COVA Hotel

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
Parking available

Explore the area

655 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

Place, Van Ness Avenue
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
‪8 min walk‬
Place, San Francisco City Hall
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

City view
600 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

City view
250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room (Room Selected at Check-In)

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hotel, you'll find Union Square and SF Masonic Auditorium. Lombard Street and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

Great American Music Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
San Francisco City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Union Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
Market St & Hyde St Stop - 9 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Onsen - ‬3 min walk
‪Sungho - ‬3 min walk
‪Piccolo Italia Pizza - ‬3 min walk
‪Great American Music Hall - ‬4 min walk
‪Sai Jai Thai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

COVA Hotel

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1044 square feet (97 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly COVA Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Francisco hotel.

1 building

95 guestrooms or units

8 levels

1044 sq ft of conference space

97 sq m of conference space

Continental breakfast (free)

Manager's reception (free)

Deli

Terrace on the roof

Business center (24 hours)

Conference space

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Car service

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Fireplace in lobby

Bellhop

Elevator

Smoking in designated areas

Microwave in a common area

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

COVA Hotel offers 95 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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$88 nightly

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Free area shuttle
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free area shuttle
Free shopping center shuttle
Limo/town car service
Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

24-hour gym

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
iPod dock

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Free bottled water

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 27 and June 01.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 75.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Air conditioning is not provided

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 will place an authorization for USD 50 on credit cards for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

COVA Hotel

COVA Hotel San Francisco

COVA San Francisco

Hotel COVA

COVA Hotel Hotel

COVA Hotel San Francisco

COVA Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is COVA Hotel to the airport?

COVA Hotel is 14.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does COVA Hotel have an airport shuttle?

COVA Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per person, one-way.

How close is COVA Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (31-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does COVA Hotel offer free breakfast?

COVA Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at COVA Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at COVA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at COVA Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

Does COVA Hotel have a pool?

COVA Hotel does not have a pool.

Does COVA Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does COVA Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is COVA Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

COVA Hotel is 0.6 mi away from San Francisco.

COVA Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel in a horrible neighborhood Hotel is ok. Safe and clean. Affordable. Breakfast dull, but ok. Generous happy hours with free wine. Recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Roderick

Mar 27, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I really enjoy my stay in The Cova, staff was amazing and super friendly, complementary wine was such a surprise and also Breakfast I blew me away. I know I stayed during a very difficult time for the city of SF where everything was shut down, but I must say I felt safe in the hotel, and the hotel provided us with hand sanitizer and it was great. Only thing it was the homeless situation smoking outside but I understand that out of their hands to stop it. Over all I really enjoyed it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Mar 19, 2020

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

Respite in the storm

During the virus epidemic it was so nice to have this place to stay at while my son received a surgical procedure. I would love to come back when things are normal!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Mar 18, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice modern hotel, good friendly staff, nice continental breakfast only downside is the area it's in.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Mar 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Me gusto mucho el hotel y los empleados muy amables, muy buenas extras como desayunos y happy hour, lo único malo es mucho homeless alrededor y se meten al parqueo a fumar o inyectarse drogas. Por lo demás es perfecto

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

I have found people hair on my pillows that was grossly now I wonder if all the days I stay if they even changed the sheets

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Mar 14, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I enjoyed that the shuttle was available for people like us that had no idea how to get around. We enjoyed the breakfast variety, taste. The only thing that was difficult is parking and that there is a high homeless population. It was extremely scary to walk anywhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Mar 13, 2020

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

My mom Is in hospital have extensive surgery and we went to 3 other hotels in a week spans and came to this hotel were it was clean comfortable bed and A beautiful view thank you so much

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was good.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Mar 10, 2020

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

Good Value

Nice accommodations and services. Great complimentary wine 'happy hour'. Neighborhood was a bit intimidating.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Sewsurn

Mar 8, 2020

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

nice stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Mar 8, 2020

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

Overall it was a great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal

Mar 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The hotel was clean and desk staff we worked with were very friendly. There is convenient valet parking on the property. Beats trying to figure out parking in the city if you have your own vehicle. The "balcony" that was advertised was a joke. We had a sliding glass door that opened to railing. There was no actual balcony. We had a view of the transients all over the street. This hotel has no air conditioner or heating system. Thankfully it wasn't hot during our stay, the little fan they provided was sufficient. The bed was extremely uncomfortable to me. The mattress was VERY firm. The location is awful. Smack dab in the middle of the tenderloin. The complimentary breakfast was in a nice little room with plenty of table and chairs. Don't expect bacon and eggs type breakfast. It's hard boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, etc. It was nice though. Overall, our one night stay was good for the price, but I'm not sure I will be coming back. The super hard mattresses and the scary homeless people just outside the hotel were the deal breaker for me.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Rafael

Mar 5, 2020

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

Ótimo hotel em uma região péssima!

