Buena Vista Motor Inn

Parking is free unless you’re meeting someone there and have two cars then it’s 29 dollars. Rooms are fine. Just average nothing special. Rooftop was cool with nice view. Lady at front desk clearly hated her job. The elevators are super slow. Quicker to take the stairs. Location is good. It’s a quick walk down to the beach and over the pier 39. Parking garage is very small I have a little car and got stuck lol

Fairly nice place with free parking and great location. Wasn’t able to connect to the free wifi. Also no list of local channels so I had trouble finding things on the tele. No fridge or microwave. Was way overpriced, but extremely limited options due to convention in town. Breakfast included yogurt, breads, whole fruit and a delicious chocolate croissant. I really liked the rooftop seating on third floor. We went up one evening and enjoyed the sliver moon as well as taking our breakfast up.

A great surprise on our road trip passing through last month! We needed a hotel with free parking and all of the chain hotels were way too expensive PLUS parking costs. We ended up here for less than $ 200 a night and with free parking. I was a little skeptical, but our stay here was awesome.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Parking is off the street in a covered garage underneath the motel. The rooms are clean and roomy! The location is awesome. Only about a mile walk from the wharf. Would definitely stay here again.

I was pleasantly surprised during my recent stay here. It was one of the better options among the budget– friendly places available during the high demand weekend we went, so I decided to give it a try. The place isn’t fancy, but it’s clean and well maintained. It also feels safe, which sometimes isn’t the case at budget-​friendly places. Both staff members we had at the front desk were friendly and informative. Parking is free, and although limited, they will sometimes let you block other cars as long as you give them your keys. I also didn’t notice until I was leaving that there is a 2^nd story of the parking garage, so I’m sure there is plenty of parking up there as well. My favorite part about staying here is that’s it’s very close to many attractions. It’s only a 15 minute walk to Ghiradelhi square/​Fishermans Warf. It’s only a few blocks away from the «zig zag» part of Lombard Street. It’s also a quick drive to the Golden Gate Bridge, and probably not too far to walk although we didn’t walk there. They do provide breakfast which is nice, however it is just pastries, cereal, and juice. I would have liked to see some bagels with cream cheese or yogurt for some protein, but that’s not a deal breaker. Overall, this was a great value and I would definitely come back!

This is not a 5 star hotel with all the best ammenities, but I would definitely stay here again. The staff was super friendly. We were able to check in early, and the free parking was a plus. What impressed me the most was the fact that the rooms were very clean and smelled nice. If you stay here, make sure you plan to watch the sunset from the rooftop lounge. The view is spectacular and you can even see some of the Gold Gate Bridge.

My boyfriend and I stayed here about two weeks ago. We didn’t want to pay $ 400 a night to stay at a well known chain so here’s where we landed. Given other reviews and the price I have to say that I wasn’t expecting much when we arrived.
Do not judge the exterior of the building. This place is pretty great for the price.
You are going to get a great location, friendly staff, and a clean room. Every one of the staff that we had the pleasure of interacting with during our stay were warm & helpful. I was able to email my boarding passes to the front desk & they gladly printed them off for us. On check in the desk agent gave us a map of the area and pointed out all the sites we said we’d like to see.
The wifi is free. The rooms are updated. The beds were comfortable and we slept well. The rooms were also very quiet. The only time I heard street noise was early in the morning when I woke up to use the restroom and even then it was very faint.
The continental breakfast is in the lobby which can get cramped but if you walk around the neighborhood at all you’ll see that space is at a premium and I think the location more than makes up for the cramped lobby. You’re only a short cab ride from fisherman’s wharf (or a 20 minute walk if your up for it) after all.

Good location and hot shower really is all this place had going for it. It desperately needs a makeover. The ceiling above the shower had a lot of water damage and walls were gross. Sheets had some marks on them like make up or something. The carpet was pulling up in places. Cable tv and wifi worked. Coffee maker in room. Breakfast was typical small continental style. Would stay here again only if I had to, not because I want to.

Asked for a non-​smoking room, and they give us the room pretty much the closest to the smoking patio, so our room smelled like smoke anyways.

The staff people were super friendly on both the night and morning shifts. The bed was large and comfortable. The shower pressure was a bit light though the water did get hot quickly– a plus during this drought. The room and hotel were clean though a bit shabby looking. New decorating would definitely give this place another star in my rating. And, the best part is the free on site parking. Ask for a room in the back, it was quiet.

This place gets four stars from me for a couple of reasons. First, I don’t require a lot from a hotel. It needs to be clean and close to the activities in which I plan to partake. This is located in a most desirable area of town and there is much within walking distance to keep you busy. Second, I read some of the discouraging reviews and felt this place needed a bit of a boost to offset the comments of those who are overly sensitive and/​or misinformed. Bedbugs? You may have been bitten by something. You may have simply reacted to one of numerous environmental stimuli, but bed bugs are a specific type of creature and there are none visible. I will definitely return and look forward to the next few days.

BED BUGS! I had numerous bug bites. I had called the hotel and it turns out the people after us had bed bugs too. After several attempts trying to reach the manager, he pretty much blew me off. On the way home, i had to throw away my luggage so that they didn’t travel to my house. The people above us were very noisy, and when we tried to call the hotel, the line was busy. I wasn’t very happy with my experience, and i would never book with them again.

