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Buena Vista Motor Inn: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Lalinde, France
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Don't tell everyone”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

Booking hotels online is a bit of a gamble when looking at the hotels own website
But on arrival you realise you have been pulled in by the handpicked reviews,
and old out of date photos.
Well here’s a revelation, No trick photos no over stated reviews, A good honest hotel
Staff very good all polite and front desk very helpful, the rooms are big even for American
Standards very clean and Free parking in SF (yes free) the location is great on Lombard street
Look it up on any map, can’t praise this little independent hotel enough made are trip to SF
One to remember.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stevenage, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Need to remember a few things about SF!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

SF in expensive and almost impossible to park in! The buena Vista Motor Inn is cheap and has parking!!! The parking lot is very tight and beware if you have a huge car. But we had a Chevy Equinox and managed ok. Our room was quite dated but perfectly acceptable for somewhere to crash and explore SF on foot.

The staff were really friendly and helpful and particularly patient with two incrdibly jetlagged and disorientated british tourists so top marks to them!

If you are looking for a cheap place to crash with parking included then this could be for you! We would stay here again.

  • Stayed January 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chester, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Everything i needed.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Helpful staff, good internet connection. Geat sized beds, nice bathroom except for faulty bath plug and couldnt have a bath only a shower. Breakfasts were light and adequate and parking was very handy indeed for Frisco. Great location, easy walk to Pier 39 and some useful restaurants about. All in all a fab place and will be going back soon.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ilford, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“lombard street”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

Clean and comfotable motel on lombard street within walking distance to most places.Unfortunately the breakfast was one of the poorest we have come across not much to eat and not very healthy food to start the day with, hardly any room to eat it apart from your room. Price was very good for the location and staff extremely helpful.

Room Tip: Stayed on the 4th floor on the inside of the hotel no traffic noise heard.
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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Winchester, Virginia
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
61 hotel reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
“Great location, value hotel downtown! Plus Free Parking!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

I couldn't be happier with my decision to stay here for two nights. The price can't be beat plus when you throw in free parking it puts it over the top. The only reason this isn't five stars is because of how loud the traffic is if your room is near the road. I'm not for sure if all the rooms are near the road but ours was right on Lombard and it sounds like a racetrack day and night there. However, even with that being said I plan to stay here again if I ever venture to San Francisco again. The staff were all great and helpful. The room had a nice size bathroom, the bed was average with a microwave but no fridge.

One suggestion that helped us get a discount was to use the promo code "MAN" when booking the room. This was for the manager's special and it saved us some money! So in summary if you can put up with the noise then you'll be fine here!

Room Tip: Avoid the rooms by the street if possible.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Buena Vista Motor Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista Motel
Address: 1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #110 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Buena Vista Motor Inn is an exceptional value hotel, offering comfortable rooms, friendly service, a convenient Lombard Street location in San Francisco's Marina, and exciting Bay Area packages. ... more   less 
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