Golden Gate Hotel

We stayed a week and enjoyed everything about our stay. We opted for a shared bath and were delighted to find that we'd been upgraded to a room with a shower since we booked for 7 days. We loved having Pip, Patsy, and Cookie around and I was thrilled that Pip the cat came to our room a couple of times to get some fresh air on the fire escape. The staff was helpful and the breakfast croissants, muffins, coffee, and tea was a great way to start the day. We were so busy we only got to enjoy the afternoon tea and cookies a couple of times. I thought this was an incredible value given the Union Square location. Do yourself a favor and stay here.

From the helpful email replies I received before I arrived, to the warm welcome, great suggestions were given as to where to eat or visit, and not forgetting the wonderful sight of Pip the cat when you walk through the door, I loved it all! The room had all that you might require, an extremely cosy bed, and bathroom facilities a few steps away down the hall. The breakfasts were yummy, and the afternoon tea was delictious, especially after you have been out and about all day! Nothing was too much trouble - the staff were all excellent - and I have no hesitation about recommending it!

The location was very convenient, and it was clean, had good security, and staff were very helpful. As mentioned in other reviews, the rooms are small, but the amenities (cable TV and free Wifi), resident cat and dog, and very helpful staff made our stay very pleasant. Would definitely stay there again!

Great location. Fresh baked goods with coffee/tea served in the morning by friendly staff. Dog and cat onsite, both sweet but beware allergy people. Speak German, Dutch and English. Get a room with a tiny bathroom at the back. Ours overlooked the small courtyard.. much quieter than the front. Excellent value for such a central spot.

The Golden Gate Hotel exceeded our expect6666666666666666 ations! We were warmly greeted, personally excorted to our lovely room

Rooms are small, it is in an old part of town - but the experience was great. Very friendly staff and interesting breakfast partners from around the world. The place is very clean and the croissants delicious. Also very convenient location to cable cars and bus.

Central location, very personable staff and owners, lovely cat and dogs, recommend this hotel highly

I recommend this lovely hotel right in the heart of San Francisco! Lovely room, nice and quiet and the company of Pip the cat :) I will definately come back here if I return to SF.

Had a great 3-nights-stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had a room with a shared bathroom. The shared bathroom was small, but very clean. The furniture in the room is not new, but everything was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Complimentary coffee, juice and muffins are served in the morning. Great location, as it's only two blocks from Union Square and several buses go near the hotel, and a 10-minute walk to Market Street. Can definitely recommend the Golden Gate Hotel for anybody who wants to explore the city!

Enjoyed the friendliness of both staff and fellow guests.

We went to San Francisco to relax after a six-month period of frenzy and stress. The Golden Gate Hotel was just what the doctor ordered! The dimensions of the hotel ("hotel" being something of a misnomer) are more like a cozy inn with patterned carpets, armories, windowsill bookshelves and parlor. Our bathroom featured a claw foot tub. Aah! Their breakfast offering of croissants (almond being my favorite), muffins and fresh orange juice is just the starter you need for a day of sightseeing and cable car riding. The staff couldn't be more accommodating and they are happy to impart their vast knowledge of local restaurants. I have happily recommended the Golden Gate to friends (who took me up on my recommendation) and you will, too, once you've visited this delightful spot.

This was our 3rd stay in this hotel. Despite not always having your own bathroom, it is a great place to stay in central downtown San Francisco, with a genuine welcome and always great attention to your needs. Highly recommend it to all category of traveller.

I was very impressed with the Golden Gate Hotel. The staff were friendly, rooms were wonderful and I will absolutely be visiting them again!

This comfortable, friendly hotel was central to all we needed. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. We had no complaints and would certainly stay here again if we visited San Francisco in the future.

A downtown spot with home warm taste Anibal & Anamaria Chile

Excellent location in downtown San Francisco, easy walking distance of main line cable cars, bus routes and shopping district, and also plenty of good restuarants within walking distance. Rooms were clean, quiet and reasonably spacious (we had room with private bathroom at back of hotel). Service was excellent. Good value for money in San Francisco. Continental breakfasts are included, but would have preferred a bit more variety other than croissants and muffins (fruit and yoghurt would be nice additions).

I was here for business, so didn't get a chance to take advantage of the expert advice or delicious breakfast others have described. I can say that the rooms were clean and homey while still maintaining hotel-level cleanliness. Highyl recommend for business or pleasure.

Golden gate hotell is a very nice hotell, with a friendly staff, and with a perfect location in the city center of San Francisco.

Such a cozy place...An oasis in the middle of bustling San Francisco! Such friendly people greeted and served us; and Pip was like the cherry on the pie.

Located centrally, just a few blocks from China town, and a wonderful walk to Telegraph Hill and Fisherman's Warf. Inn was comfortable, well designed and clean. Bath tub was great with a good shower too. I read in another review that the rooms were small, and this is true, but did not bother me. My husband had to work for part of the day and room did not have a desk. Staff was wonderful, very nice and helpful with restaurants, internet connection etc.

Hotel is in a central location. Met nice people who served and lived there. Nice cat, she visited my room (from the floor she sayed 'miau' two times in front of my door from the floor. As I opened my door she came in, inspected the room and my clothes and went away then. On my next trip to san francisco I would stay there again.

Nice building and great location. 5 min. walk to union square shopping area and trollies just at the end of the street costing $7 per trip. Friendly guests, staff and pets (cat & dog); simple breakfast provided that incl. croissants + coffee/tea/OJ. Room and bathroom are small, the single bed was comfortable but bed frame was wobbly and not level. Room was bright facing Bush St. with minor street noise at night.

