2.5 Star Hotel

Buena Vista Motor Inn

1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA - United States
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About

Located in San Francisco’s Marina District, the Buena Vista Motor Inn offers a prime location just 1 mi from Fisherman’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy the deck and take advantage of free on-site parking, which is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel provides complimentary WiFi in every room, with select rooms featuring views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Each traditionally styled room is equipped with cable TV, a seating area, a coffee maker, and a hairdryer. For an additional fee and upon request, rooms can also include a microwave and fridge. Guests have access to a business center for their convenience. The Buena Vista Motor Inn is just a 9-minute walk from the famous crooked Lombard Street and 1 mi from both the Aquarium of the Bay and Alcatraz Cruises, making it an excellent base for exploring San Francisco’s attractions.

Guest Rating

7.8

Good

Based on 908 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Value

7.6

Location

9.9

Satisfaction

7.7
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Room Options

1/4

King Room - Disability Access

291 sqft • 1 King

Accessible bath/showerAccessible by liftAccessible roomAccessible toilet

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Suite

280 sqft • 2 Queen and 1 Sofabed

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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Two Queen Beds Non Smoking

sqft • 2 Queen

Air conditioningBath or ShowerClosetCoffee/tea machine

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Buena Vista Suite

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Buena Vista Motor Inn - All Inclusive Reviews Rating

7.8

Good

Based on 908 reviews

Review summary

The hotel receives consistent praise for its excellent location, spacious rooms, and friendly staff, making it a great value for money. While some guests noted issues with the cleanliness of linens and noise from upstairs neighbors, many appreciated the clean and tidy state of the rooms overall. Free parking is also highlighted as a significant advantage, despite some concerns about space constraints.

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Value

7.6

Location

9.9

Satisfaction

7.7
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Staff7.7/10
Cleanliness7.5/10
Comfort7.7/10
Value7.6/10
Location9.9/10
Parking7.8/10
Nearby7.8/10
Noise7.9/10
Satisfaction7.7/10
8.0

Rita

Posted on: 12-11-2025

Staff was accommodating for my request of an upper floor, I called before as well as mentioned on the day of my stay and I was provided with that room. Location was the best part about this hotel, I suggest requesting a room on the top floor and away from the street as we had no problem with noise. Also on the top floor there is a balcony where you can see the golden gate bridge!

The room only came with 2 rolls of toilet paper and two towels for a 5 day length of stay for two people. Also the shampoo, conditioner and body wash all felt like hand soap just dyed different colors! I think what would really make this hotel would be microwaves in the rooms, being tourists we often ate out and it would have been nice to heat up our leftovers.

8.0

Maartje

Posted on: 11-29-2025

Location is great, good value for money, clean, well run, free good parking and very friendly staff. Nice dark room. Comfortable.

Unless you are at the 2nd floor garage you are dragging luggage up the stairs. Not all rooms are equal.

7.0

Aysenur

Posted on: 11-19-2025

The location is good and convenient. In-property parking was also a plus

The building and infrastructure were very old. We had two rooms in total. One room wasn’t super clean and bedsheets were smelly. The other had a plumbing issue in the bathroom.

8.0

Iaroslava

Posted on: 11-5-2025

Free parking and good location. Friendly staff!

9.0

Mayafrau

Posted on: 11-3-2025

Clean, spacious room with basic amenities (fridge, coffee maker). Very friendly staff. Great location, near many restaurants, shops, corner store, pharmacy, tourist attractions.

8.0

Dinko

Posted on: 10-21-2025

Great location, very close to the main tourist attractions, and free parking is a big plus.

It was quite noisy, and the neighboring building is too close to the our room window.

8.0

NAVID

Posted on: 10-5-2025

Great location and safe neighborhood. Close to sightseeings and touristic area such as Golden Gate, Pier 39.Free parking space Friendly front desk, with virtual front desk handling with video call in lobby.

The shower could be a bit improved for better pressure (3rd floor). The room door locks card reader had hard time reading the card and unlocking room (minor).

7.0

Connie

Posted on: 9-30-2025

I liked the location and free parking. There was also a little rooftop deck that we enjoyed at the end of the day & met some interesting people. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was right on the bus line that takes you down to Fisherman’s Wharf.

The room itself was small and needed some work—paint, towel rack in bathroom about to fall off wall. One of the main window screens was sliced in half.

9.0

Anthony

Posted on: 9-17-2025

The room was clean and tidy. It was located in a great location and seemed very safe. The front desk was very helpful!

It was older, but being where it was that was to be expected.

8.0

sheila

Posted on: 9-11-2025

Location and free parking

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Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 03:00 PM

Check-out:

Before 12:00 PM

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services

Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Non-smoking property
Wheelchair accessible

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Buena Vista Motor Inn

1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA

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