daily and there house looked clean. If you have problems with your knees, make sure you don't stay at the topmost floor. There steps are step. The Persian rugs are a fall hazard and are old. You share bathrooms and we were lucky to have the bathroom to ourselves for a day. On or last day, the sink and bath tub were dirty. I was glad to leave. Can't stand dirty bathrooms! It is located about a block from a bus stop and kids up to 17 ride for free. You can buy a day pass and ride around town. I highly recommend Chateau Tivoli.

Being pampered by Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast staffs was simply memorable, The rooms are neat and cozy, everyone have comfy beds and absolutely latest gadgets and appliances. The staff was beyond words

Absolutely charming and authentic Victorian mansion bed and breakfast. With extraordinarily large sumptuous rooms tastefully decorated with period furniture and prints - nothing too garish as some of these places can be. Best of all is the top notch hospitality from the caring staff especially evident in the generous wine and cheese daily happy hour and unbelievably generous and delectable made-to-order breakfast. There were 15 of us in town for a wedding and they seated us all at their beautiful dining table and got all our orders perfectly. My spinach quiche was perfection plus there's complimentary fresh biscuits, jam and yogurt with fresh berries too. Lovely stretch of San Francisco away from the downtown debacle and just a couple of blocks walk from the lively bar and restaurant scene on upper Divisadero Street.

Good food. Nice room, a bit chilly in the winter. However, a room heater was provided. The internet speed in our corner room was under 1mb download; the lobby was 100mb download. So, House internet was unusable from the room. No TVs in the rooms. ( so the place was quieter than most all places of this type). The staff was very attentive. The building and decor is fantastic.

This is bs . Joe said my food was coming, he lied. Get a new staff. Manager looked drunk. Hire a new staff for the whole building. Like WTF

My experience at Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast was nothing short of fantastic! The accommodations were clean and comfy, the staff was kind and helpful, and the facilities were excellent, would strongly suggest this hotel to anyone visiting this hotel.

Definitely the boutique of hotels. Room was clean, neat and customer service was top notch. Beautiful views as well. Will definitely stay over again

If you had a choice to stay anywhere so steeped in San Francisco history, art and architecture and be warm and inviting, it would be Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast. Mavericks, artsy people and many foreign visitors flocked to Alamo Square Park before locals could find it on a map. Chateau Tivoli was once part of secret San Francisco but is becoming better known to travelers everywhere: Combining privacy and space with warm hospitality, Chateau Tivoli is a little gem at a moderate price in the most walkable and historic neighborhood in San Francisco. Two blocks from one of the most photographed, postcard views on Alamo Square Park and a quick walk to avant-garde boutique shopping in Hayes Valley, SFJazz, the Symphony, Opera and Ballet plus nationally reviewed dining spots State Bird Provisions, NoPa, Petit Crenn and Bar Crudo, Chateau Tivoli has come into its own as the only non-budget (yet not too pricey) hotel within walking distance to all of it. My dear friend from NYC is in heaven staying here, surrounded by gorgeous art and stunning views living in a suite three times the size of his apartment. The hotel serves wine and cheese from 4-6 (they surreptitiously replenished supplies until almost 7, only clearing when we were about to leave) and a Continental breakfast they set early if guests are on East Coast or Australia time as they were tonight. About a third of the rooms share a bath or have a private bath outside the room (bring a robe). Other rooms like the Enrico Caruso room and Tetrazzini Suite have private baths en suite. There are no TVs, mostly because the sound would carry and spoil the feel of the B&B. But truly in this digital age of watching Xfinity, Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime on an iPad or laptop it's really a non-issue. Bring your technology with you or unplug and read a good book. Steeped in San Francisco history as a private mansion, scholarly center for Jewish studies, boarding house for "wayward girls" and commune for flower children expanding their minds, Chateau Tivoli became a B&B 25 years ago in 1992. Chateau Tivoli is a spectacular and special place to stay. I think you'll truly enjoy your visit in a beautiful neighborhood I've called home for more than 20 years.

