Bay Hotel

Hotels
4.9 (330 reviews)
128 Jones Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to venue
Low cost for location
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Unsafe environment
Untrustworthy staff

Categories

Cleanliness
2.54
Numerous reviews indicated dirty conditions and unclean rooms.
Service
6.01
Some guests experienced poor service, while others noted decent interactions with staff.
Location
6.55
Location is close to downtown but has issues with safety due to proximity to homeless individuals.
Room Quality
3.5
Guests reported that rooms were in dire condition with a heavy smoke smell.
Amenities
5.53
Basic amenities were lacking, such as AC and breakfast.
Value for Money
5.49
Pricing is low for downtown, but value diminishes due to conditions.
Food and Beverage
5.54
Breakfast was advertised but not available, impacting overall food experience.
Overall Experience
4.01
Many customers had a very negative experience and would not recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:21

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin district, Bay Hotel is just a stone's throw away from major attractions like Union Square and Moscone Center. With the city center within walking distance, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of San Francisco.

Comfortable Rooms
Each 2-star room at Bay Hotel is thoughtfully furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed linens. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, our rooms provide a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the city.

Nearby Landmarks
Explore iconic landmarks such as Ghirardelli Square and Oracle Park, located just a short distance from the hotel. For travelers flying in, the convenience of being only 20 km from San Francisco International Airport makes Bay Hotel a perfect choice for your stay.

Ready to experience San Francisco from the heart of the action? Book your stay at Bay Hotel now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

4.9
Based on 330 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.54
Service: 6.01
Location: 6.55
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 5.53
Value for Money: 5.49
Food and Beverage: 5.54
Overall Experience: 4.01
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Martin solo_traveller us
10
More detailed cleaning and updated comforters is a musy and q 20" TV 2qw ridiculously emwll
Pros:

The room with a private bathroom

Cons:

The tv was so small and so far away from the bed hard to see it and room I had to clean was not very clean at sll

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Cindy couple us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

There was no bathroom, there was blood on the walls and ceiling, the window was bolted open, it was so dirty, even the sheets were disgusting, the headboard waa crooked dirty and falling down, no parking, wen I got there I saw the room, and immediately asked for a refund, the front desk told me I had to contact booking.com and so I did and they told me to wait for a call back which I did, and then they told me they couldn't do anything it was up to the hotel to refund me the money. I then went back to the office and told them and they said since it had been an hour i was stuck with the room or I had to call booking.com. it was the worst customer service I will never use booking.com or the bay hotel again!

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Izel extended_group us
1
Extremely unsafe and toxic
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

It was a shit hole. Writing, holes all over the walls. Splatters of unknown liquids on the walls, the vent hanging for dear life from the ceiling, horrible AC, cigarette burns in the blankets, mold all over the shower, windows hardly open and flies everywhere, no soap or towels to shower with.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sam couple us
2
Horrendous conditions. Only good for someone with a hangover who needs to sleep.
Pros:

The only thing I liked was the affordability. If you don’t care about where and the conditions you want to stay and just need to pass out after drinking, then stay here. Otherwise, not worth it.

Cons:

The conditions were terrible. The paint was coming off, there were stains everywhere, the TV didn’t work, some light switches wouldn’t work, there were foul odors, and things were falling apart. The only good thing was the front desk person who was nice but the conditions of the room were appalling.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Charlene solo_traveller nz
1
would not recommend this property.
Cons:

My experience with this hotel was extremely disappointing from start to finish.

Prior to arrival, I advised the property that I would be arriving early to drop off my luggage. When I arrived around 10am, I was met by a staff member who appeared unhappy and unwelcoming who had just woken up. My bags were stored in what appeared to be a personal bedroom, which immediately raised concerns about the security of my belongings.

When I returned later to check in, I asked whether I could leave my bags for approximately one hour after checkout the following day and was told there would be a $40 charge. This had not been mentioned previously, and when I questioned it, the response felt defensive rather than helpful.

After feeling uneasy due to the service and also being uncomfortably greeted by two men wearing balaclavas as they were passing me to go upstairs to their room, I requested to briefly view the room before completing check-in and was refused. When I asked for Wi-Fi access so I could review my booking details, this was also denied. I was then told that unless I paid the full room fee immediately, the conversation would not continue.

As a result of the overall interaction, feeling unsafe, poor communication, and lack of customer service, I no longer felt comfortable staying at the property and chose not to proceed with the booking.

