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Buena Vista Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline. - Buena Vista Motor Inn (San Francisco)
A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views. - Buena Vista Motor Inn (San Francisco)
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar. - Buena Vista Motor Inn (San Francisco)
Located close to Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39, Buena Vista Motor Inn provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cow Hollow, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Buena Vista Motor Inn is near a metro station and near the beach. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island 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. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • A steep, tree-lined street with parked cars and residential buildings.
    Union Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large classical building with a dome and columns, a street sign reading "Van Ness", and a modern sculpture on a pedestal.
    Van Ness Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A harbor with a bridge in the background, a marina with boats, and a building with solar panels.
    Fort Mason
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A scenic view of a city with a prominent bridge in the distance, lush greenery, and a variety of buildings.
    Lombard Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A sunny outdoor cafe with brick buildings, blue umbrellas, and wooden tables.
    Ghirardelli Square
    11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Motoring Coffee
    7 min walk
  • Komeya No Bento
    4 min walk
  • Roam Artisan Burgers
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk

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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 self 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

  • 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 on-site 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
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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, San Francisco Bay, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Beatriz

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel and the fact that it had onsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It went well. Nothing fancy but the view of GG Bridge was perfect. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the clean rooms. Comfortable stay. Parking car was sometimes difficult on tight spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eddie

It was in convenient location with free parking. However, spaces are limited and very tight. Located right at a bus stop. Staff was polite but check in is with a person on a screen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right downtown. Close to everything. Fee parking available with limited spaces. Would suggest arriving early. Nice property. Was a fridge but no microwave in room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and clean. Also close to downtown. The only problem was you could hear everything from the other room. Wish it was more soundproof
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Romell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, parking was free in a garage, and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near many of the sights with a 1 mile walk. It was right on the BigBus line where you could hop on and off. It had on site parking which was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very clean and comfy, parking is so easy and walkable to so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shakeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free, which is rare in the city. The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location free safe parking cozy room couch a plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, staff is so kind! Really love how close everything is to walk - there’s a laundry mat right around the corner which is super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff and easy parking! Within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Available parking.. Easy check in . Had handicap room so plenty of space. Was street side so loud until traffic calmed down. Traveled with wife and 12 year old twins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Business trip room was clean quiet stay parking was a plus plus and the surrounding neighborhood were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Basic.. good location for buses
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,Good a location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Navya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a savior. The staff was doing the best they could. Great location and lots of food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. On site parking no cost was a big plus. The AC and heater worked good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I'm in the city, the roof top view is amazing & the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the local sites. Man at the front desk was professional. Lobby and shower were ADA friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LEMIR AHMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms, good staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025