O hotel é confortável, bom atendimento e com mimos aos hospedes como van em alguns horários para a Union Square e Fishmanswharf e até uma degustação gratuita de vinhos no Happy Hour. O café da manhã padrão americano era bom e atendeu bem. O grande problema é a região onde ele está localizado, que apesar de ser no centro, erelativamente perto do metrô, a região é lotada de moradores de rua, causando uma péssima sensação de insegurança em todos os horários e em várias ruas ao seu redor. Apesar do conforto, essa sensação estragou a minha percepção de San Francisco e por isso recomendo que fiquem em ouro bairro.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Mar 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was beautiful! Loved everything about. Sad there was no mini fridge but that’s okay!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 5, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The problema, the area around and the stuff, Very unfriendly. Not recommendable at all

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Thierry

Feb 22, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Apprécié: Terrasse, happy hours, petit déjeuné, propreté Problème: Homeless devant l'hotel. C'est terrible de voir ces gens dans la rue, et on ne se sentait pas en sécurité

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 21, 2020

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

朝食は種類が色々

朝食は色々な種類があり、美味しくいただけました。場所的に付近にホームレスが多いのが難点です。刺激しなければ問題ありません。

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

MandyL

Feb 15, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff are friendly. Hotel is clean. Breakfast begins 6:30am. Basic but coffee and fruits were enough for me. Location is about 10 mins walk from civic center train station. There are many homeless people. I have been told by locals to just keep my head down and power walk through them. I ended up calling Uber instead of walking to train stations near by (a 7 mins walk) because it's just heartbreaking to see so many homeless people.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved Cova! Will def be going back when in San Francisco!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Feb 3, 2020

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

Great room, parking is a scam

Great room, parking is a scam, 30 overnight, 5.00 more for oversized vehicles, 5.00 more if you want to come in and out...everyone that was standing in line complained about what a scam it was...

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 31, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic staff, excellent rooftop patio overlooking the city.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 28, 2020

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

Good stay: review with pros and cons list

Overall this was an absolutely wonderful stay, and definitely fit for the price. I listed my pros and cons below: Pros: 1.) Walking distance from some really good restaurants like Pho 2000, Lers Ros, and Brenda's. 2.) About a 10 minute walk from Union Square, where you can catch the cable car down to the pier. 3.) COMPLIMENTARY WINE. From 5-7 guests get FREE WINE at the rooftop bar. AS MANY GLASSES AS YOU WANT. It is not expensive wine, but it is TASTY and FREE and BOTTOMLESS. 4.) Staff are really nice. The person at the front desk listed off a bunch of different places to explore and try new foods. They also were really helpful with navigating events and traffic patterns for us. 5.) Rooftop bar and patio: we really enjoyed being able to look at the city in a chill, romantic environment. This was probably our favorite part of the hotel. 6.) Complimentary breakfast. At other hotels I've been at, complemtary breakfasts usually amount to just some muffins and pastries. This breakfast station had quite a bit to choose from. Cons: 1.) It is in a great location to walk and/or hop on public transit, but it is not in the safest neighborhood. We stuck with Uber once it was night time. 2.) No room service, but they do have a partnership with a different business that delivers food. We ended up not trying it, so I can't say much about it. 3.) Shuttle service sometimes did not run when the schedule said it was supposed to. Overall--very satisfied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 27, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I love the location, it is walkable to San Francisco City and thus Bill Graham Auditorium And Davies Music Hall. The rooftop balcony had a great view of the city. We happened to stay during fleet week, so we got to see the blue angels perform over the city. Everyone was very friendly. The valet parking was convenient. It is in San Francisco and there are homeless people around. They in no way bothered me or my wife, but if you are scared of homeless people or cities, maybe don’t stay in San Francisco.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Jan 25, 2020

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

Great for singles or couples!

I arrived late at night and the staff was super nice and offered me a bottle of wine for free. Plus, they ordered me dinner from a local Italian restaurant. So the first impression was perfect. This is more of a place for one or two people to stay. I wouldn’t recommend for a family with kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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COVA Hotel Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Verified traveler

8/10 Good

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Roderick

10/10 Excellent

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Respite in the storm

Elaine

8/10 Good

Steve

Steve

8/10 Good