Pros (+) Walking distance from every thing
Cons (-) not much
2 stars
San Remo Hotel
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
San Francisco, CA
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Overview
The San Remo Hotel is an ideal choice for the traveler eager to experience the authentic San Francisco atmosphere. Just a short distance from Fisherman’s Wharf, it is part of the North Beach neighborhood known for old-world buildings and Victorian architecture. It is also where some of the country’s most famous and oldest Italian restaurants remain, and so it is a good accommodation for the foodies of the world in addition to business or leisure travelers.
Not far from Ghirardelli Square, with its premium boutiques and chocolate shops, and steps from a cable car stop, it is a good place to begin an exploration of the city. Union Square is just one block from the hotel’s front door! However, that is not to say that the hotel is without an array of luxuries and comforts of its own. Decorated with lots of historic items and antiques, it offers concierge services, free Wi-Fi, coin-op laundry, parking (for a fee), tour and ticket help, and a cozy bar and lounge in the lobby area.
The rooms are like stepping back in time as most are beautifully decorated in the Old West style of early San Francisco. The hotel was built in 1906 and retains much of that historic charm and esthetic. The rooms are available as double, triple, single or family-sized. Where they differ from other properties is in their classic “pensione” design. This means that the rooms are well-appointed but share a bath with others on the floor. Most feature a sink in the bedroom area. There is also the coveted penthouse with its rooftop views of some of the city’s most famous sights.
With a perfect location and old world charms, the San Remo Hotel is a good choice for visitors to San Francisco.
Amenities at San Remo Hotel
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Free toiletries
- Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Hairdryer
- Golf
- 24hr front desk
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Body soap
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Shared bathroom
- Toothbrush
- Shared toilet
- Shower
- Private bathroom
Things to do
- Beach access
- Bicycle rental
- Fishing
- Golf
General
- City view
- Slippers
- Storage available
Services and conveniences
- Concierge service
- 24hr front desk
- Key card access
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
Health and safety
- Safe
Reviews of San Remo Hotel
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciate the San Remo Hotel's great location and friendly, helpful staff. The atmosphere is charming with a unique character, and cleanliness is generally praised. However, many reviews mention the small room sizes and the inconvenience of shared bathrooms, which detracts from the overall experience for some guests.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The San Remo is a charming little place that offers all a single traveler needs. (Though two people could stay in a room, depending on how well they like one another). They offered more amenities than I expected, including mouthwash, earplugs, and bath salts (did not use those, though).
Cons (-) It was a little strange to have a window in my room that looked out on the hallway, though it was useful since the room got a bit stuffy with it closed. The mornings were a little loud with everyone waking up and using the bathrooms and showers, even with that window closed (hence the earplugs, I suppose).
Pros (+) A little bit of Europe in San Francisco. Very historic and nostalgic. It's not for everyone but it's perfect for people who like to meet strangers on their travels.
Cons (-) The lack of air conditioning...but that's what you expect for such an old building.
Pros (+) The price and what you get for it.
Cons (-) The rooms were too cramped
Pros (+) Good location near Fisherman's Warf. Low price. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. 100 year old hotel. Per other reviews I requested a room with a sink. This allowed me to brush my teeth, shave, and have drinking water without leaving the room. Others had to do so in the hallway shared sink. Imagine what a low rent hotel was like 100 years ago, and you will be fine.
Cons (-) Thin walls, older mattress and bedding and furnishings. Small, but to be expected. Shared bathrooms and showers were not ideal, but not a big deal for a quick one night stay.
Cons (-) We could barely fit in our room because it was so small. We were the first room across from the bathroom and could hear every time someone went pee. Like literally hear them pee. The lightbulb flickered and a curtain blind fell off. The bed was uncomfortable and room was so tiny.
Pros (+) Was a little worried about the bathrooms being down the hall. However, this was no problem at all. Had to wait a time or two for a shower, but was extremely pleased with how clean the shared areas were maintained.
Cons (-) Of course, would have preferred our own bathroom.
Location
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
What's nearby
- Fisherman's Wharf0.5 km
- Lombard Street0.6 km
- Pier 390.7 km
- Transamerica Pyramid1.4 km
- Downtown San Francisco1.5 km
- Union Square1.9 km
- Embarcadero2 km
- Ferry Building2 km
- Museum of Modern Art2.3 km
- Moscone Center2.5 km
- Alcatraz2.6 km
- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge2.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about San Remo Hotel
Low season | December |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 172 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 197 |
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Value for money | 8.5 |
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Distance to downtown | 1.6 km |
Nearest Airport | Oakland |
Distance to airport | 19.9 km |
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