I only give it a two star rating because as soon as I walked into the place it smelled gross. Then when I got to the room and settled in I started itching like bad like i was having an allergic reaction. Soooooooooooooooooooo read more

Great location with walkable access to Polk Gulch, North beach, Chinatown, Union Square. Rooms are basic and clean and the price is great, especially for SF. I stay here at least once a year. I was disappointed when I recently found out that the Grant will not refund you for cancelling, even if it's months ahead of time. Most hotels will refund and life happens, so that's a big drawback to booking with them. I had a summer trip cancelled and could not get my money back for my room which I canceled in February. Not sure if I will risk booking with them again, but otherwise have always enjoyed my stay. read more

I'm not really sure why this place is able to market itself as a hotel- it is definitely more of a motel if you ask me. You get what you pay for. When you walk in, the place is extremely outdated and has a weird smell. Their one elevator is barely working so you have to take the stairs up unless you want to wait a while. Also, they market themselves as having breakfast but really it is just some hot water and teabags with some pretty old pastries. Nothing I would rave about. They have a coffee machine but you have to pay for your coffee which doesn't make much sense. The rooms are old and kind of remind you of an old 60's movie. It's relatively clean but there is rust in certain places that doesn't look inviting. The blankets feel and look like they haven't been changed in 30 years. The lighting is pretty bad and you have noise from the street at all hours. The staff that works here is pretty friendly and they are able to store your luggage if you check out earlier than your flight, which is nice. They're also pretty cheap which is good if you are just looking for a place to crash. read more

Although this hotel is in a pretty convenient location, it is not located in a nice area. They have to lock the hotel doors at night. However you'll be hard pressed to find a more affordable daily rate in the area with the same amenities. I have found that the room is pretty decent even though it is showing its age. The bed was clean and somewhat comfortable, but it was starting to sag. They might be in the process of refreshing the hotel as the carpet looks new and the restroom looks like it was just recently remodeled. The towels were clean and the shower had good water pressure. Although certain parts of the floor creaked, it was still a very quiet room. The room has windows, but there's nothing to see outside. The front desk staff was friendly and nice during check-in as well as for the duration of my stay. I was in town for the San Francisco Marathon. I was able to walk to wherever I need to go. There were plenty of restaurants and bars nearby for you to choose from and if none are to your liking, you can always hop on the BART at Powell or Montgomery. If riding the BART isn't your thing, you can always hail an Uber or Lyft for a ride. If you're looking for a fancy swanky hotel, you need to look elsewhere. However if you won't be spending much time in the room and just want a convenient affordable location, give this place a try. It's a bargain. read more

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Reasonable price...better room than I exoect. Very clean.Staff are professional. The breakfast with variety of coffee from modern coffee machine. I stayed here for 5 days. I should stay here from the beginning. Good location..coined laundry is next door.The place is very closed to China town..Union Square and little Italy as well.Even so is quiet and not noisy like other hotel. I'll definitely return to this place next time I visit San Francisco. read more

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This place is really, really old. It wasn't bad, but definately was below expectations. Service was adequate, front desk crew was pleasant and helpful with directions and such. The location was pretty good and has got to be the best thing going for it. Quick access to Cable cars, city busses, and not too far from the BART. Crappy old tube TVs in the rooms. Great view of a brick wall from the bathroom. Parking across the street looked claustraphobic. No heat in the room at all(??). Place smelled musty and felt cramped. This is the kind of place that is best for a one nighter.. It is a functional room in a good location, but for a little more than 100.00 a night, I was just underwhelmed and honestly can say that I won't be back.. 3 stars read more

Grant Hotel - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had 2 free nights on Hotels.com to redeem so I used them to book Grant Hotel for my stay in San Francisco. After doing a lot of research, this was one of the few hotels that fit within the redemption budget that included a bathroom inside the room and had decent reviews. First of all the location is great, it's literally a block away from Union Square which was really convenient. They also provide free coffee and a small selection of pastries in the morning. Though the outside is a little dated, the room itself was nice and clean. It also felt pretty safe, we didn't have any sketchy encounters while walking around at night. Overall I highly recommend Grant Hotel if you're looking for a good location at a good price. read more

Recently I stayed at this hotel in San Francisco, CA A single double bed, flat screen T V, private safe, shower bathroom. Very affordable, quiet and clean. The staff was friendly, and I was able to book a room, the same day from AMTRAK. I was surprised by its' location in town. 15 minutes from the International Airport, and 10 minutes from AMTRAK Union Station. It is an older building for sure. It has a computer desk, free private WI-FI. I enjoyed my stay there, ( 2 days ); and I would stay again. You should check this hotel out yourself. I am sure you would be surprised also! read more