Staying at Chateau Tivoli is like going into a time warp back 130 years. I mean this Victorian mansion survived the Great San Francisco earthquake of 1906! It's just dripping with history! We usually stay at Airbnbs, but the prices have shot up so much that it was actually cheaper to stay at this BnB. Tivoli was restored some decades ago and furnished with period bric-a-brac and furniture. It's such a treat when you first walk in. Our room (The Mark Twain) was on the third floor and it was huge! The staff was friendly and the meals were great (even the weekday continental breakfast was tasty). I also enjoyed meeting other guests at breakfast and having a chat. This old lady is showing her age a bit (windows probably need replacing and there are cracks on the walls), but to me it only highlighted the charm. I was a bit concerned there are no onsite staff after 8pm at first, however it made me feel like I was living at this grand house and just not a guest. If you want to sleep and dine in a true authentic piece of San Francisco history I highly recommend Chateau Tivoli!

We stayed here for one night to celebrate our anniversary and it was lovely! A beautifully preserved Victorian house, the interior is gorgeous, detailed carved wood paneling, dazzling ceilings... Kinda felt like I could have been wearing a ball gown every time I went down the staircase. Staff was warm and welcoming, and the food was incredible, wish I could have stayed 5 more days just to try everything on the breakfast menu. Fresh baked bread. AJ's chocolate oatmeal cookies were next level. Also appreciated the wine & snack hour in the evening, and it was fun to play chess and meet other guests. We will be back!!

This was a cool, historic, multi-story B&B that's in a great neighborhood near Alamo Park and the Painted Ladies. My only knock? For a bed & breakfast, neither were great. First the good: The host when we checked in was really cool and gave us a quick tour and walk through while allowing us to drop our bags in the sidewalk level room (Lily Langtry). He even filled us in on a nearby Bi-Rite Grocery store so that we could picnic at Alamo Park which was a highlight. I also really loved the location in general. Safe, quiet, and felt like living the true local life. Now about the actual stay... I didn't love the room. It was musty like a dank basement, and both my baby daughter and I were sneezy and coughing during this stay but at no other point. There was furnace heat coming into the room that I couldn't control despite being 70 degrees outside. Sleeping in the lopsided, hard old bed felt more like an endurance challenge and a test of willpower. Breakfast rolled around and the host set my expectations low which is a good thing because this was not good. Unflavored yogurt, some Cheerios and grocery store caliber bagels. I've stayed in a lot of B&Bs across the midwest and their breakfasts will make you forget you just slept on some old lady's bed. So while this was a nice little spot for us to settle in on our first night, I wouldn't plan on staying here again.

If you are sensitive to musky, damp smells, dirt, or mold, I wouldn't recommend staying here. I checked out promptly after checking in because my room was musty and moldy. Extremely stressful situation on a work trip -- truly unreal.

I'm not sure how this place has had 60 something 5 star reviews but I'm going to have to break this chain of perfect reviews for this establishment. The positives: The gate keeper was extremely accommodating and the price tag wasn't too bad even for the best room in the establishment- the Luisa Tetrazzini suite. The room was spacious. The entire place was kind of creepy tho. There was no place to pull up and drop off our luggage easily. Walking down the stairs in my heals to go out for some drinks on valentine's day night I felt like we were going to get scolded because each step we took down the stairs majorly creaked. I was kind of afraid to set my stuff down anywhere because it felt like such an old place. I like vintage everything but not when it feels like everything is dusty and old. The lighting was awful for doing any makeup whatsoever and two if the lights in the bathroom were burnt out. I couldn't really do much about it because the gatekeeper had gone home. It was overall an interesting experience and we made the most of it:)

