Civic Center Motor Inn

For the price and the location, what more can you expect? According to Orbitz, this was by far the cheapest hotel that was within a reasonable walking distance to where you’d want to be in San Francisco as a tourist.
The plusses? On site parking (which you have to pay extra for), free wifi, a free bare bones continental breakfast, and a decent location.
The cons? It’s not the cleanest place in the world, and you might have a few seedy characters walking around outside from time to time. It can also be a bit noisy, but that’s what you get for the area.
Is this a 5-​star hotel, not even close, but you get what you pay for.

Another very upsetting thing that happened post the civic motor inn. scabies. My boyfriend and I are long distance and both met at the motel, clean, happy and free. We left, back to our respective homes on opposite sides of California and were both diagnosed with scabies. These bites were a totally different type of bite than the big oozy bed bug ones I first experienced, they were small and in a line. I know that scabies are often passed through human contact, unless a place is infested. I am convinced this place is. $ 10 for dry-​cleaning + 10 for laundry + 15 for a thorough car wash & vacuum + 40 for a doctors visit + 15 for the scabies medication… adds to at least $ 90 of clean and care post this horrible place. I am scared to ever go to a motel ever again. Use Air BnB!

We stayed here on 10÷12÷15. There were 2 stains on our bed. There was hair in the shower. But we still hoped for the best. At night, the streets are still very loud and the walls are paper thin. There was a couple in the room above us making unmentionable sounds all night. Very unsettling when you realize it’s «THAT» type of hotel. I tried running the ac to muffle the noise, but it spewed dust particles into the air. Gross. I was hoping breakfast would make up for it. There were about 20 people in the breakfast room and only one waffle iron. Otherwise, you get toast. So if you want a waffle, plan for extra time…5 minutes per waffle. I got what I paid for… an $ 80 hotel in San Fran. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else.

The hotel is okay, everything is cleanish. By breakfast they mean waffles and coffee only. Don’t expect much from this place. The idiot front desk guy is also pretty good at not being nice to you. I wouldn’t stay there again.

This place was better than expected. Needed a place to crash for the night since we was clubbing and planning to get wasted with a few friends and this place was perfect since it wasn’t even that far from the club. Staffs are friendly and rooms was decent; it was nice and clean. If you are looking for a place to stay for the night or whatever… hanging out for the weekend and what not… definitely the spot.
If your high maintenance, picky about every little thing and expect this to be a high class type of place, then it’s definitely not recommended for you guys.

Really liked this hotel. It was clean and had a fridge and a microwave. Nice shower and nice staff. They couldn’t give me extra towels because they were out, but they were able to do a late checkout. Close to lots of bars and restaurants. Free parking.

I can’t stand writing reviews but I feel obligated to write this one. Hopefully it will drive business away from this hotel and
. They mislead me and ultimately cost me money and cut my vacation short.
I was an hour outside San Francisco and needed a room quickly. Their phone rep told me that there was a room in a motel near all of the attractions for $ 279 a night. That price included parking and all taxes. To be brief none of that was true. The hotel was over an hour away from Fisherman’s Wharf in a terrible neighborhood and parking and taxes were not included.
The motel, The Civic Center Motor Inn, was at best a seedy dump. The room smelled of water damage, the bed was cheap with uncomfortable metal springs, and everything else was filthy and run down. The city was booked solid because of the pride parade and we felt stuck, so we took a taxi into the heart of the city and tried to put it out of our minds.
When we returned to the room later that night there were several loud drunks gathered outside so I closed the window and turned on the air conditioning to drown them out. Not only did the air conditioner not work, but it made huge mechanical banging sounds. I called the front desk and they told me that they were aware of it and that it would be repaired the following day.
So we were basically up the entire night. We couldn’t open the window because of the noise, the room was hot and the bed was torturous. We were a mess the next morning, so we packed up and drove home.
I’ve made several calls to both the booking site and the motel over the last week. The hotel refuses to admit that the air conditioner was broken and they won’t call me back.
refunded their service charge, but, after supposedly listening to my original call to their agent, deny ever telling me that the hotel was near the city’s attractions or that taxes were included.
You can read several reviews online similar to mine. Please avoid both of these businesses.

I originally wanted to stay at a cute hotel in downtown, however my mom wanted parking so I began to look for another hotel. Everything that popped up was super expensive but then we found this hotel for 109 (booking online) and we loved it. It’s right off the freeway and not too far from anything. It’s pretty clean and the breakfast is actual food not just cereal. The service is great it’s kinda of you do you until you need something. The only killer part is the $ 200 deposit but for the amazing quality of this hotel it’s worth it.

