Hotel Mayflower

This place is super cute! And super cozy! Stayed here with my friend and we really enjoyed it, convenient location, has a lovely historical essence to it, service was exceptional. However, i will say i do wish that the room we stayed had better workin AC, maybe it was just the room we had but it would definitely be of help to others in the future I’m sure it got cool at night but during the day it would be a bit hot. I loved this hotel! Definitely one of my favorites. Elevators are super cool

This was a great place, very cozy and clean and had everything we needed. TV didn't work, but that's okay. Room was not as small as I thought it would be. Front desk was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast and coffee situation is not great (mostly store bought pastries and fruit), better to make alternative plans. Valet parking is technically available and included but only for small cars so we just returned our rental car early.

This was the most charming hotel. So clean and well maintained. You feel like you went back in time with the old-fashioned elevators and details. Hester at the front desk was just the most friendliest and helpful with giving suggestions for us tourists. The continental breakfast that came included with the stay was also a big plus as we didn't have to look for places to eat and were able start our day early with sightseeing. The location was also central to many of the places we wanted to visit. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel for your visit in San Francisco!

one of the greatest hotels ive had the pleasure to stay in, the service from all the waiters was fantastic and could not have been better. all the staff were very friendly and helpful, they were very welcoming and accommodating. i would recommend this to every new visitor highly. most definitely will be coming again next year.

We stayed here with the family and enjoyed our stay. It’s not a modern hotel, don’t expect usb chargers in the rooms. However, we came to explore SF, and this hotel matched the charm of the city. We actually liked the almost antique feel with a wonderful service, and nice breakfast.

Who ever is thinking of staying at this hotel should run away!! I booked a two night stay paying almost 250 dollars a night. When I arrived at the hotel I was shocked and extremely disappointed with the parking situation. You have to ask someone at the front desk to open the door to the parking garage. I waited 20 minutes until someone approached the front desk asking me what they could assist me with. The parking situation is tight and stressful there is absolutely not space and is hazardous. When initially walking into the room it smelled like mold and smelt like a retirement home. The smell carried through the hallways also. Waking up expecting a good breakfast for the price I paid for the hotel it was disappointed and upset with the breakfast provided. There was bread and two plates of cold cuts and some muffins. For paying almost $250 a night I expected a better breakfast for the money. At times there was no more cheese or orange juice left and no one refilled it until asked. Especially the first morning I asked for more orange juice since non was left and the clerk had to go to the store to purchase more which is ridiculous. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone especially for the price they charge nightly!!

This is my second time staying here and I love it as much as I did 10 years ago.||It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown near Chinatown and down to the Piers. My family and I walked down from there to Pier 33 to go to the Alcatraz tour.||During our stay 10 years ago the hotel offered an organic continental breakfast. This time, I don’t think anything was organic and we didn’t eat breakfast there but they offer basics like cold boiled egg, oranges, apple, bread, muffins. ||Front desk staff of friendly. They offer *FREE* parking BUT keep in mind this is a very old hotel and they have a very very narrow garage. We had a compact car and had to fold the windows in.||10 years ago our room was noisy and small but comfortable. This time we had a larger room and very quiet. Bed was comfortable along with shower. They provide cups and dishes. I think they’ve updated the interior and windows to make it more pleasant and May be under new management since I stayed here last.||All in all great stay and great value! Thank you for your hospitality!!

There was a lot of noise which prevented us from getting good sleep on both nights we were there. The first night, we were in a room facing the street (room #401). Car and siren noises were very loud throughout the night. It was like the window was open. The windows were old single pane windows, which do not provide good noise insulation. The rooms that end on 01 - 05 are facing the street, so if you're at this hotel and get one of those, I suggest just asking the staff to give you a different room right away. The second night we asked to be switched and we were moved to a room that's on the side of the building. There was almost no street noise in this room and the windows were double pane. However, we heard foot steps from the room above throughout the night and did not sleep well also. It's an old building without good noise insulation. The toilets are tiny and everything is very old including the elevators. There was a hair from a prior guest in the bathroom and the blanket in the first room smelled like it wasn't clean. The parking situation: small garage under the hotel with about 15 parking spots. The spots are not small but getting to them is difficult: there is a steep downward ramp with curbs on the sides (see pictures) which touched my tires every time I went up and down. You have to fold your mirrors. If you have a wider car you won't fit through the ramp. If you have large rims and thin tires, you will definitely scratch your rims and get curb rash - don't even try parking there unless you have cameras looking down at the wheels and want to risk it. The staff were nice. The guy helped me with going down the parking ramp. The location is close to Union square and about 30 minute walk from pier 39. So if noise is not an issue for you, and you're not too concerned with the parking situation, you might like it. For me, I regretted staying here and wish I had booked a hotel from a known chain.

It's a simple place. A hotel. A convenient location to all of what San Francisco has to offer. I have stayed here numerous time. You won't find the latest luxury. You have to manage the elevetor doors. You get what you need to stay economically in an expensive town. The staff has been with the hotel for years. The European families who come to visit do it year after year. Leave your preteniousness at home. It's home.

Two complaints: 1) My room smelled very musty, and the comforter smelled like body odor. 2) I live in a city so I'm used to sleeping with a decent amount of street noise, but the noise on Bush St was extra loud. It sounded like my window was open, and I was regularly awakened by garbage trucks at 5:30am. You might have a better experience if your room doesn't face the street.

