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BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

3 stars
580 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1650
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
61 reviews
Location

Cannot find better location than this hotel.The front desk agents Kyle&Tim made us stay perfect... See full review

  • guide13
  • Feb 1, 2013
Pleasantly suprised.

Being familiar with the downtown are in San Francisco , I was careful to choose a hotel that was... See full review

  • SFZooKeeper
  • Feb 17, 2012
Discover this full-service San Francisco, California hotel ideally located within walking distance of several key area attractions, including Chinatown, Union Square and the Theatre District. Welcome to the original Best Western "The Hotel California", named by the New York Times as one of the 13 best affordable hotels. Guests at this historic northern California hotel will enjoy friendly customer service and convenient access to many key area attractions. Each well-appointed guest room and suite at this San Francisco hotel boasts Beauty Rest mattresses, cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Take advantage of a variety of hotel amenities including a complimentary tequila shot upon check-in, an exercise facility, a full-service business center, a complimentary evening reception and meeting facilities accommodating up to 30 guests. Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, the Best Western The Hotel California is conveniently located within walking distance of the San Francisco Centre, Union Square, the Museum of Modern Art and Chinatown. The Theatre District, only 0.1 miles from the hotel, is the best place to choose from a variety of performances every night of the week. Wanting to shop? The hotel is situated less than one mile from Macy's, Sak's 5th Avenue, H&M, Bloomingdales and more. The Best Western The Hotel California is also close to the famous Fisherman's Wharf, the Embarcadero Centre, Haight Street, San Francisco State University and University of California Hastings. Hotel guests will also enjoy the array of activities scheduled throughout the year including Fleet Week, LGBT Pride and the Bay to Breakers Festival. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western The Hotel California is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in San Francisco, California. Make a reservation today and save!

BEST WESTERN The Hotel California Rooms

1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,WIFI NET,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,OVRSIZED,DESK,WIFI NET,FRIDG,COFMKR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
2 SINGLE BEDS
2 SINGLE BEDS,NSMK,WIFI NET,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,OVRSIZED,DESK,WIFI NET,FRIDG,COFMKR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,SUNROOM,WIFI NET,FRIDG,COFMKR,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING 1 QUEEN
SUITE-1 KING 1 QUEEN,NSMK,2 BEDRMS,1 TV,WIFI NET,FRIDG,COFMKR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSM,2BDRMS,2SNGBDS,1TV,WIFI,FRIDG,COFMKR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Exercise gym
Dining
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Services
24 hour front desk
Concierge desk
Security
Wake-up service
Multilingual
Safe deposit box
Porters
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Room
Television with cable
Phone with speaker
Hairdryer in room
Over sized rooms
Cribs available
Electronic door locks
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

37.7868 -122.4129
Area served
Palo Alto, Berkeley, Daly City, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, Sausalito
Nearby airports
(SFO), 15.00, MI, S;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.7 mi
  • SoMa: 0.7 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.4 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.5 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.5 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.7 mi
  • SoMa: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 0.7 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.8 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.8 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.8 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.8 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 0.8 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.9 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.9 mi
  • Japantown: 0.9 mi
  • Japan Center: 1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1.1 mi
  • Ferry Building: 1.2 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.2 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.3 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.4 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.5 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.5 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.5 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.5 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.5 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.5 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.6 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.6 mi
  • Mission Dolores: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Delores: 1.7 mi
  • Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center: 1.8 mi

Dining

Farallons
0.50 mile(s) from Farallons, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: dinner,
Osha Thai Noodle Cafe
0.10 mile(s) from Osha Thai Noodle Cafe, Full Service, Thai, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Grand Cafe
0.10 mile(s) from Grand Cafe, Cafe, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
Morton's Steakhouse
0.50 mile(s) from Morton's Steakhouse, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
The Cheesecake Factory
0.40 mile(s) from The Cheesecake Factory, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Michael Mina
0.30 mile(s) from Michael Mina, Full Service, American, Open for: dinner,
Cortez
0.10 mile(s) from Cortez, Full Service, International, Open for: dinner,
Max's on the Square
0.20 mile(s) from Max's on the Square, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
Colibri
0.15 mile(s) from Colibri, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Chutney Indian Restaurant
0.10 mile(s) from Chutney Indian Restaurant, Full Service, Indian, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by CheapTickets

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Guest Reviews (61)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Overall score

3.7 / 5
61 out of 61
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.9

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

3
zuki
Business
New York
Apr 18, 2013

Very Practical

They did offer me tequila tasting and they do whine and cheese on the mezzanine during happy hour.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

