Disappointing. It was tired and musty in our room but what really soured the stay was the staff, who felt indifferent throughout, The worst came in the morning when a housekeeper repeatedly entered our room without warning while we were completely undressed, standing inside and asking questions in an aggressive, confrontational way. It was an uncomfortable and frankly unacceptable experience. At these rates, you'd expect better -- better upkeep, better service, and basic respect for guests' privacy. read more

Stayed one night. Check in & check out was quick. Smack dab in the middle of everything perfect for walking. Right next to a coffee spot too. Walls are thin and you can hear the street traffic but they provide ear plugs. Enjoyed the free parking so i'll take some extra noise. Would stay again, Hotel was clean, service was nice. read more

My husband and I stayed overnight and were very happy with our choice. Cicero helped us at check-in, and we appreciated his accommodation and hospitality. The rooms are very clean, and our bathroom was spacious. An elevator and staircase are available, making accessibility a breeze. The lodge is a quick walk from Castro Street, and there are many eateries nearby. Overall, we would choose Beck's Motor Lodge again. Thank you! read more

Proximity to Castro is excellent, but as business close down on and around Market Street, the location becomes less interesting. The homeless issues around the property make it feel less than safe. There were, at several times during my stay, mentally disturbed people hanging around the area ranting and screaming. This was all readily audible in my room as well as everything going on in all the rooms surrounding mine. Anyone talking in their room or watching TV became part of my stay. The staff must be aware of the noise issue as they provide ear plugs. Do I want to wear earplugs when I'm spending several hundred dollars to stay somewhere? The lighting in the rooms is weak. The lights in the bathroom were so dim, it was difficult to shave. The lack of sufficient lights in the bedroom made it difficult to read - and yes, there was a bedside "reading" lamp. Who is choosing their lightbulbs? Requests for extra coffee creamer were met with promises but no actual fulfillment of the request. Finally, the bed frames are quite odd. They just out well beyond the mattress and resulted in banged up shins several times. it would behoove any occupant of the room to place markers around the room to remind themselves of this hazard. Staff is extraordinarily friendly and professional, but the motor lodge has some serious issues. it's quite expensive given the fact there are no amenities offered past a mediocre coffee machine in the room. There are better options in the neighborhood. read more

Fantastic location, spacious and comfortable rooms, and a genuinely warm, welcoming staff. We would gladly stay here again on our next trip to San Francisco. read more

I made a reservation for 3 nights and unfortunately I had to cancel at the last minute; the policy stated there would be a one night charge because it was after the 72 hour window, which I totally understand. When I checked my bank account there were $600.00 worth of charges from Becks When I called to inquire what was going on, I spoke with some man who acted like he could not understand I was trying to explain. I said I'm not sure what you don't understand, and he just kept saying he had to go "step by step on the computer." At this point I was not very pleased, and he said "Call back later!" and then he hung up on me. That's customer service? I will never recommend this place simply because of this employee's attitude. And you can bet I am going to stop payment on all charges. read more

What a fun place!!! Such a great price and smack dab in the middle of all the excitement of San Fran. I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Beck's is a great place and would definitely recommend for anyone staying in the Castro/Mission/Hayes Valley area. It was clean & cute & I felt safe staying there alone. On top of that, I left my Apple Watch & they were amazing about making sure I got it back. read more

This was our second time staying at Beck's and once again, we were very happy with our stay. The hotel, the location, the nice room, free parking, etc., really make this a great place to stay. We will definitely stay here again. However, we will never stay in Room 347 again. The room was in the front of the hotel facing Market Street. I loved looking out the big window watching the action of the city. However, at bedtime, the room was just too loud due to the street noise, and it was also a bit too bright. Ear plugs were available, but I'm not an earplug wearing person. So, although I loved the room, it was not the best for my sleep needs. Our room in the back building, where we stayed our first time, was much quieter. And finally, I have always been able to find a parking space in the lot, but in looking at the spaces, I think there are less than the number of rooms, but I am not sure about this. Again, we enjoy Beck's and will return in the future. read more

Stayed here recently with a group of friends. Well run, timely housekeeping, and secure. Great place to stay if you want a relatively inexpensive option in SF! It was also very clean and seems to have been remodeled recently as it was pretty updated. read more

We attended Pride and, although the event was extremely busy, David's exceptional assistance ensured we found a parking spot so we can check in.. His friendly attitude made all the difference. Thanks again buddy! read more

An army of ants were in our room, sheets had mystery stains. For the price I was surprised.