Other than an annual vacation, my wife and I like to escape the bonds of responsibility three or four times a year and take off to a getaway where we can lay projects aside and just relax. No phone -- no doorbell -- no agenda -- no TV -- no interruptions. This weekend, we headed for San Francisco, one of our favorite idyllic hideaways. This time, we chose the Chateau Tivoli B&B located at the corner of Golden Gate and Steiner as our destination, and what an unusually romantic and magnificent destination it is. Built in 1892, the Chateau Tivoli was first described as a "Painted Lady" in Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen's book, The Painted Ladies Revisited. Painted Ladies, by their definition, is a term used for Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details -- Chateau Tivoli has seventeen different colors and in 1989 was described in Pomada/Larsen's book as the " ... greatest painted lady in the world!" Daniel B. Jackson originally commissioned the construction of Chateau Tivoli, completed in 1892. Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson died in 1898 and his widow sold the home to Mrs. Ernestine Kreling, owner of the famous Tivoli Opera House (at the corner of Mason and Eddy Streets) destroyed by fire in the aftermath of the 1906 quake. The mansion was sold in 1917 to the Emanu-El Sisterhood and used as a home for single girls (I think this means unwed mothers). The home was a center of Yiddish culture until 1961. The year 1961 began the building's demise when its' interior was compartmentalized and subsequently became a rooming house comprised of inexpensive and seedy apartments. In 1975, psychologist Jack Painter, purchased the property and set up a "Center for Release and Integration" in the residence with an unusual curriculum including "rebirthing" and "pelvic release." So much for the era of Flower Children. I think there was a bit much LSD. In 1985, Rodney Karr and William Gersbach purchased the property and in six years, transformed it to its' original glory and splendor. Wow! We spent the night in the Aimee Crocker room. A giant four-poster bed occupies the middle of the room. A wonderful turret round with sitting area occupies a corner of the room which is covered in antique wall paper. The bathroom door is inset with stained glass. In the evening, hors doeuvres and wine are served. We were meeting our friends for dinner and the B&B staff invited them in and welcomed them to partake of the wine and appetizers. In the morning, a full sit-down breakfast is offered. Check out is not until noon and the staff encouraged us to stay as long as we liked.

wonderful place and customer experience. we loved staying here. room was perfect clean service was incredible.

I am so glad that the hubs and I decided to find a place to stay in the city instead of at a friend's house in San Ramon. Don't get me wrong. We love that friend, but the traffic into and out of town two days in a row might have killed us. So, I called up the establishment last minute and asked if they had a room available that was quiet because the hubs was in town for a residency interview at UCSF and he needed to be up by 5:30am to begin interview rounds at 7am after an evening out at a meet and greet session the night before. Let's just say that we were more than satisfied with our room. We booked a basement suite that had two bedrooms and our own little bathroom. It is so cute! (See pictures for evidence.) The larger sized bedroom sits near the street and you can hear traffic noise, but we chose to sleep in the back bedroom, which has its own door that close the room off from traffic noise. It felt like a comfortable, dark cave at night, which is exactly what we wanted. Plus, this suite also had its own private entrance that led directly onto the sidewalk. I especially love the attention to detail in this lovely B&B. The main rooms are decorated with appropriate and beautiful period pieces to highlight the beauty of Victorian homes. Our suite had similar decor. Even the paintings and wall art looked as if they were hand picked for that specific time period. The hubs and I especially enjoyed their wine, cheese, and crackers spread from 4-6pm the evening we arrived. He was able to wind down and enjoy a nice snack with me in the living room before he went off for his meet and greet interview dinner. Although the hubs was not able to enjoy the continental breakfast because he left before the 8-10am breakfast time, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Breakfast was delicious and the choices on the sideboard as well as on the table were plentiful. I made a lox and cheese bagel with capers and red onions, but there were several choices for grains such as toast, granola, etc. They also had different cheeses as well as preserves. Coffee, tea, and juice, were also available. It was nice to sit at the long dining table and chat with other guests about their stay. It was quite an international crowd and I enjoyed listening to conversations taking place in at least three different languages. I could keep up with the French and Spanish, but German eludes me. If the hubs and I ever return to SF for a mini vacation away from LA, this will be my go-to place. What a fabulous little gem! One other note: As with all major cities, finding street parking in SF is a challenge, but there is a parking structure near the B&B that you can pay to park your car for the day if you can't find street parking.

Very antique like bed & breakfast. It was our first time staying at a B&B so it was a little odd to not have to check in at a front desk. The place was cute, but felt kind of haunted. It probably didn't help that we watched a late showing of Searching and coming back here in the dark, gave off a even more creepy vibe. We stayed in the Aimee Crocker room which had it's own bathroom/shower so that was nice. This place also offers complimentary breakfast at 9am and 10am on Sunday mornings but you have to reserve your seats the day prior and before 8pm (when the office closes). The complimentary wine & cheese in the living room in the early evenings are nice too. If you're not spooked easily, I would recommend this place.

A beautifully restored old Victorian, absolutely soaking in San Francisco history. The room was gorgeous, the innkeepers were friendly, and the food was excellent. You also can't beat the location, right next to Alamo Square Park in a great neighborhood at the heart of the city. Really had a lovely stay and I highly recommend it.