Love, love, love the look of this building and the combination of old and new (example: hotel keycard for an older type room). The staff were super friendly, accommodating, understanding and helped with whatever we needed. The elevators are one of the best parts, it is so cool watching it close and see the doors of the different floors pass in front of you. They have a little seating area on the top (Floor 1) that comes equipped with a couple of desks, chairs, sofas and computers. Overall, a great choice and still pretty cheap, given the area. I only wish that the heater in the room heated a *bit* better since it's been so cold. I booked on Booking.com and got a great deal as well! 9/10

one of the best kept secrets in SF. i would never stay anywhere else! the staff are beyond friendly, rooms are always clean, quiet and private. The continental breakfast is quaint and filling close to everywhere you wanna be!

Great place to stay. Close to Union Square. Great value. Rooms are good size, so you don't feel cramped. Staff is very friendly. We will stay here again, next time we are in San Francisco.

This hotel feels like a bed and breakfast without all restrictions. Beautiful 1929 wood work in the lobby and clean cozy rooms. It is a hidden gem! We found our new spot for going to Union Square and China Town!

There is no better place to stay in San Francisco with easy access to everything for the price. My wife did quite a bit of research a month or two before we traveled to SF. We didn't want to spend $250+ per night. The reviews for this place were consistent and very good. We rode the Bart from the Oakland airport to Union Square and opted to walk the several blocks to the Hotel. We were immediately greeted by the lady at the desk. We had read previous reviews which stated that they would hold our suitcases until check-in and were pleasantly surprised to find out our room was ready, prior to noon! We paid and she showed us how to use the vintage elevators to our room on the sixth floor. The Elevators are very cool and efficient. We walked down the hall and found our room and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that it had a small kitchenette equipped with a small sink, microwave, and refrigerator. The bathroom is small but adequate, and there are even walk in closet areas that are perfect for storing luggage. they even have hangers and assorted hooks for hanging clothes and it allows you to keep luggage out of the way of the main area. The room is clean and comfortable and features night stands, chairs, TV a queen bed and a really nice view of the city. After we got settled we went back downstairs and the lady at the front desk gave us some very helpful information about a weekend protest at Crissy field. She suggested we look at that area of the city on Friday prior to the activity. She provided us with two maps and some helpful suggestions. This is a great place to stay when visiting San Francisco.

Moderately priced lodging near Union Square is hard to find but Mayflower fits the bill. Nice folks, clean rooms and a welcoming, homey vibe makes Mayflower a great choice. The breakfasts are bountiful with some home cooked pastries always on offer. Rooms on the street side can be a bit noisy. Internet is fast and free.

This is the best little hotel in SF. Cozy rooms, with charming decor and little artistic touches, reasonably priced, great location and wonderful staff. The rooms are spotless and well cared for, each room has a mini fridge, micro wave and little kitchen sink. And if you have a smaller car and need parking you can ask to park in their garage. They are the the best kept secret in San Francisco's hotel world.

Just stumbled onto this place while walking. I admire the character, charm, detail. The woodwork was rich. It was a great hidden gem to find tonight, while going to the market. It's places like this that make you want to see more of this exciting city!

We stayed here for two nights during the middle of the week. It was reasonably priced. Very cute Hotel and a nice size room. Large walk in closet. Very clean. The room did have a funny smell that reminded me of a nursing home. We sprayed the room with Freebreze which helped. They provided breakfast which was a Continental breakfast, muffins, breads, ham and cheese slices. Not bad for free. Staff was very nice and helpful. Parking was included, but it's in the basement. Extremely small driveway for compact cars only. Had to fold in my mirrors and only had an inch on each side. It is a minimum 2 night stay. But we would stay there again.

Great stay at in San Francisco at the mayflower. We felt safe in the area and found a couple of nearby fofo bars and one real one - wreck room (go there). The room was nice and clean. Elevator was neat and desk clerks were helpful in suggesting travel modes. Would definitely stay here again for the price and location

Deluxe Double Room Summary: Excellent hotel for the price. I would recommend to anyone. Pros: Perfect location for downtown walking. Friendly staff. Kid friendly. Free basic breakfast with strong coffee. Clean Room with spacious walk-in closet, iron & board, hair dryer, ceiling fan and hardwood floors. Kitchenette with actual silverware, microwave, and fridge. Windows that open for "fresh" air with beautiful city view. Ceiling fan. Large tv. A market with deli right next door. Cons: Only compact cars fit in the free parking lot. SUV or larger must park five blocks away for $36/night weekday. No coffee maker in room. Hard bed.

This is a very nice place! A great surprise! We came back to our old home, San Francisco for the Folsom Street fair for the weekend and we've had trouble in the past finding affordable decent places to stay in the city. This place, even though build in 1929, is super modern, has kitchenette and great bathroom. Great staff and late 1pm check out. The only downside would be no guests after 10pm.

I am all about the most bang for your buck and at just over $100/night in Nob Hill, this exceeded all expectations. I stayed here with a friend and found it odd that the rates were $10 or $20 cheaper for two full beds as opposed to one queen bed. At any rate, we did not want to share a bed, so this worked out perfectly. I did some research before booking this hotel and finding a hotel in this area with free parking is harder than finding a needle in a haystack. This was the tie breaker. But free parking doesn't compensate for everything. With my prior experiences with boutique/value hotels, it can be hit or miss, but this hit on all fronts. Pros: Free Parking (The garage is a tight squeeze, so make sure you drive a compact car.) Free Wifi Free Breakfast (Not a wide variety of foods but it's free.) Great location Refrigerator and Microwave Very comfortable beds Bathroom was extremely clean. Old school elevator brings charm to the overall experience. Con, singular: ESPN was not working. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and had a plethora of tourist brochures for us to take. I only took the map which ended up being pretty useful throughout the trip. I would recommend this hotel to any budget conscious traveler.

