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Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco

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Guest rating 8.4
SAN FRANCISCO  CA , US
580 Geary St

SAN FRANCISCO CA US 94102
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Guest Ratings 8.4

Our Classification

  • Boutique

Description


Location. Constructed in 1913, the boutique-style Best Western Hotel California stands within the theater district in San Francisco, Calif. This property is located two blocks from the Curran and ACT theaters, and is three blocks from the Golden Gate Theatre. Nob Hill is four blocks away.
Hotel Features. The Best Western Hotel California's lobby features walls decorated with City by the Bay quotations. Millennium restaurant is celebrated for its vegetarian and vegan dishes created without use of animal products or genetically modified ingredients. Desserts such as Warm Banana Crepe with Creamy Pecan Sorbet complete evenings in sweet style. The restaurant's décor features primarily recycled materials. The Millennium Bar offers an extensive all-organic wine list. A complimentary wine and cheese manager's reception is hosted daily. The hotel's business center provides complimentary high-speed wired Internet access and use of a printer. A total of 400 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. The complimentary, 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight-training machines, and free weights.

Guestrooms. This six-story hotel offers 82 guestrooms and suites. Double-paned windows reduce street noise. Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses and 400-thread count linens. Décor features vintage California posters and ceiling murals. Ceiling fans circulate air flow. Select accommodations include refrigerators, whereas coffeemakers are supplied in all rooms. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary.

Expert Tip. Guests are greeted upon check-in with a welcome shot of frosty tequila.


Facilities

  • Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair Facilities

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Activities & Points of interest

American Conservatory Theater: 2 blocks
Curran Theater: 2 blocks
Union Square: 3 blocks
Cable Cars: 3 blocks
Golden Gate Theatre: 3 blocks
Nob Hill: 4 blocks

Directions

From San Francisco International Airport:
Follow signs to 101 North to the 7th Street exit.
Take 7th Street to Leavenworth to O'Farrell.
Turn right on O'Farrell, then left on Taylor.
Turn left on Geary Street and drive one block.
The hotel is located on the right.
8.4 out of 10
Based on 18 rating
This hotel is recommended by 17 travellers
8.4 Hotel Service
8.8 Hotel Condition
9.0 Room Cleanliness
8.4 Room Comfort
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Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 20/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

The only thing was that there was no pool. Also no air conditioning in the room only a ceiling fan.

Go to Pier 39. There is a lot to do and see. Fisherman's Wharf is okay but Pier 39 is the place to be.

Recommended by Don from Northern Kentucky

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 16/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Great Value - Great Location

We couldn't have been happier with the location of the hotel and the service provided by the staff. Although the rooms were on the small size, they were comfortable and everything was in good working order. We'd recommend this hotel to anyone looking to be around Union Square

Recommended by Dave from Bangkok, Thailand

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 09/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Excellent!!

Was a excellent stay all around. Great location, wonderful friendly staff, and nice comfortable rooms. Hotel is small, but something i personally enjoy, and felt quite at ease there. I look forward to goin back there.

Recommended by Kevin from San Clemente CA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 07/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

An awesome place to stay!

I loved this hotel. It's got a ton of character, from the bustle of Geary Street that it faces, to the afternoon wine and cheese. The rooms are bright and clean and eccentric, w/ quotes about California and San Francisco from various writers painted discreetly on the walls, and the staff are courteous, helpful and totally accommodating. The location (although JUST bordering an area in SF called the Tenderloin, which is a bit dodgy) is terrific - walking distance to everything, and right in the heart of the theatre district. I would recommend earplugs - that is if you are in a room that faces Geary. it's a pretty noisy street and sleep could be a problem for those who don't wear earplugs. But apart from that, this hotel is absolutely awesome. I will stay there any time I'm in SF from here on in!

Recommended by RE from Canada

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 30/04/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great location

Plenty of dining choices within walking distance from budget to high end.

Recommended by Ricardo from Honolulu, HI

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 10/04/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Nice hotel

Small boutique hotel, comfortable, quaint, charming, lots of good restaurants nearby, friendly staff.

Recommended by Courtney from Portland, OR

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 02/04/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

A perfect place to stay

I stayed at the Hotel California 5 nights and everything was perfect. You are 2 blocks from Union Square, which makes it a good "base" to explore town. The staff was friendly and helpful. I arrived a couple of hours before check in and was given the room straight away. You have free wireless and, even if the website does not mention it, there is a small gym with a treadmill, a bike and a few machines. You can get free coffee and tea from the reception area during the whole day. There is even a (free) wine and cheese reception every day between 4 and 6p.m. My room did not have a fridge (which could have helped to store some snacks), but there are loads of places selling deli, breakfast and salads all around. Rooms are also brightly decorated. A bit noisy at night due to the traffic outside. Overall I was very impressed.

Recommended by Cristina from Leeds, UK

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 30/03/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
6.0

An excellent location

You can go most of the famost attractcions by walking

Recommended by Nivia from Venezuela

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 27/03/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great location - Very Clean

It was cold (in the 40's at night) when were there and with the wind it felt like 30. Take warm clothing! Visit Alcatraz and definitely do the bike ride over the bridge to Sausalito! If you like Jazz, checkout Jazz at Pearls.

Recommended by Vivian from Miami, FL

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 26/03/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Good location, nice service

This hotel is located very convenience to sightseeing, and also they serve free coffee and wine. Roome was small but cosy, confortable. I like this hotel.

Recommended by Takako from Chicago, IL

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