It was my second stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. I appreciate it's coziness and friendliness from the staff who are also very accommodating and helpful. After strolling around the city for hours, it's great to return late afternoon to a refreshing afternoon tea which includes homemade biscuits. Being an animal lover, I enjoyed having the pets there. They can also be an 'icebreaker' - guests often initiate conversations regarding the animals. This was great for me as a solo traveler. I did not carry a laptop with me during my USA travel. Having free internet access available was a bonus! Leigh Saunders (New Zealand)

Thanks for making our San Francisco stay so wonderful. Everyone was so nice to us and we really enjoyed meeting the other people staying at the hotel. Thanks again. George and Myra Wilson

What a delightful hotel...helpful staff, comfortable room, tea and cookies every afternoon and a sweet hotel kitty. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to our friends.

I have stayed here many times and will do so again in the future.

We enjoyed our stay. Our room with a shared bathroom was small, as we expected, but the bathroom was convenient and rarely occupied by anyone else. The hotel is very conveniently located just 2 blocks from Union Square, which was great for connecting to buses, BART, and cable cars. The hotel has a very nice atmosphere with friendly staff and tasty breakfasts.

What a great feel this place gave us on our vacation. Our first days in San Francisco ever and the Golden Gate helped to put us in the right state of mind. Staff was friendly and breakfast was great. The location near the Powell Cable Line on Powell and across from Alamo Rental was superb for getting around on our stay.

Pleasant venue, excellent location, and nicely decorated. The old school elevator is totally cool! I appreciated the pet friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was weak, all carbs.

The Golden Gate Hotel is in the heart of San Francisco. The staff are amazingly helpful and friendly. Cookie and Pip are loving and make you feel at home. The tea, cookies, croissants, and cute rooms will keep me coming back every time I have the privilege to visit beautiful San Fran!!!!! Tobey Daniels

I would stay here again! Very clean and comfortable. Room was very small by American standards, but large by European standards. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I did not get to experience the breakfasts as I was out the door everyday before 8:00 A.M. The evening cookies were good. The antique elevator was very entertaining and intriguing. If you are fat like me, you may feel a little squeezed getting into the elevator and getting into the shower. The resident cat was friendly. The location of this hotel was perfect for me as it was only 1/2 block (and not much of an incline) from the Cable Car. If you have children with, be aware there is a male adult theater just a few doors down -- you may have to have an uncomfortable conversation explaining this to your children if they ask. The bed was extremely comfortable, but the down duvet was too hot for me. Room temperature was easy to control using the ceiling fan. Noise between rooms was very minimal. I enjoyed very quiet nights, although one morning I was awakened at 5:33 A.M. by a 4.0 earthquake! The building rocked but held up well. I really loved this hotel. I could spend hours just looking at all the pictures on the walls.

We have stayed exclusively at the Golden Gate whenever we have traveled to San Francisco for the last ten years...they have never disappointed! Their staff and the owners are genuinely kind and generous hosts. Their wonderful breakfasts, and afternoon tea and cookies are not to be missed, and the cat and dog truly make it feel like a home away from home. Tom and Kathleen Gallier Austin, Texas & Lake Chapala, Mexico

This is our third stay at the Golden Gate over the last 10 years. Each time we are truly amazed with the care given to our travel needs. This is a very personable and caring group of owners and workers. John, Renata, Spencer and the crew are neverending in their efforts to make us feel at home. Tea and cookies in the afternoon, Pip (the yellow cat) to greet us (and Cookie the dog at times). The fireplace is on in the late daytime. We're close to Union Square, Powell and Hyde cable care, and some great medium priced restaurants. Special touches include historical photos of the area and a vintage (but very safe) elevator to each floor. We usually meet people from all over the world during the ample continental breakfast. We have never been disappointed here and intend to return again and again.

Overall our stay was very pleasant. The rooms were a bit small, but they were warm and comfortable. The beds were very nice. The TVs were very small, being about the size of a standard computer monitor, but we didn't watch much TV anyway. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and courteous. Breakfast was nice. Overall a very nice place to stay.

This is a great hotel. I have stayed here 5 times in the last 4 years and it has been outstanding each time. The rooms are quaint and charming. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The coffee and pasteries in the morning are delicious!! The hotel is walking distance to Chinatown and downtown. The parking across the street is very helpful and useful. I highly recommend this hotel.

Very small hotel in central SF with helpful staff, clean, comfortable room and continental breakfast from 8-10 and tea from 4-6. One attraction of the community events is chatting with other guests, who are a congenial, interesting bunch. Will stay again on a future trip.

We stayed at the Golden Gate Hotel for two nights. The location was awesome, the breakfasts were great, and the animals added a nice touch. We would definitely recommend!

We had a fantastic stay at the Golden Gate hotel to the start of our honeymoon after getting married in Las Vegas. We had a small budget and wanted sometihing walkable to union square and trasportation. For what we paid for a room this place was great! a very short walk around the corner and down the hill and there was everything we needed. The staff were suoer friendly, the cookies and breakfast were delicious, the cat and dogs were super cute and the rooms were very clean and well kept. We had a room with a shared toilet but our own shower and i never had to wait to use the toilet once. Thank you so much Golden Gate Hotel for making the start of our honeymoon so lovely!

