BookIt.com Verified Traveler April Mosby from Los Angeles, Ca

"Knowing I did not want to spend a lot of money on lodging in SF since I planned to be out most of the time, my expectations were simple: clean & quiet. This hotel met that expectation. Not only is it relatively close to the wharf, there was a bustling street of small businesses behind the hotel off the main street: restaurants, a book store, nail salons, a movie theater, clothing stores, a well-stocked market (my favorite)."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Sally from St. Helens, ORegon

"We will definitely stay here again! We had 1 minor issue with the room (tv) and the staff was there quickly to fix it. This hotel is centrally located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf and public transportation is easily accessible and reasonable. We are glad that we chose this hotel!"

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Donna

"This was the worst hotel we stayed in during our 5 week stay in the USA. The room was dirty and stunk of cigarette smoke. We raised the smell on the first day but nothing was done. We ended buying room freshner to spray on the room.The room was tiny and with 4 people plus Luggage there was no room to move. We stayed for 4 nights only. Parking was not great and if you went out and got back late you would be lucky to get a spot. We only had the breakfast on our last day as we left. The area set aside was tiny and if there was more than 2 people you could not move, it was also very stuffy with no fresh air. We felt given the other hotels we had stayed in, this one was not good value for money.
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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Carl from Vancouver, Canada

"Was not 1 mile away from Fisherman Wharf however the young lady at the front told us how to take the bus # 30 to the cable cars or downtown for $2.00 per person you can use it for 2.5 hours. We did it. The room was clean, the bathroom was also clean. Breakfast was a muffin, toast, juice and coffee. If you want to eat, you can go many places around the motel. When we go to San Francisco, we do not spend lots of time in the motel and lots to see by the time we get back went to sleep with no noise from nowhere."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Ron from Keller, Texas

"What an experience... the only thing that was missing was the rain so we could have
the entire 'Blade Runner effect'. Lethargic, unprofessional, front desk night manager
was bothered by our late night arrival. Put us in a dirty, smelly room with yesterday's patrons hair left in the shower. Got up early next morning, spent the day on the town, came back that evening to find our door left open by cleaning staff. Overprice, unprofesssional, very 3rd world. Stay away!"

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Kim Janda from San Fransisco`, Calf

"This hotel was in a great location..Close to muni buses and walking distance to area attractions. I would stay there again if in the same area. Little over priced but your in San Fran so it is charging whatever rate we are willing to pay."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"it was economical. it was in a great location. beds uncomfortable. no air conditioner and window did not have a screen. very limited parking, not enough for all guests."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Dave from England

"All the hotel staff we had contact with were polite and helpful. the inn is in a good location and a good base for sight seeing. Facilities at the motel are very basic and disappointingly our room was unclean and the bedding smelt sweaty and because of this we did not sleep well. The decoration in the room was tired and walls and paintwork dirty. The air con was so noisy we did not use it.. Washing facilities were clean and cleaned daily. If you are a light sleeper the inn is definitely not for you as sound proofing of the rooms is very poor and noise from traffic and neighbouring rooms makes it difficult to sleep at night. The breakfast is as described, light - small muffin, choice of coffee or juice. Get in early though otherwise choice of muffin is limited. Staff in the cafe not very friendly and limited seating available inside for about 5 people. We paid $130, plus taxes per night for the room which we felt was poor value and would not stay here again or recommend to friends or family because of the poor standard of cleanliness in the room."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"Breakfast was a joke. You have to go to the tiny cafe next door to the hotel. They give you a cup of coffee that tastes like cardboard, the worst I have ever had.You have to buy milk for the coffee or else use powdered coffee creamer. They will not give you a cover for the coffee cup. You get a small cup of orange juice, and a muffin. 1 napkin, no bags except to paying customers, so you have to eat at the tiny seating area instead of bringing it back to your room. Cafe staff very unfriendly! Parking fits about 22 cars and there are more than 40 rooms. If you get in late,you have to go down the block to park in a municipal lot which is metered during the day and evening hours. Rooms were clean and fairly comfortable."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Robert J. Tremblay from Grass Valley, Ca