My friends and I stayed here for one night as we came to the city for the Chinese New Year festival. This hotel is located between Chinatown and Union Square, very convenient for people that love to walk around the city. When we walked in, we were greeted by the receptionist. That was a great service right there. The interior of the hotel lobby was decent. Not too fancy and not too run down. Let's talk about the room. Our room was located on the 4th floor. The room had this smell in which was not a good scent. Luckily my friend brought a bottle of Frebreeze. We sprayed the whole room down! The room was stuffy as well. We had to open up the windows all the way. Our room was facing the streets, not so great. We could hear everything that happened on the streets from cars driving by to people talking. Windows and walls are so thin!! Because of the thin windows and walls, I wasn't able to get a good night sleep. Even with the windows were closed, I could still hear everything on the streets. We just had to leave the windows opened as it gets too stuffy when it was closed. The room has no AC and no ventilator. No fridge and no microwave. Parking is not free. The parking is just across the streets from the hotel. $25 for 24 hrs. It is a parking garage. For the price that we paid, this should already almost be an upscale hotel. Not worth it. I mean, its really not a bad hotel overall. This was one of the cheapest I found by Chinatown. Next time if I'm going to stay in the city, I would pay a little more for a hotel that is away from the streets. I do need my sleep when I'm out of town. read more

Surprisingly nice! My boyfriend, his brother and I went on a last minute trip up to San Francisco and stumbled across this hotel while we were desperately searching for a cheap place to stay. The nice thing is that they have a deal worked out with a parking lot right across the way so that you don't have to go looking for parking. We expected the absolute worst, but were pleasantly surprised. Sure the bathroom door doesn't close all the way, the place vaguely smells of dust and peroxide combined, and when you open the curtains, your view is of a lovely brick wall about four feet from the window. You get exactly what you pay for... a safe, reasonably quiet place to spend the night. There's also free internet in the lobby, private bathroom, free coffee in the morning, next door to a nice sushi place... not bad at all! The service isn't bad either, everyone was friendly, albeit a little too quiet. The decorations are hilarious. Nothing matches. It kind of feels like your crazy aunt's spare room where all the old fabric and bedsheets go to die. Especially check out the pictures on the wall. From afar they look like embroidered pictures, but if you look closely, they are actually just pictures with intersecting lines printed over them to give the illusion of embroidery! I've honestly never seen that before. Its also very well situated. You can hop on the trolleys right off on the intersection of Bush and Powell. Not far of a walk to Chinatown, Union Square, the Metreon, Downtown San Francisco, etc. I'd recommend it if you're planning on a place to stumble back drunk at 2am, just to get up the next day at 10a to explore some more. If you're looking for a home away from home... not so much. read more

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Very nice hotel with a friendly and service-minded staff! We stayed there two times. When we returned to pick up our bags and we were treated extremely well, and our every need was attended to. By the way, their rooms are really clean and smell nice too. The food at the breakfast buffet was also scrumptious! I strongly recommend staying here! read more

This hotel is much like a hostel. We arrived for a work trip and were ok with the lackluster ambiance. When walking down hallway, we became a bit more skeptical. It had dirty carpet and felt haunted. When entering our room, there wasn't much to see. No art on walls, only a double bed (they advertised it as a queen) and very dated bathroom. The hair dryer was almost like a vacuum from the 70s. It was clean, but did not feel comfortable. It felt much like an institution. We slept one night there and cancelled the rest of our stay. We heard loud noises in hallway all night and the bed was so uncomfortable that neither of us slept. I would not recommend this hotel, as the bed was small, OLD, and had no comfort from mattress, the location was a bit sketchy and the hotel legitimately felt haunted. read more

Most well maintained building I've ever been in. Very clean. Large closet and bathroom. Excellent front desk staff. Thick towels. Many, many dining options nearby. Five minutes to downtown shopping district. Many public transportation lines nearby. Nice, simple breakfast. Safe neighborhood. read more

Very clean and safe. Slightly out dated but is exactly what you need for exploring the city. About a 20 min walk to Fishermans wharf through china town (it's a hill'y walk) Lots of pubs and food places on the same road. Breakfast provided - pastries and coffees which are absolutely fine to start the day. Union square is a 5 mins walk downhill. Nothing to worry about here, would definitely stay again. (Stayed 5 nights on Honeymoon so must be ok!) It is not the Ritz, it is basic but it is comfortable clean and safe for those wanting to explore the city! And the staff were super accommodating. read more

