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2.0 of 5
1501 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Sacramento, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Helpful Staff and Great Value For the Money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Excellent customer service and nice management. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I left clothing in our room after checking out and the staff and general manager of the Inn went above and beyond to expedite the return of my personal items.

The rooms were nice and a great value for the area. Our room was cozy and included two queen sized beds, microwave, small fridge, coffee, and a large bathroom. There is city traffic noise due to the Inn being on Lombard Street but you can ask for a room in the back if you are sensitive to noise.

The location of the Inn was very convenient - close to Fisherman’s wharf, other interesting sights, and close to public transport. Another key amenity, and one of the reasons we initially chose to stay at this hotel, was the free parking (hard to find free parking in SF). We left our car at the hotel and walked and/or used public transportation to explore San Francisco. The cost of parking in SF can easily exceed the cost of a night stay in a hotel in SF.

A HUGE thank you to Rahil and Igor for their help and hospitality!

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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alexandria
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Average stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Nice rooms but we were just expecting a little more. Good customer service at the front desk and nice management. We might be back when in the area since we were able to get the room at a decent price.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Value for money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Booked 2 nights here for New Year weekend. We left our luggage to explore the city while waiting for 3pm check in. The receptionist was helpful and accommodating. Actually all of them are, but of course don't expect a hotel type of hospitality. There's coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks on the counter for guests, of which my companions partook. Location wise, it wasn't a good idea since we took BART. We had to get off at Powell and midway walking, decided to just took a cab. Bottomline, we had to take cabs everywhere, except Fisherman's Wharf. If you don't mind walking, you can walk to the crookedest street, Union Square and Marina. But that is a big waste of time and by the time you get to your destination you won't have as much energy. We booked a double queen room for 4 adults. The room is clean, with coffee, fridge, microwave. Bathroom is huge, but the downside is you have to walk on cold tiles. Just walk in there with your shoes/socks. The towels and amenities are complete. Minor complaints are the old TV and wifi is not working. There's a heater though, which made up for it for me. Going up and down our room, we had to use a really old and creepy elevator so we took the stairs mostly. The next day, I was pleasantly surprised that they made the bed, changed the towels and everything. Don't count on breakfast as I think they buy unsold pastries. Awful stuff to start the day. Just get the fruits. Got the value for my money but will not do it again.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Worse place I ever stayed in San Francisco”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

They lost my reservation,that should have been a clue, I should have left right then and there. The room was the size of a postage stamp.The mattress was way too soft. Internet was slower than molasses. Breakfast consisted of few donuts,mini muffins, 2 beat up apples and instant coffee. The TV was whistling the whole time,I think it was a model from the '90. Never again will they see me there. Book a room across the street at the Lobard Motor Inn, you'll be happy there.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“This hotel was perfect for us”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

After reading some of the negative views below, I had to check to see if it was the same hotel we stayed in.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was spotlessly clean and both it and the bathroom was a really good size. All the furnishings were pristine. Perhaps we were fortunate to have a room at the back so noise was not a problem. Tea and coffee facilities were supplied together with a coffee maker, microwave, fridge and TV. Free WIFI was also available.
A continental breakfast was laid out in Reception but trays were provided for you to take it to your room if preferred.
The location of the hotel was perfect for walking or taking public transport to all the high spots in San Francisco. With free parking there are no worries about driving into the very busy streets of San Francisco. What more could you want.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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:
Francisco Bay Hotel San Francisco
Francisco Bay Hotel
Francisco Bay Motel
Address: 1501 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #164 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on San Francisco's famous Lombard Street - home to the Golden Gate Bridge and 'The Crookedest Street in the World' - The Francisco Bay Inn provides spacious, comfortable accommodation for thousands of travelers each year. Our recently renovated rooms coupled with our excellent service will help make the Francisco Bay Inn a special part of your stay in San Francisco. Our amenities include FREE parking, FREE limited breakfast, FREE wireless high-speed internet access, In-room microwave / refrigerator, In-room iron / ironing board, cable TV, and FREE tour pickup. The Francisco Bay Inn is AAA approved and a member of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau. ... more   less 
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