"very clean....great location....good restaurants nearby (walking distance)"

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Paula from San Francisco, California

"Positives- our room was spotlessly clean, couldn't fault it on that front. The staff were all very friendly and efficient. A great location, close to major attractions, and the easy-to-use SF buses stopped about 50m away. Parking spaces perfectly adequate in size, unless you are driving a ridiculously large 'gas guzzler'.nNegatives- RUBBISH BREAKFAST. Listed as a 'light breakfast' when booking. I'm sorry, but to my way of thinking a stewed coffee plus muffin is an insult, not a breakfast. Take $5 off the room price, and drop the breakfast. We found 'Home Plate', the restaurant one block away far better than the cafe next door. Other negative- the rooms had no soundproofing whatsoever. You could hear conversations next door, every door slam in the whole place, cars parking underneath. Not the place to stay if you are a light sleeper."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Matt from Newport Beach, Cal

"Good place for the money. Nice surrounding area (chestnut street). If you're on a budget this is the place for you. Dont expect a lot of nice hotel perks but if you just want a place to shower and sleep and dont care for all the frills then this place is fine for that."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Kendra Klaus from Gypsum, CO

"This hotel was awful. The room was dirty, they didn't replace items needed each morning. The location is good for bus stops but VERY loud. The free breakfast is ridiculous. The people that run the cafe next door give you cold, old coffee that you must ask to be heated up, a very small muffin and a cup of juice. If you want anything more you have to order it and pay for it and it takes forever. My mom ordered an omelet and it came with the PLASTIC WRAP FROM THE CHEESE COOKED TO IT. Ridiculous. An old wine bottle was left in the room from the past guest and when we told the staff they didn't seem to care less. Would never recommend to anyone and would never stay there again. Very disappointed."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Chris from San Mateo, Ca

"Booked and paid for 8 rooms. Although expectation was not high for a 2 star hotel in SFO we did not expect to have bed bugs. Yes, they were bed bugs and not just 'bugs'. We had to move 14 teens and 4 chaperones to another hotel. Unfortunately, finding a block of 8 rooms was difficult. Posting this does not happen to others. "

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Melody from CA

"Free parking if you have a tiny vehicle and get there first! Free breakfast consists of undrinkable coffee and a muffin. Clothing left in room from prior guest and dirty washcloth left in shower... Otherwise~ Great location, uncommonly quiet, friendly staff, reasonably priced. I would probably stay there again...AWESOME sushi nearby at Marina Sushi on Lombard!"

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Fred from Corona, CA

"Great location in Marina district. One block from restaurant friendly Chestnut avenue. Short walking distance to FW and crooked Lombard St. Staff very friendly and helpful. Staff were very accommodating. Will be back!!. Full parking lot? No problem. Park right around the corner on side street public parking until 9:00 a.m."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Richard Morales from San Antonio, Tx

"Negatives. 1. Paid for a room that was supposed to have a workable spa. SPA did not work, front desk was to call repair tech but no one ever came. Front desk offered another room but could not confirm that the spa in that room was working, so why bother moving. 2. Free Breakfast was a farce: coffe, juice and one same muffin every morning. Anything else and we would have to pay for it. We were on a 21 day trip and this was the worst breakfast we have ever encountered. Would appreciate a refund for the difference of a room with spa to one not with spa. Inform your customers exactly what they receive for breakfast. Good location, excellent room cleaning, front desk friendly Cannot recommend unless gurantees are in place for room as paid and details of the breakfast to be delivered. "

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler George F Nash from Saint Petersburg, FL

"Had a very enjoyable stay, clean, friendly staff close to everything. Will stay there again."