May 2014: This hotel simply cannot be bested! Great location, unbelievably friendly and helpful staff, cute rooms with fridge and microwaves....and....great COFFEE in the morning. We will see you next year! Jon and Sandra Uditsky

Hotel Mayflower, thank you for existing and for being reasonably priced for us poor travelers! My husband and I booked two nights at the Hotel Mayflower after Yelping an affordable place to stay and stumbling across this little gem. I was pleasantly surprised at all the positive reviews and didn't hesitate long before I called and booked. They do not accept credit cards or any other payment over the phone - they just take your name and phone number and wait for you to arrive. Kind of old school but I liked it. We drove our 1992 Toyota Camry and were warned about the parking situation; many drivers are unable to make it down the scarily narrow ramp into the underground parking without knocking off (or at least significantly scraping) their side mirrors. Initially when we checked in we were told, "sorry, there isn't any parking available, they're all full." I explained that I had told whomever I booked our rooms with that we were driving up and we had expected a spot. The man at the front desk checked out notes and changed his mind, "oh yes, it does appear you mentioned that. Sorry. We have a spot for you." Hooray! Mr. Desk Man didn't think we'd make it down because our mirrors don't fold in, but my husband is (thankfully) a very confident driver in tight situations - unlike myself - and he made it down without a bump or a scratch. Mr. Desk Man was impressed. Our room was verrryyyy... interesting. Pretty much the only reason I'm knocking off a couple stars. There was a funny, unfinished looking painting of a pumpkin patch on the wall. The floor was disturbingly damp on my side of the bed. The bed itself had a chipped, cream colored wrought iron frame, creaky and with questionable smelling sheets. The bathroom and especially the shower were teeny tiny with a small window that looked into a brick-walled alley which I particularly liked. The wifi in our room didn't connect because the signal was so weak. We were at the far end of the building so maybe that's why. The vintage-looking accordian style door on the elevator was a cool touch, but the sign restricting it to only 4 passengers made me extremely nervous when two heavyset people stepped on with massive luggage. Eeek! Overall a nice stay, and we would probably be back again.

This was my first time driving to San Fran by car (from Oregon)! There are tons of hotels around San Fran, but they are either overly expensive or really cheap+trashy. This hotel was excellent with unbeatable prices in this area. Seriously. I looked up hotels in the heart of San Fran for over 10 hours, but there were none that could beat the price, service, and convenience of Mayflower. I stayed two nights, which also happens to be their minimum stay requirement (keep this in mind when you plan your trip). I was VERY pleased with the service. The initial room I was given ended up being too small for my family, but I let the owner know; he happily (and quickly) changed me to a much bigger room! The owner at the desk also mapped out the city and all the good tourist attractions. In addition, my van was too big for their free parking garage, but the owner let me park right in front of the hotel. Other hotels charge $30-70/day for parking. The breakfast is pretty good as well. Not a lot of places in San Fran give you a free breakfast! Keep in mind that this hotel is old school (meaning lots of traditional antique-y things, 19th century decorations, etc.). Overall, amazing experience. Extremely clean. GREAT service. I had low expectations for San Fran but they were exceeded to the point where I'd stay at Mayflower everytime I visit and recommend it to everyone who comes to this city.

This an older hotel with creaky floors and old school decor. When i opened the door to my room, there was that old smell like when you went into Grandma's house when you were a kid. That said, I had a great stay. The price was right and the staff was very accommodating. They have a garage under the hotel and there is no charge to park (that was a pleasant surprise. But be warned, if you drive anything bigger than a sport sedan, chances are you won't fit through the narrow passageway. A truck or SUV doesn't have a chance but there is a garage about two block away on Leavenworth. Breakfast is nothing to scream about, but muffins, scones, juice and coffee all at no extra charge works for me. I would stay here again. Cheers!

Why 4 stars? Because I needed a cheap room in a decent location, and the Mayflower delivered. --- --- --- I needed a hotel for a couple of nights in San Francisco. What does one do in a situation like this?? yelp.com San Francisco Hotels Most Reviewed $ I believe Hotel Mayflower was #2 on this list, but the other place was more of a hostel than a hotel, while they were both about the same price. I put in a call to Mayflower and was painlessly reserved. I spent the first few nights of my week at the W Hotel for a work event. I'll admit, going from the W to the Mayflower was a bit of a culture shock. But all in all, I really don't have any complaints. I checked in at about 10:30am and my room was ready immediately. The room felt like it had been virtually untouched since 1940, aside from the several thick layers of paint that coated all of the drawers throughout the room. It felt like they re-painted parts of the room annually, as you could tell some of the hinges/screws were buried deeply below about 20 coats. But all I needed was a room to crash in for a few hours a night. I was nowhere near my hotel 17 hours a day while I ventured into the city, so there was no need for luxury conditions. I thought it was funny how they don't even take your info down by computer while you're checking in. It's still all done by hand on carbon paper, which makes you feel like you've gone back in time to 1990...but I guess that's why the rooms are so cheap! Here are my minor complaints: 1) A TV Channel Guide would have been convenient. I was struggling to find the NCAA tournament games, which can make a guy crazy. 2) The bathroom could have used some semblance of a counter to place toiletries on. 3) No matter what direction I walked, I felt like I was hiking up Mount Rushmore. Obviously this is a problem that the Hotel cannot do a thing about, but I felt like adding it in there as a bonus complaint. People that have lived in Texas and Florida their whole lives aren't used to having to scale a mountain en route to breakfast. All that aside, it doesn't get more budget friendly than Mayflower, and I will definitely look into staying there again!

