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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Buena Vista Motor Inn

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Sundeck
Front of property
King Room with Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Buena Vista Motor Inn

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Highlight
  • Offers free parking. Only 5% of properties have this in San Francisco.

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Popular LocationGhirardelli Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationPier 393 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoscone Convention Center6 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)29 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Buena Vista Motor Inn is located in Cow Hollow, a neighborhood in San Francisco, and is near a metro station and near the beach. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 10 min walk
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 3 min drive
  • Alcatraz Island - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive
  • Moscone Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • First Cup - 5 min walk
  • Starbucks - 8 min walk
  • Black Horse London Pub - 7 min walk
  • Black Magic Voodoo Lounge - 3 min walk
  • The New Spot on Polk - 8 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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel was loud and smelled of cannabis.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service. We stayed one night. I appreciated that the parking was free and close to the hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxiang, Pierrefonds

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking places are very important in SF, there are lots of choices for dinner, and the bus stop is in front of the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact that their property is in between all the hot spots in SF.. we were able to travel around freely and felt safer than other parts of SF
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

May

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to walk to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 etc
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ilinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking facility. At 10pm there was no parking space and I had to park blocking others and needed to give my car key to front desk so it could be moved in case the car I block could be moved.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

DesiRay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xaviar

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