I had high hopes based on the reviews and the pictures. Don't be mislead! This wonderful Victorian is not being maintained. The maintenance they have done is shoddy and not in keeping with the style of the home. The pictures don't seem to be current and don't really show you the rooms as they are now.

The place is clean for sure, but pretty tacky and a bit creepy I would say.

I could not stay there and ended up leaving even though I had to pay for my room. That tells you how bad it was.

We were so pleasantly surprised by this cute Bed and Breakfast. It is located right on Telegraph, within walking distance to dowtown, campus, etc. We had to stay in an "Original Room" becuase everything else was booked solid. The room was definitely old and left you wanting, but the hotel overall was so nice, with a beautiful courtyard in the center full of flowers and tables. The breakfast in the morning is really superb, and they even have cookies and tea in the afternoon. The staff was friendly, and I would definitely stay here again in the future - I would just try to get a newer room next time.

I stayed at the Rose Garden Inn for one night on April 3. The internet reservation process through IHOTELIER was quite smooth. My rate was $139.00 plus taxes for a total of $155.68 I stayed in Garden Room 204. Here is what is best: the entire operation is clean, no complaints there. The (Queen?) size bed was quite comfortable. Ample pillows and linens. The TV worked (for the 10 minutes that I watched it). The included breakfast buffet works just fine. All your standard American fare. Fresh and tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful. I voiced my complaints (as follows) and they told me that the hotel is slowly being renovated. Pronto, pronto.

Here are my gripes: My room was certainly in need of renovation. The front door is broken and needs to, literally, be slammed, in order to lock. The bathroom is utterly without charm. The floor is a sickly brown linoleum. The tub (which is clean and works well with ample hot water), is looking quite shabby (a decorative ring around the faucet is craked and remains unrepaired). The dressing area is shabby. The entire enterprise seems to be seedy and falling apart, it has seen far better days. It is not a "boutique" hotel, although it would like to be and with a few hundered thousand it might well be. Did I mention it seems like everything needs to be painted?

This could be a very, very charming place but someone will have to spend some money to make it so. Then, it will cost more, but probably be worth it.

I discovered the Rose Garden Inn two years ago on a vacation to the Bay area, and this time I stayed for almost a week while here for business. The facilities are exceptional, beautifully landscaped, and centrally-located. Breakfast is simply fabulous and is included in the price. I also appreciated the internet service. The staff is exceptional, and I cannot thank Tricia enough for all of her assistance. I will return again and again.