This hotel is awesome. The rate for it is VERY reasonable and truly amazing, considering the location, cleanliness and amenities this hotel has to offer. The room is very decently sized (I didn't feel like I was staying in a locker, which I feel for many other SF hotels.), and even had a kitchenette. The kitchenette comes with a fridge, a microwave, plates, and silverware, and a sink for rinsing the dishes. The bathroom is clean, with good shower pressure and comfortable towels, and the bed is VERY comfortable, and CLEAN. All of the staff are extremely pleasurable and helpful. Breakfast is also served in the AM - it's pretty basic, but it'll get you what you need to start the day. Lastly, my all time favorite amenity, they have a garage that is FREE to park in for your entire stay. The garage IS first come, first serve and you cannot call to "reserve" a parking space. The hotel was build in the mid 1920s, and the garage is extremely small, so you will not be able to get large SUVs / vehicles in it, sadly. They will usually also tell you to go down very slowly and to fold in your mirrors, AND DO IT. You may not think you need to, but you will. Still great though, especially since it's free! The only thing I would be weary about is walking around at night, by yourself. The immediate surrounding area feels safe / fine outside the hotel, but things can get a little shaky if you head a couple blocks down Jones or Taylor.

I mostly just stayed here because I decided to drive to SF on a whim, didn't want to spend a lot, and my friend who lives down the street found this place for me. I couldn't find any other places available on such short notice, and definitely not for this price. It is vaguely reminiscent of the sort of place some low-life-step-above-a-hobo would stay for a weekly rate while drinking himself to death. But I think that is helped by the fact that it has a kitchenette. I think it is better than the last hotel I stayed at in SF, Hotel Des Arts, simply because it has an actual view instead of a brick wall, and the kitchenette is a nice thing to have too. Location of HDA is slightly better, and obviously the painted rooms are cool, but other than those small differences, I'd say the two are very similar. Kind of old, dingy,... but I think I am spoiled. The first hotel I stayed at in SF was the W. Now that's a hotel... or at least it was back in 1999. Another cool thing about Mayflower is they have a safe place to park your car for free if you happen to drive there. Also, there is an excellent little market right next door that has fresh produce and a deli. The continental brekkie had organic applesauce and green tea, which I found to be kind of amazing since I expected only danishes and coffee, nothing I could consume. There was free, unrestricted wifi in my room as well as a bath tub. I really can't complain. I would probably stay here again.

A great little hotel that puts you in easy reach of the rest of the city! Staff are friendly and willing to offer suggestions on day trips as well as advice on how to use public transit. Breakfast options are simple but good, and there are tons of cafes around if you needed something different. Would absolutely come back if I were visiting the city again!

The hotel gets the job done. Clean, nice, comfortable and (a bit too much) kitsch room. Clean and functional bathroom. Breakfast is basic but enough. Staff is super friendly. Location is great. ONLY PROBLEM: the WIFI connection. WIFI is so slow it makes impossible working from the hotel. Network will fall again and again, making operating any device (even your phone) very difficult and frustrating. If you are on a business trip like I was, this is not to go hotel. If you are in SF on holiday, I absolutely recommend it.

Excellent hotel for a great price!! We took the shuttle from the airport and the neighborhood looked a little scary passing tenderloin. But around the immediate area of the hotel was nice and we felt safe. Union square is very close. The room was nice and the bed is amazing! We parked in the garage for 1 night. It was so small and I had to direct my husband up and down the garage. Alamo and national rental place is 2 blocks away!! When leaving, we were given a coupon for the shuttle bus back. Paid 22 total for 2 people (coming we paid $18 each). Overall great stay!!

Nice hotel. We lived there for about 10 days and loved it. The rates were affordable and along with complimentary breakfast, it's a good deal. Rooms: Rooms were clean - something which is absolutely required. There was a daily cleaning available which is nice. They have this microwave and a small kitchenette with basic utensils available which works well in case you want to cook something quick. We had a two double bedroom which made it a bit congested along with all the furniture. Each room has a name and a theme which is great to see. Location: Conveniently located in the heart of the city, it has some amazing restaurants like Tadu's Ethiopian, L'Ottavo and Jasmine Cafe within walking distance. In addition, there is a supermarket right next to the hotel and two more within one block range. Important places like Financial district and Embarcadero are few miles away. Great location overall. Breakfast: Good assortment in breakfast. Although the options are somewhat limited and get repetitive, it's a decent breakfast to start with. Oats, corn flakes, eggs, bread, cakes & cookies, juice, coffee, milk etc were good. Staff: The staff was really good. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the city. Overall, great experience. Would definitely book this one if I am around in the city again.

I have stayed in this hotel 4 nights. It's an excellent hotel and has a very reasonable price compared to hotels around the area. The room was very clean and they would clean it everyday. Bathroom is clean with soap, shampoo, lotion and clean towels. No hair dryer in the room, but I guess you can borrow it. It also has a microwave, kitchen sink and fridge. No air conditioning, but with SF's awesome weather you don't need it. It has a ceiling fan which was very convenient. Breakfast was traditional with limited choices. But it was nice, it was enough and it was free. And free Wifi as well. The location is very convenient to Union square and the bart station. You can easily get around everywhere. I totally recommend the hotel to anyone.

