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Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco

37.78685, -122.41285
3 stars
580 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102 United States ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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Lowest price $189
available on 05/24/13
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    Overview of Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco

    Location.
    Constructed in 1913, the boutique-style Best Western Hotel California stands within the theater district in San Francisco, Calif. This property is located two blocks from the Curran and ACT theaters, and is three blocks from the Golden Gate Theatre. Nob Hill is four blocks away.

    Hotel Features.
    The Best Western Hotel California's lobby features walls decorated with City by the Bay quotations. Millennium restaurant is celebrated for its vegetarian and vegan dishes created without use of animal products or genetically modified ingredients. Desserts such as Warm Banana Crepe with Creamy Pecan Sorbet complete evenings in sweet style. The restaurant's décor features primarily recycled materials. The Millennium Bar offers an extensive all-organic wine list. A complimentary wine and cheese manager's reception is hosted daily. The hotel's business center provides complimentary high-speed wired Internet access and use of a printer. A total of 400 square feet of function space accommodates events. Daily complimentary reception on guests' arrival. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. The complimentary, 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight-training machines, and free weights.

    Guestrooms.
    This six-story hotel offers 93 guestrooms and suites. Double-paned windows reduce street noise. Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses and 400-thread count linens. Décor features vintage California posters and ceiling murals. Ceiling fans circulate air flow. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Select accommodations include refrigerators, whereas coffeemakers are supplied in all rooms. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary. In-room accessibility.

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    3.6 out of 5 Good (320 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 3.8)
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
    Tim at front desk was wonderful. Lacks major ammenities like gym and business center, but very accomodating front-desk and hotel services. Very ecclectic... place. I would stay again. by a Hotels.com guest on 05/03/13

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    What you need to know

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
      Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.

    • Check-out time is: noon
    • Check-in time starts at: 3 PM
    • Pets allowed
    • Pet maximum weight in lb is: 20
    • American Express
    • Carte Blanche
    • Diners Club
    • Discover
    • MasterCard
    • Visa

    Best Western Hotel California is a smoke-free property.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Bar/lounge
    • Complimentary reception
    • Elevator/lift
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 400
    • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 37
    • Number of floors - 7
    • Restaurant
    • Smoke-free property
    • Total number of rooms - 93
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      • One meeting/conference room
      • Valet parking (surcharge)
      • Year Built 1913
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Clock radio
    • Cribs/infant beds available
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds available
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Television
    • Window opens
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      • CD player
      • Ceiling fan
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Free local calls
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
      • Pay movies
      • Pillowtop mattress
      • Premium bedding
      • Video-game console
      • Voice mail
      • Wake-up calls
    • Services
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Coffee/tea in lobby
    • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    • Concierge services
    • Fitness facilities
    • Free breakfast
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Valet parking
    • Business & Event
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Business center
    • Business services
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessible path of travel
    • In-room accessibility

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Dining

    Millennium - Celebrated vegetarian and vegan restaurant open nightly for dinner. Imaginative dishes such as Savory Parsnip Flan, Plantain Torte, Grilled Abalone Mushroom Paella, all created without animal products or genetically modified ingredients. Desserts such as Warm Banana Crêpe with Creamy Pecan Sorbet. Decor fashioned from mostly recycled materials. Bar with extensive all-organic wine list.

    Independently owned and operated, the Millennium restaurant is also the setting for daily complimentary buffet breakfast prepared by the hotel.

    Recreation

    • Golfing nearby

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.


    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16 per person (one way)
    • Valet parking fee: USD 31.00 per night
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 46.00 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.

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    Best Western Hotel California Union Square - Convention Center

    A short guide to Union Square - Convention Center

    Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman's Wharf.

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    3.6 / 5
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "noisyndirty street"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    they messed up the reservation and did not have a suite available for us.the breakfast buffet closed an hour early without warning when my son was not even awake yet. older building so the windows did not block out the loud street at all
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night family trip in May 2013
    family5
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "great service, ecclectic environment."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Tim at front desk was wonderful. Lacks major ammenities like gym and business center, but very accomodating front-desk and hotel services. Very ecclectic place. I would stay again.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Apr 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Good hotel close to Union Square"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Enjoyed wine and cheese everyday between 5 and 6:30, relative proximity to Union Square at a competitive price , and complimentary continental breakfast. Missed having a mini refrigerator.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Apr 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great location"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The staff was very welcoming and the hotel has a great location, close to Union square. Nice rooms.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "nice visit"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The stay was nice.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Mar 2013
    roy
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Smaller than I thought"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The hotel is ok, but for the price, the rooms are extremely small. Also the walls are paper thin. There was a restaurant outside my room and even though I was on the 3rd floor, I could here conversations word for word. I was kept awake unitl 1-2am by how loud it was outside. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Mar 2013
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Amazing!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We had a great time and loved our room. It was cozy & the service was amazing!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Would come back"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Nice little surprise of a hotel. Grateful for the upgrade, as I received a charming corner room on 7th floor. Old old building has been remodeled nicely. Didn't take advantage of complimentary shot of tequila at check-in (got there at 10am...although it probably would have made the conference I was attending more fun). Down sides: noisy location, very […] sketchy neighborhood (MUST take cabs at night), hair in bathtub. Up sides: great bed and wonderful staff. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Feb 2013
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Good location for seeing the sights"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We had a wonderful time in the beautiful city of San Francisco! The staff was friendly, helpful, and fun. Breakfast and the afternoon wine and cheese was very nice and appreciated. Overall, The California Hotel was a lovely place to stay!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip in Feb 2013
    Lorraine
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    clean, good breakfast
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night business trip in Jan 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Disapointing..............."

