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2265 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123
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4 of 5 stars
mommyannaMidwest   1 contribution
midwest
Mar 17, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We had a good time at this motel. The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. In this tight economy, we saved a bundle! We will use this motel again. more

never again
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1 of 5 stars
US-traveller-2008   2 contributions
Hellevoetsluis
Sep 19, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

Very disappointed, we've been there before a few years ago and it was ok, but now it's unkempt and the bathroom was very filthy. The shower-curtain was all over with mould and everywhere long dark hair on the ground. The toilet was so filthy that we used the one at the Ihop. The guardrail was broken and very dangerous. It's... more

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1 of 5 stars
JTBOregon   1 contribution
Oregon
Jun 12, 2008
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Wireless Internet didn't work the whole time I was there. Many excuses: Someone downloaded too big a file; Then, The guy who fixes it got in a car wreak, etc. I suspect the wireless connection never works. Door looked like it had been kicked in- paint cracked and weather stripping didn't contact so the constant street noise came in. Folded... more

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3 of 5 stars
barginhunter_8   4 contributions
California
Jun 9, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

If you're like my husband and I, you would rather spend your money on activites and sight-seeing in the city than on a fancy hotel. We just needed a decent room in a good location. That's exactly what we got at the Surf Motel. Sure there were no frills and yes it's on a noisy street, but it's the big... more

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2 of 5 stars
citygirltravels   1 contribution
California
May 27, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We've actually stayed here twice... the first time was a great experience. We paid $90/night and had a good room, set way back in the corner away from the road. The room was small, but comfortable and clean. The location as so good that when we went back to the city a few months later we went back. The second... more

NOISY!!
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1 of 5 stars
Cyd'sTips   15 contributions
Fort Collins, CO
Nov 2, 2007
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The only good thing about this place was the parking. It's located right on Lombard Street, a main thoroughfare, which is noisy 24 hours a day. Room was very small and cramped. Numerous things were broken like bathroom hardware and lights and it was obvious no one had bothered to fix them. I don't ask for much but couldn't wait... more

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4 of 5 stars
FE2007   1 contribution
Norwich
Aug 29, 2007
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We had a great stay at the Surf Motel. Didn't really compare prices on too many places, but it seemed like good value to us. Got a room on the first floor and slightly back from the road so there wasn't any noticeable noice either. The hairdryer was broken, though in fairness I didn't report it, but other than that... more

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1 of 5 stars
JamesOsterberg   2 contributions
London
May 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
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After reading a reasonable review of this motel in the usually relaible 'Rough Guide' . We called and booked a room for 1 night. On arrival the place looked rundown and not in the slightest bit welcoming. At this point I was reluctant to even get out of the car and venture in. However as we had booked it and... more

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2 of 5 stars
Eggi0711   5 contributions
Stuttgart
Sep 17, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for 4 nights during our trip to the US. This was the worst motel on our 20 day trip. Cons: Loud, 24/7 traffic on Lombard street, bad isolation Lots of drunk and loud kids around (weekend) Smelly room Worn and smelly towels Overall a very rundown place Forget the breakfast (dry donuts) Pros: Cheap Free Parking Relatively safe... more

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1 of 5 stars
Groupie83   1 contribution
San Diego, California
Sep 7, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
5
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My sisters just stayed at this hotel for 2 nights before they were flying back to Europe. I tried to call them 3 times and this is what happened: 1. As I asked to transfer me to their room the person at the front desk told me that they asked to call back after midnight which they did not as... more

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Address: 2265 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123
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