890 Grove St, Alamo Square, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
#7 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 389 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2023
Mike
United Statesthere’s no on site parking. the lot they recommend is 4 blocks away and is pricey. street parking is only 2 hours every day fyi. there’s no AC but they give you a standing fan that isn’t that strong . windows provide air flow but when windows are open, you have bus and street noise. the bathroom and shower was quite small but clean. no ice machine. the stairs to get to second floor are quite steep. front desk is only 9a-5p and if you arrive late, it can be a challenge checking in.
great location a block from Alamo square and the painted ladies. right on the 22 bus line. easy access to other routes. our room faced grove and had a bay view window. bathrooms were recently remodeled. Less than 20 rooms so it feels like you’re part of the neighborhood rather than a big hotel. very clean throughout. key fobs to enter main door. area felt safe and it’s on a very pretty street.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Kathleen
AustraliaNil
Terrific small hotel in a good location. I wish I'd known about it earlier in our stay in San Francisco, as we would have booked extra nights here. Friendly host, the room was small but very clean and comfortable, with a lovely bathroom. Great value for money!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Lyons
United Statesvery San Francisco…. great location and friendly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Siobhan
AustraliaNil
The place was lovely , great value for money
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Valeria
GermanyBathroom was excellent, very comfortable bed. Very friendly staff. Last but not least the location.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Chris
United KingdomThe room’s window looked onto a small lightwell with no view out, which wasn’t great.
Fantastic location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Nira
IsraelThere were not enough sockets for Wi-Fi. The room was clean
Excellent location. Proximity to public transportation. Excellent attitude. A spacious and pleasant room. A basket of a variety of cookies is renewed every day.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Sinead
IrelandWe left out bags with them for an extra night - long story - but they were incredibly kind and concerned for us. Could not have been nicer.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Montalvo
United StatesNothing everything was perfect
Staff Very clean Snacks😁
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Gerry
CanadaCan’t think of anything
Location, value for money, room small but well set up
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Michelle
United StatesVery quiet neighborhood but close to public transit and restaurants.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Meredith
Canada•no closet to hang your clothes - we were in the suite (room #1) and there is excess furniture that is really not required. Having an armoire to hang clothes would be ideal •very small televisions and they are not smart tvs.
•location •comfortable •friendly staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Kaitlin
AustraliaLoved the little breakfast baskets that were provided each morning with snacks that you could take with you for the day. The location was amazing, we walked everywhere from The Grove Inn.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Will
IrelandLovely guesthouse with generous rooms and good furnishings.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Charlie
United StatesThe location is not on a MUNI line, but the neighborhood was quiet. (There is a bus line right next to the Grove Inn.) I wanted to be close to/on Alamo Square with the Painted Ladies. The Grove Inn is perfectly located in a quieter neighborhood.
The historic building had clean, high-quality remodeling inside. Room quality was well above the rate I paid. The value was very good compared to alternatives in the area and overall. Very nice soaps as well.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Pat
United Stateslocation
Clean and safe area! Close to family !
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Izzy
United KingdomFriendly reception staff, spacious and clean room with a comfortable bed. Easily walkable to Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf and nice to have free parking. Breakfast was some of the nicest we had in the States, nothing fancy but everything of nice quality and good variety.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Zaher
United Arab EmiratesThe stairs were a bit narrow and it was a bit difficult lifting the luggage to the first floor.
Location is excellent and safe. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Karina
United StatesAt night it was really, really warm. Borderline uncomfortable.
Smooth check-in, nice bathrooms, comfy beds and pillows, and is right off the 22 bus line which gets you everywhere!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Deborah
United StatesGreat Hayes Valley location. Warm, friendly, quiet.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Karen
United StatesI realize it's not possible to leave the office open if the staff does not work past 5pm, but I missed having a lounge area to sit in. If business is slow across the street at the Alamo Square Seafood Grill, they close as early as 8pm, and do not stay open till their posted time. The people next to me were a bit noisy and stayed up late...oh well. I still had a good time.
It was very convenient to walk to Hayes Street, or catch a bus, or walk to Alamo Square Park. I liked the blackout shades so I could block out the street lamps. I appreciated a coffeemaker in the room, and a tea kettle, hairdryer and fridge. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well.The staff was delightful. I would definitely come back.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Michele
United StatesRoom was small but clean and up to date. It had everything we needed. Location was very quiet and we. were able to have breakfast and dinner within walking distance of the Inn. The staff were awesome.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Paz
CanadaThe location was ideal, in a quiet and safe neighborhood very close to the downtown area, easily accessible by public transit. I felt very comfortable staying with my two teenage kids here. The beds were extremely comfortable, the price much more favorable than othe hotels, with a corner store and small cafe nearby for getting fruit and breakfast items. The staff were super welcoming. The check in process was seamless. Would definitely come back here to stay!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Ruth
New Zealandthe creaking of the floorboard from the guests above us
close to everything and buses. Great bistro and cafe nearby
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Dany
United States👍
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Stayed in March 2023
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