Spent President's Day weekend here with my girlfriend. The environment was very inviting and we were welcomed at the door by a nice gentlman named Spencer who showed us to our room. We spent much of our time out and about around San Francisco, but did enjoy breakfast with other guests each morning, and stopped in for tea and cookies twice during our stay. The room was extremely clean and my girlfriend and I had no issues with the shared bathroom. All in all, I give the Golden Gate Hotel a strong approval and will definitely stay here again when I visit. It is obvious that the staff makes every effort to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

I was in San Francisco for a conference at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins. I couldn't afford the price of the rooms, so I arranged to stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. Best thing I could have done! The Golden Gate Hotel is everything an urban bed and breakfast should be. Charming, cozy, inexpensive, but not cheap. The morning croissants and muffins were delicious, as was the coffee. The afternoon cookies and tea were a delightful treat. Another treat was having Pip, the hotel cat, follow me to my room for a little visit. On the downside, the hotel an uphill walk from BART. Once you get to the hotel, though, you'll find yourself in the middle of downtown, close to Union Square and Chinatown. My room was small, but the bed was quite comfortable. The tiny TV was a bit of a joke, but I wasn't there to watch television. I had a room with a shared bathroom and it never felt like an inconvenience.

The rooms and general decor are charming. The plumbing fixtures were gems. The staff are all delightful -- so helpful. The location is great. And best of all were the animals: Pip the hotel cat who is always there, and the weekend dogs. Altogether it was a delightful experience.

I was delighted by the quaint ambience, the walls of antique photographs, the clever tromp l'oeil art work on the walls, the antique elevator, Pip and cat and Patsy the French Bull Dog, the impeccable,helpful and curteous service.

Cozy, friendly gem in the Nob Hill area, situated just a couple of blocks from Chinatown entrance and Union Square shopping and eateries. The hotel serves warm, fresh baked croissants for breakfast that are superb! All the staff are top-rate and helpful.

The bed and breakfast is in a fantastic location. The rooms are quaint and very lovely with nice furnishings that give the hotel character and charm. Breakfast and afternoon tea are offered free and give a lovely homely atmosphere to your stay. We loved it and highly recommend the hotel for it's friendly service, cleanliness, charm and great location.

This is a very warm and welcoming Inn. The staff are very friendly and helpful with anything you might need, they even loaned me an umbrella when I went out to dinner on a drizzly evening. One day it was a little chilly, and I returned in the afternnon to find warm tea and cookies and a cozy fire going in the fireplace. It was very comforting and Pip the cat was in the lounge area everyday to welcome everyone - very sweet kitty. Also has a very cool antique elevator in case your too tired to take the stairs after touring through the city.

As a returning customer, I'm happy to report on yet another very pleasant stay. My wife was with me this time, and some good friends. They wondered if such a small hotel could really be such an excellent place to stay. I told them in advance that if they didn't like it, there would have to be something wrong with them! Of course, they loved it. There is no doubt that the GGH is where we will be staying when we return to San Francisco.

Been staying here for 10 years and keep coming back. Lovely hotel with wonderful staff and food. Only recommendation, provide more outlets or strip cord for charging computer, phone, etc. (room 301). THANKS!

What a lovely place, very friendly and homely, we particularly enjoyed the complimentary afternoon tea and cookies. Breakfast was tasty muffins and a very social affair in the small intimate lounge. Our room was small as I would have expected for the budget price but clean and comfortable.

This was a great recommendation from Frommers. This hotel was in the heart of the Union Square district, clean, comfortable and very personable. The staff was wonderul. We met several of the other guests and learned they are all "regulars" at this hotel whenever they come to San Francisco. We will be back as well.

This is a great location, walking distance to Chinatown, Union Square, Market Street, Nob Hill, and public transportation, including BART, is nearby. Lovely coffee and tea at the continental breakfast, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. There's a cat who lives there and a dog who visits on weekends with the owners, so if you have allergies, this may not be the place for you.

What a delightful surprise awaited me in San Francisco! I was greeted by a warm fireplace with a welcoming cat (Pip). I wanted to save money, so I had reserved a small room with a bathroom down the hall. I found the room to be quaint, and very clean, with a sink, comfortable bed, and bathroom very close by. All the people I met who worked at the GG were helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The location was perfect: I walked to Chinatown, North Beach and down to the Embarcadero in half an hour. Moscone Center was no more than 10 minutes. I would stay again in a heartbeat--just another reason why I left my heart in San Francisco!!

The staff make this place what it is. Each brings something special to the experience. I always feel welcome and cared for, which means a lot during business travel.

Don't hesitate to book this great find if you don't need/want all the frills of a big box hotel. This is pure neighborhood delight: authentic, welcoming, historic, well maintained. We stayed for four nights and will return again as this is now our favorite San Fran accomodation.

As advertised, GGate Hotel is a lovely base for exploring San Francisco. Centrally located, and the staff knowledgable and helpful. Continental breakfast and afternoon tea are particularly welcoming on rainy winter days. Clean and comfortable. My single room was charmingly decorated - and perfect for a small person. Keep up the good work!

I stayed in this hotel twice and it was so good I would stay there again if I needed to. The whole experience was excellent - the staff were so helpful, the rooms were cozy and tasteful, the beds were wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast was good. I would recommend this hotel as being one of the best experiences I have had of a hotel internationally so far.

Golden Gate Hotel has fantastic staff and is a great little community. The owners are very affable and involved. The rooms are compact, but very clean, comfortable and well furnished, which is just what were looking for. Tea time and breakfast are delicious. The resident cat Pip is an added bonus (he spent two nights with us in our room). I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting SF.

