Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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March 2025

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Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
King Room with Sofa Bed
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Union Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

With a stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn in San Francisco (Cow Hollow), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ghirardelli Square and Presidio of San Francisco. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Alcatraz Island and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pier 39.

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 10 min walk
  • Alcatraz Island - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive
  • Moscone Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bus Stop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Perry's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Fog Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brazen Head - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 122
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 92
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Inn
Buena Vista Motor
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 412 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. It's clean and in a nice area close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location location
Great location. Clean and comfortable. Great view of the GGB
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and clean.
Super friendly and accommodating to all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed our last night in SF on 10/14. My experience was great. Large room, clean, shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathroom. The motel is what you pay for. It's in the city not sure why people expect it to be quiet. Normal sounds from a big city. Didn't bother us we slept just fine. The younger gentleman that assisted me at check in was nice, polite and patient as I had a bit of an issue with room key. I love that check out was at 12 pm gave us time to shower and get ready for the day. Older gentleman at check out was super nice and had a smile on his face the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MATTHEW, Loleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
none
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Very nice hotel, the lady at the front desk(sorry didn’t catch her name) was so kind and accommodating for us. The hotel parking was easy and it was nice they had 2 garages, safe neighborhood w/ a cool park nearby. The room was spacious, clean and had a huge fridge! Loved the rooftop and sitting area. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't like the hard bed and poor showers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop patio wonderful and perfect for fleet week. Great staff very helpful and professional. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judith H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Convenient to pub;ic transportation. Parking under building but tight. Clean, staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estrellita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The transportation were very convenient. There were few bus tops literally around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

MARK, ROCHESTER HILLS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice and Clean. Safe and Friendly Front desk management. Great deal. Great location. Will be back. Thanks a Bunch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
difficult parking
Parking is rough . The parking lots are small & difficult to maneuver a sign @ the front desk says limited parking first come first serve that was not on the hotel description. Clean , neat & tidy room but decor is less than desirable kinda depressing . Service is excellent. Very cute & nice garden area But this hotel is just one step up from a motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice balcony for eating and viewing, social area with tables chairs and loungers. Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Room was smaller than advertised the parking was a nightmare and the AC unit leaked
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kader

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Was pretty good, fast check-in, just there was a light of the hallway coming under the door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
nice clean room-staff nice friendly- did not know the neighborhood -used uber
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable price. Both Muni and Big Bus stop right outside the front door, making getting around the city very easy. Comfortable walking distance to Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, the world's crookedest street, and the Bay. Good, reasonably priced food is available nearby. John at the front desk was wonderfully helpful, letting us check in early and giving us a quiet room and a discount on Big Bus tickets. Can't quite give it a full 5 stars because the heater needed maintenance (loud and smelly) and a couple of other things didn't work properly. Also, this part of Lombard gets noisy (our room location on the back helped a lot). Would give it 4.5 stars if we could.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Blake

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was bad, waited 10 minutes before someone was at the front desk. Parking lots were crazy tight and arranged oddly. Other than that, it was a decent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YURI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024