We have been meaning to go to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center for a while. We stopped by on…read moreour way back from Sausalito. It was really busy and there isn't a ton of parking. Luckily, people were coming and going constantly. So we were able to get a parking spot right by the welcome center. Once you park you have to pay for how long you intend to park there. We thought we would need only 45 minutes, which worked out perfectly. It was a little over $3 for 45 minutes. The welcome center is big inside and offers information about the bridge's history, science, and engineering through displays, photo's and videos. They sell tons of souvenirs all related to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. I found a nice navy blue zip-up hoodie that I bought for myself. Checkout was fast and easy and all the employees were very nice and helpful. You can get a lot of nice photos, outside, of the Golden Gate Bridge. We took a few selfies. There is a coffee shop called the round house cafe across from the welcome center that sells coffee, beverages and food. There are also public restrooms available there. It was a beautiful day to be out there. The view of the bridge was so clear and beautiful.

Amazing views, just wish the gift shop was open til like 6 or 7. It does get chilly at night so…read moremake sure you have a sweater.

These are the cleanest public bathrooms in SF. I recommend it if you are at Ocean Beach.read more

The Metro is an old Victorian hotel, redone for your comfort, but keeping its cool style. There is…read morenot another hotel like this in the area. It is sort of Midtown, I think of it has the Haight area. They have a killer Italian eatery downstairs. You want to try that. It is within walking distance to the Golden Gate Park and great shops and food. The rooms are so pretty and they are spotless. The beds are great and the rooms are not huge, but you won't care. I don't think they have AC. I did not need it, we had a fan, but I would ask about it in the summer months. It has everything you need and the staff is wonderful. They will guide you to where ever you want to go. There is so much to do right around there. The prices are fair. I loved the little seating area we had with great Victorian chairs.

We loved staying at The Metro Hotel! The bed & pillows were comfy, the rooms were quiet, grateful…read morefor the fan, the garden was peaceful, staff was nice, lobby was beautiful, centrally located, close to so many things, overall perfectly cozy! Would recommend

Carl and Dan's Chevron was on 34th Ave and Geary, Always…read moreexcellent service with the best auto repairs. tHank you Dan, best regards DRR

The staff here is mostly nice and friendly except for this one Asian guy. He seems grumpy all the…read moretime. Never a smile or a hello or a thank you. I go in to get lottos usually, and he is the only person I know that would ask for my birth date each time (before he would actually ask for my driver's license to prove my age). I'm ok with proving my age but seems odd he is the only person who ever needs age verification for a lotto purchase. The one star reflects this grumpy and very unfriendly employee. Came in tonight on 9/8/25 around 7pm to purchase 4 SuperLottos.

The Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 was a year-long party San Francisco threw to…read morecelebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, and to prove to the world that, after the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906, San Francisco was back. The Clift was built in anticipation of the influx of visitors who would surely need someplace to stay. After more than a century, this grande dame is still welcoming guests with style and grace. Though the lobby is more contemporary, once you get upstairs, you can still feel what it must have been like once upon a time. You'll find the staff friendly and helpful, and you can't beat the location: in the same block as The Curran Theatre and ACT's Toni Rembe Theater (f.k.a. the Geary), and just a short walk from Union Square. If the play's the thing, the Clift is the hotel. If you're looking for up-to-the-minute everything, look elsewhere. You'll find electrical outlets and USB ports near the bedside, and the bathrooms are updated. I found the bedding comfortable. But the charm of the Clift is the way it transports you to an earlier time. Artwork in the halls and rooms recalls the 1915 World's Fair. The Redwood Room off the lobby (see my separate review) offers an Art Deco escape from 21st century madness. Federicks, their breakfast salon, is also pretty good (see my separate review). Caveat: Not all rooms have a desk space where you could sit and open a laptop to work. If you need this, be sure to say so when booking and at check-in. Room rates are dynamic, but when I've done a weekend staycation here, they are usually a bit less than what you might pay at another first-class hotel in the Union Square area. The Clift is part of The Hotel Collection by American Express, so if you book through the AmEx Travel Portal, there are some extra perks, especially if you are an AmEx Platinum cardmember. History, charm, a prime location, an attentive staff, one of the best spots for a cocktail (or a mocktail) ... what more do you want from a hotel?

