Travelodge by the Bay Hotel
, San Francisco
Rooms: 72
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OK location, but.......
from onebabykittyGreat place and location
from doribdEach morning they have a little continental breakfast with coffee, tea and some cookies and cakes.
The hotel is located on lombard street - Great location.
There is a good place to eat near the hotel (2 min) which is also not expensive and clean.
If we will come back to san francisco someday, we probably stay there again.
Great location
from MawdesleyThe room was a good size for San Francisco, having a seperate bedroom.
Cleanliness wasn't the best and the decor was a bit tired,
Reception staff very helpful.
Great location, room not so great!
from rick390Our room was large and clean. The bed was uncomfortable, but not terribly so. My major complaint was the bathroom shower. To accomodate a window the shower head was placed under the window at a very low height. The water came out at an unnaturally low level causing a person to squat down to have the water hit where it should.
The lobby is non-existant, there is just room for the front desk. Parking is very tight resulting in a lot of jockeying to get in and out.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
If you get a different room you may be satisfied with this motel.
Happy at Travelodge by the Bay
from davo292We found the place to be great. Great rooms, clean and good size all for a good price (esp compared to other hotels in the same area!).
Good location and walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf and the of course the crookedest street in the world. Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking available at all times but cost extra.
The only negative thing I can think of is that the breakfast was served in the tiny reception area so reception was always packed in the mornings with people trying to check out and also people collecting their danish and coffee.
We would definately stay here again if we go back to San Francisco.
Great Location
from A TripAdvisor MemberCheap but not great
from TheNewsGuyGood location, poor room
from A TripAdvisor MemberWould recommend this (if you get the right sort of price)
from A TripAdvisor MemberI had a queen bed in a huge room - one of the biggest hotel rooms I've been in. There was even a walk-in wardrobe (a small one)!
The room had what I expected from a basic (without frills) hotel room - it was clean, the shower head was attached to the wall (as opposed to having to hold it yourself) and had good pressure, the bathroom was well set out (i.e the toilet didn't get wet while you had a shower), the bed was comfortable and the TV had a remote control. It gets extra points for the huge room - still can't get over how big the room was, for a hotel room anyway. Service at the front desk was very friendly and efficient.
The only slight downside is that it's located in a quiet part of the city - still close enough to walk to the main sites (Fisherman's Wharf etc) and on very good bus routes - but not as close as some of the other (more expensive) hotels. So, if you don't want to walk for more than 10-15 minutes to get somewhere, this place isn't for you.
If you decide to stay, there are some fantastic shops / restaurants located on Union St, about 15 minutes walk from the hotel.
Would definitely recommend this hotel - but don't expect any frills.
A quick, simple stay
from PinkFloyd2001This is a 2 star hotel. As other reviewers have indicated, it doesn't pretend to be anything else. The hotel is comprised of two adjacent buildings which are not connected; you have to go to the street in front of the property to switch buildings. I stayed in the building with the inside corridors (room 102) with parking completely underneath the building in an enclosed area. The other building has all the doors on the outside of the hotel in a U-shape, and the parking is all outside/exposed (although some are covered).
The room itself was basic; bathroom had the toilet/shower/tub, and the sink was outside/part of the main room (on my immediate right as I entered the room from the hallway). The king sized bed was nice and comfortable, and the TV reception was OK with atleast as many channels (Showtime for movies, no HBO) as other hotels. The room was cleaned daily to my expectations. Towels were not plush...rather thin and small...but enough for me (a regular guy) to dry myself off after a shower.
The staff was very helpful. When I checked in, I indicated that I wanted to walk down to the Wharf. The gentleman at the front desk told me to come by after I was settled and he'd give me directions, which he happily did when I returned later. He assured me that between the hotel and the Wharf was a safe walk, and after three nights of walking it, I agree. (I disagree with an earlier review that said it was a 15 minute distance to Ghiradelli...it's only about 3-4 blocks away, and took me about 8 minutes to get there).
I had a package sent to me via UPS at the hotel (replacement cell phone charger), and the staff at the front desk held it for me when it arrived and even left a message for me on my room phone (message light was blinking).
There was no internet access here, and I believe all calls carried a charge (including local calls). There was a $11.40 per day parking charge (which was not noted on TripRewards website when I made my reservation), and a parking space was NOT guaranteed. This made me a little nervous about taking my car out, especially because there was only one spot left when I checked in. However, I did not have a problem with finding parking.
Breakfast consisted of coffee, tea and a plastic-wrapped breakfast danish.
One interesting thing about my room: it had a window which looked out at a wall...and a steampipe. The steampipe was made up to look like the Golden Gate Bridge...a detail only someone in my room would notice. That was a neat...and interesting...touch.
Overall, it wasn't a bad stay. I liked it and it's proximity. For me, it was fine. For my family...I'd spend a little more and stay closer to the Wharf in a little classier accomodations. But if I were in the area again on my own...I'd definately consider another stay.
Top Local Tips for San Francisco
tips for enjoying SF Dress in layers...it can be warm one minute and jacket weather the next! Buy the city pass-it is $54 and has tickets to several museums-an aquarium, coupons for tours, and 7 day pass for all MUNI transportation(buses, cable cars, street cars...) walking can be brutal...but I am in bad shape and made it through..fun adventure...walk up the 259 steps on Lombard (crookedest street) Take a bay cruise...take an Alcatraz tour....and take a tour of Muir Woods (freshest nummiest air I have ever breathed) Enjoy!!! Lots of inexpensive jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. down on the wharf. Eat a Bubba Gumps on Pier 39...awesome views and great food!!!
tips for enjoying SF Dress in layers...it can be warm one minute and jacket weather the next! Buy the city pass-it is $54 and has tickets to several museums-an aquarium, coupons for tours, and 7 day pass for all MUNI transportation(buses, cable cars, street cars...) walking can be brutal...but I am in bad shape and made it through..fun adventure...walk up the 259 steps on Lombard (crookedest street) Take a bay cruise...take an Alcatraz tour....and take a tour of Muir Woods (freshest nummiest air I have ever breathed) Enjoy!!! Lots of inexpensive jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. down on the wharf. Eat a Bubba Gumps on Pier 39...awesome views and great food!!!
Union Street, Cow Hollow A great place to shop and eat....not touristy at all, but very vibrant and great to walk around.
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Other names for Travelodge by the Bay Hotel
- travelodge san francisco
- travel lodge san francisco
- san francisco travelodge
- san francisco travel lodge
- Address: 1450 Lombard Street - San Francisco - California - 94132 - United States
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