BEST WESTERN HOTEL CALIFORNIA
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BEST WESTERN HOTEL CALIFORNIA

Address
580 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States (USA)
1-800-230-4134
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Best Western Hotel California
Built in 1913, the hotel has been newly renovated. All rooms have hardwood floors, premium beds, 400 thread count linens, plantation shutters, ceiling fans, hairdryer, ironing board, in-room safe.Close to all major attractions. Award winning restaurant on site.
Star Rating:   3 Stars
Local Attractions:   Union Square, Cable Cars, Theatre, Shopping, Dining within 3 blocks. Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks.

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What's Near by? Miles
American Conservatory Theater 0.2
Theatre District 0.2
Union Square 0.3
Civic Center 0.3
Grace Cathedral 0.3
Market Street 0.4
Nob Hill 0.4
Asian Art Museum of San Fransisco 0.5
Lotta's Fountain 0.5
San Francisco Federal Building 0.5
Cable Car Museum 0.5
St. Mary Square 0.5
Old St. Mary's Cathedral 0.6
Orpheum Theatre 0.6
555 California Street 0.6
Zeum 0.6
Chinese Hospital 0.6
Chinatown 0.6
Soma 0.7
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 0.7
San Francisco City Hall 0.7
Cartoon Art Museum 0.7
Laurel District 0.7
War Memorial Opera House 0.7
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) 0.7
Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts 0.7
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption 0.7
Moscone Convention Center 0.7
Chinese Culture Center 0.7
Louise Davies Symphony Hall 0.7
TransAmerica Pyramid 0.8
TransAmerica Redwood Forest 0.8
Oak Park 0.9
Chelsea 0.9
Murray Hill 0.9
Bay Terrace 0.9
Sunnyside 0.9
Decatur 0.9
Marietta 0.9
Dimond District 0.9
Downtown Oakland 0.9
East Oakland 0.9
Jack London Square 0.9
North Oakland 0.9
Oakland Hills 0.9
Piedmont Ave 0.9
Uptown 0.9
West Oakland 0.9
Gloucester Cy 0.9
Haddon Township 0.9
Lansdowne 0.9
Belmont / Hillsboro 0.9
Hillsboro / West End 0.9
Richland / West End 0.9
Brookline 0.9
Cambridge 0.9
Skinker / Debaliviere Parkview 0.9
Wydown / Skinker 0.9
East Saint Louis 0.9
Aurora 0.9
Dayton 0.9
Buda 0.9
Cedar Creek 0.9
Japantown 0.9
Embarcadero 0.9
Russian Hill 1.0
Japan Town 1.0
Washington Square 1.0
North Beach / Telegraph Hill 1.0
Hayes Valley 1.1
Fillmore Auditorium 1.1
Coit Tower 1.1
Montclair Village 1.1
San Francisco Art Institute 1.2
Pacific Heights 1.2
Railway Museum 1.2
Holocaust Center of Northern California 1.2
Contemporary Jewish Museum 1.2
Ferry Building 1.2
AT&T Park Stadium 1.3
Alamo Square 1.3
Bay Bridge 1.4
Fisherman's Wharf 1.5
Cruise Line Terminal 1.5
Pier 39 1.5
Lower Haight 1.5
Western Addition / Nopa 1.5
Harvey Milk Plaza 1.6
Musee Mecanique 1.6
Marina / Cow Hollow 1.6
Mexican Museum 1.6
Fort Mason Center 1.7
Folsom Street 1.7
Mission Dolores 1.7
Financial District 1.7
The Marina 1.8
Mission 1.9
San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC) 1.9
Castro 2.0
Buena Vista Park 2.0
 
Hotel Reviews for Best Western Hotel California
Hotel reviews 3.5 out of 5 Based on 473 guest reviews, Average

3.5 of 5 stars Based on 501 traveler reviews
3.5 based on 371 reviews  Value
3.5 based on 355 reviews  Rooms
4.0 based on 374 reviews  Cleanliness
4.0 based on 372 reviews  Service
Excellent
95
Very Good
218
Average
113
Poor
39
Terrible
36
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
3 of 5 stars “Just ok.”
May 17, 2013   Tapa125, Beaumont, Texas | Trip type: Couples
My husband and I looked forward for months to our trip back to San Francisco in April. We decided to stay on Union Square. We picked Hotel California Best Western... more »
4 of 5 stars “beautiful”
May 15, 2013   bernice m, Aston, Pennsylvania | Trip type: Family
Beautiful hotel. Staff was really helpful and were knowledgeable enough to give us local information. Rooms are very clean and with the right touch of retro antiqueness. Great breakfast. My... more »
3 of 5 stars “Nice hotel, but with some concerns.”
May 15, 2013   Yessica_W, Buckeye, Arizona | Trip type: Couples
We stayed here for three nights and I was very aware of the location, the older building and the noise that comes with it. So no problem, I brought ear... more »
4 of 5 stars “Good but small rooms”
May 14, 2013   geekgirl_11, Brisbane, Australia | Trip type: Couples
Despite the name, we booked here on the recommendation of a friend. For the price you are paying, the rooms are small but this is the norm for San Francisco.... more »
4 of 5 stars “We spent a wonderful time”
May 13, 2013   Jorge L, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Trip type: Couples
During our visit to San Francisco we stayed at The Hotel California for about two weeks in April 2013.We spent a wonderful time and everu in the hotel was specially... more »

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Details
Check In: 3:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2007
Floors: 7
Rooms: 82
Non Smoking Rooms: 82
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 11
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 2
Meeting Space at Best Western Hotel California
Meeting Space: 350 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 30 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Group Cancel: 30 days prior to arrival. Individual Cancel: 48 hours prior to arrival.
Nightly Parking: $34
Typical Group Deposit: 1 night rm/tx
Total Taxes: 14.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

 
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Room Types - Best Western Hotel California
Suite at Best Western Hotel CaliforniaSuite
2 king beds or 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable/satellite television channels. Television. Pay movies. Video-game console. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe Queen at Best Western Hotel CaliforniaDeluxe Queen
One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, 400-thread-count linens. 185 square feet. Located street side. Double-paned windows. Oversized vintage posters and mirrors. Ceiling fan. Clock radio/CD player. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Desk, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Bathrobes. Nonsmoking.
Standard Queen
One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, 400-thread-count linens. 185 square feet. Street or courtyard view through double-paned windows. Ceiling fan. Clock radio/CD player. Work table, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Nonsmoking.
 
Amenities - Best Western Hotel California
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet is Complimentary
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
Pets Allowed Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
 
Airport & Shuttle Information - Best Western Hotel California

San Francisco Airport (SFO): 12 miles: $16 by Shuttle, $45 by taxi, $5.50 by subway. Oakland Airport (OAK): 25 miles: $29 by shuttle, $65 by taxi, $8 by subway. Closest Subway (BART) Station: Powell Station, 5 blocks

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
 
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