The best place I've stayed yet! This place is beautiful and elegant. The location is great, a stones throw from painted ladies and Fillmore district. My husband and I stayed for a night last minute and were able to book the Joaquin room with a shared bathroom. It was cozy and furnished beautifully. The whole house was spotless and inviting. We did have neighbors but had no issues sharing the bathroom. From 4-6 there was complimentary wine and cheese. We showed up a bit late but Janet still had it laid out beautifully and we enjoyed ourselves in the main room without feeling rushed. Breakfast was great and hosts were very attentive. Mimosas honey! Yasss! If you are looking for a unique and chill getaway in sf, stay here!

Chateau Tivoli is an absolute gem! I'm generally not into chain hotels and wanted to stay somewhere that was more unique. This charming bed and breakfast/Victorian mansion was the perfect option. It was built in 1892 (Mark Twain once stayed here!), and features lots of vintage everything - velvet tufted couches, chandeliers, taxidermy, and then some. If you like more modern spots with TVs and room service, this inn may not be for you (although they DO have wifi). But if you're a history aficionado or a nostalgic soul, keep reading! My best friend and I stayed here this past weekend and we both loved it. Check-in was super simple (we signed in, gave our credit card, and were promptly given our room keys). After setting down our stuff in the room (be forewarned: there is no bellman), we were just in time for the inn's wine and cheese time (4-6 daily). I can't comment on the wine since I didn't drink any, but the cheese was delicious. It was a great start. We stayed in the Joaquin Miller room, on the third floor. It was super cozy and comfortable - very quaint. I also loved that it was nice and toasty during the night, since I get cold pretty easily. The only thing I disliked was the bathroom situation. If you stay in either the Joaquin Miller or Jack London room, you must share a bathroom with the neighboring room. The sharing wasn't a problem at all (I never once saw the other guests), but it's a bathtub only, with a vintage detachable shower head (it isn't hands free - it's sort of like washing yourself with a hose). I wish I'd read about this more closely before booking - it seems all of the other rooms have private bathrooms with a legitimate shower. It wasn't awful, just a minor thing. If they installed in a hands-free shower head, it'd be perfect! Breakfast was delicious both days (they have a champagne breakfast on Saturday and Sunday - I believe they only offer a continental breakfast during the week). Saturday was French toast; Sunday was quiche. You sit and eat at a large dining room table (underneath a massive chandelier) with the other hotel guests, which is fun. The inn is only a few blocks away from Alamo Square, the Painted Ladies, and Japan Town, so the location is nice as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at Chateau Tivoli and would love to return.

Chateau Chateau... you make my dream come true.. Seriously, it is true. When i first walked into Chateau two years ago.. i was stunned by its beautiful decor and its grand parlour. The woodwork on the stairs and the pillars, the ancient camera and statues, furnitures.. oh my god... all this existed right here in san francisco.. it was like walking from one world to another world.. and then I had a dream... dream of getting married here at the tivoli.. if only.. if only.. Two years later my dream has come true.. On July 6th, when I tied my knot to Mr. Metro KC, Chateau was my home away from home. All my family from Nepal as well as from the east coast.. all moved in two days earlier.. and chateau became our wedding house.. Throughout this stay, we had great service from all the staff. The manager Monnica as well as all the stafff Nico, Merideth, Johnnathan, Ines were super great. They had to put up with crazy nepalese people, who forgot that we were in a hotel, and ran up and down the house, switched rooms, and left the room really really messy. But the staff always had a friendly face, and were VERY VERY Coopreating. Trust me, my family??? I wouldn't keep them in my house, and Monnica and Nico let me keep in their Chateau. Thanks so much to both of you.. Well the story doesn't end here.. at the full dining reception.. with flowers all over the lobby, the place looked beautifull, the huge gourmet kitchen was perfect for heating up things.. and you know we were short of help.. and guess what, both Nico and Monnica, and also their brother (who doesn't even work at the tiv) jumped into help.. can you believe it? well I still can't believe it. So, Chateau Tivoli is a perfect place to get married and to hold your reception, if you have your guest list for 80-90. It wouldn't break your bank either. For me getting married at Chateau was getting married at home, home away from home. Thanks to all the staff at the tiv from both of us. Thanks for helping our day be so memorable.

Chateau Tivoli just oozes elegance. The attention to detail is unrivaled - the ceilings are painted, the sitting area is posh, and there are even (non-working) fireplaces in some of the rooms. Each room has a lot of space, and it is has a very welcoming vibe. The beds could be a little softer, but that is just one minor complaint.

