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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Lift
Interior entrance
Meeting facility
Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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
(45 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Single Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a communal living room, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services are on-site.
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Buena Vista Motor Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Van Ness Avenue. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus coworking space.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 10 minutes by foot from Ghirardelli Square and a 3-minute drive from Presidio of San Francisco
As a guest of Buena Vista Motor Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (92 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mario

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman that checked us in was great. The person on the video screen was not helpful at all. We just ignored him, and worked with the actual human being. The room was sufficient for our needs. The location was very good. The price was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We actually enjoyed the virtual check in people. They always waved and said hi on our way in and out. We got a laugh out of it. Loved the rooftop, we took over the space up there every night and every morning. The view is beautiful. The hotel is clean and comfortable. Get there as early as possible for free parking. Just don’t take a big ass truck like we did cuz the space is tight in the upstairs and downstairs lots. Only place we will stay in SF!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kirtlye, Groveland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aweful checkin, took forever. Parking was less than ideal with a wheelchair. Room was very old and musty. Fixtures and doors were not maintained well. Bathroom was clean. Only used for the restroom one time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes the room was very clean just like the photo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didnt realy spend much time at the hotel, we would sleep there and then leave in the morning get breakfast and spend the rest of the day out in the city BUT the room was very clean, close to everything in the city, the staff did great job at keeping everything clean. great !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Upon early arrival we went to see if an early check in was available and discovered that a virtual agent is now being used. Speaking to someone on a monitor lessened the impression. We were not able to check in early so when we arrived later someone else was present and assisted us in person while another person was at the monitor being checked in by the virtual agent. I felt bad because he was still trying to navigate the process after my check in was complete. It is just more difficult when you are not in person with someone. The room and stay were sufficient, but some aspects could use some updating in the room such as the mirror above the sinks peeling frame. It is a very central location for our needs and convenient with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Viral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole experience was amazing, from the very helpful & friendly staff, to the very clean, spacious rooms. The hotel is centrally located to the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, & other areas of SF all of which are within walking distances. An added bonus is free parking at the hotel-:) I enjoyed my stay there, & had no issues at all. I will definitely stay at this hotel again when I’m in SF-:)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The roof top deck was awesome and the room was clean and comfy. The on site parking was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service rooms were clean loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel. Classic San Francisco layout. Don’t expect luxury. But the room was big enough, and SPOTLESS. The mattress was firm and comfortable. Housekeeping always pendant and very efficient. I arrived a little bit early and they checked me in with no problems at all. Great stay. Oh and parking included which it was a huge add on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adryanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was very kind. The video check in was different but all the same very quickly done. The room was good, not much around to walk but parking was free and the parking garage was very tight many orher guest were squeezing in with their vehicles. Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was impeccable, rates were reasonable, a bit of road nice but I slept well in the comfortable bed. It is an interesting, older building that was refurbished tastefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great easy and smooth check-in and check-out. Always a 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026