Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

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

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About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square
A 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a communal living room are onsite.
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Cribs/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 like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour business center.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a computer
  • 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
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn. 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 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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (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
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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George, dana point

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arpan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place!!

This is one of the best places to stay. Limited parking, but works well. Walking distance to places. AC in rooms and very clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elfandrani Yuanita

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! ☺️☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Sink leaked everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelled clean and looked clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and being able to walk to Ghirardelli Square and the Piers. Our suite was large and had nice amenities in the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of this hotel made it worth the stay. it's a few blocks from the Marina District with lots of dining and shopping. It's a little over a mile from Pier 39 and the Uber ride was quick to get there. There are 3-4 coffee shops easily walkable for breakfast. It is an older hotel with low water pressure and nothing fancy, but it is clean and serves its purpose nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We go to SF a lot and always stay here. It’s central walking distance to a lot, clean, the best staff works there. Rooms are clean and large, love the rooftop and the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was simple and sweet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of parking space. Otherwise, adequate to purpose and close to a number of unique restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xuxia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Travelled with family
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

Efren

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was budget friendly and in a good central location to most attractions. Car parking was painful but the staff helped above and beyond to accomodate large vehicles. Would we stay again. Yes we certainly would.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

The parking garage is a nightmare. After struggling to park in the handicapped parking, we were directed to move into a handicapped parking spot tougher because of the size of our car. It’s a bare minimum room accommodation with zero bells and whistles and our view faced a wall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025