Parker Guest HousevsGolden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Parker Guest House and Golden Gate Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Parker Guest House scores slightly better than Golden Gate Hotel. Parker Guest House scores 84 with recommendations from 9 publications such as The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Parker Guest House Show All Reviews
520 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
Star
"This 21- room converted mansion is set in beautiful gardens and features ample common areas, a sunny breakfast room and a sauna; rooms are decorated in flower prints with down comforters."
Frommer's
"This is the best B&B option in the Castro, and one of the best in the entire city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Castro's most stately gay digs occupy two side-by-side 100-year-old Edwardian mansions." Full review
Gayot
"This 1909 Edwardian is a popular, gay-friendly, 21-room hotel in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District."
BlackBook
"Gay-friendly guesthouse at edge of Castro, one block from Dolores Park."
Fodor's
"Two yellow 1909 Edwardian houses enchant travelers wanting an authentic San Francisco experience." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A gay-friendly San Francisco hotel offering a genteel atmosphere, exceptionally friendly service, contemporary design and surrounding gardens, in the Mission district." Full review
Time Out
"A couple of blocks from the heart of the Castro, this smartly renovated Victorian (with an Edwardian annex) caters to gay and lesbian travellers, but everyone is welcome." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 21-room guest house on Church Street offers a young, boutique atmosphere nestled between two of SF's most vibrant neighborhoods: the Castro and the Mission"
San Francisco Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
Oyster
Budget
"The cozy, family-owned hotel is best suited to adult travelers, couples, and families with older children." Full review
Time Out
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel is a real charmer; a little creaky in places, certainly, but generally delightful." Full review
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The traffic noise from busy Bush Street isn't as bad as you might expect, but light sleepers should ask for a room in the back.
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel offers travelers a much-needed stylish yet affordable alternative to downtown’s old school status quo." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the city’s most highly rated B&Bs offers bargain rates for such a prime location near Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown." Full review
National Geographic
""Absolutely charming, family-run place; good Union Square location"...25 guest rooms; wicker furniture, antiques, and claw-foot tubs; continental breakfast and afternoon tea included. " Full review