This hotel is old but worth it. As mentioned before, it's an older hotel with an elevator that has a cage that closes after you get in. They give you instructions how to use it as soon as you check in. They give you a map of SF and they don't hesitate to give you directions on how to get places. This gave me the feeling as if I was staying at a family members house. We stayed in the 3rd floor with a "view". The bathroom was not big but had clean towels and nice toiletries, including shower caps. There was no hair dryer but the front desk let us borrow one. The walk in closet was big and had shelves,hooks, luggage holders and an ironing board. I'm assuming you can get iron downstairs since we didn't see one in the closet. The kitchenette had a sink, microwave and small fridge as well as bowls, plates etc. The room had 2 double beds, small table with 2 chairs, dresser, chair and wall mounted tv. It doesn't have air conditioner. There is a ceiling fan and we put up the windows a bit to allow air to circulate. This weather was late September. You can hear a little bit of the squeaky floor of the floor above us. It wasn't a major issue for us but for some it may be annoying. Overall, I'm glad for the price and proximity to the muni lines and cable cars. The check in & out is so simple. The breakfast was minimal but there are many places by the hotel to eat that are walking distance. There is even a store next door for a quick snack or soda.

What's not to love? Quirky, decent establishment with 24-hour front desk (keeps the riff raff out) and friendly, helpful service. Rooms are roomy (!) because it was built in the 20's as a boarding house. Bath, hot shower, big comfy bed, some rooms with city views, TV if you need it, free wifi, 2 terminals for guests, decent spread for breakfast included. Great value for what I find to be quite an expensive city. Grocer right next door and a collection of food joints within one block. Union square all downhill from the hotel.

My husband and I stayed at the hotel mayflower and it was great. I loved that it was a building that had lots of history. The elevators made me feel as if we stepped back in time. The rooms were surprisingly spacious with the biggest closet I have ever seen in a hotel. It is actually bigger than our closet at home. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to suggest places in the area. The wifi was surprisingly fast. They had free breakfast which we did not take advantage of. The over all best part was that it was centrally located to everywhere we wanted to go, all the tourist traps and brunch places. Lastly, it was very reasonably priced. We were happy with our stay.

One winter evening in 1929, just outside a Chicago night club, Al Capone' & a few colleagues snuffed seven members of a rival gang; across the Atlantic that same year, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (a British high court) ruled in Edwards versus Canada, that Canadian woman are in fact persons; continuing eastward, the German airship Graf Zeppelin flew around the world in just 21 days, no doubt providing the inspiration for the Band's excellent "Stairway to Heaven"; and not least of all, the Mayflower Hotel on 975 Bush St. in San Francisco, officially opened for business in February of that year. This event made the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle; on 11 February 1929, it read: "102 Room [Hotel] Last Word in Modern Guest Accommodations." In June 2010, I spent a while staying in hotels during a several-month-long work-related move to SF. During this time, I stayed in the Mayflower for a week. This hotel might be the best value accommodation in SF. It's usually south of $100 per night and here's what you get for that: excellent location; free internet access that's also fast and reliable (it's definitely not the type of "free" internet access offered by some hotels, which is actually just a connection so fragile you can barely remain online long enough to order their "premium internet service" for $9.99/night); you also get an (excellent) breakfast. The rooms are impeccably clean; again, it's an old hotel but things that should be new are new--like for instance the carpet and bed linens. The rooms are a good size. Each room's entry way has a 'kitchenette' along one wall, including a decent-sized refrigerator. The bathrooms are small and haven't been refurbished in a while, but they are very clean. In each room a massive closet. These are not coat closets; these are like, store-your-christmas-stuff-and-outdoor-gear-and-mountain-bikes-and-winter-cloth-kind of closets--roughly the size of my freshman-year dorm room. Paris Hilton would find these closets adequate. Why did hotels built in the 1930's have such big closets anyway? i don't know, but every old black-and-white (50's-60's) movie i've watched, in which someone takes a vacation, they travel with those large trunks, like the kind that magicians stuff their lovely assistants in and make them disappear (the assistants, not the trunks). In any event, if you are going to unpack and store a trunk, you need a serious closet. Like many old hotels, there's no air con, but the windows open, and there's a ceiling fan. So why haven't you ever heard of the Mayflower? I don't know. I don't think they like to pay for advertising. They also don't like paying an ecommerce site to handle their online bookings (seriously). So if you go to their website and click on 'reservations' it just invites you to contact the hotel by email. So that's what i did--thinking how pointless this is while i was doing it. About an hour later i get an email from Hester, confirming my reservation for the following week--no request for a credit card, etc., she just wanted to know about what time i planned on arriving. Anyway, I showed up a week later and they were waiting for me--not Hester, but Nancy, the other lady that runs the hotel with her.

Even if the room had been clean (which it wasn't) and the beds had been comfortable (which they weren't) and the continental breakfast had been abundant (which... well, you're getting the pattern) I would have given Mayflower a low rating. Why? Because the owner relentlessly berated her employee in front of us while we were checking in. Have you seen those shows "What would you do?" where something crazy happens and you're supposed to think about how you would react? It was like that -- but just not a TV show. She actually interrupted our process to make him feel bad about something completely inane. Not once, not twice, but three times she called him dumb for wearing a short sleeve shirt. And by the way, he is *not* dumb. He was exceedingly nice and helpful, despite the fact that their reservation system is a huge paper book. And then she blamed the door not being open on him. "Don't mind him -- we RARELY put him on days" when she could have just as easily stoppered the door. Other things to note: The whole place feels like a horror movie. Maybe it's because it's old but there was this really creepy sense about it. I'm not one for "bad vibes" but I got them here. Our room smelled weirdly of cat. We both had terrifying dreams with similar themes. The elevators are tiny steel door contraptions that felt like they could plunge at any moment. As for more useful knowledge, the parking garage is so tiny i had to pull in my mirrors to squeeze in. The wifi is slower than molasses. We found a pair of male socks under my bed. There are about three electrical outlets in the rooms, total, and two are behind the bed. No guests after 9pm. Our heater didnt work. Oh and how did I forget this? We got TWO calls about people making noise complaints. The first time when we were sleeping (zonked out) and the second time when we were packing at 8am. Perhaps packing in your room whilst barely awake constitutes a noise violation. This was a stop we made because we were desperate for a shower and a bed to sleep in. We bypassed other cheaper options because of the high star rating. Two hours after checking in, we were ready to change our flights and get out of the city. Spend your $100 elsewhere.

