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Buena Vista Motor Inn

Name: Buena Vista Motor Inn
Address: 1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, US

★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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📍1599 Lombard Street · San Francisco ↗

📞28313093449·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxAll 47 facilities +

Review

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In addition to self parking and business services, Buena Vista Motor Inn features a safe deposit box at the front desk. Multilingual staff can provide tour assistance. The property offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout, a microwave in the lobby, and a rooftop terrace. Guests are served a complimentary Continental breakfast each morning, and enjoy an outdoor garden area. Guest parking is free. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the prime location, free parking, and friendly staff. Rooms are spacious and clean. Common complaints include aging facilities, poor soundproofing from traffic, and an impersonal remote check-in experience.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location8.9

Service8.3

Rooms8.1

Value8.1

Cleanliness8.0

Surroundings8.0

Wi-Fi7.8

Facilities7.6

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Spacious and clean rooms · Free parking included · Friendly staff

－ ComplaintsOutdated or damaged facilities · Missing microwaves/appliances · Parking shortages · Poor virtual check-in experience

KEYIdeal for location/parking seekers. Not recommended for noise-sensitive guests or those expecting modern amenities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what are the nearby attractions?＋

Located in Marina District, 1.6km from Fisherman's Wharf. Lombard Street is a 9-min walk. Great for sightseeing.

policyWhat are the check-in/out times and is there parking?＋

Check-in at 15:00, check-out at 12:00. Free on-site parking is included, though availability can vary.

roomWhat are the room facilities? Can I see the Golden Gate Bridge?＋

Rooms have cable TV, seating, coffee maker, and hairdryer. Some offer Golden Gate Bridge views. Microwaves/fridges require upgrades.

serviceHow is the front desk service and check-in process?＋

Staff are friendly, but check-in is often remote/video-based with limited front desk hours, which some find impersonal.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of this hotel?＋

Pros: Prime location, free parking, clean/spacious rooms, friendly staff. Cons: Aging facilities, poor soundproofing, impersonal check-in.

familyIs it suitable for families? Any notes?＋

Children allowed; family rooms available. Safe and convenient, but facilities are aging and some rooms lack microwaves or have noise issues.

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Room types · 11

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

2 × Queen Bed46 ㎡up to 6

2 Queen Beds500 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaEntertainment - 42-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and microwave (on request)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVEco-friendly - Compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNon-Smoking

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RoomKing Room - Disability Access

King Room - Disability Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)27 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Two Queen Beds - Accessible

2 × Queen bed27 ㎡up to 4

Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability. This room has a possibility of being a smoking room.

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)26 ㎡up to 3

Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomRoom, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 × Queen Bed26 ㎡up to 4

2 Queen Beds275 sq feet Entertainment - 42-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and microwave (on request)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVEco-friendly - Compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNon-Smoking

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Standard King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)26 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room features a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Suite

1 × Sofa bed / 2 × Queen bed26 ㎡up to 5

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Quadruple Room

2 × Queen bed23 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.

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King Room with Sofa Bed

1 × King bedup to 3

1 King BedEntertainment - 42-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and microwave (on request)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Free local calls, twin sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVEco-friendly - Compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNon-Smoking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedOverlooking the garden Entertainment - 42-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and microwave (on request)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVEco-friendly - Compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNon-Smoking

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedEntertainment - 42-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and microwave (on request)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Closed-captioned TVEco-friendly - Compost bin, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNon-Smoking

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Buena Vista Motor Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 11

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

King Room - Disability Access

Two Queen Beds - Accessible

Deluxe King Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard King Room

Suite

Quadruple Room

King Room with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Facilities · 47

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