Name: Buena Vista Motor Inn
Address: 1599 Lombard Street, Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California, United States of America, San Francisco, California, US
Price range: $108–$486 per night
Rating: 8.03

What guests think

At Buena Vista Motor Inn, travelers consistently praise the convenient, walkable location near Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina, generally clean rooms, and friendly staff, while noting that the free on‑site parking is tight and first‑come, first‑served.

Multiple reviews mention the older, dated building, street and hallway noise from thin walls, firm mattresses, small bathrooms or low water pressure, and occasional Wi‑Fi or maintenance issues. Guests also appreciate the rooftop patio and small garden, and many consider it good value for the area. Expect a basic, budget‑friendly stay that prioritizes location over amenities.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking is a major draw but spaces are limited, tight, and first‑come, first‑served. Guests like the rooftop patio and garden; the property is older (including the elevator), and there’s no on-site breakfast.

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Alexander

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service, and a really neat location. Parking was definitely limited though. They had a two level indoor garage, and it was quite tight. We had a midsize car and it worked alright. If you have a larger SUV or truck, you'd want to show up earlier in the evening to get a larger parking slot in the garage .

8

Stephen

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a lot of parking space. Otherwise, adequate to purpose and close to a number of unique restaurants.

8

Robin

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice hotel. Nothing fancy, but clean and safe. The roof top patio is nice. The parking situation is tricky but it’s free. I would stay again for sure.

8

Marco

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great budget friendly hotel in a great location. Several restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc to walk to. The hotel is as advertised. A great value for a short stay. Property does feel dated, the hallways could use a refresh, and it has an older elevator that curiously is slow with only a short number of levels. The room was quite adequate and comfortable. I had the room with the sofa. I recommend it for additional square footage and extra seating area. Room was clean and comfortable as expected. My only complaint was the water pressure from the shower. It was extremely low pressure. Parking is a huge plus considering it is included in the price. I would stay again, but at this price point, there are other options to consider. But, if parking and location is a priority, then this is a definitely great option.

8

Gina

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great location for our trip! We really enjoyed the rooftop patio, and with our room placement, we were able to watch the 4th of July fireworks without having to leave our room! We did have a little trouble with our key cards, but it wasn't a terrible inconvenience.

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Ashley

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location! Very friendly staff! The parking is tight but very doable and they are very accommodating with it. The garden and the rooftop are added bonuses. The rooms aren’t anything special but they are clean and comfortable. The hotel is very Sam Francisco and quaint. I enjoyed it very much.

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Onur

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

The hotel is in the Marina District. You can walk throught the ocean, markets and restaurants, laundry also walkin distance. Parking is limited but receptionists help about it. There is no laundry in the hotel, but next to the hotel there is a public laundry. Ice and coke machine in the corridor Big refrigerator and coffee machine in the room. No slippers and breakfast Everyday they tidy your room

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Stacy

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we had enough room. They advertised breakfast and they said they stopped doing that last year. That was one factor why we chose that hotel. So that info needs updated. Even showed pics of breakfast being served.

8

Damindu

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay. Limited parking though

10

Jerad

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was fine; 3rd floor lounge and balcony were too small to accommodate more than 2 people; great value for tourist district given the guaranteed parking. No on-site breakfast but they offer local restaurant breakfast discounts. Would stay again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise for tidy rooms and common areas. A few guests reported issues such as dirty carpets, odors, or isolated bedding and pest concerns.

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Megan

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose a place with parking for 4th of July festivities. They did not have parking available. I found street parking and went into the room. Toenails and hair on the bed. Bed like concrete. No working wifi. Left immediately.

10

Nikki

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy beds and walking distance to everything.

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Sarah

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The photos are NOT accurate. The carpets were filthy. The room was much smaller than what appears in the photos. The room was sprayed with a potent spray to cover the dirty conditions. I did not feel safe. DO NOT STAY HERE!! I also purchased the travel insurance through hotels.com which was a joke. I paid $50 and was only refunded $100 from my cancelation. There are a million better places to stay. I was forced to book this hotel due to DreamForce and paid almost $1000 for two nights and did not stay. I travel to SF 2x a month for work and have stayed in very nice hotels and humble hotels. My top priority is safety and cleanliness, of which this hotel has neither. Please please please do not stay here.

10

Nikki

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and the shower was nice and hot. Super easy to park and walk everywhere.

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Sonia

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, check in was smooth, quick n easy. Location was good. For the price it was good hotel.

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Antonio

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Super clean and safe. Will definitely keep this place in mind when returning to SFO!

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Gabrielle Y

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cool place to be away from the bustle of Downtown SF & The Piers. LOW SCORE FOR BEDDING NOT BEING CHANGED PROPERLY ( RANDOM HAIR/S UNDERNEATH COVERS) :(

10

Nikki

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love this hotel!!! Walking distance to everything and so clean.

10

deana

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel and very clean rooms. The staff was outstanding and willing to assist if you asked. The free parking is what lead me to choose this Hotel. The room pictures was very correct.