Rated 3 stars, place was nice and clean. TV was the old style, but no problem with reception, bed comfortable with clean sheets, room had blow dryer, iron, AC/​heater, but no refridge or microwave. Receptionist was pleasant. Had fresh coffee, OJ, pastries and fruits in the morning and that was fine for us since we were heading out to see the town and restaurants. Place had 2 parking stalls and was not crowded. It was about 15 minutes walking distance from Fishermans Wharf. Street was not noisy, there were several restaurants and hotels. It’s a nice place to stay.

So the big thing here is free parking. You really can’t beat it with the location. However let me tell you about my stay:
Everything is sub par. My king size bed hasn’t been turned in 6 years, I discovered that the side away from the TV was actually comfortable halfway through my trip (the other half had springs popping and made funny noises when you moved (time for an upgrade!). Breakfast was provided, but it was crap. Provide real cream for my coffee and you get a bonus star in my book. I showed up at 9:30 on Sunday morning for breakfast and there was literally nothing left, forcing me to go out to eat. Food is supposed to be available until 10, just another bummer.
Its 2013 and I expect that a downtown hotel actually has a TV made in the 2000’s, but no… my cable went out mid day, during the NCAA tourney, wasn’t happy about it.
No fridges, no microwaves, no q-​tips. Oh, and that free parking? All compact cars and don’t show up late in the evening, you get screwed.

If you’re looking for just a place to crash after taking in the sites, this is the hotel for you. If you want someplace with frills, this is not the place for you! They provide breakfast in the morning, which consists of juice, pastry, tea/​coffee and fruit. The room was clean and quiet. There is parking available for guests. I walked from the hotel to Ghirardelli Square and to crooked park of Lombard Street without any problems. For the price, this place was great! My only complaint was their wifi was pretty much non-​existent.

The only plus about this place would be the location. It is right in the heart of the city and close to good restaurants, the wharf, and Ghirardelli Square.
The management is poorly trained. They actually charged me twice for my stay and were far from helpful when I called to have the problem fixed.
The rooms are rundown and could use a thorough cleaning, and the bed was one of the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in. Be sure to take the bedspread off when you get there because I doubt it has been cleaned in a long time.
If you are looking for a cheap place and don’t plan on being in the room at all, this will fit the bill, but don’t expect much of anything.

I’ve stayed here twice and have been happy both times. Keep in mind this is an affordable hotel in San Francisco so if you’re looking for luxury accommodations this is not the hotel for you. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff friendly and helpful and the parking is free.
The first time I stayed it was the recommended hotel for an event I was attending. I ended up in town again a month later, was booked at a more upscale hotel that lost my reservation and was not in a hurry to fix it so I drove down to the Buena Vista and the happily booked me for two nights. From no on when I go to the city (which I do at least once a month) this is my go to for lodging.

Stayed 2 nights for about $ 55 per night with a flight-​hotel deal through Expedia. Great price for a decent hotel not too far from fisherman’s wharf which is where my son wanted to be. The people were not friendly but they weren’t unfriendly either.
The room was spacious although kind of weird shaped– long and skinny with a king size bed and an older style TV. The ice maker in the hall was broken.
The breakfast was not much. Just some pastries and apples and bananas. The first morning, they didn’t have anything to drink except coffee. The second morning they had orange juice but no cream for the coffee which made some folks upset. Not a good place to eat– just a couple of couches. We went out for breakfast the second day.

The location is nice… u can walk to fisherman wharf, cultive frozen yogurt, and up the street a liquor store that’s open till 11.
For being 75 a night plus tax I’d say we got what we asked for, except no microwave or fridge. The rooms were small… small…but eh. It did what it was suppose too… garage was fine no hassle with parking. Idk if I’d go back, if I was looking for a cheap hotel then yes.
The hall ways were kind of small
It’s right in the middle of everything. Near van ness and by the golden gate.
I liked the area… its convenient.

Seeing as how I don’t travel much, due to my lack of funds, I wanted to pick a hotel that wasn’t just «affordable» but that also was pretty close to the various landmarks in San Francisco, and as well as being cozy enough to enjoy. After reading several reviews myself (expedia, travelocity, and Unilocal) I decided to go for it.
On our arrival, we were greeted and registered with no complaint. Our room was nicely sized, with many of the basic amenities that I enjoyed. (AC/​Heater, Free Wi-​fi, plenty of towels, etc.) While there wasn’t much of a «view» of downtown or even the Wharf, I was still overtaken with excitement.
The free breakfast wasn’t much, but I personally don’t eat that much in the morning so it wasn’t an issue. Just that the orange juice machine didn’t seem to work. (Yeah, I’m deducting a star for that.) My girlfriend got a pasty and coffee, and we were on our way. The staff was friendly, and helpful in answering our questions.
Overall, I was very satisfied with this establishment. Great value, friendly service, solid rooms, and a good location. I’d happily return if I decide to come back to Frisco.

Only thing I have to say about this place is that it is near Fort Mason and that they have complimentary orange juice, coffee, and muffins for breakfast when you check out the next morning!
We needed a place to crash for Halloween Night. and this place was cheap. 2 beds. pretty standard room! Small dinky hallways. parking garage available but it gets packed in with cars. you might get stuck with a car in front of you if you are not lucky! Close to restaurants for quick food if needed.
Good seeing halloween spirits in the hallways!