We came here for the last night of our "honeymoon in our back yard." We had booked the Enrico Caruso room, but were welcomed by the innkeeper with glasses of wine and upgraded to the Mark Twain suite. Oh, what a room. One of my favorite things about bed and breakfasts is that each room is unique, and this is no exception. We spent much of the time we were here exploring the common areas (don't miss the kitchen!) and feeling like we were getting to stay in a museum - we even invited our piano aficionado friend to come look at their organ and piano pieces. We were a little late checking out because we were able to peek into the rooms that were being cleaned. It was a wonderful way to end our honeymoon, even if we didn't find Narnia.

I have stayed here 3 times now and love it even more. This time I brought my husband for our anniversary along with a little business. We stayed in the Montez suite with two bedrooms, a sitting room, en suite, and it's own entrance to the street. Still inexpensive for the Bay Area, $200 on Thursday, $230 for Friday. Includes continental breakfast except Saturday morning we had a hot breakfast. Such an awesome space.

Pros: My girlfriend and I stayed at the Luisa Tetrazzini suite which was very beautiful and elegant! The whole house feels like a Victorian blast from the past and we loved the classic feel. Cons: Overall not quite worth the price. There was a filtered water jug to use in the fridge rather than water bottles and plastic sporks to use for breakfast. Those aspects had more of a college dorm feel than Victorian mansion. Also, only continental breakfast is served on the weekdays.

I wish we could of stayed longer. This place was awesome. The charm and character really made this place unique and enjoyable. Wine hour was perfect. The Bri, Asiago, and Gorgonzola cheeses were delicious. And the wine selection was better than I thought it would be! The breakfast was mostly congenital with an awesome caramelized onion and mushroom quiche. The orange juice hit the spot. The old record player in the Marc Twain suite was super cool!! I loved everything about this place. Staff was super friendly and helpful and made our lives much easier. I hope to visit here again someday!!

I don't think I could have loved this place anymore than I did! Boyfriend and I stayed here Sat-Sun in the Jack London room. We dropped off our bags around 10am and picked up our room key, however, the rooms are not ready until 3pm but this option worked greatThe room itself is the perfect size. Double bed (sucks at first if you're used to a King but the pillows are very comfy and overall I had a good night's sleep). You also have a dresser, small sitting area with beautiful lighting in the evening and morning, and two robes waiting for you in the closet. You share a bathroom with another suite down the hall. The bathroom is very clean (shower may not be suitable for anyone over 6'2"). There was an assortment of cheeses, walnuts, and dried cranberries in the downstairs sitting room area, along with red and white wine. Sunday morning, we reserved the breakfast time of 10am. David was very accommodating the whole time and also called us at 9:30 to let us know he could seat us now. There is a whole continental breakfast (bagels, English muffins, breads, yogurt/granola and toppings, butter, cream cheese, oatmeal, orange juice, coffee, at least 10 different teas, cream, milk, and soy milk). The served breakfast was quiche with a salad and sausage. The quiche was AMAZING! Truly the best I have ever had. We were also given a bottle of Prosecco for the table. Can't wait to stay here again next year

I have stayed at Chateau Tivoli on three occasions and each time was wonderful. The rooms are unique, charming and beautifully appointed. I particularly enjoyed the opulent Tetra suite and the charming Aimee Crocker room. The staff are helpful and provide a pleasant breakfast and a fun wine and cheese in the early evenings. The location, within walking distance of local neighbourhoods with yummy and diverse restaurants and bars, is an added bonus.