What has been most disappointing is what happened afterwards. I sent multiple emails outlining my concerns and requesting that the cancellation fee be reviewed. These emails were ignored, no acknowledgement was provided, and no attempt was made to address or resolve the issues raised. Despite this, I was charged the full cancellation fee.

Everyone has bad days, but the complete lack of communication and unwillingness to address a genuine customer complaint has left me feeling extremely dissatisfied. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend this property.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Flor couple us
1
Terrible.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room smelled like weed and old urine. Dried up blood on the floor, the smell gave me a headache so I left. I wasn’t expecting great but certainly NOT this.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Bernadette solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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garcia prados extended_group us
1
DON’T STAY HERE
Pros:

I didn't like it at all. The service was terrible, and the room was filthy. There were other people's hairs on the shower wall, the sheets were torn and stained, there were huge cobwebs on the walls, holes in the walls, and you could hear everything, even a homeless person sleeping in the hallway. We went down to complain, and they told us to change rooms. The one they gave us was even worse, with cigarette burns in the bedspread. They said they would talk to Booking.com, accept our complaint, and refund our money, but as soon as we left, they told Booking.com they weren't going to refund us anything. The solution they offered, besides changing rooms, was for us to leave the hotel at 11 p.m., on a street full of homeless people.

Cons:

Everything, it was an awefull experience, you can read all the details here: I didn't like it at all. The service was terrible, and the room was filthy. There were other people's hairs on the shower wall, the sheets were torn and stained, there were huge cobwebs on the walls, holes in the walls, and you could hear everything, even a homeless person sleeping in the hallway. We went down to complain, and they told us to change rooms. The one they gave us was even worse, with cigarette burns in the bedspread. They said they would talk to Booking.com, accept our complaint, and refund our money, but as soon as we left, they told Booking.com they weren't going to refund us anything. The solution they offered, besides changing rooms, was for us to leave the hotel at 11 p.m., on a street full of homeless people.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Sabrina solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller us
5
I little more expensive than I remember, but got the job done.
Pros:

It is walking distance to the convention center and a lot of places downtown. There are a couple of convenience stores near by too for pocking up staples. The Downtown Market a block away is a great spot that carries almost everything. A police station is just 3 blocks away.

Upgrading to a private bathroom wasn't to expensive. I stayed 8 noghts and it was only an extra $80 total for a private bathroom so an extra $10/night to not have to share a bathroom.

Cons:

The room was a bit dirty and the fire alarm was removed. While I had a wondow it was a view of the adjacent building with now way to the street, almost like the building next to it was built after and they squeezed it next to that building.

This was my second time staying here and the first time was better. They say there is breakfast, there isn't, the pictures are of only 1 nice room, most rooms look nothing like it. The first time was pretty quiet and easy to sleep, this time some of the other guests would blast music at like 2 in the morning making it hard to sleep. There are a lot of homeless people that stay around that area too so if you are gonna be out late, take ride share or walk in a group.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Mohammed solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Facundo couple ar
1
SOLICITAMOS LA DEVOLUCIÓN URGENTE. Un hombre le mostró sus partes íntimas a mi esposa. En la escalera había caca humana,
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Un hombre le mostró sus partes íntimas a mi esposa. En la escalera había caca humana, vómito y mucha suciedad. Habia personas drogadas a los gritos. Tuvimos que irnos del hotel.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Moises couple us
1
Cons:

think I should get a full refund or I'm going to get a lawyer because the way I got treated at that hotel was horrible and I was harassed and then he was turning to threatening me to come into my room forcibly he tried to force himself into my room if you guys don't believe me just look at the cameras and I am going to get legal help for this this is bullshit and the cameras don't lie so so expect you guys to get back at me as soon as possiblel .

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
B
Bfreidiii solo_traveller us
3
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Adora family_with_children us
4
Bay
Pros:

It had a bed

Cons:

I couldn't take a shower, the water was cold. The furniture had graffiti on, the wiring was exposed.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Ricardo solo_traveller pe
1
De terror
Cons:

Limpieza, el colchón y las sábanas estaban asquerosas

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Emine Nur couple us
1
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jasper couple us
1
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller us
10
Very good staying no problems
Pros:

Friendly people

Cons:

None

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Noyan couple us
1
Bad
Pros:

Bad

Cons:

Bad

2026-03-15 via Nuitee