Beautiful hotel. Staff was really helpful and were knowledgeable enough to give us local information. Rooms are very clean and with the right touch of retro antiqueness. Great breakfast. My family really enjoyed our vacation in the city and our stay was wonderful.

We stayed here for three nights and I was very aware of the location, the older building and the noise that comes with it. So no problem, I brought ear plugs. Just do keep in mind when people say it's noisy, it really is....noisy. People screaming, trucks, sirens, you name it. But you are in the middle of a city... More

Despite the name, we booked here on the recommendation of a friend. For the price you are paying, the rooms are small but this is the norm for San Francisco. The hotel itself is lovely though and the rooms are nicely decorated (including song lyrics just below the ceiling and retro artwork) and very clean. It has both a lift... More

During our visit to San Francisco we stayed at The Hotel California for about two weeks in April 2013.We spent a wonderful time and everu in the hotel was specially helpful. They advised us with special care on how and where to go to all special places around the city. Last, but not least, the breakfast could be considered really... More

This gorgeous hotel was our home away from home for four nights at the start of this month (May 2013) We were treated like royalty! The front desk team (we dealt mostly with Tim & Kyle), are phenomenal. Their local knowledge, willingness to help and passion for their job is outstanding. A credit to your establishment. The location of the... More

The hotel is older and certainly has character. The elevator was out of service for most our stay which was annoying with luggage but otherwise wasn’t a problem for us. Our room was dark and small, so small it was difficult to open my suitcase. It was brightly painted, clean and the hardwood floors were great. There was no air... More

PROS: the staff are really sweet. A+++ to all, they made my 5-day stay a pleasure. Amazing memory of faces and names! The building is old and funky - which I loved - be sure to look over the stair railing from a high floor and look down, gorgeous. The carpeting is a trip. Our room was painted a gorgeous... More

No A/C, dangerous stairs, antique elevator, lack of maintenance, price too high, their booklet cautions you to "lock your luggage". No fire sprinklers, marginal area of town, poor breakfast. At $179 this is no bargain. Others nearby are nicer, safer and cheaper.

Just got back from a 5 night stay a Hotel California, other reviews don't do this hotel justice. We were given a very friendly warm welcome, We asked for a quiet room on arrival, this was sorted no problem by Kyle. The room was lovely, clean, very bright and the beds were so comfy. We had breakfast everyday, we were... More