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Marina Motel

2576 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Marina)
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Ranked #83 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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Couples
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Napa, California
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The Marina Motel is located in Cow Hollow District, walking distance from "The Palace of Fine Arts," and the Marina. Around the corner from the motel is San Francisco's famous Chestnut Street, filled with shops, restaurants & pubs. The Marina Motel is a historic motel that is more than 50 years old. The outside of the motel is landscaped with... More

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Alanya, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

We got the room on the street. Was super noisy during the day and night. Could not sleep well at all. Kitchen is well equipped. Bathroom was OK.bbbbbbbbbbbb b bhhfhhgbbnnmbnmbbmhjjjhbmkhgnv the UK and I am not sure how to do it in the morning and evening entertainment and I am a beautiful person to person to person to person who... More

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Sacramento, CA
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My husband and I needed a place just to sleep since we were arriving late and leaving early the next morning. We also needed a pet friendly place. After searching on the Internet for accommodations, I came across this place. I read the reviews and decided to take a chance on a 'motel'. What a surprise. The courtyard makes you... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Top Contributor
83 reviews 83 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stayed here 2 nights in Room #18 (courtyard) and we had a very nice stay. Staff were helpful. Dog-friendly, nice little kitchen, and comfortable bed. Don't think I would enjoy an extended stay here - because it was a bit cramped for the 2 of us + dog, but it was just fine for 2 nights. > A shelf... More

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Redding, CA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Decent budget choice with a few pros and cons. I've been to better, and certainly some that are worse. -Service was good. Checked in quickly and easily by a friendly guy at the front desk. -Value is decent, price is maybe a little high for what you get, but parking is included in a small private garage, so that's a... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I was very iffy about this hotel because its called a motel. Hotels in this area were ridiculously expensive so I took a chance and booked it. I was sold when I read free parking in private garage. I arrived to the check in room and the gentleman was friendly and he had his daughter doing homework on the side.... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

**DO NOT GET A ROOM FACING THE STREET** If you want to have a decent experience here I encourage you to get a room away from the street. The room we had was routinely shaken by passing cars and we were kept up all night by screaming drunks. Also, my wife and I woke up to bed-bug bites all over... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Just returned from a 3 night stay in this hotel and it left a bad mark overall on our San Fran vacation. I read decent reviews about this place so decided to give it a try. Spoke to someone at the motel before booking to get tips on a quiet room, only to find out the room we were told... More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My two children and I spent a night here and loved it! The room was clean and well stocked with supplies and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It is also within walking distance to some very cool shops, restaurants and theater. The Golden Gate Bridge is also just a short drive away.

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Rawai, Phuket, Thailand
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86 reviews 86 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Reasonably priced. Fabulous location. It's like having your own little apartment in San Francisco replete with kitchen. Best of all, you can park your car in the garage right below your room. What a find.

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  • Golden gate bridge(5)
  • Great Place(5)
  • FREE parking(4)
  • Fine Arts(3)

Additional Information about Marina Motel

Address: 2576 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Marina
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
#17 Best Value Hotels in San Francisco
#19 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
Price range (per night): INR7,283 - 21,132
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Historic Hotel in San Francisco, California Founded by the son of a Calfornia Gold Rush miner, the Marina Motel was built to celebrate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in the late 1930's. Designed as one of San Francisco’s first “motor-hotels” for the dawning of the automobile age, each room in this quaint Mediterranean-style motel has a private garage beneath the rooms, (courtyard garages are subject to size restrictions so guest are directed by the front desk to choose a garage that best fits their vehicle). Our 36 guestrooms and three suites are uniquely decorated with warm, stylish touches to make you feel at home. Our quaint courtyard, surrounded by colorful cascading flowers and a cobblestone driveway, offers a relaxing place to chat with friends. Flower boxes overflowing with fragrant blossoms adorn the windows adding European cottage charm. San Francisco’s top attractions are located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Marina Motel The Marina Motel is still family-owned and operated today by the original owner’s granddaughter. For the past 70 years the Marina Motel has provided a beautiful and friendly place to stay while visiting San Francisco. ... more   less 
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