4
Ressar
Denver, Colorado
Mar 11, 2013

Good Location, Good Place to stay, but Noisy

Hotel was in a good location, easy to walk places and get around. Staff was very helpful, breakfast was very basic, but good enough to get you started. Small rooms, but don't think there are large rooms for 2 anywhere around there. Housekeeping was great - our room was very clean. Only complaint is the noise. We were 4th floor street side. I felt like I was trying to sleep with the windows open. Earplugs should have been packed. Lots of street noise, you know when the bars let out and I am guessing there was a fire station not too far away. I would stay here again, but I would definately bring my earplugs. Good value too - much cheaper than other hotels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

5
guide13
Istanbul
Feb 1, 2013

Location

Cannot find better location than this hotel.The front desk agents Kyle&Tim made us stay perfect .thanks both.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

4
D5 and M6
Madera, CA
Nov 8, 2012

Great location and staff

The Hotel California is located near all the things we like to do: Shopping, cable cars, wharf, night clubs, restaurants and more. The room was cozy and clean. The staff was excellent and accomodating. Yes, it's small and a little noisy, but welcome to the big city : ) Overall, really good value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

1
la doc 10
Business
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 27, 2012

Skip This!

Very disappointed in my recent stay while in town for a nearby conference. The staff at this hotel is thoroughly unprofessional. The gentleman at the desk with dark hair was consistently rude and refused to provide a receipt for my stay at check out, claiming that he did not do that for "___ (online site) customers." He also would not provide proof of my deposit/refund of the $50 required at check-in. My room on the 7th floor was incredibly loud. There is an outdoor restaurant/bar below the hotel that was very noisy until 2am everyday. There was also a lot of street noise (sirens, cars, etc) coming in all night. I could also hear my neighbors' conversations. This is not a place to get any rest, apparently - the walls and windows are paper thin. Will not be returning to this hotel ever. That being said, the restaurant inside the hotel, Millennium, is quite good. So dine but don't stay here!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Great shopping on Grant St

Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

3
SavvyTraveler
Georgia, USA
Oct 10, 2012

10 for location, 3 for noise

great location, perfectly adequate hotel, near to a "cult" (ie well regarded) ramen noodle shop (Katan-Ya), breakfast in the morning included and was quite good, coffee decent, but no AC in the room, which was OK with the fan in october but with the windows open was very noisy - especially on a weekend due to the bar directly across from our windows, and on a weekday due to trash collection and street cleaners. On the whole, not bad, but if you cannot sleep through noise, don't bother booking here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Katana-Ya - very good ramen noodle shop. don't bother ordering anything else though. go with the ramen. delish.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

2
littleme
Business
Portland, Oregon
Aug 12, 2012

Meh

I stayed here with my husband while he was on a business trip. The location was good, and the staff were as expected. However the room was very small, and the bathroom not very clean. The fixtures were coming away from the wall, there was mold in the grout and there was a layer of dust in the window. I had read on the sight that if you wanted a mini fridge that you could ask for one to be brought up to your room. When we asked at check-in we were told that they were only for people staying in the suites/ premium rooms. On our last day we had a knock at our room door from housekeeping. It was 9:30am and we had just gotten back from breakfast. I guess it was just a 'reminder' that we had to check out, and to find out what time we would be leaving so they could some in and clean. I don't think that we will stay here again. I am willing to pay a little more for a better experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

3
Ja k
new york
Jun 15, 2012

Nice but noise issue

great location, good breakfast with fantastic raisan bread? Major downside is the restaurant next store is very loud and open until 2am. This made sleeping difficult. Without this issue would have rated a four. Also free wine and cheese hour which is very nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

4
Phoenix travler
Phoenix
Apr 7, 2012

Good value for your money.

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The location does not get any better. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms are small but to be expected at an older property such as this. The elevator was also small, slow and could only hold 4 people but so what?!?!? It was a 10 min walk from the Bart which made it even more attractive vs paying sky high prices at other nearby hotels. I would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great breakfast place right across the street and to the left...Olympic (something) is the name. Mmmmm

Review of BEST WESTERN The Hotel California

Reviewer score

5
SFZooKeeper
San Francisco, CA, USA
Feb 17, 2012

Pleasantly suprised.

Being familiar with the downtown are in San Francisco , I was careful to choose a hotel that was not in a bad neighborhood or certain streets within. I thought I did a fair job , and I did . The place is not far from union square at all, which in turn allows you to merge with a flow of continuous walking traffic of business people and tourist. A safe feeling. We were greeted with great hospitality, and a complimentary shot of quality tequila. Talk about a surprise. Sounds kind of weird and maybe "cheap", but it was fun. I was checking in with my partner for valentines day, so it was fitting. The room was quite nice, small, but to be expected. No complaints otherwise.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Market street from union square to the Castro (my favorite place for a subtle alternative look a culture) and to the wharf is full of fun things. Market street is just fine for a stroll to shop , drink and eat. Stick on the main path, as always when traveling, and youll have a great time in San Francisco.

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