As a frequent visitor to SF, my preferred place to stay is always the Fairmont or Scarlet Huntington. This time, with the holidays and all, we decided to try the B&B experience that everyone seems to be raving about. After an utterly forgettable Parker Guest House, we decided to try Chateau Tivoli Bed & Breakfast. When I arrived at Tivoli, a kind, sweet lady named Janet welcomed me, showed me around and upon request, even showed me some other suits. The place is beautiful and the suite we were in (Mark Twain suite) was spacious and beautiful! In fact, I was so impressed with the place that I made reservations for Tetrazzini suite for our upcoming trip in February, right then and there! Haste is waste, and I would realize that soon. The place was empty, I was the only guest at that point, possibly due to holidays (my guess) and was somewhat eerie. I was told that there would be a "full brunch" Sat and Sun, so I decided to go down to try that. My partner was not well, so it was just me at the table. The Manager of the property, who also moonlighted as the chef, brought me two slices of french toast, some sparkling cider and disappeared. I wondered if this was the "full brunch" or it was just being shorthanded as I was the ONLY guest there. I wanted to request for some coffee, but the guy never re-appeared. I waited for a bit, gave up and went back after the "full brunch". We never bothered to try their breakfast again. The internet was slow, and choppy but I guess in non-business hotels, that is to be expected. On the last day of our stay, weather worsened. Now that we had a large, spacious and beautiful suite, we decided to host a few close friends. But around 4 pm, the entire building was plunged into darkness due to a power outage. I went down after an hour, to check what was going on. The Manager informed that PG&E guys were looking into it and handed me a tiny flashlight. By then, the place was dark, stairs hard to climb and our suite was freezing. We sat huddled, figuring out what to do next. By around 6 pm, I got a text from the Manager that power would be expected only by 11.00 pm. In that freezing suite, there was no point hosting our friends. So we decided to cancel on them, and that really upset my partner. By then, our laptops were dying, and so were cell phones, so we walked in the cold and rain to a Starbucks in the Jazz district on Fillmore to charge the phones at least to be able to book Uber. We had dinner, saw a movie and killed time in the cold weather, and arrived home around 11.45 pm. Still no sign of power. The place was quiet, creepy, and dark and all we had was a tiny torchlight and our phones. Internet was long gone, so emails were a forgotten thing. We tried to sleep but the cold was brutal. When we were literally shivering, we began to contemplate going to another hotel. But it was past midnight, and it seemed like a bad idea. I eventually called an old friend of mine and requested if we could spend the night at his place. Embarrassed, we showed up at his place past midnight, charged our phones and spent the night on his couch. By then, we were bitter, sleepless, frustrated. I immediately cancelled the reservations for Feb. We went back to Tivoli the next day and checked out. Power outages happen, but the utter lack of preparedness and the stoic indifference exhibited by the Manager was unacceptable. There was no backup power, candles or even a bit of concern for the cold and miserable guests. By far, this was the most miserable night we have spent in a long long time and we never felt so helpless. At the end of the trip, my partner looked at me and said, "Can we please stay in a proper hotel next time?" My entire planning went down the drain with that one statement. Some of our friends suggested talking to the owner to seek some refund for the terrible inconvenience caused and the total apathy by the caretaker, but we were so tired and exasperated by then, we just wanted to get away from there. The property is nice, and Janet was super super sweet - this one star is solely for her. This stay at Chateau Tivoli will remain in our memory as one of the most horrific nights of our life. Bye bye Tivoli, hope to never see you again!

Stayed here over Valentines weekend and it was lovely. The staff is amazing, very helpful and friendly, and they clearly take pride in their work and the house. Just walking in you'll be transported back into time. I found this b&b on Yelp and seriously couldn't have been more pleased. I will be staying here again, no doubt. :)

One of the most beautiful and comfortable bed and breakfasts I've ever stayed at. The staff were lovely and breakfast was delicious. We stayed in the tetrazzini suite which was absolutely luxurious, perfect place to spend our wedding night!

This place is gorgeous. The breakfast was great. The rooms were adorable and it was very close to the venue we were going to for New Years. Definitely recommend staying here if you get a chance. Minus a star because the overnight staff is only on-call, so if you get stuck outside with no key and a dead phone, you're kind of screwed. Lol. Lucky for me it was New Years so I just had to wait for some of the roomies to get back and let me in...

This was a real treasure, with lots of charm to it. However, there were some areas that could be improved, especially since it's pretty expensive to stay here. Weekday stays begin at $100 for a shared restroom, or $140 for your own restroom. Having your own restroom is not too different than the shared restroom to be honest, because you need to use another door to enter. It's not within your bedroom, which is pretty inconvenient in the middle of the night to wake up since you need to open two different doors. Also it's just a pain to always lock the private bathroom, too. If I knew the set up like this, I probably would have gone for the shared restroom (especially because I didn't feel comfortable leaving any of my stuff in there anyway even though it was private because it was a separate room across the hall from the bedroom). The living room and dining areas are really cute and original, which I love. For the wine and cheese hour, just be ready for some really gross, cheap wine. It wasn't drinkable for me (at least the red). The cheeses and crackers were pretty good, though. The breakfast was decent, but nothing too amazing. Especially on weekday stays, they don't provide anything cooked. Just the necessities : toast/breads & bagels, jams & cream cheese, seasonal fruits, yogurt, cereal. I was really expecting some kind of eggs or scrambled eggs at least, but the kitchen doesn't actually "cook" anything for the weekday stays, which I found to be unfortunate since it's not dramatically cheaper on weekdays. Would I stay here again ? Maybe. But I'm not sure how much of a value I thought this place truly had to offer overall. It's also not close to many happening areas with the exception of Safeway, Yoshi's Jazz and a few other restaurants about 5 blocks away. Chateau Tivoli is a gorgeous bed&breakfast, I just think SF might offer better comfort in hotels at better prices, too. I loved the charm this place had to offer, but I'm not sure how "comfortable" it was.