First impressions count! Have a receptionist who is personable, friendly, and someone who is not someone irritable. SUE ELLEN was SOOOOO rude during the check in process. She was very sarcastic and had a disrespectful attitude as if she did not enjoy working there. She just seemed like a miserable person. She did not do a great job welcoming the customers as being the first face you interact with from the hotel. Free parking. What a great feature! Location is prime -- in the Castro! Walking distance to all the bars and restaurants. The housekeeping staff did a great job with making up the bed and replacing the towels daily. The hotel has been renovated within the last few years! It looks great! The reason why I only gave this restaurant a 4/5 is because of my experience with SueEllen AND there is mold on the shower curtain. read more

I like the modern look and location of this hotel, nice neighborhood with cool eateries/bars within walking distance. It's fairly well-kept, with a beautiful and spacious second level shared patio area for hotel guests, and free parking (though it's pretty tight). Checking in was standard, no unreasonable wait or problems. The room was clean, had a working fridge and thermostat/temperature control, safe, coffee maker, flat screen TV with minimal controls/ channels, spacious bathroom and shower, and all necessary amenities including earplugs, which is rare, but I can kind of see why they offer this because I could hear conversations through the walls at 7 in the morning! (though I don't recall hearing traffic along Market street, and my room was somewhat near that side). Other issues were that they didn't really have a closet or place to hang clothing, rather the bottom half of the "closet" was used for the minifridge, safe, and coffeemaker, so it didn't leave a lot of room for much else. Also, the queen bed was pretty standard and comfortable enough, but it dipped in the middle, and the pillows also became misshapen/flat while I was sleeping. The covers were great though (a thin sheet if it's hot, and a thicker comforter for if you're cold). In addition, the lighting in the room wasn't the best, there were a couple different lights/lamps, but overall it was pretty dim even when turned on. The decor over the ceiling light brought character to the room, but was not very well-thought out because it pretty much covered the lighting. Overall, I still really liked the hotel and felt it was sufficient for my one-night stay. But I think they can do a little better, with the prices they charge. read more

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in the best area of one of our favorite cities! everything was clean and safe and the beds were super comfortable. best sleep of my life! also make sure to check out becks deck. will only be staying here when visiting SF from now on! read more

We love Beck's Motor Lodge!! A sweet spot in the Castro. The place is clean and delightful. Ed at the front desk was so helpful and accommodating! Its our second visit and we will be back again. read more

It was so great to stay here again. I used to stay here in the 1980s. The motel was updated and very clean. It's basic not fancy. If you want that you must pay hundreds more. LOL THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. I even bought a plant for the front desk man,that did so much for me. Only one small thing. I'm in a wheelchair and the ground floor security door was a Hassel. read more

This place was a total dump. It's very dirty, most visible on the duvet cover with weird yellow stains that are too vivid to ever have gone through a wash cycle. The ceiling filter in the bathroom is held to the ceiling with packing tape. And worst of all is a horrible throbbing noise that no earplugs can block out, presumably from a poorly installed heat pump, which was so loud it kept us up all night. The walls are also so thin that any movement in one of the neighboring rooms was clearly audible to us. read more

I've stayed here a number of times for long weekends in the city. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is amazing, with walking access to the Castro, public transportation, and lots of shopping and restaurants. There's even parking! read more

I just spent five very restful nights at Beck's. I would definitely stay here again. The rooms are simple, very clean, and have some nice amenities. Although Beck's is located on a fairly busy street in a popular area, my room was quiet and I slept well. The location is also great--convenient to many neighborhoods and easy access to public transportation. read more

Just had a bad experience here, and I have stayed here a lot. The mattress was old and sagging (hurt my back), the TV's are older and you only have access to the local channels, no streaming, Netflix etc., our lock on our door worked the time, issues with the ac. Lastly and most important, upon checking out on a Monday, we were rudely told that we had to be out at 11 as they had 30 checkouts that morning. That makes no sense as if they have 30 checkouts how are they going to clean 30 rooms all at 11 am. Most of the staff is very courteous, but this gentleman did not want to hear about any of the issues above and or cooperate with a little later checkout. He acted as though he didn't care or didn't understand. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and very nicely approached him a 2nd time and told him I would be writing this review. read more

