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Laurel Inn, a Joie de Vivre hotel

3.0 of 5
444 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Laurel Inn, a Joie de Vivre hotel
Ranked #83 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
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Oregon
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Small old hotel. Some of the staff are friendly, others not. We booked months in advance and requested a quiet room. Instead, we were between the stairs and elevator. Would help the noise if they carpet the stairwell. Air flow in the room seems to come only from a vent in the bathroom. Room was clean. Bathroom old, but shower... More

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I know San Francisco prices are very high, but for a little more I could have had a lot more in the Amenities department. The Bad- Price for what you get. Free Coffee was horrible. Breakfast pastries the only thing in the morning, no fruit! Swank Bar was closed early Sunday, had to make a hike to the bar down... More

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menlo park, ca
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

My partner and I spent one night at the Laurel Inn. We loved the location--an easy walk to Fillmore shopping and to the Marina for dinner. We had a room with two queen beds and a kitchenette, which was very convenient. We also had a "city view" .. which seems to be on the quiet side of the hotel. Our... More

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Oak Park, IL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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We'ge been going to the Laurel for approximately 30 years. It has morphed from an old fashioned motel to a boutique hotel. It's nice enough--our room was big and well kept up--but the breakfast was really chintzy for what we paid, which was virtually $300 a night including taxes. Basically this hotel has one thing going for it, its location... More

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Norman
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I've stayed here multiple times to check on an Aunt who lives 4 blocks away but am positive that after she dies I'll still stay here because I love the location. I LOVE walking in Pacific Heights neighborhood. My favorite walking in San Fran. The houses are amazing, I'm sure "starting in the low 30 millions" and the views are... More

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California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We stayed at the Laurel Inn just one night to see an NPR event at the Jewish Community Center a half block away. It was our first stay at the Laurel Inn. I booked online and got a special, seasonal rate. The only confusing thing was the special rate didn't appear when you clicked on their normal booking link, you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The location has parking. In an area convenient to Golden Gate Park, museums, hospitals and public transportation to get around. Coffee and breads in the morning, good views. Room was comfortable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We enjoyed our stay at the Laurel Inn. The staff was very accommodating when we asked to check in early so we can get ready for a special dinner event in the city. We also enjoyed the afternoon cookies and coffee.

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Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

excelent value for money hotel with great atmoshere

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Elk Grove, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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We were very pleased with our stay at The Laurel Inn in San Francisco. We wanted a place we could bring our two children & our Yellow Lab that would be comfortable & accommodating. As a former SF resident, I knew that the neighborhood in which The Laurel Inn is located would be good for walking the dog & kids,... More

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Address: 444 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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