This hotel is clean, comfortable and conveniently located next to Chinatown, the financial district and Union Square. Our room had 2 double beds with plenty of space for me and my 2 kiddos. The people at the front desk were pleasant and helpful and there was coffee and assorted baked goods in the lobby each morning, which we all appreciated. There is also a small market on the same block for bottled water and fresh fruit. It's in the middle of the city, so expect the typical noise that comes along with that, but the price reflects that as well...very reasonable. read more

Exactly what we needed as a home base for exploring the city. Great location. Felt clean and safe. Definitely could be updated, but was a good value for the price. read more

Had no issues here! Front desk was very nice, free water In the lobby and a coffee machine. The rooms were nice and the beds were clean. Located right in downtown San Francisco so you can literally walk anywhere, if you're able to walk up and down San Francisco's hilly streets! Would stay here again read more

We stayed here for a couple of days and it was a pleasant experience. Booked online due to the location and price in comparison to other nearby hotels and to me it was a bargain. Maybe not all rooms are created equal but I was fortunate to get a nice cozy room that was quiet and provided a good nights sleep. Rooms were a little outdated but well maintained and clean for the most part. They also provided complimentary breakfast in the form of pastries in the morning. Structured parking was 27 a night with in and out privileges, other places I saw charged 30-40 for parking. Pros: price: book at the right time and you'll save a lot of money, cheaper then most other hotels. Location: the hotel is located dead center in the middle of everything, such as Chinatown and the financial district. Finding food and drinks won't be an issue. Everything is within walking distance so put on a comfortable pair of shoes! Parking: cheap overnight parking in the structure across the hotel (27 a night) compared to other parking structures around the area. Cons: Water: during my stay here I found that hot water was hard to come by at night time but was okay in the morning. Not a deal breaker for me but something to consider for some. Rooms: I was fortunate to get a comfortable room, but others might vary based on some of the reviews here. Wifi: complimentary wifi was provided through the hotel but it was kind of on and off during my stay here. Overall, I would stay at this hotel if I came up to San Francisco again. The cost was excellent and you really can't beat the location. You get what you pay for, so if you expect something better then book at the Hilton for double or triple the cost. This was a nice small hotel, so definitely consider this place the next time you're looking to book! read more

I'm a fan! Great location! The staff are super friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy and just enough for what it is. Given the age of the building, and the price, it obviously wasn't remodeled, but it's updated as best as it can be. I had a one full bed room, came with a 32"? Samsung LCD TV, in room safe and a little desk with a granite table top. No air conditioning, this must be noted, but there is a ceiling fan and a large window that does open (vertical sliding). Plenty of plugs available for your electronics and an in room radiator/heater. Bathroom looks somewhat updated with marble. Breakfast is 6a to 10a, complimentary, includes pastries, juice and coffee. Also it must be noted: No hair dryer and no refrigerator. An iron and ironing board is available at request from the front desk. Overall clean and basic. For the price this can't be beat. read more

Location MATTERS! This place get an A+ just for its convenient location! It's walking distance to union square, Chinatown, financial district, and easily accessible to the ferry building, presidio park because of the convenient buses, cable carts, and MUNI near by. We walked everywhere so we were good, but there is a big hill that you have to climb from Powell street to get to Bush (where the hotel is located). The room is like a motel, but very clean. The towels are so soft! We didn't stay in our room very much so it was fine for sleep and showering. The bed was soft and comfy. The complimentary breakfast and 24/7 access to hot water, cold water, coffee and tea was a nice touch. Right across the street is a car rental place and parking. The hotel has arranged parking for guest for about $27 per day with in and out privileges. The parking is also monitored by security, which I liked. Elevators are pretty slow so if you aren't a stair walker, I would recommend that you request a room on the lower levels. They have 5 or 6 floors so request something on level 2 or 3. read more

