San Remo Hotel

As shown accurately on the hotel details the rooms are very small but they were clean and comfortable and perfect for us as we were out in the city all day, only returning to sleep. We had a private bathroom but on visiting the shared facilities were good and I probably wouldn’t bother with the private bathroom in the future. The hotel is very kooky and different to the norm in the shared areas, but rooms modern. It was one of the lowest costs hotels and I would recommend. Only negative is no parking but there are lots of nearby parking garages that vary in cost or at weekends on street parking if you can find a spot.

Exceptional

Bathrooms could be cleaned more than only once a day. Other guests were friendly. Very funky historical building, so interesting in that regard. The hallways were crowded with old furniture and very dusty and dirty. For safety and ease of mobility, those hallways should be open and clear. Windows in our room were difficult to open, and blinds were broken. Other than that, overall a good place for the price and location.

Location Very old, badly maintained, full of dust. Extremely overpriced for a hotel. More a hostel experience.

It’s quiet tucked away in a good neighborhood

Pleasant

Superb

More of a hostel than a hotel. Not very clean. No breakfast. No TVs. Small rooms. Narrow halls. Shared bathrooms and showers. Not terrible but not great. You get what you pay for so as long as you’re just looking for a room and a bed then this place is okay.

A unique stay in the North Beach area. Booked the hotel due to walkability to Pier 39, Fisherman's Warf, and Pier 27 for a Princess Cruise. We are in good shape, took BART from SFO to Embarcadero and then walked 1.5 miles with carry-on luggage and a personal item to the hotel. A pretty direct route along Columbus gets you to the hotel, but it is a bit up hill at times. You also must carry your luggage up 2 flights of stairs. The hotel is historic with renovations to some rooms. We preferred the privacy of a double bed with ensuite shower and bathroom. However if you don't mind a shared shower and toilet area, these were well maintained and always seemed to be available when we walked by. You can book a less expensive private room with shared bathroom and shower area. These rooms were like a hostel, but are likely much nicer than a traditional hostel. There are sinks outside the shared showers with blow dryers and a few necessities provide like Q tips and makeup remover pads. The rooms are very small but contain the essential elements needed for a short stay. The rooms, towels and sheets were very clean. The noise level depends on what is going on outside, but on a weekday after dark it was very quiet. We always felt safe walking to and from the hotel. The coffee machine is fantastic after 7am in the morning. Only issue was a leaky shower door, but management kindly provided extra towels to catch the water outside the shower. Great dining nearby! Trader Joe's 1 block up

The hotel is truly unique. The staff member was very helpful and the rooms were adequate and modern. I was assigned a room on the third floor. I got settled in and went to take a shower. For some reason the hot water in the room didn’t work. The staff member on duty found me a similar room and everything worked there. However, I think it was right above the restaurant kitchen. I could hear the banging and all the noise associated with a kitchen. It was very annoying. It finally quieted down around 10ish but someone started back up with noise about 0400. Needless to say, sleeping peacefully was not going to be an option. Perhaps, it would have been quieter on the third floor rather than the second floor. I did opt for the room with a private bathroom. The hotel was built in 1906, so it’s quirky. It felt like an old western saloon hotel. While my room was very clean, the lobby area smelled like cat pee. It was an experience. San Francisco is amazing. And I had a wonderful time.

I lucked out with a corner room with a private bathroom (key). Hotel smelled like cleaning solution which could be worse. My room must of had a vent connecting to the restaurant downstairs because my room smelled like the spaghetti sauce they were whipping up early in the morning every morning. It smelled so good I went down to the restaurant to try some. (worth it) Thin walls which was anticipated with the age of the building but I brought my portable white noise machine and that solved any issue. Great location. Humble/ affordable stay. No complaints over here. Thanks San Remo!

Disappointing

The location is great. The decor reflects the early 1900s, creating a unique and historic atmosphere that adds character and authenticity to the property. Overall, the stay was enjoyable thanks to the excellent location and the unique historic character of the property. While the age of the building contributes to its charm, the cleanliness and maintenance fell short of expectations, and there was a strong unpleasant odor during the stay. With better upkeep and more thorough cleaning, the property could provide a much better guest experience.

Charming interior feels like stepping back to old San Francisco. Decor and furniture nostalgic and historical. Nice natural lighting. Shared bathrooms clean. There are many inviting nooks to sit and read or scroll. Lots of stairs to reception and rooms, be ready for that. The first room we were assigned was very stuffy with no windows to the outside. It was impossibly hot (a blessing on cold SF days, but this was not one of them).The staff were helpful and understanding, and thankfully were able to move us to another room.

There are many inviting nooks to sit and read or scroll. Lots of stairs to reception and rooms, be ready for that. The first room we were assigned was very stuffy with no windows to the outside. It was impossibly hot (a blessing on cold SF days, but this was not one of them).The staff were helpful and understanding, and thankfully were able to move us to another room.

Very poor

The location and next to Trader Joe’s The limited morning coffee hours but that wasn’t that bad

Very good experience! Perfect location, 10-15 min walk to pier!

It was slightly secluded and surrounded by food options and public transportation and the staff were friendly, accommodating and welcoming The coffee maker in the morning in limited to morning hours and should be available at least until 9:30am

Superb