LOVE THIS HOTEL!! The Clift Hotel is an icon in San Francisco with the famed Redwood Room…read more I've been wanting to stay here since they completed their massive renovation that started in September 2019, with staggered reopenings in early 2020 and full public spaces--including the Redwood Room-- and officially reopening in mid-2021. Upon entering the lobby, I was AMAZED at what a great job they did! The Clift Royal Sonesta is now modern, clean and chic, with an open-lobby concept with lots of open, bright airy spaces. Their staff are so friendly, and everyone - yes everyone - greeted us with a smile upon entering. We were promptly checked in, and upon entering the room, we were really impressed by the comfortable bedding, the nice bathroom, and the newly designed room with clean lines, wooden floor, and chic decor. In the evening, we enjoyed some cocktail at their famous REDWOOD ROOM. The Redwood Room is absolutely stunning and a must visit spot in SF. Overall a WONDERFUL STAY at the beautiful Clift Hotel. We will be back very soon!!

I had a meeting with some guests who were staying at the Hotel Kabuki just a few days ago. I have…read moreto say, the lobby area is extremely charming with tasteful decor. Obviously others thought so since it had quite a few people lounging about. Guests were enjoying breakfast in the back area on the ground floor when I arrived. Plus the decor didn't stop at the lobby. It continued on in the hallways with pretty prints or photos transporting visitors to Japan. A small center open space had nice greenery/plants. A calm atmosphere in the middle of the City,if I can't make it to Japan for a vacation it might be nice to have a staycation at the Hotel Kabuki (a Hyatt property).

My first stay at Hotel Kabuki was in 1998. I would stay with family each October for nearly ten…read moreyears there. It was originally the Hotel Miyako and it was stunning! I stayed again once and noticed that the Japanese baths had been removed from the rooms, which was one of the unique things we loved...apparently the hotel had been renovated so it must have been 2015 or so. I always loved this hotel, it's location is unbeatable, and the Japanese bath, the decor and the staff were amazing. There was a koi garden and even a place to potty the dog! With fondness in my heart I booked a two night stay for my birthday this last weekend during the cherry blossom festival. I booked a king room with a balcony and view of the city. I brought my two small dogs. I was prepared to pay a pretty penny for this for sure however I was sure I was going to be blown away. The total bill for two nights, with parking and non refundable $100 fee for the dogs, was $1100.00 with seriously soaky fees and taxes it was insane. Okay fine, however now that I am home and wondering what happened to this special boutique hotel I will tell you. The Blackstone group acquired it in 2014 from JD Hyatt as an investment property and well....it shows. It feels like a worn out, sucked dry overpriced and outdated property run by too few employees that care about service. From the worn out rooms with chipped paint and old mattresses, to the cigarette burn marks on the ancient and disgusting fake grass on the balcony to the 5 minutes to route your call through two phone mazes only to end up with an AI assistant and no human to talk to at the desk. I had to ask for a better room once I saw it because they put me in a tiny 6th floor room that was so gross and when I asked for a room with a view as I had booked, it was accommodated so at least that was good. We got moved to the 12th floor. It was my birthday, I am not rich and this was a giant expense for me that I saved for. I wanted to be excited, I did. But it is just not worth that price point. I was in Las Vegas for a conference last May and stayed at the Hyatt resort just outside the city and it was outstandingly clean, modern and had really large, clean and well appointed rooms. I can only speculate as to why the Japan town property is so abysmal. I will stay at one of the many other nearby hotels in the future. And that feels sad. Kudos to the doorman, valet and cleaners we met who were truly kind, and did an excellent job with what they have to work with.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at the Omni which was located in the heart of…read morethe Financial District. The entire staff from the doorman, the front desk, housekeeping, and anyone we encountered was polite, professional, and warm. The hotel is charming with lots of beautiful architecture. We learned it used to be a bank. The Omni was spotless and located in a safe area. The Omni is a short walk to Chinatown and a 15-20 minute walk to North Beach where you can dine on some excellent fine Italian food. If you want to get crazy, which we did, it was about a 25-30 minute walk to Fisherman's Wharf. Remember the hills! Our room was clean, well stocked by housekeeping, and everything worked to perfection. If you want a microwave or a refrigerator, that would be an extra charge. There is a cozy bar if you want to decompress after work or a long day of touring around. The Omni was not cheap but worth every penny of it. Again, the entire staff was absolutely fantastic, friendly, and happy. I would highly recommend a stay here.

