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Buena Vista Motor Inn


Buena Vista Motor Inn
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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4 of 5 stars
3B 67 contributions
Surrey
Jul 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We booked 4 nights here to start our California Road Trip my husband, daughters, brother in law and a neighbour. As well as 2 nights when we returned as it was going to be 4th July weekend we thought better safe than sorry. We originally booked the suite which would sleep 6/7 with a rollaway, due to the sleeping arrangements... more

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5 of 5 stars
honeymooner09 2 contributions
california
May 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My last stay here was in Jan., however I stay here frequently (about 8-9 times in the past 3 yrs.). I like the location of this hotel, the proximity to Fisherman's Wharf, the cleanliness and consistency. Free parking is a plus, as is the interior corridors which for me is a must at a hotel in the city. Ken at... more

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4 of 5 stars
lemons1 26 contributions
Missouri
Apr 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We'd stayed here about 3 years ago, and since then they've refurbished some. Very clean, but you need to expect a basic American indoor-halled motel. Lots of foreign visitors taking advantage of the budget prices and the auto-friendly location. (Free covered parking, although the parking is tricky for the beginning driver - but that's true all over San Francisco, isn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
Vasterbotten 1 contribution
Sweden
Apr 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed 5 nights at San Francisco's Buena Vista Motor Inn in May of 2008. It's located on Lombard Street, about 4 blocks from the "crooked part" of Lombard. Since most hotels in S.F. are rediculously expensive, we chose this motel for the price ($82 per night at that time). Being among the lowest priced motels we... more

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3 of 5 stars
kylie1927 6 contributions
Sydney
Apr 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

The hotel undergoing a much needed re-vamp when we stayed there so the place was a bit messy. Room was not anything special - bathroom was old but this may now have changed. Free wifi in room was terrific. Breakfast of muffins, pastry and fruit was excellent. Could be eaten either in the lobby or taken back to room. Staff... more

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3 of 5 stars
NapsRJ 27 contributions
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Feb 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been in this hotel last February of 2008. The hotel has a convenient free parking, what compared to other options turned out to be a cost saver. It is within walking distance to some shopping streets and if you do not mind walking uphill, you can take a 15 minutes walk to the pier as well. The room is... more

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4 of 5 stars
FoiledAgain 3 contributions
Los Angeles
Feb 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

After reading reviews here, we finally decided on checking in at the Buena Vista. To be honest it was between this or the Travelodge Inn up the street, and the free "continental breakfast" (a variety of sweet muffins with one or two bagels total, -horrible- coffee, and some orange juice) won us over. Anyway, after hearing how horrible parking was... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ellinda 2 contributions
Carlsbad, CA
Feb 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

With free parking, a simple, but decent continental breakfast, courteous and responsive staff, good location and acceptable rooms, the Buena Vista is one of the best values in San Francisco. We'd definitely consider staying there again if we were driving; for us the free parking was a deciding factor. The breakfast was better than we expected -- fresh pastries, good... more

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5 of 5 stars
rlro 2 contributions
Brasilia
Feb 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel has a good location, close to one of the cable car lines and to the "world crookiest street". The staff is very helpful, the bedroom is spacious and clean. They offer free parking, which is very important if you go to San Francisco by car, although their parking lot is not so big (which may be a problem... more

Great !!!
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5 of 5 stars
lupillo_velazquez 5 contributions
Mexicali
Jan 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Excellent service, very good location (lombard st). Not a luxory hotel but it's ok. Complimentary continental breakfast (like coffee, juice, muffins and some fruits). The staff is very helpul and friendly. Close to fishermans' warf and other point of interest in SF. Nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge on 3rd floor terrace. A lot of info and cuppons available... more

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123