The Bottom Line
- Everything is just-out-of-the-wrapper clean
- Excellent, central location in North Beach
- Quiet
- Extra-soft sheets and comfortable beds
- Parking is difficult, but less expensive than at hotels elsewhere in the city
- Best for relaxing vacations or getaways, but not so convenient for the business traveler
Description
- 1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone: 800-388-0220, 415-981-4220, 415-397-7242 fax
Washington Square Inn website - 15 rooms
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Breakfast included, which can be delivered to your room or served in the lobby. Evening appetizers and wine.
- Gas fireplaces and ceiling fans
- One-night deposit when you reserve. 7-day cancellation policy (fee charged). 2-night minimum weekends, 3 nights holidays
- 100% non-smoking
- Children under 12 not allowed.
- Tripadvisor reviews
Guide Review - Washington Square Inn San Francisco
First, there's the location. Its spot on the corner of Washington Square just across the street from Mama's cafe and Liguria Bakery makes staying there feel more like dropping into your own pied-a-terre than checking into a hotel room.
Owners Maria and Daniel Levin have created a comfortable, intimate hotel in the midst of North Beach's hustle-bustle, a good place to charge up in the morning with a cup of Caffe Roma coffee or relax in the evening with wine and appetizers before going out on the town. The rooms are impressively clean and the beds comfortable, with linens that make the "luxury" sheets other hotels tout seem ordinary by comparison.
The Washington Square Inn is a good choice for women traveling alone or anyone concerned about safety. Its front door is locked 24 hours a day and only guests can enter.
If you you like the Washington Square Inn, you may also enjoy other Unique Inns in California such as the Inn at Occidental, Eureka's Carter House or Carmel's Vagabond's House.
As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary accommodation for the purpose of reviewing Washington Square Inn. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