You will love this place if you want beauty, great service, splendid rooms and are willing to pay…read morejust a tad more. It is located at the intersection of California Street and Montgomery Street, which is one of the best locations. It has the best restaurant and you will love all their offerings. The rooms are a good size with a wee sitting area and a great TV. The have great bathrobes and free spa toiletries. Located on the historic California cable car line, a short walk to Union Square, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf, now there is a hill to walk. They have a super gym and it is so clean as is the rest of the hotel. Are room was spotless and housekeeping is great. All of the service there is great. While there, walk to Chinatown, it is about 5-7 minutes and it is so much fun and amazing food and shops. Have a great time.

I can't say enough about the Argonaut hotel. It was a wonderful experience from check in to check…read moreout! Our room was very well appointed and it's so convenient to be right on the wharf. The staff are extremely courteous and helpful. Shout out to Enrique with the bell staff and Mateo with Valet who went over and above! We didn't have a chance to try the on site restaurant, but did have a chance to visit the exhibit about the history of the building on the lobby level We will definitely return to the Argonaut the next time we are in town!

There were very intoxicated and extremely loud guests in the room next to ours. Security asked them…read moreto quiet down and they didn't. Just before midnight we insisted on being moved to another room which resulted in a downgrade from the room we were in. This was a last-resort decision for us and of course, a major hassle. I asked for a courtesy discount and was told I'd be contacted by a manager. That didn't happen. This hotel is MUCH larger than how it's represented on their website. The rooms are nice, but not at the level of the (very high) room price ($685/nt). It's obviously located in a family-friendly tourist zone, so there is a lot of hustle and bustle in the public areas of the hotel, and unfortunately you can't count on peace and quiet on the guest floors. I can't understand why anyone would pay this price for such a "throw the dice" experience. Never again. We stayed here because we were heading up to Sonoma the following morning and wanted easy access to the GGB. And it felt novel to spend one night on the wharf. We were lucky to have flawless weather and Maritime Park (plus views) was spectacular the next morning. And a stroll around the neighborhood offered an entirely different perspective on the SF I know. Lots of cute little breakfast places nearby too. Most people know this, but in case you don't, Fisherman's Wharf has a Bourbon Street vibe, and that's great if that's your thing.

I hope they are still open after all these years! I took a Death Valley trip and a Yosemite trip…read morelater. They were both awesome!

Certain people come into your lives and they break your heart open - with goodness…read more I dedicate this review to GT Jimmy - my friend and my driver on my Green Tortoise trip - back when. To be honest it's hard sometimes for me to remember a time when I excitedly plunged myself into an epic adventure with 27 strangers - on one very special bus. Nowadays - I'd pack way too much: my special pillow, my favorite travel blanket, art supplies, Tylenol PM, too many clothes and 'just incases' crammed beside an excessive amount of toiletries. But back then - I was different. I craved the freedom of not knowing what to expect. I don't remember wearing any makeup. Donned my favorite worn jeans, a Grateful Dead hat, and my puffy red coat - the whole time. And I didn't miss a thing. I didn't want for anything. The food was delicious and perfect. The company was friendly and warm. The music was lulling and inspiring. The sights were breathtaking. The bus was comfortable and cozy. And our gentle hearted leader and driver - Jimmy - guided us with humility and quick witted humor - into the desert and beyond. I miss those days of letting go - and letting the bus just take you there. Trust.