There's little differentiating the Redwood Inn from other budget properties along busy Lombard Street. The bare-bones, 33-room motor inn is well-located, however, within 10 minutes' walk of Russian Hill and Ghiradelli Square. It also offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and pastries at reception. Guest rooms are clean, though quite dated, with polyester bedspreads and tube-style TVs. This hotel is best-suited to drive-through tourists who want to be in the Marina District, and need a basic home base from which to explore the city.
There's little differentiating the Redwood Inn from other budget properties along busy Lombard Street. The bare-bones, 33-room motor inn is well-located, however, within 10 minutes' walk of Russian Hill and Ghiradelli Square. It also offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and pastries at reception. Guest rooms are clean, though quite dated, with polyester bedspreads and tube-style TVs. This hotel is best-suited to drive-through tourists who want to be in the Marina District, and need a basic home base from which to explore the city.
Possibly the best value of any hotel in San Francisco’s Marina District, this 69-room inn is geared toward the budget traveler with a car who wants to be away from downtown and near the waterfront. The Golden Gate Bridge is also easily accessible from this busy neighborhood, which offers plenty of restaurants and bars. There isn’t much to the hotel – no lobby lounge or restaurant -- but there is free covered parking, and guest rooms are clean and bright with comfy beds, though dated decor.
Possibly the best value of any hotel in San Francisco’s Marina District, this 69-room inn is geared toward the budget traveler with a car who wants to be away from downtown and near the waterfront. The Golden Gate Bridge is also easily accessible from this busy neighborhood, which offers plenty of restaurants and bars. There isn’t much to the hotel – no lobby lounge or restaurant -- but there is free covered parking, and guest rooms are clean and bright with comfy beds, though dated decor.
Hotel Vyvant is a modern bed and breakfast with stylish rooms and an inviting staff. All but the smallest economy units have en suite bathrooms as well as extras like Keurig machines. Local producers supply the food and beverages served here and breakfast is free. The surrounding neighborhood of Little Italy has distinctive cafes and bakeries as well, but some of the area’s allure gets lost in the one-way streets and heavy traffic surrounding this boutique property. Light sleepers who flinch at the idea of a crowded on-ramp right outside should pass on this one.
Hotel Vyvant is a modern bed and breakfast with stylish rooms and an inviting staff. All but the smallest economy units have en suite bathrooms as well as extras like Keurig machines. Local producers supply the food and beverages served here and breakfast is free. The surrounding neighborhood of Little Italy has distinctive cafes and bakeries as well, but some of the area’s allure gets lost in the one-way streets and heavy traffic surrounding this boutique property. Light sleepers who flinch at the idea of a crowded on-ramp right outside should pass on this one.
Split between an older building with a pool and restaurant and a newer addition with hipper decor, this Holiday Inn has a layout that's confusing for some to navigate. Although it's within walking distance of America's Cup Harbor, the hotel doesn't have the most idyllic views either, being tucked between a major boulevard and a giant parking lot. Some of the mid-range rooms have better views of the pool area. Family-friendly recreation options can be found here as well. Business travelers appreciate the property’s proximity to the airport, and the hotel offers a free shuttle.
Split between an older building with a pool and restaurant and a newer addition with hipper decor, this Holiday Inn has a layout that's confusing for some to navigate. Although it's within walking distance of America's Cup Harbor, the hotel doesn't have the most idyllic views either, being tucked between a major boulevard and a giant parking lot. Some of the mid-range rooms have better views of the pool area. Family-friendly recreation options can be found here as well. Business travelers appreciate the property’s proximity to the airport, and the hotel offers a free shuttle.
The SW Hotel is an 81-room, mid-range hotel in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Rooms and suites have Asian decor and come with mini-fridges and air-conditioning, but some have dated features such as tube TVs. The hotel offers concierge services, luggage storage, free breakfast and Wi-Fi, a mezzanine with patio furniture, three meeting rooms, a business corner, and an underground parking garage. Visitors may want to compare rates at the Hotel Kabuki, located in Japantown.
The SW Hotel is an 81-room, mid-range hotel in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Rooms and suites have Asian decor and come with mini-fridges and air-conditioning, but some have dated features such as tube TVs. The hotel offers concierge services, luggage storage, free breakfast and Wi-Fi, a mezzanine with patio furniture, three meeting rooms, a business corner, and an underground parking garage. Visitors may want to compare rates at the Hotel Kabuki, located in Japantown.
The intimate, 15-room Washington Square Inn features Edwardian architectural designs, European antiques, and a fireplace lounge and dining room. Charming rooms and suites come with small flat-screen TVs, and some have fireplaces, bay window seats, sitting areas, and Coit Tower views. As an older hotel, however, there’s no elevator and few amenities -- there's no gym or full restaurant, although the hotel does provide free breakfast as well as happy hour drinks. The Payne Mansion Hotel has an elevator and a similar historic vibe, but rates are typically higher and it does not offer breakfast.
