Cathedral Hill Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (521 reviews)
895 Geary Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Centrally located
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good nearby food options
Free parking
Cons:
Homelessness in the area
Cleanliness concerns
Insect presence in rooms
Service issues with room assignment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.99
Multiple mentions of issues with cleanliness and insects in the room.
Service
7.96
Staff was reported as nice and accommodating, but some complaints about issue resolution.
Location
5.5
Centrally located but plagued by homelessness and safety concerns.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms were clean and of good size but with complaints about bed comfort.
Amenities
6.98
Basic amenities provided, but some aspects are lacking (e.g., no wash clothes).
Value for Money
6.44
Mixed feelings regarding price versus the quality of accommodations.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Some nearby eateries mentioned positively; food options were satisfactory.
Overall Experience
5.96
Generally, a fair experience but issues related to location and cleanliness overshadowed stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:19

Property Description

Convenient Central Location
Located in San Francisco's city center Tenderloin district, Motel 6 Downtown San Francisco is just minutes away from attractions like Union Square. Explore the city's historic cable cars and easily visit popular sites such as Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests at our pet-friendly motel can relax in comfortable rooms equipped with free wireless internet and premium cable channels. After a day of sightseeing, unwind in a cozy and convenient setting.

Free Amenities
Enjoy complimentary on-site parking during your stay at Downtown San Francisco Motel 6. Take advantage of the convenience and savings while exploring the vibrant city. Book now for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

Limited parking is offered inside the premises. Parking is offered on a complimentary first come, first serve basis.

Please note: If you are paying cash, you will be required to pay a USD 200 cash deposit upon arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 521 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.99
Service: 7.96
Location: 5.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 6.98
Value for Money: 6.44
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 5.96
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Aurelio couple it
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ayoub solo_traveller fr
1
Scam
Cons:

I got scammed. When I got to the hotel they told me that room was not available for « safety reason » (it was the case for other customers as well) and they told me that I could either get transferred to another motel close to the airport or have a refound. No prior notice, the reality is that the hotel was overbooked.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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alejandro augusto extended_group mx
5
lugar centrico pero con muchos vagabundos frente al hotel
Pros:

el lugar esta bien para el precio es céntrico, lo único malo es que hay muchos vagabundos en las calles frente al hotel, y en las noches se siente un ambiente muy pesado, lo recomendado es llegar en taxi en las noches y de tres días que estuvimos solo un día se hizo el aseo de la habitación, fuera de ahí todo estuvo bien

Cons:

el lugar esta bien para el precio en es céntrico, lo único malo es que hay muchos vagabundos en las calles frente al hotel, y en las noches se siente un ambiente muy pesado, lo recomendado es llegar en taxi en las noches y de tres días que estuvimos solo un día se hizo el aseo de la habitación, fuera de ahí todo estuvo bien

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Aurelio couple it
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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PIERRE MARIE family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Quartier avec drogue

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller us
3
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Rachael extended_group us
10
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
J
Josh or Susan
4
Pros:

The hotel is pretty rundown, but also located in a very dirty and rough part of the city.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Patti
2
Pros:

This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. The smell was disgusting, the bed felt like i was sleeping on the floor. So aweful and unsafe also.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Dmitri
8
Pros:

Parking, clean room, decent shower, sketchy area but this is san francisco. The only real issue is the atrocious smell of the hallway between the elevator and the room.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Angelique family
10
Pros:

Bed was really hard, pillows were flat and there were homeless around the area.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
L
Luis
10
Pros:

Neighbor hood
Looks crazy but it’s really not …nobody messes with you stores across the street food across the street the staff was nice all 10 out 10

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
E
Eddie family
4
Pros:

Loud streets through the late hours. Homeless everywhere, including the front desk having to chase them off the property as I was checking in.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Eddie family
4
Pros:

We paid for 2 king beds - instead we were given 2 twin beds and a roll-in. The hotel gave us a 15% discount on 1 of our 2 night stays rather than adjusting the charges for the lesser room rate. Staff shrugged it off and said we could cancel instead - with our other 2 rooms fine, we were stuck. Area is full of homeless but we didnt feel unsafe traveling as a group of 10. Even our taxi driver warned us during dropoff that we had picked a bad area to stay.

Hotel rooms were nicer than expected based on outward appearance. Rooms were clean and a good size. Showers had good pressure and hot water. Hotel disnt use wash clothes and instead offered us hand towels. Shampoo and body wash was not in room but was given to us at the front desk when we asked for more towels.

A couple of nice coffee shops and eateries in the immediate area. Jane's was a good breakfast stop and just 1-block away.

Our room was on the street side, 3rd floor and homeless were out shouting and playing music into the late hours of the night.

We walked to Lombard street, Fishermans Wharf and Ghirardelli - a very tough walk up hills. We rode the trolley back and walked about 7 blocks from the nearest stop tonthe hotel.

Overall, I wouldn't plan to stay here again. Mainly due to the area... but also due to the ripoff. You got us once, but there wont be a 2nd time.
Rather, head a bit closer to union square.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Phillip
10
Very practical for people with cars
Pros:

The free parking in the heart of SF make this a very practical hotel for those who need a car.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Michael
8
Great!
Pros:

Everything was great during our stay, other than when you park down below, you cannot access the elevator until you've obtained your room key (so you can't really unload until after you check in), not a huge issue, just wish I knew ahead of time.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Nicholas
8
No issues
Pros:

Sitting in an area of homelessness we didn't know what to expect but the hotel was clean, safe and friendly. The locals gave us no issues at all.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Gregory
6
Pros:

Bonne situation à 10 minutes d'Union Square, de Market street et de Civic center pour les commerces et le metro.
Hélas quartier rempli de SDF et la nuit c'est dangereux de sortir de l'hôtel. Enfin il y a de nombreux insectes dans la chambre et c'est cher par rapport à la vue et l'état du logement. Dommage

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pour voyageur averti
Pros:

Pour voyageur avisé et n'ayant pas le coeur sensible.
L'hôtel est correct dans la mesure où vos attentes sont très peu élevées.
C'est surtout le quartier le problème, de l’itinérance qui peut troubler. La grosse misère mais nous ne nous sommes pas senti en danger.
Dans la mesure où vous êtes entré avant le coucher du soleil, ça peut aller.
Pour moins de 500us pour 4 nuits, ça vaut la peine d'y penser.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Bailee family
8
Pros:

Honestly not bad at all! As conveniently located as you can get for the nice price. Parking included which is SO NICE in SF. Couple homeless outside, but otherwise great.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee