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Hotel California San Francisco	Average Price: $165 Check Rates

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580 Geary Street

San Francisco, 94102 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 45 of 110
Average review rating: 3.59

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (58) , MyTravelGuide (20) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (263) , YahooTravel (9)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Lobby

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75% wrote positive comments about lobby

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1. I also heard rumors about a daily free wine and cheese reception in the lobby, but unfortunately I didn't get to check it out.

"Time travelling - in a good way! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2012 Vote

2. The lobby is very nicely done.

"Great location, very nice staff! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/17/2011 Vote

3. Loved the 60s and 70s music that plays all day in the lobby.

"Funky, groovy, clean and friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/25/2011 Vote

4. I ended up hanging out in the funky lobby for good internet access (a pretty cool place to hang out and people watch, but not good for accomplishing work.

"Average stay. Definite pros and cons. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/23/2010 Vote

5. Every evening there is a wine and cheese thing in the lobby which is a nice touch and the staff appear to be friendly.

"Great value hotel and good location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2010 Vote

6. On the up side the location was good, near the main shopping district (although this did mean the hotel was always surrounded by tramps) and the free internet in the lobby was also a bonus.

"Could have been better " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/1/2010 Vote

7. We met so many great people just sitting around for that hour in the big comfy leather chairs in the lobby.

"Home away from home " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/21/2009 Vote

8. Tasting is located in lobby across from front desk.

"Not Recommended " Read full review on Expedia 9/30/2009 Vote

9. Restaurant in the lobby is an amazing Vegan place.

"Good value, good charm, not luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/24/2009 Vote

10. A bonus was the free wine and cheese every afternoon in the lobby.

"Boutique hotel without the boutique name " Read full review on Expedia 3/11/2009 Vote