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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers San Francisco charm with a garden for morning strolls and a terrace with city views. Guests appreciate practical amenities: reliable WiFi, luggage storage for early arrivals, and free self-parking that saves money and hassle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 3.3 miles

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

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kopiku Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square
Located close to Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island, Buena Vista Motor Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • Coworking spaces, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Buena Vista Motor Inn located?

Located in Cow Hollow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ghirardelli Square and Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Lombard St Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, many options around, staff was nice and helpful the whole time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always stay here when visiting the city. Very clean and easy safe parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, small but clean. Virtual check in good for my first time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, very clean and staff helpful. Only issue is the noise and parking is a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but good and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and has outside area with view of Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking is a plus and walkable to pier 39.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

margels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with parking, clean rooms, easy check in/out, perfect location and the price was right…very good experience, traveling with family….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damindu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Limited parking though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property to stay at. We kept our vehicle safely parked for a couple of days while we checked out San Francisco. The virtual check in lady was so great, I wasn’t sure if she was AI at first and she had a good chuckle with me. We will stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a family of three for work and fun. There was a nice desk and chair for me to work on my laptop. Staff was very nice. Food and coffee options close by. Quiet area and felt safe. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a tad small and first come first serve. Besides that laction was great and felt safe. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthit

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good e
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Around lots of fun activities, restaurants, and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, helpful staff. I was able to walk (25 mins) to a business event near Fisherman's wharf and back each day. Also good for getting to the Marina area for walks. Old hotel but clean and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay for one night. Not a fancy place, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, great property for price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel. Nothing fancy, but clean and safe. The roof top patio is nice. The parking situation is tricky but it’s free. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sell located, property a bit loser but clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel

Love this hotel! Close to everything, the room was huge and had a huge fridge. Shower pressure was nice and love the area!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent location

Quick family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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