I was weary when I was told the location of our lodgings for the evening, yet was truly surprised at how clean the rooms are. Plus, included parking in downtown SF really can’t be beat. The staff even went above and beyond. I was in dire need of a beverage at 4 am but the vending machines were sold out. The attendant gave me water from the staff’s supply. My hero!

Unilocal feature request: 0 stars option. Sometimes places need to be rated 0. This place is one of them. First of all the front desk staff is very rude. They’re the type to roll eyes and clown customers. Also, they canceled our
reservation, but never informed us. So we arrived, with
reservation, and they told us too bad. At 10pm. avoid

Here’s the thing… what are you looking for in a motor lodge in the SoMa neighborhood?
Are you expecting a luxe hotel experience with quiet rooms? If so, you’re an idiot. Try the Holiday Inn on 8^th. That’s as luxe as you’ll get over this way.
Are you expecting a Motel 6-​type place, with paper-​thin sheets and towels that hurt? Expect to be pleasantly surprised. The rooms have been updated and have the future-​hotel-​bedding-​cliché look that seems current now (no comforter) and will probably seem dated in 15 years when we all sleep in hover beds or something. But it’s current now (that’s the key takeaway). Also the towels aren’t abrasive. But there are only showers.
And the free WiFi works.
Parking is no longer free but is only $ 10 a night. That is perfectly reasonable. Actually that’s a bargain.
There is a free breakfast included. That free breakfast is nothing to write home about unless you’re prone to writing things like «look at the 3 types of breakfast cereal and oh, I can also make toast.» While they do offer juice and coffee, they don’t offer any proteins. Still free is a good price and if you’re visiting SF on a budget – that’s one fewer expense.
There is a pool. I’ve stayed at this property at least 10 times and have never seen anyone use the pool. But it exists.
My current room is behind the pool and I can only hear a bit of the street traffic (loud rumbly trucks). I did also hear someone yelling at someone (or something) else, probably in the room next to mine, at some point in the middle of the night. I doubt he’ll be in the room next to yours but at this price (and the rents in SF) you never know.
The place is super convenient to places of cultural interest for some: the Lone Star, Hole in the Wall and Eagle are all within stumbling distance and it’s easy to make friends if they know your place is that close (and they don’t have to take BART back to Oakland at 2 a.m.). But those people want to stay all night. Or so I’ve heard.

Been here many, many times for our weekend trips to SF. Very centrally located to pretty much everything. More motel feel than hotel, but for the value meets all the criteria. Secure parking in the back, complimentary breakfast in the morning, free wifi and all in all gets the job done for the value. Request a room in the front. It can be noisy in back near the parking. Parking is around $ 10 a day and that’s pretty reasonable in SF. Lot’s of bars and restaurants within walking difference. Great option if you don’t want to pay a ton of money at a hotel to stay in a centrally located place.

I can’t even explain my horrible experience specially with the front desk Asian man going by the name «D» who was most unprofessional and horrible. The room I got was a horrible looking like toilet it was so bad. He refused to change my room after 5 minutes he was rude unprofessional I think he need to be taught a lesson on customer service no matter what kind of motel it is.
He has been the most horrible person I have had in my entire life. I wish he was fired for all the things he does to people when no one else is around.

We stayed here Thursday 4÷16÷15. Check in was fast and easy as was check out.
Once we got there I was completely happy with our room. Our room was clean, our bathroom was updated and very clean, we had a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, AC (which we used, & works great.) Our room was right out front bottom floor rm 101 and we didn’t have any noise issues. We were there for the Giants game so we were gone from 5−11pm but still no issue. I would come back here no doubt. the bang for your buck is on point.
I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for a bed, shower TV, fridge and micro. Nothing fancy but all you really need if your just looking for a place to leave your stuff/​hang out and sleep.

Normally I think «why write a three star review?» Either some place is awesome or it’s horrible. If it’s just ok, then what’s the point of writing it up? But this motel is just screaming for a three star write up. It’s like a poster child for «just ok.»
What you get is a clean room with all the basics. There is the dinky hair dryer on the wall, a bed that is less comfortable than I would hope, but more comfortable than I might fear. There is hot water in the shower and free crappy coffee. It’s a place to sleep in sf that won’t break the bank.
Of course the neighborhood is sketchy, the sheets are thin and the pillows a bit lumpy. Our tv didn’t work, and did I mention that the free coffee is crappy? But it’s all about expectations in the end. If I was looking for fancy digs or a resort experience I would run howling from this place. But a decent room with parking for under $ 100? Not many to be found in this town and this place was just that.
In other words, three stars!

