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San Remo Hotel

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • inexpensive
  • historic
  • cozy

    Cons

  • some rooms are dark
  • no private bath
  • spartan amenities

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San Remo Hotel Review

A few blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, this three-story 1906 Italianate Victorian—once home to longshoremen and Beat poets—has a narrow stairway from the street leading to the front desk and labyrinthine hallways; rooms are small but charming, with lace curtains, forest-green-painted wood floors, brass beds, and other antique furnishings. The top floor is brighter, because it's closer to the skylights that provide sunshine to the thriving population of potted plants that lines the brass-banistered hallways. About a third of the rooms have sinks, and all share spotless black-and-white-tile bathroom facilities with pull-chain toilets. A rooftop penthouse must be reserved three to six months in advance and provides a private deck with Coit Tower views, a bathroom with a claw-foot tub, TV, coffeemaker, and plenty of privacy. Fior D'Italia, "America's Oldest Italian Restaurant," occupies the building's entire first floor, and guests receive 15% off their meals there.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 64 rooms with shared baths, 1 suite.
  • Laundry facilities, parking.
  • Rooms have: no a/c, no TV, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes no meals.

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