Columbus Inn

EVERYTHING about our stay at the Columbus Inn was wonderful, especially Tony! (Miss Carol says hi!) The location was perfect for walking to excellent restaurants in North Beach and exploring Chinatown! The hotel is only 4 or 5 blocks from a Hop On Hop Off tour stop, making it very convenient for that purpose. Maybe the biggest perk (besides Tony) was the availability of FREE on-site parking! We were able to park and check in early and also able to store our belongings in a secure room after we checked out (again, thanks to Tony!) so that we could do a little more sight-seeing before having to leave our hearts in San Francisco!

Not a thing!!

Location was great!! We walked to Cobb's for a comedy show. We also walked to Piccolo Forno for lunch. There are many Italian restaurants nearby. Pier 39 is not too far away. The guy at the front desk during check-in was friendly and super helpful. He was awesome!! The king bed and pillows were so comfortable. One of the best nights of sleep that I've had at a hotel. Parking was FREE which was a HUGE bonus. I definitely recommend this place and I look forward to staying here again. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with my experience.

Sometimes you could hear public transportation (buses) go by and people honking or yelling (but that's normal for a busy city) so other than that, the place was much better than I had expected from an inn or hotel with a two-star rating.

Searched hard to find affordable accommodation with free car park in San Fran, and Columbus Inn did not disappoint! Excellent location - walkable distance to the wharf area, felt safe. Car park is not gated but is under cover and did feel safe as well - we did take all our belongings out of the car in case, however there were no issues at all. The staff were very warm and helpful. It is an older hotel, however we were pleasantly surprised with how clean everything was! (I am a clean-freak as well). Really nice attention to detail of the little needs - plenty of electric sockets to charge devices at the bedside tables, coffee/tea options, included shower gel & shampoo, vending machine in the hallway. Would definitely stay here again!

The bath tub itself could do with an update however everything was perfectly fine and so comfortable! Very clean!

Big spacious room with comfortable beds. The staff was really nice and we were happy that the hotel has parking. The location is also perfect, with walking distance to many great parts of town. It was a very safe area.

My only complaint is the noise from the street. It was very loud as if the window was open, even though it wasnt. Woke me up a few times.

Location was perfect, we were able to walk to most places. The room was large with a balcony overlooking the street and a glimpse of Alcatraz and it had free parking. Staff were all helpful and friendly. For the price/location you could not go wrong booking this. Highly recommended

If I had to say something it would be that it is slightly dated but for us that did not affect our stay at all and we knew this before we booked and is reflected in the price

I've stayed here 4-5 times over the last few years and love it. Good sized rooms, very clean and well designed. Small balcony, and good bathrooms. Quieter at night than one might imagine. Close to many sites as well as food and beverages. 15 minute on foot either way up Columbus and you're in prime neighborhoods like North Beach and the Wharf. And there's parking onsite for guests. This place is a major winner in all respects.

That I couldn't stay a week....

Excellent courteous helpful staff, most of the time we get to check in early and keep our car in covered parking before and after as needed; spacious room with glass drinking cups and mugs; location very convenient to our son and family in North Beach. It's our dependable go-to lodging when in the City. And Pat's Cafe nearby is reliably good for breakfast.

No microwave or fridge in room but with so many nice restaurants in the neighborhood, we can adapt. Be aware of traffic noise in this popular part of the city. We get used to it.

The room was super quiet, spacious and very comfortable. A real haven from the bustle of the main city. The parking was really safe and well laid out so parking our large campervan was easy. The staff were really nice, helpful and friendly. The location is great close to the main cable cars lines and easy to get to Golden Gate Bridge, piers and Coit Tower. Definitely recommend walking to see the sealions at the left end of Pier 39. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

Not a criticism but it would be great if they offered breakfast somewhere. I understand they probably don't have the space though.

I had a minor issue with Booking.com, and the hotel staff took care of it immediately, even though it wasn't their mistake. The location is VERY good, especially for how cheap the hotel was in late August (end of tourist season?). The free parking makes it an ideal hub to explore San Francisco. It is on the north end of the Italian neighborhood North Beach. It is within a15 minute walk from numerous locations such as the ferry to Alcatraz, Fisherman's wharf. For food, it is a 5 minute walk from wonderful Italian food, lovely cafes, an award winning chocolatier, etc. The border of Chinatown is 15 minutes away, although it may take 20 to get to award winning dim sum. Regarding the facilities, our room was great and the free parking was great. Past that, there isn't much offered, which is fine with me. We had a king size room, and it was very large. The AC worked well, as we were in SF for an uncharacteristic "scorcher" of 88 F. There is a balcony with lovely views including the photo (attached) taken from our room balcony of Coit tower (also a 15 minute walk). The room has a table for 3-4 people, two chairs, two bedtables and a large dresser. There is an adjoining room with a vanity (large counter, sink, mirror, closet) and of course, a bathroom.

The tv doesn't have many channels, but we weren't in SF to watch tv! The hotel is on a major street, so there is noise. With our balcony door closed, it is audible but not bad. With the steady hum of the AC, the outside noise mostly disappears. The large dresser has drawers that slide...they aren't on tracks. If this is a concern for you, you may need a 4 star hotel.

The room was very spacious with a beautiful view from the balcony overlooking Coit Tower and towards the water/Alcatraz in the other direction. The location was great, moments from all the great restaurants in North Beach. It was also easy to catch the 28 bus close by to the Presidio/Golden Gate Bridge. The staff were so lovely and really made me feel welcome and comfortable. I felt very safe here as a solo traveller.

The room was great but I would have liked maybe softer/warmer bedding after a long day of exploring the city to get super comfortable.