I stayed here from June 23-26, 2014 in a family room for 3 people total. My other 2 friends got a regular room. I stayed in room 607, the most top floor. There was a queen size bed and a day bed. The day bed can fit 2 people so the room is actually good for 4 people. The hotel is in a very good location. Very close to everything. CVS, trader joes, and walgreens are about 4 blocks away so if you forget anything, it's a quick walk there. Union square and Chinatown are a few blocks away as well. It's a very safe area but I think if you walk a few blocks down it's the tenderloin which is not the best area in town. We checked in early around 12pm but regular check in is 3pm. The woman at the desk I think her name is Hester was so sweet and nice. She had our reservations on a desk and just asked for my name and then we filled out some paper work and charged the credit card. She gave us the wifi password and the keys to the room. She showed us how to use the elevator. It was cool, old school. The hotel is not a five star place like the marriott or anything like that so if that's what you're used to then don't come here. But I don't care for that stuff especially since I'm mostly gonna be using I for showers and sleeping. I'm not picky with my hotels. As long as it doesn't look rotten and gross and everything works, I'm happy. I actually liked the room. It comes with a tv but sound isn't the best. Also has a kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, and microwave). I never used the microwave though. Having the sink is a big plus to me especially when you have so many people trying to get ready at the same time. There's a big closet that you can walk in and change in if you wanted to. The closet has a full length mirror. The bathroom is a regular bathroom (tub/shower, toilet, sink). The towels are really soft! They give you extra towels and such too. They also give you shower caps, lotion, bar soap, and conditioning shampoo. I didn't use it because I had my own things. The only bad thing is there aren't a lot of outlets. I brought a 6 plug extension cord so I was ok. There was no hair dryer but we just asked the front desk and they gave us one. There is no A/C but the windows open and there is a ceiling fan. When I went it was pretty chilly 50-60s everyday so I didn't need an A/C. My friends actually turned on the heat in their room lol every morning there is a free continental breakfast from 7a-9a. Coffee, orange juice, tea, hot water. Different types of bread, plain bagels, muffins, scones, biscuits, Nutella, peanut butter, cream cheese, jelly, jam, boiled eggs, cookies, cereal. It was enough for me to eat a little and go on to whatever I had to do that day until lunch. I liked the bagels. I don't know what it was about them but I liked them. The wifi in my room was good. My room was in the middle of the hotel. My friends were on the side of the building and their signal wasn't the best. On our first day, we asked Hester what she suggested we do and she took the map they have on the counter and put a big X on the tenderloin area so that was pretty funny. I appreciated that. We knew it was a bad area but it's funny that she marked it as a NO. She gave us some recommendations on where to go and walk around so that was cool. Overall this hotel is great. I would definitely stay here again. Such a good price too. I paid ~480 for 3 people for 3 nights. I didn't use the garage so I can't tell you anything about it but another couple said it's $25 a day to park there. I'll be posting pictures soon.

First of all, I review things for what they are. This is not the Ritz, let's just start there. If you are expecting immaculately clean walls, some grand cooked to order breakfast, and some 4 star room service, the Argonaut is a great choice at about 200 dollars per night extra. This little slice of home is absolutely fantastic for what it is. It's really inexpensive, quaint, and full of personality. My husband and I stayed for 2 days coming from Arizona. We got in at 2am, no problem. The guy at the check in counter was so nice, he was asking about our evening and stopped to say "I'm sure you guys are spent and want to lie down, I'll stop talking, here's your key." haha Cute. We were spent. We get in, check the place out. Tiny bathroom, cute little kitchen area with teacups and everything, and an oddly HUMONGOUS walk in closet. It was crazy big. Weird. The bed was not very comfortable. And it was a double, but that's what I asked for so no complaints here. I saw someone comment on how tiny the double bed was. Uhmmm... it's a double bed. They're small. Anyways, we hit the sack, and got up the next morning bound for Haight street. The breakfast had a very surprisingly wide selection of food. We ate muffins, toast, skipped the hardboiled eggs, and I think my husband had a scone. There were 6 different kinds of tea, coffee, and OJ. I had the tea. It was delish. Back at the room, I needed an iron, called the front desk, and they had one for me! woohoo! The lady at the front desk told us the best way to get to our destination, and we were on our way. That night went on without a hitch. We popped in at about 10, got our stuff and back later on for the night. Next morning, we used the absolutely adorable computer station on the 2nd floor. Then my husband used the computer (free wifi, free printer), and I sat and read one of their books from their bookshelf and sat on the comfy couch next to the computers overlooking the lobby. I was blown away by the cuteness of it all. Seriously. Our whole stay was great, but then I lost my wallet! I was so bummed, they didn't call me back after a couple days. I called and they still hadn't found it. Someone had stayed in our room and they still hadn't found it. But then they FOUND IT!! The sweet lady at the front called to let me know, and she mailed it out! Yaaaaay!! Bottom line is we love this place. We couldn't have had a better experience.