Comparing the Grant to similar hotels in the area, I give it five shining stars. Our family just had a wedding in San Francisco, with guests flying in from Europe and all over the U.S. Because I live in the Bay Area, I was asked to check out some reasonably priced hotels and recommend a few to the wedding party and overseas guests. In early summer I spent a couple of days visiting hotels, checking out the cleanliness, general environment, location, and helpfulness of the staff. After checking out about a dozen hotels in the area, my decision was to recommend the Grant Hotel. The majority of the wedding party and guests decided to stay there from a few days to a couple of weeks. Everyone was happy, and we all had a wonderful stay. The staff is pleasant and very attentive to the needs of the guests. The rooms are comfortable, and while not fancy, are attractively decorated, clean, and convenient, with nice bathrooms, flat screen TVs, alarm clocks, and phones. There's a continental breakfast and Internet access in the roomy lobby. The Grant Hotel is ideally located, convenient to Union Square, Chinatown, many good restaurants, and all transit. I would encourage any out of town visitor to stay there, and on special late-night occasions in the city, I'll probably stay there again myself. We all really enjoyed our stay. read more

Super friendly staff!! Great breakfast pastries!! This is an old building so keep that in mind. When we checked in at 3, the room wasn't ready yet but we just waited in the lobby since we'd already handed over the car to the garage across the street (worked out to just under 30/night for parking which is annoying but its the city and I get it). The room was ready by 330. Two days in a row on our road trip the room wasn't ready at checkin. This was a much more pleasant experience however than in San Jose. Staff was apologetic and very helpful. We could have locked our luggage to the railing with a nice bike lock they had for us to use, but we just hung out with it. Once we got our keys we went up to our room and we're kind of thrilled we had a room against the side wall and had a view of the building next door. No even being sarcastic, I was happy. Less noise this way and it's kind of a novelty because we don't have buildings like this at home. Bed was ro k hard, surprise!! Not really luxurious linens but whatever. Carpet should be replaced but it fit the room well since it's an old building. Even if it is a little frayed in some places. Shower was good, nice sized bathroom. No ice bucket but they didn't mind me using a bag to get some from the machine. WiFi was kind of spotty. We asked for no housekeeping so I have no comment on that. Oh, in room safe! Cool!! No hair dryer, but I travel with mine anyway. Would have liked a fridge. What can you do? All the staff I talked to was super friendly and helpful. Five stars for the staff for sure. Breakfast is coffee, tea and pastries. Very tasty pastries. From LA!! I need to know where so I can make a trip and get some for myself. The pain au chocolat was the best I've ever had, ever. Tasty apricot danish. Buttery croissants. My husband liked the coffee, I felt I had to use too much sugar and cream for my liking. Also it's from a single cup brewer machine so it can take a while to get a cup if it's busy. Juice would have been really nice with breakfast but oh well!! Free ice and water dispenser all day and night is nice because we like to stay hydrated. Given the chance, I'd likely stay here again. Overall it was very clean despite the age and I really enjoyed my time here. It was quiet!! I didn't like the shampoo/soap situation however. It's a dispenser on the wall without any indication is to what brand, scent, etc. Reminded me of the gym showers. But eh. We'd likely stay here again if we wanted to stay near union square again. Super great deal, quiet room, very friendly staff. No parking on site but garage across the street. Parking just sucks in the city. read more

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Exactly what I expected based on price and previous reviews. - Staff was not very friendly. - WiFi was awful. I didn't even get to use it most of the stay. Had to use my 4G service on my phone. - Bed was uncomfortable. - Got the 4th floor which I had requested, That was a positive since I didn't have to hear people above me. - Bathroom smelled like cigarettes and it was a non-smoking room. - Room smelled like bleach and had bleach stains on carpet. - Nice that they offer "breakfast" - crappy pastries and coffee or tea. No water. Would rather have water than breakfast. - Location can not be beat. You are really paying for location. If you want a cozy nice hotel this is not the place for you. This is for someone who wants to be close to everything and on a budget. Walk to Union Square, Bart Station, China Town, North Beach and a nice longer walk to Fisherman's Warf. We did it all! Although it's not the best hotel I would recommend to others on a budget and would stay again. Most of the time I was not in the room. read more