10

Barry

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Most importantly a very clean hotel. Will stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious suites to smaller, dated units; several note thin walls and street noise on Lombard. Common complaints include firm mattresses, compact bathrooms or low water pressure, while some rooms feature large fridges or kitchenettes and good views.

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Daniel

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property rated as 8.2. no way! Room we got had sink outside bathroom and you could touch all 4 walls inside bathroom without moving your feet. photos showed a couch, no room for one in our room. Not a single photo showed a room like ours was possible. I had Expedia on the fone to move hotel as not what was represented but it was already late at night and we had driven 12 hours to get there. Toughed it out. I was very worried about losing the parking spot as it was VERY VERY limited for the number of rooms and no nearby parking for any amount of money!.

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Kelly

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel. Terrible water pressure. Nice enough place to stay. I would go back.

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Erika

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking is terrible, beds are as hard as a rock, bathroom had a leakage in ceiling, window couldn't close, sheets were very old, checkout kiosk didnt work properly.

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Hugo

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay. I loved the place. Perfect for me. Walls are thin, you can hear noise from the other guests and traffic from Lombard street. I sleep like a rock so that did not affect me. But if you wake up easily this might not be the place for u. This place worked for me due to the proximity of many attractions in the city.

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joel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The traffic noise on the side of the building was loud there were several disturbances during the night in the hallways you can pretty much hear through the walls

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Jose

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The beds are extremely hard, staff was very nice and communicated to me that the mattress are new that's why they're hard. However, I believe the mattress are just hard. I used extra pillows to sleep on, that helped. I recommend the hotel installing some padding to the mattress tops. Everything else was excellent!

10

Ana

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a suite. I chose this place because it came with parking included and price was very reasonable. The AC/Heater worked great, the water pressure was great, the rooms were cozy, clean and spacious, microwave was huge, the roof patio was very cool, and the customer service went above and beyond! I would definitely stay here again!

8

Francis

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff very good, our room was dated but big. Room service very good, location good. Parking available if required. Enjoyed our stay.

8

Gretchen

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the location and being able to walk to Ghirardelli Square and the Piers. Our suite was large and had nice amenities in the kitchenette.

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Sonni

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were polite and accommodating to the best of their ability. The room I had was on the 1st floor and facing the street, I heard every car, truck, emergency vehicle and conversation that went by. If you’re a light sleeper you should ask for a room towards the back when booking. The curtains in my room for not completely close on the ends so you could see up into the room from the street ( yes I went outside and looked) so I had to pin the curtain to the wall. Other than that it was a nice clean room with a comfy bed in a good location. Parking is 1st come 1st serve so get there early.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with easy check‑in/out and assistance when issues arise. There are occasional complaints about slow check‑in, communication, or unresolved maintenance requests.

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Mubassir

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good location to visit SF tourist areas while avoiding crowd. Local and hop on busses are right outside the hotel. Safeway is 15 min walk. The hotel itself is old and amenities quite dated, however room service is provided every day. Front desk staff are also very helpful.

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Harman

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We asked to fix the heater in room and the staff said they will come in 10 mins but no one came. For the bathroom shower, it won’t work, had to leave for my flight without taking shower.

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Shannah

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady who checked me in was very helpful and very kind. She showed me how to get from the underground parking to the elevator and we chatted about things to do in the area. 10/10 for her customer service.

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Roland

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful! Rooms could have more comfortable seats or places to sit and rest. It's nothing fancy but very nice place to stay Highly recommend for a weekend getaway.

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Sonia

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, check in was smooth, quick n easy. Location was good. For the price it was good hotel.

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Saul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called the property to cancel due to illness three days before check in, Tessa said wait a day for expedia to reach out to us, she said she would cancel but it’s thru expedia so we have to wait, I called back the next day first to expedia then the property they put it off on one another. they denied our request to reschedule or cancel. Sheisty.

10

Rafael

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every staff member in this hotel is amazing, the attention to details and the care is top tier.

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vicki

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Took forever to check in! Big line and very slow

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Francis

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff very good, our room was dated but big. Room service very good, location good. Parking available if required. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Arlex

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great experience overall. Recommend the 3rd floor if you can get it, the rooftop balcony is a sublime view. Those at the front desk (shoutout Ray) for being very helpful and enjoyable to chat with, thanks!

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Location

Location is consistently praised as walkable to Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina, with bus and tour stops right outside and many restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Several guests also felt the area was safe.

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Yesenia

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Around lots of fun activities, restaurants, and coffee shops

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May

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was easy to walk to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 etc

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Danilo

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is older than appears. The location is perfect.

10

ROBERT

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, walkable to the Embarcadero.

10

Naveena

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the fact that their property is in between all the hot spots in SF.. we were able to travel around freely and felt safer than other parts of SF

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George

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location and right on the bus line. Relatively quiet for the city. We were in the suite, which was very spacious. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Antonio

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Super clean and safe. Will definitely keep this place in mind when returning to SFO!