Great location with a warm welcome on arrival. The most comfortable bed ever, like sleeping on a cloud. Loved the dining room for great breakfasts and afternoon tea. A chance to meet and talk to people from around the world. Nice touch. Pip the cat and Cookie the dog add a homely touch which makes the experience so delightful. Loved our stay and highly recommend this gorgeous spot.

My stay at the Golden Gate Hotel was very pleasant and relaxing. The employees did their best successfully to help you with every concern you may have during your sojourn in San Francisco. The B&B is located central in San Francisco so all important public transportation lines are within walking distance. All things considered I can only give the recommendation to choose the Golden Gate Hotel for your stay in San Francisco.

We stayed for 2 nights and loved the place. It was more like staying at home or with friends than a hotel or B&B. The location is also fantastic. I will surely be staying there again when I am in San Francisco. Highly recommended.

A nice place, silence, super clean..just a little bite stingy with the breakfast

Super-friendly staff made the place feel very homey. The parking arrangement was very good for the heart of a big city - $25/day in the valet lot across the street with as many ins and outs as desired. We LOVED the vintage 1913 elevator (the oldest working one in SF, we're told) that worked like a charm! They had a sweet little hotel cat named Pip, who made us miss our own kitties a bit less. Bed mattress was alright but the down duvet was super-cozy. We'd definitely stay again.

The Golden Gate came highly recommended to us - and we are so glad we stayed there - nothing is too much trouble for the staff - comfortable clean rooms - great location - we were sad to leave !

Rooms are comfortable and quiet, yet the hotel is just a few blocks away from all the shopping and sightseeing of San Francisco. There are resident dogs and a cat, so you won't miss your own pets so much. And the breakfast is great! They know how to brew a proper cup of tea. Overall, it feels like a little slice of Europe.

My mother and I stayed here with my 2-year old daughter and we loved it. I was surprised when they served us a nice breakfast of warm pastries, coffee, and juice. I was expecting to serve myself cold croissants. The second day they brought it to our room! My daughter really enjoyed the kitty and the dog. It is close to everything downtown. I recommend it!

Charming, warm, spotless and wonderful. The owners and all of the staff were accommodating, helpful, cheerful and pleasant. breakfast (croissants, muffins and coffee) and tea were timely and perfect. The room was lovely and spotless. Location could not be beat - near cable car stop, BART, Union Square and can walk to Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and Nob Hill. I will return!!

A very pleasant stay, in a perfect location downtown SF. Cosy place, with a friendly and helpful staff, hearty breakfast, sociable pets, and afternoon tea to warm up. Hope I will have a chance to visit Golden Gate again...

Most welcoming and helpful. especially with phonr calls, IT taxi to airport etc. My room delightfully furnished, and very quiet. tea always available with delicious cookies. Very central, walking distance to a lot of things.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Golden Gate Hotel on Bush Street. It is a very warm and homey place, and the owners and staff are very accomodating. The location for touring downtown San Francisco is ideal and the cable car even stops at the Powell and Bush intersection. We would go there again.

I had to share a bathroom because a room with a private bath was not available. It worked out okay. My room was small but very comfortable. Everything was immaculate and there were nice touches to add comfort to the room.. Only had the continental breakfast one day but it was yummy, and afternoon tea was nice. Good location and felt very safe and secure. Only downside was that I did hear noise from other rooms the first night; walls are thin enough to hear neighbors at times. But most guests are probably going to be quieter types of folks, I'd guess. Th other nights I was there I didn't notice it. I would definitely go back.

This was the second time in 10 years that I stayed at GGH. Just me - but its reassuring to see the same family welcome you in 2011 as they did in 2001. If you need a reasonable place to stay that is centrally located, please look no further. Enjoy!

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. From the moment we entered this beautiful building, we felt comfortable and relaxed. The antique elevator took us up to our floor and Spencer showed us into our charming room and gave us a complete rundown of everything we needed to know about the hotel and about wandering around this great city. The breakfast was served with a smile and the almond croissants were superb! I slept incredibly well and woke up refreshed every morning. I can't speak highly enough of the hotel and it's staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to spend time in San Francisco.

Enjoyed my stay at the Golden Gate. Clean, quiet, friendly (thanks Halim for the tip on where to jump onto the cable car- saved me at least 45 minute wait in line!), and some tasty coffee in the morning. Had a room where I used the communal bathroom down the hall and found it clean and acceptable. Loved the fantastic location; I walked Everywhere from there.

A nice hotel, but not really a bargain. Breakfast is with croissants and muffins, plus fresh orange juice, but it only starts at eight, so may be a bit late for early risers or those who have to attend a meeting. Central location, yet quiet.

Excellent location. Very good value. Simple but very efficient rooms. Not all rooms with private bath but the room we had was just perfect. No excessive Victorian design. Just rightly done. Very good service. Will definitely book again if back in SF.

we reserved a room with a private bath and were very disappointed. the rooms with a private bath are very small - maybe 120 square feet and very modestly appointed. the television was a joke and the wireless connection was weak. we stayed one night and went somewhere else. i would not recommend the place to anyone else.

The hotel industry does high end (amenity laden, pricey) and low end (cheap, not so clean), but never what I want: clean, simple and reasonably priced. Until now: the Golden Gate Hotel was so dead on that I don't expect to ever stay anywhere else when I'm in the City. The room's simplicity was part of what made it relaxing: I didn't have to dig through a book full of services. It won't be to everyone's taste, but if you prefer fresh air over a/c, stairs over elevators, and conversation over TV, then GGH could suit you to a tee. (I did enjoy the trying to guess the source of the in-room flat screen -- its style was as odd as any antique, but futuristic in a neo-Soviet kind of way.)

trés agréable, trés calme, extremement propre.

