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Castle Inn

1565 Broadway , San Francisco, CA 94109
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Castle Inn

From major attractions to fine dining, world-class shops to coffee shops, at Castle Inn you are at the center of it all! In a cheerful and safe location, we are within walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Crookedest Street, North Beach, Cable Cars, and many local shops and excellent restaurant. Also, with public transportation close by, you have easy access to other area attractions such as Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Pac Bell Park, Palace of Fine Arts, and more. Our location is ideal because it is safe, quiet, and central. In fact, our guests refer to our location as "the best kept secret in San Francisco". To top it off, our rooms are exceptionally comfortable and clean and 100% non-smoking. With a two door fridge/freezer, microwave, fresh brewed coffee maker, air conditioner, heater, full bath-shower combination with glass shower door and massage shower head, expanded cable TV with over 80 channels including HBO, CNN and ESPN, and direct dial telephone with voicemail in every room, this is home away from home. A working desk and breakfast table also makes the room very convenient for those that have to work in this beautiful city. We also offer a small breakfast which includes Danish pastries, cereal bars, fresh fruit, fresh orange juice, brewed coffee, hot chocolate and tea. FREE guaranteed parking is a bonus! We also have free wireless high-speed Internet access in every room and a safe deposit box in the office. Our dedicated staff provides fantastic service and care in a warm and friendly atmosphere that will make you want to come and stay with us every time you are in San Francisco!!
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5 out of 5

Sweetest staff

Anonymous, Charlotte, NC, 2006-12-18

Pubs, bars and clubs nearby.

Not only is the location right smack in the middle of San Fran, but the staff is amazingly sweet. Free parking is always awesome. I loved it and will go there again on my next San Fran vacation.

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5 out of 5

Great time in San Francisco

Jeanette, San Diego, CA, 2006-11-04

There is a Walgreens about a block away on Polk Street, so you can all the stuff you forgot to bring near the hotel.

The Castle Inn was a great hotel for the value and location. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The owners of the hotel were very helpful. They guided us to the hotel from the 101 freeway and let us park for a couple hours after we had checked out so we could watch college football at a local sports bar. It was located within walking distance of most major attractions within the Wharf district of San Francisco. When I say walking distance though, I mean for those who are able to hoof it quite a bit. My husband and I loved it because we were around ten blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, five or six from Gharidelli Square and Lombard Street. There were lots of nice restaurants and cafes nearby to choose from. We definitely enjoyed Shanghai Kellys (a bar right down the way on Polk Street -- really neat historical references in there). We loved San Francisco and would recommend staying at the Castle Inn if you are looking for a hotel that is above the pits! Happy travels!

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5 out of 5

Nice neighborhood

Anonymous, 2006-09-24

Wonderful food at a great price at Tai Chai within one block on the Inn.

The staff at Castle Inn were very helpful with pointing out great dining in the local area at great prices. The Inn is located in a pleasant neighborhood within walking distance to many attractions. The staff provided maps to all of the interesting places and provide a transportation list for those who prefer not to walk.

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4 out of 5

Good for the Money

Lisa, Phoenix, AZ, 2006-09-17

Peter D's was great for breakfast.

The Bed was comfortable and overall it was worth the price. There are some good restaurants in the area. Taking a cab from the hotel to any tourist spot ran 6-8 dollars including tip but we took the bus often and that was only $2. The room was good sized and had a frig and freezer, dressing table and small table and two chairs. The tub was very clean but things were a little worn but not bad. There are no amnities (pool, spa etc.) But if you have a car you get to park free which in SF is a big deal.

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5 out of 5

nice quiet hotel

Ronald, Providence, RI, 2006-08-22

One block west of the hotel at another hotel is a good breakfast place.

The hotel was very quiet. I could not hear heighbors through the walls. I guess there were some teenagers running the hall way, but the hotel staff asked them to stop. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They were knowlegeable and knew the area well. The rooms were clean. There isn't a pool, but San Francisco is cool and a pool would have to be indoors to be enjoyed in my opinion. The area the hotel is in was safe. We used public transportation which was one to two blocks away. The cable cars were two blocks away. If you want a quiet hotel convenient to the attractions, this was a good one.

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4 out of 5

Excellent Staff

Anonymous, 2006-07-26

Nice walk down Polk St. toward Warf. Several neighborhood restaurants.

Nothing fancy but a clean place to stay. Good location, close to transportation. Staff was very helpful on several occasions.

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5 out of 5

Great hotel for the money

Brent, 2006-07-12

Cab fare to and from the major attractions (e.g., Chinatown) was relatively cheap ($5-10) if you don't want to walk -- much cheaper than the street cars and much more convenient than buses.

This was a very good hotel for the money. It is located in a good part of SF -- within walking distance of Fishermans' Wharf and Chinatown. The staff -- in particular, the front desk clerk -- was excellent. She went out of her way (e.g., printing boarding passes, providing detailed directions). Parking is free, which is worth $25 a day if you have a car. They also offered some free breakfast items (fruit, breakfast bars, coffee). For the money, this place is well worth it. No complaints. My wife and 2 kids (ages 9 and 7) were happy with it.

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5 out of 5

Nice hotel

Anonymous, 2006-07-11

Wharf area was within reasonable walking distance (even with kids).

Front desk staff was very nice and super informative. Location was good and safe. Walking distance to wharf area although walk is alot easier downhill. Good, affordable restaurants around the corner.

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5 out of 5

convenient

Anonymous, Tampa, FL, 2006-06-10

great eats within walkin distance. best chinse place right around the corner

rooms are a little worn. but the location is great very close to tranportation. the managers were very helpful in givin us a map with a list of what to see and a transportaion list of how to get there. neighborhood is loaded with great eating places and there is a walgreens right at the next corner for the things you forgot to bring.

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4 out of 5

Nice location

Jacalyn, Orlando, FL, 2006-06-03

Try walking around to find the local restaurants. You miss alot if you never get out of your car.

The Castle Inn was located in an interesting area of San Francisco. Within easy walking distance of some great coffee shops and restaurants. The staff was very helpful about things to do and places to go. The room was okay - not at all luxurious but adequate and clean. Parking was very tight but free which was not true for most hotels we looked at in the city.

 
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