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#1 of 41 B&Bs in San Francisco
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  • Address: 943 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110
Property Type: Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.
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“Warm welcome at the Inn”

Inn San Francisco

4 of 5 stars
London, UK
Nov 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I had a short stay at the Inn, but came away with a very positive impression of the place.

The Inn is a beautiful Victorian town house, typical of so many that you see in San Francisco. Inside there are many delightful period details, including some great old photos, and a fabulous drawing room / reception area where a buffet breakfast is served.

The Inn also boasts an amazing roof terrace, with spectacular views of the neighbourhood around Van Ness, and of the downtown skyscrapers.

And while Van Ness is a very busy road, the Inn is sufficiently set back for any traffic noise to be barely heard.

Also on the plus side is the very friendly welcome you'll receive, from either Marty, Fred or Marshmallow (the Corgi). They make for very engaging hosts... although be warned, Marty is a bit of a comedian, and likes nothing better than to wrongfoot you with a playful one liner! Still, be sure to trouble him for info about getting around the city; he was most helpful indicating which buses to catch, once we'd told him where we wanted to get to.

Rather more on the negative side, our room was a bit of a disappointment. I think we got the tiniest one in the joint, and for a double, it was pretty cramped. Also, it's on ground level, and the en suite bathroom (with half a clear window) looked directly out on to the garden.

Overall though, the room was fine... Nothing at all intolerable about it. And in every other respect we were happy with our stay at the Inn. A good place to stay in a fantastic city.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Marti
    • Disliked — the smallness of the room.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Parkaboy's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 24, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: $158 (year-round)
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“Awesome”

Inn San Francisco

Nov 9, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

"AWESOME"
Cheshire U. K
Wow! What a place to stay - the decor , Innkeeper & staff,the breakfasts, 360 Deg. roof top views over S F.

Thank you so much Marty & Co for such a great & memorable
2 week stay whilst visiting S F for the wedding of our son.

The Cottage Garden Apartment was great & beautifully clean. Nothing was too much trouble.
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  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Ambiance .- It would make a great 'Film Set"
    • Disliked — Gas cooker not working
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UkRobo's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 65+
Member since: November 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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Average price*: $158 (year-round)
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“Just okay...”

Inn San Francisco

Oct 23, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Booked a few nights' stay here based on TripAdvisor reviews but was disappointed ... Our room, while a comfortable size, was very musty-smelling with ancient carpeting and a tiny flat-screen tv that barely worked. It was too cold at night to leave the window open but if left closed the room smelled bad.

The property owner, while well-intentioned, just hovered endlessly engaging guests in conversation whether they wanted to chat or not, which was annoying. At a traditional B+B, this type of host might be expected but for an inn, it put us off a bit.

Yes, the breakfast spread was very good and having access to several newspapers was a nice touch, as were the chocolates in the room. The fluffy bathrobes were a bonus, too.

Uncertain if we'd stay here again on our next visit or if we'd recommend this place to anyone else.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ElsieElsewhere's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: I prefer not to answer
Member since: June 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
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“Lovely place to stay”

Inn San Francisco

Oct 9, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

I traveled alone to SF after my training trip and since there was big events in SF, almost all hotels in Union Streets were fully booked...but I found one pleasant and tidy inn on 24th street...
I always dream that I could stay in one lovely victorian style house and my dream came true when I stepped my foot in this lovely inn.

I arrived around 10 PM...I felt so tired and I met Marty; he's taking care of my reservation and helped me to take my heavy luggage to my room (thanks a lot Marty!!)
He's so helpful, nice and take care of me like one of his family so I really feel like I am home…

When I saw my room...I really love it... the room and the bath room is so lovely, clean and arrange so tidy…I love my bed it’s so big and smooth I slept well in the big bed :)
One more thing is the breakfast is so yummy and fresh...I spent my first breakfast at antiques dining room and read old books and on the next day I spent it on the lovely garden.

I am so grateful because when I went to the airport, Marty would go there as well so he drove me to airport and he explained me about SF... For sure I would go back there again :)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — my room
    • Disliked — the stairs
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mickeyjourney's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with young children, 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:
Other
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“Great B&B”

Inn San Francisco

Oct 7, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I'm not usually into the B&B thing but I love San Francisco, and this was an absolutely brilliant way to experience the city. The home is a beautiful Victorian, full of great details like the wrought iron spiral staircase leading to the rooftop patio. The staff is excellent, and Marty in particular went out of his way to make my stay enjoyable, even letting me use his computer to print my boarding pass.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view from the rooftop patio
    • Disliked — No refrigerator in room
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
fanglorious's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 07, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $158 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Address: 943 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110