We stayed at the BV some years ago, and honestly forgot about it while getting caught up in the frenzy of trying to find a deal at a 4* SF hotel closer to the Embarcadero. Well, all was either sold out, OR wanting higher bids..when we remembered the BV! Still mostly the same, BUT now they have the continental bkfast!!... more

Difficult to know what to say, I must say I had read the reviews from earlier in the year before travelling, although they were written after I had booked 7 nights here, so I was a bit unsure as to what to expect We knew it wasn't going to be 5 star accommodation, but our rooms were faultless. Cleaned everyday,... more

I spent there 3 nights in the begining of May, nice hotel, just few block uphill to famous Lombard street, the same walking distance to Fisherman Wharf, rooms were cleaned, front staff very polite and helpful. Free access to computer in a lobby. Breakfast maybe not interesting (just donats and crossaints), but wake up coffee is there, and free covered... more

The buena vista has mixed but consistent reviews. Firstly it is NOT the Marriott and no they do not do english breakfast. However this is a tidy convenient motel which you should use as a B and B. There is nothing else in the hotel except reasonably clean rooms. Breakfast is included but consists of croissant, other pastries. orange juice,tea... more

The hotel lobby needs a major cleaning and fix-up. Booked a great rate through Expedia and had no problems. The rooms are older but clean. There were some ants in the room. The location was great. more

The ants didn't bother me. It was the bed bugs I detested. Before staying at the Buena Vista I didn't know what a bed bug looked. But the spots on my arms that looked like flea bites kept appearing after I got home. So I googled them. Yep, sure enough! Up popped a photo of the same type of bug... more

Loved the location. Fishermans Wharf was a 30 minute walk away--mind you it is over the hill so you had to be a ready to walk. But the walk was interesting with it varied shops & restaurants and architecture. Service was casual and friendly at the front desk. Our room was on the quiet back side of the building so... more

this is not a bad place to stay,but it's not great either. located on lombard street,it's a good place for getting around from.rooms are a good size,ours was clean but a little dated and we had no problems with noise from the street and you can't fault it for value. however do not expect a warm welcome or a hearty... more

We flew to San Francisco from London for Christmas to stay with my parents in Sacramento. This time we were flying with an 11 month old infant. Rather than drive straight through after a 10 hour flight, we decided to relax in San Francisco. I chose this hotel due to it's location to the Wharf, the free parking and the... more