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Alex J

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For a budget stay, with secure free parking, I’m not sure what more you can ask for. Minutes from Marina District and a few blocks from Union St.

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Julian

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location close to Big Bus stop and east for getting around, clean friendly and comfortable hotel

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Aaron

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel made it worth the stay. it's a few blocks from the Marina District with lots of dining and shopping. It's a little over a mile from Pier 39 and the Uber ride was quick to get there. There are 3-4 coffee shops easily walkable for breakfast. It is an older hotel with low water pressure and nothing fancy, but it is clean and serves its purpose nicely.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast is offered (despite older references), but guests note many nearby restaurants and cafes, and occasional local breakfast discounts.

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Mubassir

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good location to visit SF tourist areas while avoiding crowd. Local and hop on busses are right outside the hotel. Safeway is 15 min walk. The hotel itself is old and amenities quite dated, however room service is provided every day. Front desk staff are also very helpful.

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Yesenia

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Around lots of fun activities, restaurants, and coffee shops

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Joan

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Neighbourhood: Fairly clean, mostly just have to worry about dog-owners not picking up. 10-15 min walk to numerous areas with lots of restaurants (Union St, Chestnut St, Polk St, Ghirardelli Square). Transit: Excellent. Bus stop directly in front and across the street. You can get to/from the airport with a bus and train ride (about 60-90 min). Front Desk: I made requests for quiet room with a handheld showerhead, and they were able to accommodate by purchasing a showerhead since the available room didn't have one pre-installed. They also had electric kettles and plastic cutlery upon request. My room was above the garden, and there were people smoking weed there and it was getting into the room. After I brought it up to them (smoking is permissible on grounds, just not in rooms), they took care of it. Room: A/C / heater unit was a bit dusty, and turning it on triggered my allergies. The room shows its wear & tear, but clean and comfortable. The provided toiletries are harsh on the skin & hair, and no body lotion is provided. Conditioner wasn't strong enough. You can still hear people above and beside you, but not what they're saying if they're speaking average volume level. Conclusion: I would stay here again for the value and area.

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Patricia

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, reasonable price. Both Muni and Big Bus stop right outside the front door, making getting around the city very easy. Comfortable walking distance to Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, the world's crookedest street, and the Bay. Good, reasonably priced food is available nearby. John at the front desk was wonderfully helpful, letting us check in early and giving us a quiet room and a discount on Big Bus tickets. Can't quite give it a full 5 stars because the heater needed maintenance (loud and smelly) and a couple of other things didn't work properly. Also, this part of Lombard gets noisy (our room location on the back helped a lot). Would give it 4.5 stars if we could.

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Marco

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great budget friendly hotel in a great location. Several restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc to walk to. The hotel is as advertised. A great value for a short stay. Property does feel dated, the hallways could use a refresh, and it has an older elevator that curiously is slow with only a short number of levels. The room was quite adequate and comfortable. I had the room with the sofa. I recommend it for additional square footage and extra seating area. Room was clean and comfortable as expected. My only complaint was the water pressure from the shower. It was extremely low pressure. Parking is a huge plus considering it is included in the price. I would stay again, but at this price point, there are other options to consider. But, if parking and location is a priority, then this is a definitely great option.

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Onur

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

The hotel is in the Marina District. You can walk throught the ocean, markets and restaurants, laundry also walkin distance. Parking is limited but receptionists help about it. There is no laundry in the hotel, but next to the hotel there is a public laundry. Ice and coke machine in the corridor Big refrigerator and coffee machine in the room. No slippers and breakfast Everyday they tidy your room

10

Mohit

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property workout out perfect for what we needed it for ! Me and my partner decided to go bar hoping and it was at a great location to do so !! We were able to walk there and back with no issues. Rooms were clean and comfy ! I have 0 complaints enjoyed my stay at this property !!

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Stacy

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we had enough room. They advertised breakfast and they said they stopped doing that last year. That was one factor why we chose that hotel. So that info needs updated. Even showed pics of breakfast being served.

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Michelle

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with free and easy access parking tight fit in garage though. Be careful. Can walk to restaurants and coffee shops but need Uber to the piers

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Jerad

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was fine; 3rd floor lounge and balcony were too small to accommodate more than 2 people; great value for tourist district given the guaranteed parking. No on-site breakfast but they offer local restaurant breakfast discounts. Would stay again.

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Month	Average price
January	$154
February	$158
March	$148
April	$114
May	$134
June	$183
July	$133
August	$147
September	$171
October	$184
November	$116
December	$91

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $486	17 $261	18 $136	19 $130
20 $108	21 $120	22 $164	23 $144	24 $163	25 $257	26 $265
27 $164	28 $155	29 $155	30 $156

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $160	2 $179	3 $180
4 $135	5 $144	6 $141	7 $155	8 $150	9 $221	10 $227
11 $171	12 $186	13 $163	14 $171	15 $186	16 $161	17 $170
18 $151	19 $152	20 $149	21 $151	22 $153	23 $156	24 $164
25 $136	26 $148	27 $134	28 $145	29 $152	30 $154	31 $152

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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