The hotel probably (definitely) wouldn't earn a 5-star rating from hotel experts, but it is definitely a good value in San Francisco. First of all, you shouldn't be in any hotel room much if you're in SF--get out and do stuff! But if you must stay in a hotel and aren't super SF-rich, the Grant Hotel has you covered. Staff: They're all nice. Checking in was fast and easy, and a couple of housekeepers said hi to me as I passed them in the hallway. General Facilities: The hotel isn't much to look at outside or in, but it has its charms because it tries hard by doing well with what it has. The lobby is sparsely decorated, with 2 Mac computers for guests in one corner, a random piano near the entrance and a few chairs. The whole place is old, but in this case, old = "classic." The elevator is SUPER slow, so I ended up taking the stairs (to the 5th floor) most of the time. Location: It's located on Bush Street, and since I made the mistake of walking up from the Powell BART station with a heavy duffel bag, I'm telling you to bring a bag with wheels. Or take a taxi/Uber and avoid walking altogether. I also must mention that it's close to an "adult theatre," if you wanted to stay close to one. Room: The room was only for me and I thought it was pretty big. It wasn't a shoebox or anything. Like the rest of the hotel, the room/bedspread/furniture is definitely from another era but it was neat and clean. The flat screen TV stands out because it's the only modern thing about the room. The bathroom was also clean and they provide shampoo, body wash and lotion in wall dispensers. The only sad thing was the view...I opened the shades and there was the wall of the adjacent building a few feet away. Complementary Breakfast: Muffins, baked goods, bagels, etc. very simple but great for grab and go kind of people. Overall, I liked the place. It lacks some of the amenities you'd find at more traditional hotels, but you get a private bathroom, a clean environment and friendly staff for half the price of most hotels ($150 vs $300). read more

Pros: price, location, was able to come back two hours after checkout and grab my once forgotten pillow there, free wifi Cons: elevator is slower than mollasses, parking is a minor inconvenience in that it is about a block away. although the parking was cheap for SF standards, it was valet style which is kind of annoying if you wanna go grab stuff every now and then.. and then you have to tip the driver everytime he brings the car down. this hotel gets my stamp of approval though read more

Staff very helpful (they'd get 5 stars!). We stayed in a room turned to the street, and it was VERY noisy. On Sunday morning maybe the trash comes because it was truck after truck passing by our window. I could not sleep past 5 am. Having said that, it is a good hotel. Free coffee 24 h is the kind of thing I love. read more

What a great find! I'm giving it four stars, not because it's a four star hotel. It's actually just a step up from hostel, but it is such a great deal for the price and location. Location: It's so close to Union Square, the BART, and great shopping and restaurants. The block it takes to walk up to the hotel is a hill. It didn't bother us though. But just a warning. Price: 88 dollars a night for a queen with a private bathroom. And on a holiday (Veterans) weekend! Room: Don't expect anything fancy. Its tiny with no view. But, it does have a private bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Our view was a white wall, but whatever...at least it was quiet =) read more

On the edge of Chinatown 5 blocks from Union Square few blocks from the Financial District few blocks from the BART on Powell. Places recently remodeled.. this is my view from my toilet looking down read more

Grant Hotel - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

By no means is this the Ritz or a really nice Hilton, BUT a great find and place to stay. 5 friends and I visited SF and stayed here and were very surprised by how lucky we were. The rooms were clean and spacious. Bathrooms were pleasant. Walking distance to union square and a few bars. Parking was right across the street and only $25 for a day and access for bigger trucks. I would definitely recommend this hotel and will be staying here next time I visit! read more

Ok so I was reading on haunted spots in Cali and decided to see if this place was on the list. I actually stayed here 18 years ago!! I was 20 years old, traveling alone for the first time and this place was in my budget with a superb location. I have a few friends from San Fran so the first night there, Monster with Charlize Theron had just come out so naturally my friend and I being the bad ass girls we are had to see it that night. Well that night we got back late and I was alone in my room when some dude tried getting into my room. I was on edge after seeing the movie and I remember watching from my peephole ready incase he got in. Well he didn't and his friend called from down the hall and just summed it up to some guys super drunk trying to get into the wrong room. It never happened again and I met a few people staying there at the same time. The room was basic, bed, tv, and a bathroom and that was all I needed. The entire month I stayed there I was uneasy at night!! It felt so haunted, like major bad juju. I wonder if the hotel has a shady past. Or even one shady incident. It would make sense. I'm surprised that after reading some of the other reviews that only one other person was convinced of some paranormal activities. After looking at the pics the room looks the same. So if you're on a budget the place isn't the worst and the location in my opinion is superb!!! So enjoy. And if you see some ghosts, please share the stories lol. read more