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BookIt.com Verified Traveler Dennis from London, Ontario

"This hotel 'is what it is' - inexpensive (by SF standards), clean, reasonably quiet, safe, accomodation with free parking (rare in SF) and great location. It is not the Hilton, it does not have tons of amenities, the free breakfast is bare-bones only, there is neither pool or valet. For me, however, it was perfect; I wanted to spend my cash on good restaurants, theatre, sights and attractions, shopping and wine in Sonoma - not a place to sleep. If that is your priority, I heartily recommend Americas Best Value Inn Golden Gate."

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"It was a spontaneous quick stop-by at San Francisco from LA, a last min decision of booking this hotel and i'm proud of it. Great economical pricing for this motel in this expensive downtown area. Free Parking was a huge plus sign since i'm Texas where we have huge lands to park but here finding a parking spot is nightmare. Staff is great and helpful, they directed me which bus to take to reach the Fisherman's wharf, just 3 blocks away from Marina where you can see a scenic view of Golden Gate. Plus point, i went to the roof and from there also you can see the clear view of Golden Gate. Overall, i great Hotel with Free Parking, decent room sizes. For the prices they offer, it's the best bet between Days Inn, Motel 6 and Best Western."

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"NOT CLEAN, OLD and run down. There are 12 parking places for like 30 rooms. You have to park on the street or around the corner at a lot that becomes free from 10:00 pm til 9:00 am. The breakfast is non existent---you get 1 muffin and you pay for your drinks. The location was convenient but I would have rather stayed somewhere else."

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"Good value for the money - absolutely clean, surprisingly quiet and the staff was wonderful, answering questions and fulfilling requests. Muffin and coffee for breakfast, but plenty of places nearby to spend all that money you save! I was there with my wife and 1 1/2 yr old and would return. Oh, great location as well."

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"If you want a 5-star hotel or you are going to stay in your room all day, this was not for you. However, my wife and I stayed here for a week during our vacation to SF. It was more than adequate, centrally located, comfortable, clean; the staff was nice and the accommodations were very affordable. If ever in SF again, this is where I will go. I guess that's the biggest complement of it all!"

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"The room was decent for the price, although the beds are not that comfortable. Its very close to two different transit lines so you don't have to walk far to catch the bus. There a some good food places nearby as well, i recommend Super Duper Burger...excellent food."

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"The location was great, a lot of restaurants and walking distance to the Wharf. However, the furniture reminded me of a dorm room, the parking was limited and the towels looked like they hadn't been washed in a while.
The price was reasonable"

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"I loved the location, ease of finding the place and the room was very nice. Bathroom walls were dirty, but overall very clean and quiet. I stayed in the back on the 3d floor. Several great and good nearby restaurants. Very good area too, so walking even at night was not at all a problem. Great proximity to lots of fun places! Definitely will return!"

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"We stayed for the week. Liked this hotel very much. Clean and in a good area."

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"Great location near bus transit, friendly staff, and clean! totally recommend. "

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WE WENT ON A QUICK TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO AND STAYED IN THE AMERCAS BEST VALUE INN, I MUST SAY THAT IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO STAY, GREAT LOCATION, VERY VERY CLEAN, CONFORTABLE PILLOWS, NICE BATHROOM. DEFENITELY RECOMMENDABLE!!!!!"

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"We stayed two nights here just recently & found the place itself a great location. Yes, the room is small but it did not bother us as we were hardly in the room. We had a 'King Suite.' It was called that because it had a mini sauna in the room. The room was clean & had a simple decor.

Do ask for a room at the back of the motel. It will be quieter than the front as you can hear the traffic from Lombard.

Wifi was a strong signal & had no problems connecting right up.

Parking is first come, first serve & there is not much for the size of the place. We came in late on Friday & found the last spot available & just decided to ride Muni for our entire visit. It was very convenient to catch, as there was the buses that ran on Lombard, Chestnut & Union Street.

When we checked in Friday, the clerk was nice. Checking out, another guy was very rude when we asked to leave our car a few ours, which we would have had it moved before others would be checking in & the parking lot was empty. Aside from that, we did not have any interaction with the front desk staff.

I would definitely stay here again as I found the rooms clean & loved the proximity to everything plus it was a reasonable price compared to other places in the area."

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