We've stayed here twice for 2 or 3 nights each time. First in February 2020 for a series of shows at the swedish American hall (1 block away) and more recently in October 2022 for a series of shows at the Warfield. We're from Sonoma county so SF is our "city" and sometimes we need to stay a few nights for what we're doing. We will never stay anywhere else in SF unless we're willing to drop huge amounts of money on a room and a really luxurious hotel experience. The combination of sweet mid century vibes, rooftop patio, price point, free safe parking (!!!), and neighborhood makes this hotel the best in SF. This is truly an upgraded motel in the best sense of the word. Do not expect room service, dining, etc. That's not what this is. But it's clean, check in is a snap, and did I mention free parking??? The rooms are nicely updated, beds are comfy. The neighborhood is lovely, lots of shops and restaurants within 1-3 blocks. Easy access to multiple public transit lines to get anywhere you need to go, and an easy pick up\drop off spot for cabs or ride share. Very safe, most of the hotels in SF are in Union square or the tenderloin which brings some unsavoryness. If you are a smoker, use ride share, etc, hanging out on the sidewalk at night can be a bit sketch, but not here! The roof deck is perfect for catching some sun and chatting or a drink before retiring for the night. Sure, they don't have a bar or anything, but there's a great corner market nearby, and rooms have mini fridges, so you can get your provisions to enjoy during your stay. The "negatives" if you can even call them that at this price point, just for balance: cable tv leaves something to be desired (seemed like it was over the air, so lacking in channels); our room on the recent stay had a shower head that was lovely (good pressure, etc), but needed some more plumbers tape as it had since overspray issues; the walls are a bit thin, so we were awoken by some city tree work right across the street; lobby where you check in is very small, and in 2022 they had a "buzz in" system presumably to minimize people in the small room for COVID sake (understandable, but I saw some other guests get annoyed they couldn't just open the door when we were in there and had to wait until we finished); staff at check in can be curt (but kind! Be nice, they'll be nice back). Most of these negatives are themes I read in reviews of hotels 2 and 3 times the price of this one, so don't let them deter you! This is truly a gem. Thanks Becks! We'll be back. read more

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Being another woman and myself staying in SF alone, we were a little concerned finding a safe place to stay, Becks Motor Lodge and the surrounding area made us feel very comfortable. Bonus, if you're there for someone that's staying in UCSF there's a walk-in clinic that provides rapid covid tests just up the block! The neighbors upstairs sounded as though they had a continuous aerobics class going all night but luckily Becks provides ear plugs in their bathrooms. It's clearly an older motel that's been given a face lift, nothings perfect but it was enough for us! My only wish is that they had a heater on their deck, it started getting cold in the evening even though there was plenty of sun left to sit in. Definitely would stay here again! read more

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Great place, updated rooms, Sue Ellen at the front desk is AMAZING, fun, sweet and very knowledgeable!! The motor lodge is in a great location in the Castro, restaurants, bars, public transportation at your finger tips! Great prices on rooms for the location read more

Friendly staff and clean and renovated space! Super modern and cute decor! Great location in the Castro area! Would definitely stay there again! I also love that the stairs and elevators were all behind gates with key access so it was very clean and well lit and not sketchy! read more

Great location & space for the price, definitely recommend staying here for a short trip. The rooms are spacious & have all the basics you need. We just wanted a place to sleep after going to the warriors game on a Saturday night and this place was perfect. Parking is free which is so hard to find and sooo convenient. It's not guaranteed, it's first come first serve in their lot just off the Main Street, but we easily found a spot and saw open spots the whole time we were there. They have security & gates are locked to go up the rooms so it felt very safe. Finally it's just off market street walking distance to a bunch of great bars and restaurants. We easily Ubered everywhere we wanted to go for about 10-15 from and to the hotel. Well worth the price for the parking, spacious room, & location. read more

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Beck's is our favorite motel to stay in while visiting San Francisco. It's clean and the staff (especially Sue Ellen) have always been friendly and attentive to our requests. I love the Mid-Century Modern style and the remodel shows the attention to detail. Parking is included, and the property is safe and secure with locked and gated entrances to the floors. read more