Clean, central location, really comfortable beds, and fantastic friendly service. Will definitely stay here when I return to San Fran and have recommended this place to several friends.

What a great little hotel near the financial district. It was within walking distance of everything I wanted to do: Alcatraz, Moscone Center, and even Golden Gate Park (though that was quite the hike!)

Small room but great value for the location. Very nice staff.

Nicely decorated and intimate, the hotel makes you feel at home in the middle of the city. Great location! Breakfast is fair - a bit cramped and very limited choices. Rooms are cozy and clean. Much better than staying in a big chain... and cheaper!

We stayed for 4 nights to celebrate our anniversary. It was nice. Good location, could walk to most places in Union Square and Chinatown. Drove our car to places further out. With the car garage for parking our car, it was a bit pricey for us. We liked the breakfast and really enjoyed the old elevator. The staff were extremely helpful. The guest room was small, but clean. Will stay again when we can get enough money together.

Ich bevorzuge kleinere Hotels, die vom Inhaber geführt werden und ich bin froh, dass ich das Golden Gate ausgewählt habe. Der Stil des Hauses hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Qualität der Frühstücksspeisen war der gut. Excellent war der Service an der Reception mit Empfehlungen zur Stadtbesichtigung und Restaurants, besorgen von Opernkarten und Sonderbesichtigungsfahrten mit Taxi - und das meistens spätabends. Es war der schönste Hotelaufenthalt auf unserer USA-Reise: Grapevine/Dallas Gaylord Resort), Santa FE (Hilton), Las Vegas (Mirage) und New York.

Stayed here for 5 nights at the end of October 2011 in a double room with shower (shared WC at end of hallway) and it was a perfect place from which to explore San Francisco. The location is excellent, near to Union Square and easy to hop on the cable car and BART. The level of service was outstanding, particularly for the price. All staff were helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. My room was impeccably cleaned each day and the cats and dogs added to the warm and homely atmosphere. Afternoon tea each day was a lovely touch on top of the fresh breakfst provided in the morning. I'd return, and reccomend Golden Gate Hotel to others. Good value hotels are hard to come by in San Fran!

I love the small, clean rooms, with soft pillows, smooth sheets and soft towels. The pictures in the hallways are fascinating. The breakfast has excellent coffee and pastries. It is in such a convenient location, but is so quiet.

Great location, you can walk everywhere. Convenient to bus and cable car. The room exceeded my expectation. It was a nice size and very comfortable for two people. The bath room is small. The staff was friendly and went out of there way to make sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed here with my wife for a short weekend visit. The rooms were very clean and very comfortable. The place has a very European feel to it. We opted for one of the "shared bathroom" units, and although we did have to go down the hall for the toilet, our room included a sink and shower stall, so it really wasn't that big of a deal. The breakfast each morning was delicious homemade croissants and muffins -- again, very European. For the price we paid, you couldn't find a better place to stay in this part of the city. We would highly recommend the Golden Gate Hotel and it's at the top of our list for the next time we visit San Fran.

We stayed 3 nights at the Golden Gate and enjoyed the convenience of the location. The city was having a heat wave and with no air conditioning (not generally a requirement in SF) the room was on the warm side - requiring keeping the window open. Our only complaint due to being on the street side was the traffic noise in the early morning and noisy people late at night. San Fran has it's share of honkers and motorcycles! All in all I would still stay here again, the staff are friendly and helpful, the hotel clean and cosy. I would ask for a room in the back though.

It was my first trip to San Francisco, and although I had heard many stories I was very interested to see the city through my own eyes. We had such a great time, starting with the Golden Gate Hotel. The people were friendly, the room was clean, the building was quiet and it was nice to meet people while we had a cup of tea in the afternoon. Pip the cat was very quiet and didn't bother anyone. When I return to the area I will stay at the Golden Gate Hotel.

We stayed at the Golden Gate Hotel for four nights in mid-October. We arrived quite late in the evening, but Spencer was ready & waiting for us. There was no sign of Pip, the Desk Manager, which was a little disappointing as we'd been looking forward to meeting him for some time. No matter, as we'd soon spend plenty of time with the charming little chappy. Our room was situated on the top floor, and gave a great view over Bush Street. The wonderful old elevator whisked us up in old-world style, where Spencer showed us to our room and helped with our luggage. The room was lovely. Furnished with antique/period furniture, including a small table and chairs, with a very nice bathroom. The bed was so comfortable that I managed a full thirteen hours' sleep, still dressed, as jet-lag caught up with me on our second night. Although the room overlooked an often busy Bush Street, we weren't interrupted or affected by the noise at all. After 10pm, though, the street is pretty quiet. Breakfast is a simple affair. Fresh croissants and muffins, teas and coffee, and fresh fruit. Simple as it is, though, the breakfast is excellent, and is a welcome change to the usual American breakfast. At the end of a day's sightseeing, return to the hotel between 3 and 6 and you'll be greeted by freshly-baked raisin cookies and tea. This is a great way to wind down after a busy day. At this point, Pip was sitting on reception. We persuaded him to follow us up the stairs. Once in, he checked our room over to make sure that Housekeeping was up to standard, and then he settled in for a very purry sleep on one of our chairs, where he remained for a few hours until we had to go out. The service you receive here is brilliant. It's as though you're staying with friends. The Golden Gate Hotel is my go-to hotel of choice in San Francisco - I won't bother looking elsewhere when I next visit the city.

