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Columbus Motor Inn

1075 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Columbus Motor Inn
Ranked #28 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
74 reviews 74 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Hubby and I went to visit family in San Francisco for one night and needed somewhere that would give us easy access by foot, wouldn't empty our wallets on parking, and offer a comfortable bed and a good night's rest. Columbus Motor Inn met the requirements and I was definitely pleased. This is a great mo/hotel for a short stay.... More

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Denver, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

First, the hotel is solid for the money and especially the location. No complaints on the facility. However, we booked on our VISA debit card and paid with another card. $295 dollars is still being held by Columbus Inn and we are on our 14th business day. We were told, you will be told "takes 5-7 business days" - which... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

Our family (parents, oldest brother and I) booked this hotel based on needing at least three beds, separate living areas. This place was priced right (FREE parking), had 3 beds (1 king, 2 doubles) and was a short walk to Fisherman's Wharf! We stayed in 215 (I think, last unit at end of hall). Had a great view of the... More

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Northridge
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25 reviews 25 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The Columbus Motor Inn is better than a motel but not a hotel. It's perfect for the average traveler. There is a coffee maker and blowdryer in the room and you can rent a refrigerator for an extra $5 if you want to. It's a very comfortable place. YOU MUST ASK FOR A ROOM THAT IS NOT, I REPEAT NOT,... More

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LanaD_11
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Great little hotel in a wonderful, central location. Walking distance from many attractions. Really safe area. Room was very spacious and very clean. Parking was included. Service was great. Bed was comfortable. What more could you ask for?

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Brisnabe
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This is a top spot to stay if you want to be close to Fishermans Wharf, the bus to Union Sq stops right out side, you can walk to Lombard St and the tram is just a block away. Great rooms, nice and clean and at a reasonable rate. I inadvertantly left some clothes in the closet and I rang... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

If you are looking for somewhere to stay that is a great location, reasonably priced with free parking in San Fran then stay here. The hotel is a 5 min walk away from fisher and wharf for Alcatraz and restaurants, blazing saddles bike hire is 3 doors away. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable with a hair dryer, iron... More

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Sonora, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013 via mobile

Booked after looking over tripadvisor and we wanted a close location to Coit tower. My wife and I were doing an overnight getaway trip to view places the kids wouldn't care to go. Hotel is perfectly located between the pier 39 area and North Beach, both within walking distance. Also the bus stops right in front for going south to... More

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Lawrenceville, GA
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

Our family requires a suite when traveling and finding one under $300 in SF was a challenge. This place was great. Extremely quiet (on the backside of the motel), friendly, convenient to all the touristy things and rather nice inside the room. I was surprised that the provided amenities were good. Thick enough towels and good coffee. Only negative was... More

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Philadelphia, Pa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The Columbus Motor Inn definitely lived up to its ratings. Got into our room very late on a Sunday night and I was very pleased to find a clean, comfortable, fairly large room. We stayed in 312 and it had a small balcony with a great view. The bed was really comfortable as well. We stayed 2 nights and wished... More

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What travelers say

  • FREE parking(47)
  • Cable car(43)
  • Great location(26)
  • North beach(22)
  • Flat screen TV(14)
  • Fishermans Wharf(10)
  • Very clean(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Would definitely stay(7)
  • Front desk staff(3)

Additional Information about Columbus Motor Inn

Address: 1075 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
#5 Best Value Hotels in San Francisco
#18 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $
Also Known As:
Columbus Motor Hotel San Francisco
Columbus Motor Hotel
Columbus Hotel San Francisco
Columbus Motel San Francisco
Columbus Motor Inn San Francisco

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