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    Very noisy and a very tired old hotel................
    Genuine Expedia guest review
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    Jan 23, 2013
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "it was good place"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    It wad good for san francisco trip Good location, good service.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Dec 2012
    lim
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Decent hotel in a bad location."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Everything was pretty nice about this hotel except the room and the neighborhood. We paid a lot for a Suite that turned out to be two small rooms connected by a small hallway and a bathroom. The beds weren't very comfortable in my opinion, way too soft and fluffy. The neighborhood was the worse experience. Very dirty, lots of transients, and extremely […] noisy at night, which made it very hard to get a good nights sleep. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
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    Jan 3, 2013
    Dan
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "close to union square"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    overall it was very good for the price
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    6 night trip in Dec 2012
    Jeff
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Eagles Fan"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Older Hotel but it has lots of charm and a great Vegan Restaurant. Kept up very well. Plus I am a fervent Eagles fan.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 3, 2012
    Pat
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Nov 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "charming and comfortable"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    We liked our room, it was cute, clean and had a lot of character. The wooden floors were quite special, along with the huge windows. The staff were very helpful and nice. The only downside was that the king bed had a pretty big dip in the middle. Otherwise I would rate this 5.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night business trip in Nov 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Close to EVERYTHING you need !!!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    I loved the hotel, its not for children at all. because the roms are small n cozy. Book this is its just for you and your sweetie, no kids.... This hotel is located in the heart of downtown so if you DONT like noise dont book here, we njoid it very much. They serve a nice breakfast thats free but we tried DOTTIES which is in walking distance for breakfast […] is a must go to, you will have a line but the food and service was well worth the wait, must go see Beaches of Babylon excellent play I must say, Tim, & Baji at the front desk were great!! Dont rent a car if you plan to tour Alcatraz unless you dont like to walk, we walked there it took us 30 min exactly to the pier leave hotel make a left out front door make a left on Stockton and keep it straight down to the pier, no hills or nothing. Excellent walk with sites to see. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night romance trip in Nov 2012
    LisaRenae
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Nov 2012
    A Traveller
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    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "some feelings"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    The hotel is good, but it is a little noisy there. There might be a bar or club downstairs.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 12, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Clean room, nice staff, close to convention center"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    I visited the Best Western Hotel California for 6 days to attend a conference at the nearby Moscone Conference Center. I wanted to stay closer to the Center, but the hotels were booked up. The walk was not bad though, about 20 minutes, and you get to pass by Union Square and see some of SF's famous trolleys go by. The hotel itself is very clean, and […] I found the staff to be helpful and courteous. The only negative thing I have to say about my experience was that the surrounding area is a bit sketchy at night. Many drifters and street noise, so I might not recommend this if you are traveling with a family. But I travelled by myself and never felt unsafe, just a bit more cautious than normal. Other than that, it was great! Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Nov 2, 2012
    QL
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night business trip in Oct 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Oct 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Family Friendly Hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Our family of 5 stayed here in August and we had a wonderful experience. Had the 2 bedroom suite and it was perfect. The central location was great, the breakfast every morning was delicious. The only minor flaw was the very slow elevator but that was no big deal.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 29, 2012
    Victoria
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Overpriced!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    The cost per night was out of line for the offered amenities. Not a good neighborhood with beggars at the hotel door.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 28, 2012
    Akash
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    My only compliant about the room was the water pressure and temperature was awful in the room. Everything else was great! Would stay again
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 17, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great little hotel for a Union Square getaway!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This was a great little San Francisco Hotel. The location is great. The decor is fantastic.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 15, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "No A/C and loud at night"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The room was overpriced, hot, and loud.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Oct 2012
    Courtney
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night business trip in Oct 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Glad to be home"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    This hotel is located in a very old building, and it shows. The room we stayed in was closet-sized with only one electrical outlet and no air conditioning, but I'm sure that is standard for many establishments in San Francisco. It did have an old overhead fan, but it listed from side to side and seemed very close to falling down. The bathroom was basically […] dismal, with old pink shower tiles, cracked floor tiles, a patched tub, and a sloppy grout job applied over the fixtures. Cosmetic issues aside, the water temperature oscillated between burning hot and freezing cold, so I opted to go without a shower. The good news, I guess, is that I now have a renewed appreciation for the amenities at home. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 3, 2012
    Madmenfan
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Not at all satisfied"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    Only go here if you want to party all night. The bar down stairs is extremely loud and you need ear plugs to sleep. The rooms are small. The TV did not work in one room. All of the people that work there were nice except for the chef that verbally attacked my wife in front of my 6 year old son over him trying to help pour milk on his cereal. The guy […] was absolutely ridiculous in his behavior and should be fired for the way he acted. This went on for ten minutes with him continuing to give every one in the family dirty looks the entire time we had breakfast. This is the worst treatment I have seen from a hotel employee toward a guest in 20+ years of traveling. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in Aug 2012
    Chris
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Jul 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Not the one to rave about but decent enough."