Tivoli is worth the 5 stars. Tivoli definitely falls in the "Taj Mahal" class of B&Bs! Here's why: 1. It's a classic Victorian mansion throughout, impeccably decorated. I mean no detail is left to chance. A feast for the senses. 2. The room we had was elegant, clean, and comfortable. 3. The manager, Meredith is very helpful, engaging, and friendly. She helped us with maps and ideas for our later trip north and took a good bit of time on this even though busy with the mornings duties. 4. They. Had. Smoked. Salmon. For. Breakfast. This is a small detail, but I am a smoked salmon fanatic. In addition to muesli, fruit, bagels, and other good foods, they had salmon with cream cheese, capers, and red onions. No detail left to chance. Well done. 5. Good grief this place is beautiful! 6. Good neighborhood. Away from anything scary in the city. Wife and I felt very safe. (this is a hokey point, but I'm pretty much a country guy, bums and sketchy surroundings, not a fan) Not to be missed. At all. Thanks Meredith!!

In 1989 I bought a first edition of "The Painted Ladies" - a book about the San Francisco Victorians that were being restored. There is an entry in "The Painted Ladies" on the Chateau Tivoli, recently restored and just prior to becoming a B&B. For 20+ years I have carried the book around the world with me to remind me of my native San Francisco and its beautiful Victorians. I have at various times over the past 20 years walked past the CT when walking through the Western Addition. If it is possible to stalk a house, then I am guilty. This past weekend, my boy friend and I had the opportunity to stay at the Chateau Tivoli. Most obsessions end badly, this one, ended perfectly! We arrived in time for the Wine & Cheese. Sitting in the front parlor amongst all the Victorian furnishings, my boy friend said I looked more comfortable and at ease there than in my own home. The Inn Keeper, Nico, was helpful and amicable without being saccharin. You can tell he loves the house and enjoys meeting the guests. Upon arrival he gave us a tour of the house and as many of the guest rooms as he could that were open. Beautiful! Just stunningly beautiful. My BF and I were craving sushi and Nico recommended "Tsunami" on Broderick and Fulton (please see review for Tsunami). He even made reservations for us. We stayed in the Aimee Crocker room. Accommodations: it seems that unless you get a suite, your bathroom comes with only a shower. As we were going to be at The Chateau for not even 12 hours, we did not splurge this time. Still, our bedroom was comfortable and despite being surrounded by all the antiques, it was all very cozy. It seems every chair in the Chateau is designed for a person to comfortably curl-up in. My BF found our bed to be on the soft side - I thought it perfect. The Chateau keeps extra blankets in a wardrobe down the hall and unless one is staying there during a heat wave, I would suggest grabbing an extra blanket. It is a Victorian and thus, does not heat like a modern house. I have lived in Victorian era buildings most my adult life, so extra layers of clothing or blankets are just the norm to me. But I think others might not be used to how cool it can get. We did not get a chance to partake in the brunch offered at the house. It smelled yummy though. Will I come back? In a heart beat! I want to stay longer and in one of the suites. I am already plotting ways for a an anniversary gift to send my parents there.

