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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Sundeck
Front of property
42-inch TV with premium channels
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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 - double
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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - twin
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • ‪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 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and coworking spaces
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • 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

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and very friendly staff Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free Parking was a huge plus. Friendly and Professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that its walkable to pier 39, staff is always great and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neri

It was nice and quiet place, close to the areas I needed to be, big enough for the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Seychelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location for staying in SF
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Isabell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, right close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location with easy access to buses and a short walk east or west for food and amenities. My room was quiet, everyone was friendly and who doesn’t cherish free parking?
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very kind and proposed to help in front of problems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and friendly hotel. The room was large enough and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was not a luxurious hotel by any means but it was serviceable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in the city for work and it was very centric to a lot of popular places. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall a really convenient & comfortable hotel. parking is very tight if you’re not comfortable parking in tight quarters, but i didn’t have any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice Inn and very friendly staff. Definitely will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Liked: Cleanliness
Free parking was nice in this city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan c

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walkable to the Embarcadero.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time and we visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked me in was very helpful and very kind. She showed me how to get from the underground parking to the elevator and we chatted about things to do in the area. 10/10 for her customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

It was fine and good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025