After I had to flee from a methhead roomie after less then a week I stayed here for about 10 days. Wish I could have stayed for good. All my troubles would have been over and I'd still be living here (@the time they had permanent rental units). I think I was the happiest ever in this part of SF. Damn my puny income.

Not bad not bad although there were a few quirks. I stayed here during the Outside Lands music festival. I stayed here for five nights and it totaled about $580 which isn't terrible. PROS: -I called the day before to ask what time check-in was and was told 3pm, which was a bummer because my flight came in at 8am so we had to kill some time. (Totally not their fault obviously since that's a pretty standard check-in time, just poor planning on my end). Exhausted, the boyfriend and I wandered in around 11:30am to see if we could at least drop off our bags, turns out the room was already ready! It was perfect to get a nap in, so I was happy. It's the small things haha. -Our reservation was ready to go with no hassles AT ALL! I don't think I've ever checked into a hotel with so much ease, usually they lose my reservation, have it under a weird name, the dates are wrong, ect. Maybe I just stay at shady places but I was surprised when these guys got it right the first time haha. -The staff was extremely helpful, polite and nice :D -The Mayflower Market directly to the left of the hotel was very helpful for buying those odds and ends plus snacks. -Tons of places to eat/shop in the immediate area, with Chinatown being about 6 or 7 blocks away. -The continental breakfast is nice, very basic stuff, coffee, muffins, toast, fruit, oatmeal ect. CONS: -This might be me being lame, but for the life of us we couldn't find the remote for the tv, yes this is petty but I feel I shouldn't have to hunt for it. We asked the front desk for a new one but they told us our room SHOULD have one so we should check one more time. Turns out it was under the bed...geez. Lol. -The tv was so static-y that it was hard to watch the few channels we did get. -Walls are pretty thin, I could hear our neighbors come in late and hear their conversations word for word. -While there was free wifi (awesome!) it was a bit flaky, my ipad was getting disconnected every 20 minutes or so. Annoying yes but not a deal breaker, that's what 3G is for! -Half the light fixtures in our room didn't work, the main ones did but various lamps didn't. -The bathroom door didn't latch all the way, it was...odd. Overall I would stay here again.

So we are in the middle of our 10 day stay here and we both LOVE this hotel! It is nice to be welcomed by such a genuine staff each day, who gives great guidance on getting around the area, lower Nob Hill. Location is walking distance to Union Sq and all areas easily accessible by bus or cable car, also used Lyft a few times which is convenient. Nice room and free basic but good breakfast, cool second floor sitting area and 2 nice Macs for your use as well. Recommend Honey Honey Crepes for breakfast not a far walk! Can take cable car close to the Whole Foods for your typical yuppie necessities lol. Buy a week long pass for cable car, bus at nearby Walgreens, ask them how to walk there. Keep in mind do not walk into the Tenderloin neighborhood! Day or night not safe, but hotel area is fine. Highly recommend this place, even for lovebirds like us :)

I am a frugal traveler, make no mistake. I save my money for brilliant meals or extraordinary events. All I generally need for a hotel is internet, a bed, and a shower. So I read all sorts of reviews. I took a chance on the Hotel Mayflower. It had free parking, so that swayed me. It sounded a bit like the Moore Hotel in Seattle (except the Moore doesn't have parking). I was very pleasantly surprised. The Mayflower was a great frugal hotel. The rooms were very clean, relatively freshly painted, the hallways were fine, two eclectic elevators, a very clean restroom, a walk in closet, a microwave, a refrigerator, plates, glasses, coffee maker, sink, & utensils. There is an ironing board & you can borrow an iron. They also have a free breakfast, but it's not much. Cookies, breads, apples, ready to microwave oatmeal, coffee, juice, apple sauce, and not much more. But I wasn't counting on a free anything, frankly, so this was a bonus. I do wish they'd keep the coffee available other than just during breakfast hours. There's also a business center with computers available on the 1st floor. The internet in the rooms was variable & often fluctuated to where it was not usable. I have other sources, but that was a tad bit of an inconvenience. There is a washateria just around the corner. Their front desk people were the most helpful I've encountered in quite a while. This hotel is one of the best values I've found in quite a while.

This is a really great place to stay in San Francisco - pretty close to the rail cars, next door to a small grocery store if you plan on eating on a budget, and decently priced. It has a lot of character and the elevator is original to the building (cage and all). It was definitely a diamond in the rough as far as hole-in-the-wall hotels go, and we were able to get a room with a view of the bay for under $150 a night in mid July last year. It comes with a mini-kitchenette (fridge, microwave, misc. dishes, and extra sink) which is great for eating cheap! The front desk is helpful for tips on where to visit/eat, and the shampoo you get is the best shampoo I've ever used! The only downfall is that, as with other places in the area, there's no air conditioning, so leaving the windows open is pretty much a must during the summer which leads to some unnecessary noises. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because it's not a five-star hotel - you can feel the age of this place and if modern is what you're looking for this isn't it (but if you want cozy and historical, you've got it). Definitely worth checking out! P. S. Setting your reservation may seem a little sketch as you just call and tell them your name (or email) but it totally works out.

Saturday night, 2 double beds, kitchenette with sink, microwave, fridge, silverware and cups - $135+tax. AND A PRIVATE BATH! So many places in SF to choose from, but this was great and very old SF. Each room has a painting on the door and in the room based on different SF landmarks. Pretty cool. Elevator was a little scary, since it's tiny and you feel like you're in a coffin - but can make a good talking point with your guests. *Nervous laughter* Walking distance to BART, Union Square, but not too close so you can avoid the throngs of people. Walk to Uncle Vito's Italian restaurant. Excellent.