What a great location Loved our stay price and parking Very clean and roomy Central to all areas for food and drinks read more

I'll update my 1 star to a 2.5 rounded up because they did try to compensate their incorrect listing with a bottle of wine before I even wrote my review. If it was after, it would still be a 1 star. The whole initial interaction really annoyed me. We booked a fireplace room and didn't get a fireplace room. Supposedly a fireplace means a flatscreen tv which they said they were supposed to let us know before but didn't. It would have been fine if they just said they listed wrong instead of trying to explain things that didn't make things better at all for me. Actually it definitely made it worse. read more

What a special place to stay in SF! It's so cute with its refurbished mid-century vibe & decor. The rooms were clean (even the stairwell was nice) with enough room for all the guests. We stayed in a suite which was a larger room & included a couch, coffee table & chair & was a great choice. Every staff member we met, from the front desk to maintenance to housekeeping, was friendly & helpful. Even though it's an older hotel (built in the '50s), it feels & looks modern. I would gladly stay there again when in SF. read more

Very happy with our stay at Beck's. Check in was easy, room was comfortable and clean and safe, no frills but it was nice and perfect for our needs. Shower was nice and hot in the morning too. We stayed for just one night but will definitely be back again. Great location too. We stayed in the queen room with view (so it's on the Market Street side. This meant we had beautiful morning sun when we opened the curtains. Worth noting that you will hear the trolley going by (this is a city, so trains are part of the fun ), and the room we had was next to the stairwell, so some louder (late night festive) guests who were enjoying the Castro could be heard going by, wasn't an issue for us at all. Again, this is a city and a nightlife (and daylife) part of town, which means it is bustling & fun. We'll be back, thanks to all the hotel staff and happy holidays! read more

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Location is great. We drove four hours for an apt at UCSF and requested a later check out due to a rescheduling out of our hands and with no where else to go with me healing from surgery. They only accommodated an extra 30 minutes Ive used many hotels in the area and never had a problem getting at least an hour or 2 more. Staff didn't seem very willing to help, empathetic or go willing to go out of their way. read more

I actually didn't get a chance to stay here, but I wish I would have. It's so cute and well maintained! I live about an hour from San Francisco, and sometimes I stay in the City when I have a late night or am at a festival. I did have reservations at Beck's but I had to cancel, which worked out ok for me. I will definitely try and stay at Beck's in the future-can't wait, because it is such a cute motor lodge in a great location near Golden Gate Park! read more

Pleasantly surprised! The facade of Becks gives a motel feel when arriving. However, rooms were upgraded. There are also rooms in rear, away from market street and it is super quiet. I stayed there for three nights, traveling on business. So easy to get an uber, taxi and underground transportation that takes me directly to financial district. Definitely a hotel room feel. Rooms were clean and modern. Booking directly was tough as they said rooms are full. However I was able to reserve my room through Expedia. So Becks may sell rooms to them as well. Try booking that way, If Becks say they are full. Going forward, Becks will be my first choice when traveling to SF. read more

I was overall happy with my 2-night stay here. The location was amazing, I loved that there was a coffee shop across the street for a quick breakfast. The room was pretty pricey though, so thankfully I was able to share the costs and large bed with a buddy. We paid $355 per night with tax. I wasn't there to watch TV so I have no feedback on the TV/Cable. I travelled from San Diego, so I didn't have a car to park but there was always plenty of parking. I used the Wi-Fi and it seemed to work just fine and it was free! You can take pubic transit to get here from the airport, but it's a bit complicated. We ended up taking an Uber from the BART station to the hotel. Overall, I thought the room was very clean and it did have a slight odor of bleach which makes me happy that it was clean. The windows open all the way so you can easily get some fresh air from outside. I was in one of the king rooms and it was pretty spacious and the bed was enormous and slightly hard. The place seemed clean and freshly decorated/re-modeled. read more

