Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco

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Sundeck
Meeting facility
Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Elevator
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Cow Hollow stay.With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ghirardelli Square and 2 miles (3 km) of Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in 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.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the airport?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 15.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on Jan 25, 2026 start from $107.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buena Vista Motor Inn.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (23-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a pool?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 1.8 mi away from San Francisco.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, small but clean. Virtual check in good for my first time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, many options around, staff was nice and helpful the whole time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Orlando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always stay here when visiting the city. Very clean and easy safe parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a tad small and first come first serve. Besides that laction was great and felt safe. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying here! It’s convenient to everything, super clean and welcoming. It’s our home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, very clean and staff helpful. Only issue is the noise and parking is a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia, Carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Good location. Ample parking. Basic . Good value for cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel, Langley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property rated as 8.2. no way! Room we got had sink outside bathroom and you could touch all 4 walls inside bathroom without moving your feet. photos showed a couch, no room for one in our room. Not a single photo showed a room like ours was possible. I had Expedia on the fone to move hotel as not what was represented but it was already late at night and we had driven 12 hours to get there. Toughed it out. I was very worried about losing the parking spot as it was VERY VERY limited for the number of rooms and no nearby parking for any amount of money!.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , okay couch , okay beed , great hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was pretty spacious and clean. The ice maker on our floor wasn't working so we had to go to another floor for ice. Parking is tight and limited but we were happy to find a spot and used ride share so we didnt lose the space. They claimed there was a communal microwave but we got told otherwise when we asked to use one. It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property to stay at. We kept our vehicle safely parked for a couple of days while we checked out San Francisco. The virtual check in lady was so great, I wasn’t sure if she was AI at first and she had a good chuckle with me. We will stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and has outside area with view of Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking is a plus and walkable to pier 39.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthit

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good e
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayle, Springfield

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a family of three for work and fun. There was a nice desk and chair for me to work on my laptop. Staff was very nice. Food and coffee options close by. Quiet area and felt safe. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

joel

Liked: Staff & service
The traffic noise on the side of the building was loud there were several disturbances during the night in the hallways you can pretty much hear through the walls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, helpful staff. I was able to walk (25 mins) to a business event near Fisherman's wharf and back each day. Also good for getting to the Marina area for walks. Old hotel but clean and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025