This is the quirkiest hotel we've stayed in so there is a lot to recommend about this place - loved the almost antique feel to the place. Would have loved a tiny fridge in the room, and the bathroom was quite small, but it was so unique to stay here that I would recommend it to anyone wanting a taste of the real San Francisco. Also the breakfast in the morning was really nice!

What a sweet place to stay, it was convenient to Chinatown, as well as to Union Square. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout my stay!

staff was warm and friendly. our back room with private bath was immaculate. the continental breakfast was yummy.

Very welcome, very confortable, excelent staff and the warm atmosphere with the other guests, the pretty pets and the fantastic decoration, all together makes you feel almost at home.

I had a lovely 2 night stay at the Golden Gate Hotel in October 2011. Travelling by myself it was the perfect place to stay. I felt very well looked after, the hotel was handy to all of the places I wanted to visit with easy public transport links and great advice from John and Renate. I would recommend this hotel to others without hesitation.

This compact yellow nest on Bush St. exceeded our expectations in most areas. The rooms are not large but very workable. The bathrooms, too, are small but functional. The footed large tub also was the shower with non slip porcelain, a rain showerhead and curtains that kept the water where it was supposed to stay, rather than on the floor. Very pleasant and interesting people for around the world populate the afternoon tea and morning continental breakfast. The staff are available but not pushy. They are knowledgable regarding public transportation and local restaurants. As would be expected, there is some road noise but the quality of the bed, sheets and comforter made sleeping easy. We will stay here on future visits to San Francisco.

Our stay was simply outstanding. The Golden Gate is centrally located, the team that run the B&B are fantastic and nothing is ever a bother. The team are very helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. They cannot do enough to try and help you with any query or request you may have. Breakfast is a treat with crispy croissants and muffins; and if you happen to be there for afternoon tea it is always delightful with tea and freshly baked biscuits. Whilst we were there several locals drop in for afternoon tea and the conversation was interesting and stimulating. The Golden Gate is spotless, the linen fresh and the rooms decorated tastefully. I will definitely be returning with all my family next time. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the team at the Golden Gate for making my stay in San Fran memorable and an absolute pleasure. Gina

Very nice hotel, great staff, careful service, convenient location. I did not expect my room with shared facilities to have a shower. The afternoon tea is a very nice idea! Yet, the rooms and above all the shared bathroom are pretty small, that is why I rated them "just" 4

The hotel is very well located. The room wasn't very large but confortable. The service is really great.

We recently spent 4 nights at the Golden Gate Hotel, our first stay at this lovely place, a special trip for our anniversary. Our flight arrived late in the evening Wednesday night and the staff was so kind in checking us in to our room quickly, after midnight. The croissants, coffee and juice every morning were excellent and a great start to our day. Staff was just so friendly and helpful at all times. The room was perfect, not huge but so thoughtfully arranged. Every little detail was attended to. Where I looked for a hook for my coat, there it was, and so on. Great antique furnishings, and hallways wonderfully decorated with vintage photos and whimsical painted details. Of course, perfectly clean, and a very comfortable place to be! Also fun to have a resident cat & dog on the premises. Location was very good, an easy walk from BART and not too far from other points of interest. Would definitely stay here again!

Conveniently situated and very friendly stay. Thankyou.

Our stay at the Golden Gate was chosen really on a whim...we liked the name. Now we can honestly say it equalled our experience at the bridge itself. Both were outstanding and we would highly recommend this hotel. If you are looking for comfort and cleanliness in a very central location, stay here.

We spent two wonderful nights here and were so happy with every aspect of our stay. The rooms were perfect for our needs, small, but how much time are you actually in the room?? The location could not have been better...just around the corner to the trolley and bus stops.....a couple blocks from Union Station for great shopping....and only a couple to China Town. Great little restautant across the street...Uncle Vitos. Service was great, very friendly and helpful with directions around town etc. Breakfast was nice...just enough to get you started for the day. The front desk clerk was very helpful and eager to make our stay comfortable and fun. We had a late flight on checkout day, so he offered to hold our luggage so we could enjoy the day before leaving for the airport. They definitely went the extra mile to make it a wonderful trip. The neighbrhood seemed very safe and clean. We walked to dinner at night and felt very safe. We will definitely be back to San Fran. and will also choose the Golden Gate Hotel again!! You cant beat the valu e and location!!!

Everything about this small hotel is near-perfect. Lots of attention to detail, from service to decor, that made our 3-day stay exceptional. Staff is especially helpful and the location couldn't be better. We look forward to our next visit!

It was our second stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. A perfect place to discover San Francisco. While about the rooms a little bit small, we felt so comfortable. It is realy nice here and on our next visit we´ll sure come back.

Golden Gate Hôtel est très bien situé proche de Union Square et dnc de tous transport. Il est d'une propreté impeccable . Nous avons craqué pour le thé et les cookies de l'après-midi. Quelle bonne odeur de cuisson qui se répand! Accueil très sympathique. Nous le recommenderons sans problème à tous nos amis qui se rendraient à San Francisco.

We had a wonderful time at the Golden Gate Hotel. The rooms were charming and I enjoyed meeting people from all over the country at breakfast and at tea time. My only request would be to make coffee available before 8:00 a.m.

The service and friendliness are just wonderful. Also, their parking situation is quite a plus. This lovely little inn is such a good value--we always stay there. I only wish there was some protein at breakfast--yogurt or boiled eggs or something. But I do love the Golden Gate hotel, and see no need to look eleswhere.

