The Hotel Castro San Francisco

Great hotel with nice views both day and night. The concept is a little different (no front desk) but this didn't impact the stay at all.

My 14 year old daughter and I went to visit friends who were staying in the Castro district in SF over the 4th of July week. We chose The Hotel Castro due to its proximity of our friends VRBO. We were pleasantly surprised by the hotel. It's situated on a relatively quiet street, near plenty of action. Having everything digital without the need to interact with people was preferred by us. We felt safe entering and exiting the building as well as using the elevator. The bottle filling station in the lobby was a great convenience that I wish all hotels provided. We were a little shocked with how small the room was but it served its purpose well. The bed was big and comfy. The shower was perfect. There is even a small balcony. The Nespresso was nice and the refrigerator drawer came in handy for leftovers. The only minor complaint we have is the faucet for the sink goes so low there is barely room to get under it. Otherwise a great experience for both of us. My daughter even commented how she'd come back to that hotel in the future if she came with friends or a partner.

Based on some other reviews, I was concerned about the small rooms and noisy environment. Not too worry! Yes, the room is compact but it must have been created by a design genius! My husband and I did not feel the least bit cramped. Every bit of the space was used wisely and included a closet big enough to hang suits and shirts, with additional hooks along the wall. AND, lots of room under the bed to store luggage! I appreciated the small shelf beside the bed, big enough for a box of tissues and a cell phone, with a charging outlet below. We were in Room 204 and NEVER disturbed by any noise other than the hum of the AC. We did not miss having a Front Desk; we received text messages and our questions were promptly answered. I didn't expect but greatly appreciated the elevator that required our individual code for access, increasing my sense of security. Ahh, yes too: a mini refrigerator! Housekeeping is upon request. Even though I failed to put in a request the night before, it was readily provided the same day. Location, location, location. You just can't beat the location if you want to be in the Castro district, just a couple of blocks to the MUNI. AND, a fabulous grocery store right across the street. YES, YES, YES, we will return to Hotel Castro the next time we are in San Francisco.

Overnight stay Cozy and clean. But the walls are thin, I heard people talking and playing music all night . Close to restaurants and bars. Pretty safe to walk outside at night.

Very sweet spot in the middle of the Castro. Clean and modern. Great shower, great views, great location. Very safe. Very quiet. Staff is great. Ryan met us as we arrived and made sure everything was ok. The only place I will stay when I'm in SF. Perfect. Thank you.