FIRST, Let me begin by posting that as we were looking for the Carriage Inn on 7th Street, we spotted the BEST WESTERN sign, which has always been a welcoming sight, especially after a long drive. As I drove into the parking garage and went into the lobby, I encountered two women at the desk one of whom simply stated,... More

We've stayed at the Carriage Inn several times, and have never been disappointed. The rooms are clean, comfortable, with a quirky decor where nothing in the room matches anything else, but it all seems to work. There's even a old typewriter with a sheet about the SF writer your room is named after. (Minor point, but staying in a room... More

My wife and I stayed here several years ago while on a road trip, and enjoyed it then. That hasn't changed. The hotel has been renovated recently with some very interesting decor....almost 'throwback' one might say, but still very nice. We were upgraded to an executive king room on check in, and the room included a king bed, couch, 2... More

The hotel itself is fine. The inside seems to be pretty clean and it's very secure. Requires a keycard to get into the lobby from the parking garage, then requires a keycard to get on the elevator, and of course, a keycard to get into your room. The room is about average size. It has a funny smell, probably due... More

I stayed in Best Western Carriage Inn twice in past 8 months. The only bad news is the location because SoMa district is not the best neighborhood in SF. On the other it is 10 minutes walk to Union Square and SoMa is not as bad as many people describe it. You can meet some strangers on the streets but... More

Only stayed one night but this hotel served it's purpose well. Rooms were well decorated clean and individually appointed. Admittedly the street outside had it's fare share of down and outs but not unusual for a major city. The central location was ideal. More

After spending the night at this clean, well-appointed motel room, my teenage son accidentally left his wallet behind. After we returned to our home in the East Bay, my son realized his wallet was not with him. Within moments after phoning the hotel staff, the wallet was found. The following day, I was able to retrieve the wallet from a... More

Fun hotel with nice renovations. More character than anything else at a similar price. While it isn't a great area, only a few blocks away is great food options and shopping. With young kids I didn't feel uncomfortable, just alert. We'll stay here again for a budget trip to San Francisco. More

I've lived in Center City Philadelphia for over 10 years and have been in urbania for over 25 years... so, I am no stranger to pan handlers, homeless, drug dealers, etc. If I was looking for a cheap place to crash for a night or two that puts me in between some really good locations, this place works. If I... More