This place is centrally located and is close to union square, shopping, restaurants and transportation. The rooms are clean, but small, but what isn`t in San Francisco. The staff are friendly and accomodating. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Pip the cat is awesome.

We recently spent 7 nights staying at the Golden Gate Hotel, which turned out to be our home away from home. The rooms were quiet, comfortable and extremely clean. Golden Gate's staff were friendly and helpful and went that "extra mile". For example, even at 10 o'clock at night, after arriving back at our room from a busy day of sightseeing, they still had time to make us a nice, hot pot of tea, complemented by delicious cookies! So thoughtful and much appreciated! The Golden Gate Hotel is in a fairly central location, not far to the Powell-Mason cable car, pleasant places to have breakfast, late-night diners and the Union Square shopping area. We would thoroughly recommend a stay at this gracious establishment. We most certainly would love to stay at the Golden Gate Hotel again! It was an exceptional find and great value for money, making our San Francisco experience highly memorable. Stephen and Trevor, Perth, Western Australia.

Brilliant place from which to spend time in S F. Close to the cable car and very homely, rooms are smallish which is to be expected but the service was top class. In our three week stay in the US no motel or hotel offered better service. We cannot praise them enough

What a wonderful find! We were in town for a family reunion, and two families in our party booked here on the rating of TripAdvisor. We were very pleased and will go back and will also recommend to any friends traveling to San Francisco.

the staff was very welcoming and helpful. i had a late flight leaving SFO and they kept my luggage and enabled me to take a shower before going to the airport! very nice an cozy rooms - great location - everything is in easy reach by foot, bicycle, cable car.

My wife and I stayed in the city for the evening before driving north the next day and had a fun stay at the Golden Gate Hotel. The rooms were cozy, which was not a surprise given that this is a small older hotel, and we opted for the shared bathroom to save a bit. The hotel had so much character and the staff was as nice as they could be. The continental breakfast was tasty baked goods and coffee that we could not get enough of and the shared seating made the morning conversation with other guests a great way to start the day. The location was within walking distance of so many of the great San Fran hot spots like China Town, Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, Union Square, Little Italy, Broadway, etc.

Loved San Francisco and this place added to our experience. Host was super helpful in suggesting areas to visit and assisted with booking. Breakfast croissants and muffins were a great way to start the day. Complimentary afternoon tea served in the parlour was a lovely touch. Central location, close to Powell St cable car. Clean and cosy. Also helped us as there was a National rental car company just across the street where we picked up our car on departure. And a friendly cat Pip! Thanks for a very enjoyable stay in a great city. Hope to be back one day and would definitely stay here again.

A nice house, very comfortable stay with a cool cat and funny dog. Very friendly hosts.

Charming and quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of the bustling city. Service was wonderful, and absolutely everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again. Pip and Patsy and Cookie were an added bonus!

Very conviently located near transportation links and nearby to most San Francisco attractions. Very friendly and helpful advice. Value for price

Location was awesome. The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was very good. The bed was very comfortable! Would definitely stay again.

This B&B is in the perfect location! Overall it's a fab place to stay but is very basic for the money. The staff are brilliant - very friendly and helpful and the rooms accomodate your needs. The only thing we wasn't keen on was the breakfast - crossaints and muffins everyday wasn't really our thing.

wonderful staff- great location toilet had a ring in it the whole stay, sheets had marks on them, table cloth sticky

This B&B is in a fantasic location 2 minute walk fron Union Square and the tram system. The b&b suited the purpose of being a great stay while exploring San Francisco and the continental breakfast in the morning was delicious! I would wholely recommend staying here on a visit to the city and would be sure to stay again if I returtned!

We booked the Golden Gate Hotel on the recommendation of it in Frommers San Francisco 2011 guidebook and were expecting a little Bed and Breakfast hotel with a good location. Its charm and period furnishings and lovely decor made it a delightful and personality-filled place to stay. Its location is excellent and the staff were all friendly and very helpful. The lovely contintental breakfasts and complimentary afternoon tea were a refreshing bonus too. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a characterful place to stay while exploring this beautiful city. 10/10. And Pip the resident ginger tabby cat meant that we did not miss our own cats too badly while we were away. Loved it.

The Golden Gate Hotel was a great success for us - tired off a long flight but welcomed into an unpretentious but comfortable location. Easy walikng distance to all that San Francisco has to offer, with welcoming hosts and an easy-going atmosphere.

We loved our stay here. Our room was so charming. The location was great--perfect for walking to interesting sights. The innkeepers were friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back for another stay.

hotel is cute and individually furnished, nice rooms, absolutely clean, great value, continental breakfast includes: coffee, tea, juice, croissants and muffins.

My daughter and I enjoyed our first trip to San Francisco. The valet parking attendant was polite and took great care of my rental car. The employees were kind, courteous and prompt. The other guests were friendly and I look forward to our next visit. My daughter plans to visit every year! Thank you again to all the staff! Vonda Harden & Anastasia Harden-Boyd

The Golden Gate Hotel is a pleasant little victorian corner in San Francisco, tastefully decorated. We were a group of five people staying in town for a few days in August, and we stayed very well. Fundamentals things are all right: it is a clean and silent place. Most of all, the affability and availability of the Hotel team makes this place more than advisable. The afternoon tea, with handmade cookies, is superb. If we really want to find a fault, rooms are somewhat small but, anyway, they are fine. Pets here are welcome and Pip, their beautiful red cat, is a soft and discrete presence

Great little hotel, wonderful staff, convenient location. Value for money in all respects.

Great location and exceptional value for San Francisco. We spent four nights there and are looking forward to staying there again on our next trip to San Francisco. The morning of our checkout, we had to leave before breakfast, but the night manager insisted on giving us croissants to go! Highly recommend.

Great location, friendly staff along with a very friendly cat. The crossiants and jams at breakfast were very good. Would recommend staying here to others

Beautiful rooms, stunning service and great location. I very much hope I get chance to return there

We were very pleased with the friendly reception, the bright clean room, and a perfect location for all that San Francisco offers. Breakfast is delightful with croissants and people from many countries for conversation. Many restaurant choices nearby. We stayed four nights - delightful, comfortable living at a fair price.

A very nice place to stay. First the room and service are just great. Second it is an ideal location to reach all tourist attractions either on foot or by nearby cable car lines. We will certainly choose it again for our next stay in San Francisco. (This is based on our recent 4 nights stay.)

Lovely down to earth service without the usual faceless hotel facade that you get with chain hotels. Highly recommended.

We have spent 4 nights in Golden Gate Hotel. Location was great. Room was nice, and even though it was with shared batrooms, we had a shower in our room.

The staff (including the pets) were very welcoming and did their best to make our stay most pleasant. We loved the elevator and the whimsical artwork in its shaft. Breakfast was a pleasant, unhurried start and afternoon tea and cookies a welcome respite after a day of touring. It was truly a home away from home. Having lived in England for a year it was sometimes difficult to realize we were in the US. Charles & Carolyn

Perfect location - easy access to Union Square and Chinatown. Just steps away from cable car. Service was superb, rooms are homey, bathrooms spotless. Staff very welcoming, including the furry ones. Hope to go back someday!

The staff is very helpful and welcoming. The way customer service used to be 20 years ago!!

This small hotel absolutely lives up to the rave online reviews. Full of charm, eccentricity and probably the most helpful and delightful staff I have met in a long time. Do not miss the wonderful, complimentary breakfast of warm muffins, croissants and endless tea/coffee and the afternoon tea with home-mad biscuits. Beautifully decorated with sensitive feel for the period building, well located - highly recommended.

This delightful bed & breakfast is in a wonderful old building with lots of original features. Union Square is about 3 minutes walk away and in about 15 to 20 minutes you're at Fisherman's Warf. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and nothing was too much trouble. There were plenty croissants and muffins at breakfast and you could have ore if you wanted. I would stay here again.

An extremely restful night and a very good continental breakfast. Very good and very friendly service. Excellent value. Interesting historical building.

Very nice B&B, an it is very central in SF. We stayed with our 2 kids and had a family room, which was very conveniant for us.

Enjoyed my visit, it was a last minute getaway and was absolutely perfect in every way.

Séjour en famille de 3 nuits, 2 parents et 2 enfants dans 2 chambres cote a cote, pour terminer un voyage de 4 semaines. Tout est bien! Bien placé, prix raisonnable, propre, un ascenseur digne des cable cars, un B&B style anglais, familial, petit déjeuner plus européen qu'américain avec des gâteaux faits maison. On se sent comme chez soi. Le vrai plus, c'est le service. Si vous voulez savoir ce qu'est le sens du service et de l'hospitalité, faite un séjour.... je vous le recommande. Si je retourne à San Francisco j'irai là.

Abbiamo trascorso tre giorni molto belli a San Francisco. B&B molto carino, personale gentile, ottima colazione e merenda.

Enjoyed our stay at this wonderful bed and breakfast. The staff was helpful with suggestions. We especially enjoyed meeting other guests at breakfast.

My husband and I stayed here for six nights in mid-August, 2011. Our room, costing a mere $105 per night, was small but extremely neat and clean and had charming decor. All the hotel staff members we met were notably friendly and always offered help but were not pushy or invasive. Breakfast (included in the above cost) was simple (toast, muffins, or croissants and tea or coffee) but adequate and served efficiently and with a smile. The animals--a golden retriever (Cookie), a Boston terrier (Patsy), and an orange tabby cat (Pip)--were also complete delight. We enjoyed visiting with the pups in the morning, and Pip was a guest in our room on a few different nights. Finally, the location (about two blocks from Union Square) was unbeatable at the price. All in all, we were impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay--it was more than worth what we paid.

If you are looking for a quaint B & B in the center of San Francisco with easy trolley and bus access, this is the place! The staff was the most accommodating I've experienced and our room was wonderful and quiet and night, which is sometimes hard to get in the city. We were provided a room on the 3rd floor with a private bath overlooking an interior garden courtyard. Couldn't have been happier.

We stayed at Golden Gate Hotel and had a great 2 days. Everything perfect. We reccomend it and we will be back.

Talk about a charmer of a hotel, the Golden Gate Hotel is a true delight, with a very homey, relaxed feel, and cheerful decor that piques your interest at every turn. The owners and staff are very warm people..."take a croissant for your daughter" who had just pulled up to take us to the airport. The resident dog and cat were as sweet as could be. We loved staying here.

We stayed at Golden Gate Hotel in August and we loved it! The location could not be better, the people working in the hotel are very friendly and helpful, the rooms really cute. There are so many lovely details: a funny cat hanging around in the reception area, an antique elevator and wonderful furniture, cookies and tea in the afternoon.... We can highly recommend this B&B! Thanks a lot, Willem and Natalie