This hotel is a great value in a convenient location. I stay at The Mayflower every time I go to San Francisco. The rooms have a classic charm and are always clean. There is a market located next door that sells food and liquor...what else do you need? If you want to get out and see the city the hotel is located walking distance from almost everything! The staff is always friendly and helpful! Free parking is available but the underground lot is TINY! I have had pretty good luck with street parking. All in all - this hotel is a gem! I LOVE THE MAYFLOWER!!!

Why am I giving a 3 star hotel a 5 star review? Because it deserves it! The staff was beyond helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and everything worked well. The hotel is old, and for us that just added to the charm. We were doing our best to not spend a ton of money this vacation, and this place was less expensive than the super eight miles outside of town. We walked everywhere from here, and were right in the heart of the city. I would absolutely stay here again, and recommend it to all of my friends. The old time elevator was very cool, and the breakfast was better than most.

3.5! If you take it for what it is, this is a great deal for the area. It has a very European feel to it (almost hostel like). Rooms aren't huge, but are clean and have everything you need. Service was very good; the front desk was very willing to help with directions anywhere. Overall, clean and nice for a great price! A couple notes: *Rooms don't have blowdryers or irons, but if you ask you can get them at the front desk. *They don't take American Express. *Computers available for use, but there is also Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. *Continental breakfast is included. Note that it is primarily toast and coffee!

I'd like to keep this place a secret but I can't help to leave a 5 -star review for this hotel. I've had friends stay here on many occasions over the years. I've stayed here a few nights several years ago. This place is very clean, affordable and charming. The location is excellent. At $70 a night in San Francisco, you can't beat it. The staff is very friendly too. I like the old style decor in the lobby as well.

As a San Francisco newbie I had no idea what the hotels were like there, how much the "average" price to pay was, or the distance they were from union square. My friends and I had signed up (and got picked!) for the Nike Women's marathon all the way back in the spring so our next important task was...to book a hotel! As we are budgetistas, are pretty down to earth, and get a long pretty well, we searched and searched some more until we stumbled upon this gem of a hotel. And boy did it become our favorite! We eagerly booked this hotel and all of us were delightfully surprised when we checked in. Now, this ain't no posh apartment size room like the Westin, or the Mariott, but what it is, is charming, cozy, and welcoming. The guy that helped us at the desk, Tagouri, was so friendly and nice it was natural for him to go beyond checking us in. He showed us the "non" touristy places to eat on a map, where NOT to go at night (Tenderloin) what buses to take to japan center and offered us umbrellas when it was raining! It's safe to say the customer service here is SOLID. We headed up to our room and were so happy with it. Of course it's a little old and it helps to open the window some times, but it's a comfortable size with ample storage place. There's a dresser with a flat screen TV in the room, a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, a closet with a few hangers, another closet closer to the door with a dresser, a microwave, and a small fridge. Awesome! This hotel reminds me of a bed and breakfast with the old school charm, family like environment and the free continental breakfast! It was simple, non greasy, perfect breakfast to start our trek throughout san francisco. There were ample hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, hot water for tea and oatmeal, coffee, orange juice, cookies, scones, a variety of bread for toast, butter, nutella, and cheese. We absolutely LOVED it. I had some toast with butter and cheese, toast with nutella, cookies, hard boiled eggs, and orange juice and tea. It was the perfect healthy breakfast! For my first time in San Francisco I'm so happy to have stayed at this hotel. It was about a ten minute walk to union square, which was actually kinda nice, it welcomed us with open arms, it was quiet as we slept during the night, and gave us food to eat to start our day. I'm looking forward to staying here again the next time I'm in San Francisco!

Shady location!?! I'd totally stay here again and I'd recommend it to others. It's a chill, cheap, family-run place in a quiet, residential neighborhood. The lobby has some charm, the rooms are basic, the kitchenettes are handy, the stores nearby are actually useful. The only thing I didn't love was the breakfast. But the coffee wasn't bad.

I had never stayed in a hotel by myself, but I knew I needed a cheap but clean place to say and this filled all my needs. I felt a little weary at first when I was asked how many weeks I was going to be staying, and the elevator was certainly different, with a large door and small window in it, but I grew to love the little old quirks about the place. My bed and bathroom were clean, however the kitchenette was a little on the sketchy side for me, and I did not use it, including no using the fridge. The staff was very nice, and I was close to everything I wanted to do, including just a few blocks from BART. The TV worked just fine, and the wi-fi was okay.

My large family and i stayed two nights here during the week. We had family suites which included a day bed and extra pull out bed. The rooms were cheap compared to other motels in the downtown area. The staff was super nice and the hotel was really clean. The large rooms were great. Comfy beds, nice showers, WiFi. The hotel itself was built in the late 1920's and added to its adorableness. The small breakfast was a nice bonus. The staff was great and the we were greeted with a map by the man at the front desk who took time to show us points of interest. Just beware there is a hospital nearby so you will hear sirens. They also have a parking garage for small vehicles right next door. We ordered pizza delivery from uncle vinnys and it was very good and affordable. The mayflower market next door also has a great deli and whatever you may need. Had a great stay, we will be back.

A beautiful hotel. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. The room was very clean. A great breakfast is available in the lobby every morning. The hotel is located in a beautiful area - 3 streets from Chinatown, with many restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is very charming and in wonderful condition. It also included free WiFi and Netflix on the television inside our room. I would absolutely stay here the next time we visit San Francisco.