For the price, its not a bad place. It is within walking distance of the metro station (but beware it is a good, half-mile, uphill walk) and has a decent amount of shopping and food options within a block or two of the hotel. Inside, it is exactly as the other posters have stated. Not exactly the newest place, but it is relatively clean; service is quick and friendly, there is complimentary bread and juice/coffee in the mornings, and complimentary wifi in the lobby (but a $6 charge or so for the room wifi). My major complaint is how noisy the rooms can be, and this is coming from a heavy sleeper. If possible, be sure to at least get a room away from the street, but even then it probably won't help much as most of the noise seem to be coming from within the hotel. I'd suggest at minimum bring earplugs and if possible use your phone or laptop and play some sleep sounds to mask the noise. Other than the noise problem, this isn't that bad of a place to stay - just expect the amenities of a motel. read more

This place is great. The staff is very understanding and accommodating. Great breakfast, super clean, nice beds. 10 out of 10

These are not luxury accommodations. They're not bad. I don't mean to dis them. But if in searching for hotel accommodations, affordable price is towards the bottom of your list of requirements, this is not the place for you. This place is more in the affordable/functional camp. For places in that camp, Grant is pretty damn good. The room is clean, and seems to have been remodeled in the last couple years. Free internet, in the lobby. You can pay out the ass for internet in your room if you want to. Functional, affordable (for SF, I guess). A perfectly reasonable option. read more

We enjoyed this hotel even though the quality of the city has gotten worse and worse over the years. The hotel was great but I don't think we'll be coming back to SF. read more

I usually don't give reviews unless its positive. My husband & I had a reservation for his birthday. We checked in with no problem on 12/11/20. We went up to the room. We opened the room , it was a smokey & mildew smell. We shut the door & went down to check back out. Please note this was all under 4 minutes. The guy working informed us to call back & speak to the manager on Saturday morning 12/12/20. I called and the manager isn't available until Monday , I was told. My concern is that the gentleman who checked us in & out did not put anything on the communication board. No one was aware that we are expecting a refund. I'm not able to locate a # for the district manager. I'm hoping that someone reaches out to us. I would like my money back asap. read more

Pros: very good location, within walking distance to many great restaurants and clubs, fairly clean, good pricing for sf, parking across the hotel is only $22 for every 24hrs with in & out privileges (other hotels charge up to $50 for overnight parking!), free coffee and microwave in the lobby Cons: walls are paper thin! we heard full conversations from our neighbors and everytime someone was taking a shower, you'd know, also, there is no ac unit so the room can get very stuffy, the view from the window is a brick wall Overall, with this hotel, you get what you pay for. This is strictly a functional for sleeping hotel, not a place where you want to hang out in your room. I would stay here again because of its location and pricing. Just don't expect much from the place or else you'll be greatly disappointed! read more

A two star rating may be a little unfair, but I just didn't like the hotel. I booked this hotel for its location/price. The hotel itself has no parking facility. You have to park across the street in a valet-only parking. It's a typical San Francisco boutique hotel, but it's very very old and worn down. The rooms are very small and can use a reservation. There's no free wifi. Very basic. It's not a very expensive hotel, but it's not free either. For about $100 a night I expect a little more then this. read more

We love this hotel and have stayed here four times now. OK, so the carpets can give you a headache, there's a strange smell in the lobby and the view of a brick wall is a bit dull, but it's cheap, it's a few blocks from Union Square and everyone is sooo friendly! The rooms are a good size, with a free safe, good bathroom and huge closet. The wifi was being a little unpredictable but was working well most of the time. Go there - it's great value. Just don't expect 5 * accommodation. read more

We stayed at the Grant Hotel on a whirlwind weekend 'meet the relatives' visit to the West coast. I recommend this hotel for budget travelers who need a simple, clean room in San Francisco. I booked on Travelocity, but they lost my reservation. When I printed out my copy of the reservation from their internet computer in the lobby, they honored the rate. The room was clean and quiet. The location was perfect for traveling to the tourist attractions and coming home in the evening via cable car - just get off at Bush and it's a 20 second walk to the hotel! I also liked the relative closeness to Union Square and the Chinatown gate. We took BART in from SFO and walked up Powell Street to Bush, the last block was the only really steep one. There is a Starbucks nearby and the nearby cable car cafe serves nice crepes. read more

Room 508 great-large room with new bath- but other reviews correct-lobby and rooms have an unusual smell-I have allergies and it was just fine-VERY CLEAN-PRICE/LOCATION GREAT I never sleep well in hotel beds and slept like a baby here- if you want a room with a view or to lounge in-this is not it-it is perfect for coming back to to and cleaning up and sleeping 1 block from cable car-6 blocks from Chinatown and 2 from Union square this is the top room I've found for the cost in San Francisco will stay again read more