You get what you pay for, and I’d rather spend my money on a night out…
I’ve stayed here a few times, and it’s not the worst by a long shot.
My recent «booze cruise» to San Francisco was accidentally extended by a night (I blame Super Bowl vodka shots, but I don’t need Super Bowl for vodka shots!). My first night, I stayed at Becks, but it’s a little pricey (though the new rooms are great).
While drinking said vodka shots (and a few Blue Moons), I I realized I needed to hit up the Kayak app sooner than later. This place came up and I was like «I’ve been there!» I think it was like $ 68+tax
My #1 priority is parking. There are a lot of cheap rooms in SF, but onsite parking can be sparse. Their lot is a little tight, and they prefer you back in… not my strong suit on a GOOD day, but I got it handled.
The room is OK. I mean, if you want the W, go to the W. I got a clean room (oddly, the great bathroom seemed even cleaner than the rest of the room.) The bed was comfy enough, the water in the shower was strong and hot, and there was very little street noise, even though I was two rooms in from 9^th…
The staff is nice and friendly. Don’t know about the breakfast, as I have a favorite hangover remedy diner to go to (Orphan Andy’s at 17^th/​Market).
Had a nice conversation (just conversation) with the hooker that lived downstairs. But that’s me… I dig talking to people from the fringes.
Yup. I’ve stayed here before and I’ll stay here again.

Cheeky weasels!
I booked a nonrefundable two bed room here at considerable expense, knowing that rates fluctuate dramatically. Checking the web site the next day, I found that the rate for my two night stay had dropped by more than a hundred dollars.
On arrival, I asked at the front desk if they would honor the lower rate, and they said no, I had booked at a nonrefundable rate and would be charged the full amount regardless.
Well, fine, a deal is a deal. So I go to the room, and find… ONE BED.
I immediately returned to the desk, and waited a good long while. The woman in front of me was in a similar situation, and was informed that there were no two bed rooms available.
When I got my turn, I said I’m not paying for the wrong kind of room, so they can feel free to cancel my reservation. Miraculously, a two bed room became available. Which is where I am now.
Cheap, skeezy, deceitful. I’ve stayed here more than a hundred nights in total, and honestly I’m getting a bit fed up with their games.
Never compromise with this business, as they will never compromise with you. The motel itself is acceptable, clean and reasonably safe if a bit noisy at night. I will probably continue to stay here, but be aware that if the rate looks high, it is often lower if you wait till a few days before your arrival date.

I’m disappointed in this place, besides the area being so sketchy which I knew it was like that and was ok with it, the bed was very uncomfortable and filthy, they had large stains on the sheets, so gross, and the couch was also dirty, had stains & it was ripped. Didn’t mind the couch much, but the bed! Ughh I’d rather pay $ 50 extra for that ease of mind. Also, super thin walls, could hear next door having sex, no lie I swear! Yes, it’s affordable, & it’s close to transportation and to center area & parking was cheap, & did offer continental breakfast which I skipped, so can’t comment on that, so I guess if you don’t mind all those negative things mentioned above than why not? :)

My cousin and I were in the city and were looking for a place to stay on a Monday evening (around 8pm). We really weren’t looking for a fancy grand place and nor did we want a filthy establishment.
After calling around and reading reviews online for at least an hour, we happened upon this gem. They had 1 room left and it got the description of what we wanted perfectly.
This establishment is located right in the area of the business district and there was plenty to walk to and even though it’s in the middle of the city, the surrounding area wasn’t grimy with pollution, graffiti or the «financially-​challenged». It felt safe. This was extremely important to me because it would be futile to save money on a hotel room and then have your vehicle vandalized and you take a loss.
The staff was friendly, polite and courteous and they had a security cameras and a guard who patrols the grounds. Nice!
The room was exactly what we were looking for! 2 cozy and clean beds that smelled good. There was a tv, fridge, microwave and desk setup, with A/​C that was very efficient.
The bathroom was also clean and I was particularly impressed with the shower, the tiling and the overall setup of appliances.
Yeah, sure, there was a loose fixture here and there and a burn-​mark or two on the curtains; but overall, my room was clean, cozy, safe and cost under $ 120!
This was a blessing for our nights stay!
Note: Because it is located in the city, prepare to hear street traffic during the day; but that’s to be expected. #citylife

Yes! Great experiences from checking in to my driving away after checking out. Visit brother at least 3 times a year and have stayed in every part of the SFO area. Check in was a breeze, he found reservation, proceeded it quickly, gave me good direction to the room, and idea of foods and area. Room was QUITE! Even though it was in the center of city. Clean, large, everything working, guide to the channels on the TV, and a big thing for me was electrical outlets that were reachable and easy to find so I could complete work on my computer. Stayed at places were the only plug was next to door only way to plug in was then trip over cord. Breakfast in morning was great, young woman keeping all food filled up and she even made my waffle for me!
5 stars, will stay her from now on!