San Francisco, CA.

Cow Hollow Motor Inn and Suites

The Open View

The Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites, in San Francisco, is a 2 star budget hotel. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the room", and "the staff". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Best Western Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf and Best Western Americania.

Expert Reviews of Cow Hollow Motor Inn and Suites

Gayot

This hotel is located in the charming residential Cow Hollow district, near the Palace of Fine Arts. The countrified dA�cor reflects the homey feel of the neighborhood. The friendly service is notable. While a...
gayot.com - expert review
Full Review »

User Reviews of Cow Hollow Motor Inn and Suites

Yelp.com Review - by Lance W.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK This is the biggest "on the Down Low Place" to stay at in SF. Great location just behind Chesnutt street.......Nice shops, stores, food ect.There is FREE yes FREE parking!! Now we all know how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Danielle T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard about this through Yelp and went to check it out over the weekend since I couldn't find anything decent that is near Japantown. Once we got there, we were able to get a room right away (before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Marty C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just an additional note for those that like the Cow Hollow Motor Inn. If the "Hollow" is fully booked, the company has two 'sister' motor inns right down the street on Lombard that are equally as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by phoenix a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Brought to you via the Cow Hollow Inn and their free WiFi!!!This is my 3rd or 4rth time staying here and I love it for a place that you just want to toss your luggage into and go run amok in the City....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Shannon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just an update - still loving the Cow Hollow Motor Inn! We were in San Francisco this past weekend and as it's been awhile since we stayed at Cow Hollow, we were afraid that things might have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by John M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll continue the drumroll: clean, cheap, free parking and wifi, with fun things in the neighborhood. I'm very pleased with my stay here.I walked around the corner to Yubu sushi and was very happy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by ahava y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to all of the yelpers who helped us find this place. We got a big, clean king sized room for a very affordable price. Loved that parking was included. We are delighted that we are close to a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Charlie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Conveniently located in the Marina District. Clean. Cheap. Free parking. Free Wi-Fi. A bowl of apples [Fujis - not those boring red ones] in the lobby.Right across the street from Izzy's steaks....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Meredith M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Cow Hollow Motor Inn was much better than I expected. The room was big, clean, and cheap. We even had a view of the bridge. If I ever returned to SF I would definitley stay here again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Edward B.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you plan to stay on this side of town and aren't looking for too much flash, I would recommend Cow Hollow Motor Inn. It's too convenient to pass up. If you are looking to be poolside, spending a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Tess R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Clean. Cheap (relatively). Free Parking. Good location. You can't really get much better than that.... it's basic and comfortable and above all clean. And they still use real metal keys! Room...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Emile P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Three words: Parking, Clean, Cheap. The decor is typical of an older hotel, however that is what I was expecting. I would definitely come here again, and recommend it to others looking for a place in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Norman B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good price and parking. However it's beginning to show its age. Had to move room as the bath went "out of service" and new room has a sink plug that does not plug. Minor but it accords with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Lee M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family stays here a few times a year when they come into town. I remember coming to the city and staying around Union Square, but damn is that a hassle and annoying. You get some 10x10 room with no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by LiLy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you stay here, book a room in the Cow Hollow Suites.It's a great way to spend a night with someone special....and maybe you can get your special someone to cook you breakfast the next morning!Just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Baby Mr. T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you, yelpers... I stayed here because it got rave reviews and I can now second them. For a budget hotel, this place is fabulous. Safe, really clean (except for dingy hallways), decorated with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by John S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed here twice, and found, given the hotel market in SF, it to be a very good value for the money. Rooms were comfortable and clean. I'll stay here again the next time I'm in SF. One word of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
Full Review »

Good location and great value.

I have stayed at this motel for more than 15 years. Yes, it's on Lombard so there is traffic and bus noise. Nonetheless, the location is great. It's a real part of the City, unlike the Fisherman's Wharf or...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Julie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Since we're getting married at St. Mary's in Cow Hollow, we thought we'd try to find a decent place to send our out-of-towners that was decent but wouldn't break the bank for them. So we checked out a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
Full Review »

Noisy

My brother and I stayed here while I was apartment hunting. We could hear traffic on Lombard St outside our window. The room was cold and drafty. The elevator seemed rickety. For $120/night, I should've gone...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Katie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is really well hidden. It's located on Lombard, but the enterance I've used is on Chestnut right next to Noah's Bagels (can't think of the cross street). Anyway, my parents have stayed here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Greg R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed here on several occasions, mostly in the Motor Inn part, which is a pretty standard, clean, nice motel/hotel. Has all the usuals, friendly staff, the parking garage underneath has plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

3.0 of 5 stars. My mama picked this one out. Mostly, she's a sucker for free parking. The check-in staff were nice and were agreeable enough to leave a key for my sorry little butt when I finally got over the hill...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Andi T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't actually slept here, but the in-laws stay here every year for their visit so it must be OK. The suites feature full kitchens, fireplaces and comfy living rooms. There's plenty of parking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
Full Review »

Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The ambiance and service at this family-owned and operated non-smoking property are definitely more in keeping with a first-class hotel than a budget motel. Given my studio limits the number of people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2005
Full Review »

Great Hotel by Mary H. at InsiderPages

The Cow Hollow Motor Inn is a great place to stay for not a lot of money when you are in San Francisco. It is centrally located near the Wharf and Chinatown and easy to get to from the airport. Rates are more...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
Full Review »

Home Away From Home

We stay at the Cow Hollow at least once a month and it is our home away from home! The rooms are always fresh & clean, and it is in a fantastic location ~ the heart of the Marina District! Would highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2004
Full Review »

Frommer's

If you're less interested in being downtown than in playing in and around the beautiful bayfront Marina, check out this modest brick hotel on busy Lombard Street. There's no fancy theme, but each room, which...
frommers.com - user review
Full Review »

Yahoo! Travel

Since 1988 we have stayed here every year while attending Macworld. It is one of SF's best kept secrets and an unbeatable value. Close proximity to many excellent restaurants, the Union Street...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
Full Review »

Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
Full Review »

Yahoo! Travel

My wife and I have stayed at this hotel every year for the past 6 years and we cannot find anything to fault this hotel or its location.We love going around the corner in the morning to a bagel...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
Full Review »

GoCityKids

The Motor Inn is plain and simple. But we love its location and you will, too, if you want to escape the hustle of Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf . The motel is within walking distance of Fort Mason...
gocitykids.com - user review
Full Review »

Fodor's

Rooms at this large, family-owned and -run modern motel are more spacious than average, with sitting-dining areas, dark-wood traditional furniture, and wallpaper with muted yellow, brown, and green tones. Some...
fodors.com - user review
Full Review »

Yahoo! Travel

I do a lot of business in SF and always stay here. The rates are reasonable and the location is excellent! A hop, skip and a jump from Chestnut St which has great shops and restaurants. A bit of...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
Full Review »

New York Times

Rooms at this large, family-owned and -run modern motel are more spacious than average, with sitting-dining areas, dark-wood traditional furniture, and wallpaper with muted yellow, brown, and green tones. Some...
nytimes.com - user review
Full Review »