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San Remo HotelvsGolden Gate Hotel, San Francisco

Both San Remo Hotel and Golden Gate Hotel are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, San Remo Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Golden Gate Hotel. San Remo Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 11 publications like Frommer's, Time Out and Lonely Planet.

San Remo Hotel
8/10
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $121/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Known for its chatty, helpful staff... Rooms are cosy and chintzy."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This small, European-style pensione is one of the best budget hotels in San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms are small but charming, with lace curtains, forest-green-painted wood floors, and brass beds and other antique furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of the city's best values, the San Remo dates to 1906 and is long on old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The only budget hotel in the area, San Remo is a well-maintained Italianate building, and one of the first to be constructed following the earthquake and fire of 1906."
Gayot Gayot
"This lovely, restored Victorian hotel was built by the founder of Bank of America to house maritime workers displaced by the earthquake of 1906."
BlackBook BlackBook
"One of the city’s best budget hotels in a perfect location near the heart of North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Although the rooms are on the small side and the spotless shower rooms are shared (there's also one bath), you would be hard-pressed to find a finer hotel in San Francisco at this price." Full review
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Ask for a room on the upper floor facing Mason Street or, if the penthouse is free, book it: it's so lovely you'll never want to leave.
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"I'm not sure why the word "staycation" irks me, but then I suppose everyone has words that annoy them (the word "moist" also ranks high on my list). There are those whose idea of a..."
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Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
8/10
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Breakfast included
  • Baggage storage
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's 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 Lonely Planet
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot 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 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 Oyster
Budget
"The cozy, family-owned hotel is best suited to adult travelers, couples, and families with older children." Full review
Time Out 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 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 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 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
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