After a surprisingly nice stay back in November 2016, we decided to make advanced reservations for Pride 2017, in the same room (third level along 15th Street at the back of the property). Done, or so we thought. Fast forward seven months and my spouse says we'd better confirm our reservations as we didn't hear from Beck's. Oddly, they couldn't find it. After several more calls, we find out they have a reservation with the exact stay dates, held under my last name, but my middle names were listed as the first name, the credit card number wasn't ours, and we're not from Texas. Okay... We'd better find another room!? My spouse jumps on booking.com and luckily finds another room at Beck's, though at a higher rate and in a smaller room. SERVICE: Because we arrived earlier than the 3pm check in time and it was Pride 2017 weekend, we couldn't get into our room any earlier. But, they were nice enough to hold our luggage in the office. One day we didn't receive housekeeping service. The housekeeper claims we had the DND sign on, but I remember flipping it over. And, the sign was missing from our door when we came back due to gusty winds. ROOM: We ended up on the third level again, but this time along Market Street in an ADA (handicap) room which is a lot smaller and noisier than our last digs (a noisy door-slamming neighbor and that steel on steel train that rumbled by every now and then). No wonder why there were ear plugs in the bathroom, lol. The king bed and pillows were comfy, the a/c and free WiFi strong. A small safe, coffee machine and mini refrigerator were available. BATHROOM: Due to its ADA-compliance, the bathroom was huge. The roll-in, oversized shower had good pressure. The single basin was a little too shallow but best suits wheelchair guests. A skylight provided additional lighting. THE EMAIL: One day after checking in, we received that "I knew it" email, wondering if we were still coming. Turns out that the mysterious reservation was in fact ours, not for someone from Texas. The guy who set it up for us last year screwed something up, majorly. We were not charged any penalties. I guess both parties failed to confirm an attached email address which would've provided some insight. Mistakes happen, but unquestionably, a one star loss. OVERALL: We're still fans of this place and will for sure return. read more

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​I had to go to San Francisco for a one-day event and had to find a hotel that was near the city center, and also one that had low-cost or free parking. Beck's fit the bill, and I'm so glad I found them!​ The hotel is in the Castro, and close to lots of major attractions for tourists. Parking was a breeze (each customer is given a free parking pass), and the rooms are renovated and, honestly, really cute and cozy. SF has a number of old motor lodges, and Beck's has done a great job of keeping this property up with the times. Customer service was also excellent - friendly and welcoming, and I think the current owner was there helping too. Even though it's not a luxurious hotel (even though elements of this place is nicer than some fancy places I've stayed at...), it fit all my requirements - mainly being clean and comfortable. I will definitely be coming back whenever I need to stay in the city again! read more

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This is a quaint older 3-story motel on busy Market St. It has been renovated in the last few years and is already due for some paint in a few areas (behind the bathroom slider in our unit). The rooms were nicely furnished and the bathroom had an adequate supply of amenities. The coffee maker did make single cups of coffee but is not a Keurig type maker. Bummer for folks like us who always travel with their own baggy of K-cups. There is parking for guests on the ground floor, one of the big points on this being my first choice. Parking is not sealed off from the street but it's very secure. It's located in a nice little community with lots of cafes, bistro's and bars within walking distance. The staff were friendly and helpful. We found BML to be nice lodging for the price and would recommend to friends. These folks went out of their way to make my family and I comfortable while I was at UCSF for a medical procedure. In addition to a discounted rate, they were flexible when the hospital unexpectedly decided to release me early. We really appreciate their hospitality! Important point here: Google the Castro District before making reservations. The Castro is like the heart of the GLBT community in SF. If that makes you uncomfortable than this is probably not some place you are going to want to stay. I would also not recommend it to someone wanting the Hilton experience. This isn't that. read more

I discovered a roach in my room, for which I was offered a 10% discount on my reservation on that date to the rest of my stay. However, when I checked my reservation on booking.com, it showed that even with the discount, they are still overcharging me by $57.57 as compared to the reservation that I had made on booking.com. The front desk attendant, who was extremely rude, lied to me and told me that the total rate she quoted was based on what I had made when I made the reservation directly with them, even though I made the reservation on Booking.com. I have a pending complaint with the Better Business Bureau, so I would advise that everyone stay away until it is resolved. read more

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Becks motor lodge has good customer service. They were very patient with me when i was having issues with a reservation. The rooms are decent sized, clean and cozy. Bathrooms were good. Great location, Castro St and MUNI. There's a outdoor lounge area upstairs to relax. It looked like the coffee maker could use a cleaning. I've stayed here several times and its always been a good experience. read more