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Hotel Griffon: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
155 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Grass Valley, California
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Best Service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

This cute boutique hotel is located right near the Ferry Building, The rooms are small but elegant and things that could be a negative, like our only window faced another building, but they used a beautiful rippled glass in it and it looked like a piece of art and let in light. There was also a transom window that you could open and let fresh air in, which I prefer over running the ac. The staff was so Awesome! If we needed anything they were on top of it. I loved the location, walking distance to everything. The bar/restaurant that is in the hotel, Perry's, has very good food, drinks and service also but on a Friday night the overflow is in the lobby and can be quite crowded.

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  • Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MGRhotelGriffon, General Manager at Hotel Griffon, responded to this review
March 8, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your recent visit to the Hotel Griffon and for sharing your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our service and convenient location near the historical Ferry Building. Perrys is always a great (and popular) spot to enjoy some food and drink. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.


Kind Regards and Safe Travels,

Norbert Mede
General Manager
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Hanford, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Best Boutique Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We spent a weekend here in July 2012 for my husbands Bday. The hotel is small as well are the rooms. The hotel and rooms are clean and it has the best service. The front desk staff and everyone we ran into was helpful and friendly. They even provided us with a ride to Union Square with their town car. The front desk staff helped find us find a great restaurant too. Best part was that parking was included in price of hotel, which is a rare find in SF. The location was great! We walked to the Ferry Building and wharf from hotel. It would be a great place to stay for a Giant's game since the stadium is close by too.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MGRhotelGriffon, General Manager at Hotel Griffon, responded to this review
February 28, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Griffon. We were honored to host you and your husband for his birthday. We are pleased you enjoyed out friendly, helpful staff, our convenient location near the Ferry Building and AT&T Park. As baseball season is just around the corner, we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back

Kind Regards and Safe Travels,

Norbert Mede
General Manager
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location, service and value.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

If you want a reasonably priced hotel near the Ferry Building, this is your place. Although the rooms are small and the walls are thin, this is a great place to stay if you want to just leave your car and walk to the Ferry Building, enjoy the SF waterfront and the world class restaurants within a short walk from the hotel. We stayed two nights at the hotel with two other couples. The rooms are very clean and the hotel staff is exelllent. The beds are comfortable. The only negative was the noise from an adjoining room that one of the three couples experienced.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MGRhotelGriffon, General Manager at Hotel Griffon, responded to this review
February 28, 2013
Dear Guest,

We sincerely appreciate your recent visit at the Hotel Griffon and for sharing you feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed our location near the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero waterfront. Our staff takes great pride in providing personalized service to ensure each guest has a memorable stay. We look forward to the opportunity to welcoming you back in the near future.

Kind Regards and Safe Travels,

Norbert Mede
General Manager
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San Ramon, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Little Gem of a Hotel in SF”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

We stayed here due to a promotion, and delighted we found this gem. The rooms are very small, but beautifully appointed. Everything we needed for the two of us, including a large wall mounted flat screen TV. Great location right on the Bay, and close to excellent restaurants, walks along the waterfront, or quick trolley ride to shopping and other areas of San Francisco. Staff were very friendly, and gave us a perfect suggestion for Sunday Brunch. True the rooms do not have a view (most don't), but frankly we were there to wander around the City and then have a comfortable place to come back for rest and sleep. It was everything and more that we hoped and are definitely coming back.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MGRhotelGriffon, General Manager at Hotel Griffon, responded to this review
February 18, 2013
Dear Guest,

We sincerely appreciate your recent visit to the Hotel Griffon and thank you for sharing your comments. We are pleased you enjoyed our well appointed rooms and convenient location on the Embarcadero close to some great restaurants. Our friendly staff is always here to make sure you have a pleasant stay. We look forward to your return


Kind Regards and Safe Travels,

Norbert Mede
General Manager
Hotel Griffon
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san luis obispo, ca
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54 reviews 54 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Small but fabulous”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

Great location. Small rooms but this is San Francisco and really why do you need a large room (if you want to have a get together in your room though, not the place)? The rooms are great though, bed very comfortable, everything works well. No view both times I stayed, don't know if they have rooms with one or not. Excellent customer service, Bryan at the reception desk is one of my favorite receptionists ever, just nice, professional and helpful with a genuine smile.

Ask for a room away from the ice machine, the hotel is too small to have an alcove with the machine, so it is in the open. People apparently need ice all night. :(

Room service from Perry's downstairs was fast and delicious.

Great location. Expensive parking but again you are in the City.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Griffon Hotel San Francisco
Griffon San Francisco
Address: 155 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#15 Onsen Hotels in San Francisco
#38 Family Hotels in San Francisco
#43 Business Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hotel Griffon, located on San Francisco's Embarcadero waterfront is just steps from the Ferry Building and Financial District and provides spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Bridge in may of the rooms. With complimentary WiFi, a car service to downtown and on-site restaurant,the Hotel Griffon is the perfect boutique hotel for both business and leisure travel. ... more   less 
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