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    Breakfast was awesome. Kinda noisy which is understandable considering it's the city. However, the bathroom faucets were hard to regulate if you are taking a shower. It is hard to get the kind of temperature comfortable for taking a shower. May need to update on plumbing.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Aug 2, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nice hotel, sketchy neighborhood"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    I really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel California, small but nice room, ok bathroom and good breakfast but some of this was overshadowed by the poor neighborhood. Every night on our way back to the hotel we were confronted by the homeless population, panhandling. The men were not dangerous but not something I like to deal with when on vacation. Be aware […] of your surroundings when you enter the Tenderloin district and take taxis. The neighborhood goes from bad to worse the further in you venture. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Jul 2012
    Tom
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Feel the street and bar in your room"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      1.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    Too noisy and no isolation at all in windows. Windows are wooden and have lots of gap between each other. Therefore, you can feel everything. It is just next to cafe-bar. There is no way to sleep earlier than 2 am which the closing time of the bar. There is an antique elevator which is frequently out of order. We would like to change the room by hoping […] that the other room will be less noisy. Hotel staff was rude to the customer and didnt support us at all. We had to move all our luggage down first from 5th floor by knowing that we will be relocated to a room in 6th floor and move them up to 6th floor. It was terrible as the antique elevator was out of order!!! Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 4, 2012
    Traveler
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Calamity Hotel."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Good Location, friendly staff. Place has some old charm, but my shower was touchy, and the AC in my room did'nt work. Got stuck in the elevator once, and the last night I was there some dipstick pulled the fire alarm and scared all the Tourons! Good Times!
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 2, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great rooms, service, location."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Excellent service, very nice staff. Great location. Comfy bed and pillows. Nice hotel. Only complaint is there is some kind of restaurant/night lounge next door and at night it got very loud from our room. It didn't really bother us though, we fell fast asleep.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in May 2012
    Mario
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great historic hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    My husband and I enjoyed our stay. It met all our expectations; continential breakfast and WI-FI. The room was comfortable and spacious for both of us. We are used to vactioning in historic hotels and expect that the rooms will be small and without air conditioning. The weather is mild enough that opening the windows or having the ceiling fan on made […] the room plenty comfortable. I read the reviews about the street noise and thought it might be an over exaggeration, but that was not the case. The hotel does offer complimentary ear plugs and in all honesty we got used it to it as best we could. Most of the staff members were friendly and helpful. So all and all I would recommend this hotel for the amenties and price. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night family trip in May 2012
    Shelly P.
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    1.0 / 5
    Poor
    "Pictures of the hotel looks better than what it is"

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      1.0
    We first got to the hotel there were hairs in the shower and sink. The water pressure was weak. The fire alarm went off twice in 2 days. The hotel is old and smells. The sheets were itchy, I had to request new ones. Valet takes forever because they park streets away and is very expensive. We checked out and went to the Westin St. Francis and loved  […] it! Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip with friends in May 2012
    David
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "it was close to all so not walking long."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    In the bathroom, the sink faucet nozzle sprayed out water everywhere. It got our clothes wet, the toilet set wet and floor. The nozzle needs to be taken off and either clean or replace with a new one. Everything else was good. We would stay there again when coming to SF.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Apr 2012
    Shadoff
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "great price and location. a little noisy at night"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Great hotel if you don't mind the noise of the party crowd
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip with friends in Apr 2012
    rene
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "great location & great staff"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The staff was great... the location was perfect. Could walk to lots of places and cabs were easy to get. My bed and pillows were so comfy. My home away from home for the week. I'd stay there again. They had wine and cheese in the evening and a work-out room.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    7 night trip in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "I'd stay again"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Clean hotel, central location. Rooms were small, but that's usual for old city hotel. It was noisy unless the windows were closed, but they did have ceiling fans. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom was good size. Wine and cheese in the evening was nice after a day of sightseeing.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Apr 25, 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "business trip"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    nice place but a bit noisy.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    3.0 / 5
    Good

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    It was great that we could check in early - the hotel was ok but the area was not the best. No AC in the room. Overall good exerience.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night business trip in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Loved Hotel California"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Great Location & Friendly staff. Complimentary breakfast, wine tasting, cheese and a shot of tequilla when you check in. It was perfect.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night trip in Mar 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    2.0 / 5
    Fair

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      2.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Best Western Hotel California - San Francisco
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "THE HOTEL ATMOSPHERE"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel the location was great in walking distance to Union Square,where were able get on&off tour bus.We really enjoyed the wine and cheese hour.The front desk staff was very helpful in our tour planning.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night trip in Mar 2012
    A Traveller
    US
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