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BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

3.0 of 5
580 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly The Savoy Hotel)
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Ranked #119 of 240 hotels in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 394 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Union square(18)
  • Continental breakfast(7)
  • Great location(7)
  • Very clean(6)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • Homeless people(4)
  • Street noise(4)
  • Few blocks(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Rooms are small(3)
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Wardy09
Sydney
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We are a family of 4 adults and we stayed here for 3 nights from the 26th Dec. It is a great place to stay as it is only a few blocks from Union Square. The hotel staff were very welcoming, the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The decor was lovely and full of character due to the fact... More

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S C
Santa Maria CA
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After a very long drive, and getting lost trying to find the hotel, getting a cold shot of Tequila at the front desk was just a great way to start our stay. I have stayed an many hotels within a block of here and this was by FAR the best. Nice, breakfast included. Of course it is an older place,... More

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Dan7667
Mobile, Alabama
Top Contributor
63 reviews
15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

First i will say that the room was nice for an old hotel. the location was just ok. It is ab out 4 blocks to Union Square. i would have liked to be a little closer. Now for the problem we experienced. Upon check-in, the clerk checked us in under the wrong reservation just because it was the same last... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Only here one night - but enjoyed it. Parking is way expensive if you need that. Room was adequately sized and spotlessly clean. Cute decor. Hotel has charm and is close to some fun restaurants. Mostly quiet but some sirens at night... The bedding was soft and comfy. Free breakfast not too exciting but hey. There is a restaurant on... More

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Steve-JL.a.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Recently stayed again at this Best Western hotel in San Francisco. My review is not one of being too critical but I really need to be fair about the entire review. I have stayed here now 3 times, more recent in January and back in December. This most recent stay was for 2 nights so I could attend a wine... More

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CARLSBADtraveler59
Carlsbad, California
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I had a free night thru Best Western Rewards and it was expiring, so I used it to bring down my travel costs of 3 nights in SF...one night at the Hotel CA, then I moved to a much more pleasurable hotel in the city for the other 2 nights. For free, this place was just OK...I myself woudn't pay... More

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peter b
la
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I can agree with a lot of the other comments. The hotel is in a "borderline" area between the the Tnderloin and Nob Hill areas. There are homeless and beggers in the area and sometimes close to the hotel, but one see's that throughout San Francisco even by the Hilton. The location on Geary streeet is about 3 blocks from... More

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WisdomAndHealth
New York, USA
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

This was the second time I stayed here. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, with plenty of work space and free WiFi that actually works! The restaurant is very good, although the continental breakfast (which is included) could use a bit more protein-containing foods. The location is really good, within walking distance to Market St, the art galleries, and... More

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AliceAndMatt
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was out first stop in our trip down Route 1. Parked outside and on check-in a valet was available, at a charge. Reception staff were friendly and very helpful on tips for getting around SF. Our room was on the 3rd floor so we used the lift going up but it was quicker to walk down as it's not... More

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trichardson89
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is a great hotel. Not too much and not too little. The location is great, the service was great and the room was ever so quaint. If you are looking for opulence you will be disappointed because this is a nice place to rest your head reminise about the past and enjoy the city. I hope to return to... More

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BEST WESTERN The Hotel California Also Known As

  • Best Western Hotel California
  • Hotel California San Francisco
  • Best Western San Francisco
  • San Francisco Best Western
Address: 580 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly The Savoy Hotel)

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