The intimate, 15-room Washington Square Inn features Edwardian architectural designs, European antiques, and a fireplace lounge and dining room. Charming rooms and suites come with small flat-screen TVs, and some have fireplaces, bay window seats, sitting areas, and Coit Tower views. As an older hotel, however, there’s no elevator and few amenities -- there's no gym or full restaurant, although the hotel does provide free breakfast as well as happy hour drinks. The Payne Mansion Hotel has an elevator and a similar historic vibe, but rates are typically higher and it does not offer breakfast.
The 193-room Porto Vista Hotel offers a mid-range option with a ‘60s motel vibe, a restaurant with harbor views, and a cool rooftop bar with plenty of lounge space. But despite the veneer of trendy decor in some areas, this is a no-frills property: Rooms have motel-style, exterior entrances, and the hotel's location in Little Italy, right off the freeway, isn't ideal for exploring Downtown San Diego on foot. A free (limited) breakfast is included in some room rates, and the hotel has a free airport shuttle. Wi-Fi throughout is free. Those who don't mind giving up an on-site restaurant and gym may prefer the nearby, charming Hotel Vyvant for around the same price.
The 193-room Porto Vista Hotel offers a mid-range option with a ‘60s motel vibe, a restaurant with harbor views, and a cool rooftop bar with plenty of lounge space. But despite the veneer of trendy decor in some areas, this is a no-frills property: Rooms have motel-style, exterior entrances, and the hotel's location in Little Italy, right off the freeway, isn't ideal for exploring Downtown San Diego on foot. A free (limited) breakfast is included in some room rates, and the hotel has a free airport shuttle. Wi-Fi throughout is free. Those who don't mind giving up an on-site restaurant and gym may prefer the nearby, charming Hotel Vyvant for around the same price.
The 62-room BLVD Hotel & Suites is a value hotel that sits on popular Highland Ave, within walking distance of the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Hollywood Bowl. Rooms are modern with wood floors, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and large flat-screen TVs, and suites have additional square footage. The on-site Archive Lounge and Cafe serves cocktails and snacks, and the small outdoor pool is a nice perk. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and limited on-site parking is available for a fee. Many guests mention the hallway and traffic noise, so while this is a conveniently located property, it's best-suited to younger travelers keen on experiencing the local nightlife.
The 62-room BLVD Hotel & Suites is a value hotel that sits on popular Highland Ave, within walking distance of the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Hollywood Bowl. Rooms are modern with wood floors, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and large flat-screen TVs, and suites have additional square footage. The on-site Archive Lounge and Cafe serves cocktails and snacks, and the small outdoor pool is a nice perk. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and limited on-site parking is available for a fee. Many guests mention the hallway and traffic noise, so while this is a conveniently located property, it's best-suited to younger travelers keen on experiencing the local nightlife.
The 22-room Pacific Inn & Suites is a budget hotel in a residential area that’s within walking distance of Cabrillo Beach and Point Fermin Park. Rooms are large, and come with desks and seating areas, mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels; rooms with kitchenettes and sofa beds are also available. Be aware that rooms do not have air-conditioning -- only ceiling fans -- and some guests have complained about room cleanliness. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free. The hotel, a 10-minute drive to the World Cruise Center, gives cruise guests seven days of free parking.
The 22-room Pacific Inn & Suites is a budget hotel in a residential area that’s within walking distance of Cabrillo Beach and Point Fermin Park. Rooms are large, and come with desks and seating areas, mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels; rooms with kitchenettes and sofa beds are also available. Be aware that rooms do not have air-conditioning -- only ceiling fans -- and some guests have complained about room cleanliness. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free. The hotel, a 10-minute drive to the World Cruise Center, gives cruise guests seven days of free parking.
The Bay Club Hotel & Marina is a low-rise three-pearl property set on Shelter Island overlooking North San Diego Bay. The on-site restaurant has lovely views over the water, as do the pleasant rooms, which have at least partial marina or bay views. However, bathrooms are showing signs of wear. Rates are perfectly reasonable for the area, though the nearby Kona Kai Resort offers more amenities and is only a touch more expensive.
The Bay Club Hotel & Marina is a low-rise three-pearl property set on Shelter Island overlooking North San Diego Bay. The on-site restaurant has lovely views over the water, as do the pleasant rooms, which have at least partial marina or bay views. However, bathrooms are showing signs of wear. Rates are perfectly reasonable for the area, though the nearby Kona Kai Resort offers more amenities and is only a touch more expensive.