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4 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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#31 of 254 hotels in San Francisco
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 15
  • Address: 444 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Unique, small Hotel located in North Beach section; within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf, China Town & Financial District. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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( 13-17 of 85 )
“major overpriced disappointment”

Hotel Boheme

Aug 18, 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

I agree with weekapaug...I don't understand the rave reviews for this place. I looked over the hotel's website before booking, and nowhere was it mentioned that there is no air conditioning and there are no elevators. Seems like something people might want to know before booking a $200/night room, especially if they have health or mobility issues.

There is also no parking or valet, not even temporary parking while you run in to get directions to the nearest parking garage. My husband had to circle the block repeatedly while I got the garage directions, not an easy feat in this neighborhood.

After lugging our suitcases up two long flights of stairs, we were hot and sweaty and had only our creaky open window and a small fan for relief. We marveled at the tiny TV, in a size we didn't even think was still manufactured. Then we flushed the toilet, and the flush handle fell off. Yes, fell off. In a $200/night room with no AC. Fortunately the lady at the desk was able to fix it, but I told her I expected a discount, as the hotel was full and we could not be given a different room.

The free sherry in the reception area was no longer a perk after this, but a necessity.

Unless you're the kind of person who enjoys backpacking through Europe, avoid this hotel.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LexiSterling's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Member since: August 18, 2008
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Management Response
bohemeSanFrancisco, General Manager
(Management representative)
Aug 28, 2008
We apppreciate that not every hotel is for everyone. Almost every guest loves hotel Boheme and our ratings are almost always excellent. We are a 15 room hotel. Our rates are $174 and $184 (not $200). We are not a 5 star hotel and don't pretend to be. That is why our rates are so reasonable for San Francisco.
We are in a wonderful building. It was built in 1907 and, like most small buildings in this city, has no elevator. The staff helps carry bags when we are able.
The rooms are well maintained and spotless but the unforeseen will sometimes occur such as a toilet handle breaking. This was fixed right away.
We have no airconditioning but have not had a need for it. San Francisco is not a hot city.
Our small staff has been here an average of 6 years and none have been here less than 2 years. We all enjoy working in the best small hotel in the best location in the city.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
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“Great Location”

Hotel Boheme

4 of 5 stars
Kenilworth
Aug 7, 2008

We just spent 3 nights at the Boheme - the staff are really friendly and helpful the rooms although on the small side are clean the bathroom was excellent. i would definItely stay here again. Great location for anywhere in SF

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Room was dark
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pje39's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 07, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Would not stay again”

Hotel Boheme

2 of 5 stars
Maryland
Aug 5, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I really don't understand how this hotel is ranked so high on TripAdvisor. My wife and I (we're in our late 20's) just stayed here at the end of July for 3 nights and were somewhat disappointed. Like other reviews mention, there is no elevator and TON of steps. If you're carrying up luggage, good luck! Check-in was fine, no issues.

I know the rooms were described as being small by other reviewers and even the hotel when booking but jeeez man. They were TINY. With both of our suitcases on the floor we literally had no room to walk. Our room was at the back of the hotel with a terrible view. The hotel has no AC and even though it was not that hot, the room always felt stuffy and warm. The bathroom was also very small and found it difficult to move around in (I'm 6'0, 175lbs).

The location is the best part of the hotel. Within walking distance to most tourist attractions in the city and there are bus stops located very close to the hotel as well. The restaurant located to the left of the hotel when exiting was terrible. I think it was called Calzones. The following night we had dinner at The House which was only 1 block from the hotel. It was by far one of the best meals I've had ever.

Stan, the evening shift front desk person was also very helpful with directions and suggestions for sightseeing and meals.

I would not stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Samll rooms, lots of steps, no AC
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weekapaug's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 08, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Other
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“A great deco.. what else?”

Hotel Boheme

3 of 5 stars
Paris, France
Jul 31, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

I was disapointed by Hotel Boheme, and for once i don’t share the general opinion of the T.A. reviews .
OK, the deco is great , there is a special atmosphere , and the location is good , even if i prefer Union Square .... but , what else ?
There is no elevator, be prepared if you have heavy suitcases ; our room was small, there was no bathtub , only a shower, no coffeemaker , the TV was a bit larger than a box of matches (bring binoculars if you actually intend to watch it ) , and the room was directly on Colombus avenue , an important street of San Francisco with a lot of traffic night and day , and peole speaking loudly or screaming .. night and day too !
The staff is professional , i wouldn’t say friendly .
The breakfast is not included and even not possible ; ok, there is a big choice of cafes around , but it makes an aditional cost on the bill.
I don’t say it is a bad hotel , but when you evaluate something you have to consider what you get and what you pay : i am sorry , but it is overpriced and for more than 200$ / night without complimentary breakfast there are better deals in San Francisco ; see for example my other review here.
If i return to San francisco it will certainly not stay in this hotel.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location and the decoration
    • Disliked — Few amenities , overpriced
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LOUGIR's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 07, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
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“loved the boheme”

Hotel Boheme

5 of 5 stars
scotland
Jul 31, 2008

loved the boheme, the location ,the staff, small rooms but you don't spend a lot of time in your room in san francisco! we had a room at the back which had no view but was so quiet as the hotel is on a very busy street, and i believe the front rooms might be bit noisy. will def go back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — all of hotel and location
    • Disliked — rooms could be bigger
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beach10's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 06, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
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