This place is such a gem! I wanted to take my in-laws (who are visiting the U.S. for the first time) on a nice family trip to San Francisco and our lodging was one of their favorite parts of the whole trip! Once you arrive, press the doorbell located on Steiner St. (it was a bit confusing for us to find the front door) and someone will come out to open the gate and welcome you in. We reserved the Lillie Langtry suite in the basement with two rooms, a small common area, and a bathroom. The shower was pretty small but luckily the four of us are pretty small as well. The room was clean, beautiful, and had it's own door out to the street. Upstairs, they serve breakfast buffet style from 8am-10am on weekdays at the main dining table. We heard breakfast is a bit fancier on the weekends (with mimosas!) but we were happy with the spread on our Monday morning as well. There was an assortment of breads & bagels with butter, jam, peanut butter, and cream cheese, oatmeal, yogurt, granola, fruit, vegetarian quiche, smoked salmon with red onions, lemon and capers, cereal, milk, coffee, and orange juice. We ate to our heart's content, chatted with some other guests at the table, and then went back downstairs to pack up and check out before 12pm. The people/service was super friendly, the place is just so eclectic and gorgeous, and I would definitely want to come back to try out all the different rooms when I'm back in San Francisco! ***One thing to note, the place does not have their own parking. However, from our three attempts at parking when coming back from an outing, we always found a spot within two blocks of the chateau.

Stayed here for my birthday for 2 nights, we stayed in the Lillie rooms downstairs. It was wonderful. The ambience here is just magical, the chateau is beautiful you feel like you're living in that era. Also Meredith was excellent! She is super nice and helpful, you don't see that a lot lately unfortunately. Overall, amazing experience, will definitely visit again in another room.

Wow. This is a cool little place located in a slightly questionable neighborhood. So, you can read all the descriptive stuff about the bed & breakfast; it's all good and all true. The rooms are very pleasant and comfortable... however it's very creepy here. I came here with 3 other girlfriends on a weekend trip. Between the 4 of us only 3 were brave enough to stay here. The 4th person's room was the Isadora Duncan room. Its a beautiful room with a fireplace. BUT, just outside of the room are black and pictures of entertainers, landmarks and taxidermy. So, our friend left in the middle of the night and went to a modern hotel. Factoid: Isadora Duncan died in a horrific accident. Her body scarf that was wrapped around her neck was blowing in the wind and was caught in the spoke of the back wheel of the convertible that she was in. The Chateau was once a home for girls and ran by nuns. I consider myself "aware" of energy. There is energy there, not necessarily angry or upset but just energy. Fun little creepy place but we won't be coming back.

My mom came to town last week and we both stayed in a two room suite at the Chateau Tivoli. We loved the spacious room, private street entrance and probably enjoyed the nightly wine and cheese a bit too much. The staff was helpful for restaurant recommendations and quite pleasant, but not overbearing. Mom's definitely staying here for her next visit too!

It truly doesn't get much better! Nestled in the heart of San Francisco lies a beautiful and quaint B&B called, Chateau Tivoli. What a delight! The building is beautifully restored without losing any of it's historical charm. The service is top notch. Attentive, yet not stuffy. We felt relaxed and free to roam the inn during our stay. The kitchen even has a refrigerator that is available to guests to store their personal cravings. We loved one particular staff member, Josh. You know business... keep the customer happy and all is good. Well, that is true to an extent. Our interaction with Josh made our stay so much more enjoyable and relaxed. We were not just another customer. You could tell that he truly cared how we were doing, he truly wanted to be of help when it came to suggestions of what to do and where to visit in the city and he made us feel truly welcome. Outside, the winds had chilled the San Francisco air... but inside, the inn was warm and inviting. We were invited to enjoy the inn's wine and cheese from 4-6. There was a variety of red and white wines, various delicious cheeses, crackers, nuts, dried fruit and chocolate. It was a wonderful way to spend a chilly evening cozied up in the inn's warm living room before heading out for dinner. We had the best experience visiting San Francisco and we have raved about Chateau Tivoli to our friends since our return home! Josh truly made our experience at the Chateau the best! Thank you Chateau Tivoli and thank you, Josh! We loved everything and we hope to be back soon!!!

Your mom is in town and you want to impress the pants off her. This is where you stay. When you finally become a mature adult,- okay, well when you finally have some money to spend- you ditch your studio and relax in style with your in town guest at this beautiful bed and breakfast. Decorated with amazing antiques and other quirky decor, the Chateau Tivoli is a warm and inviting place. After a day of sight seeing, drop by for the wine and cheese happy hour while relaxing on a comfy sofa. Early morning risers are greeted with a delicious continental breakfast- try the house made granola. Weekend visitors are treated to a champagne brunch. But best of all is the super friendly staff. They are all very helpful and and do all they can to ensure you are having a great visit. Which of course makes you look like the rock star to your very pleased out of towner- most likely mom. And who doesn't want to impress her?