The Inn San Francisco

This pale pink Victorian building has an elegant, old-fashioned feel. The decor is ornate with chess tables, pianos, high-backed red plush chairs, dark wallpapered hallways, and dark wood staircases. The high ceilings have beautiful crown moldings and chandelier medallions, and the walls are filled with paintings and sepia-toned photographs. There are vases of fresh flowers everywhere, and soothing music playing. While repeat guests love the historic vibe, some find the decor bordering on being dated. Outside, the garden area has a lush, slightly overgrown Narnia-esque feel, with huge avocado and California walnut trees, and the hot tub is surrounded by a rustic redwood deck.

The inn sits along a main traffic thoroughfare in the Mission District, surrounded by other Victorian-style homes and apartment buildings. The neighborhood is known for its restaurants and cafes, local shops and galleries, and its Latin culture. It’s close to several Bart and Muni lines, with Fisherman’s Wharf reached in about 50 minutes. It’s about a 30-minute walk to both Twin Peaks and Union Square.

There are 20 rooms, plus the two-bedroom Garden Cottage at the back of the inn. The rooms range from cozy to spacious and all are uniquely and classically decorated with floral bedspreads and antique furniture. One large, rose-colored room has floor-to-ceiling bay windows. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, terrycloth robes, irons and ironing boards, and hair dryers. The rooms are not air-conditioned, which is pretty common in mild San Francisco, but heaters or fans are available upon request. The subway tiled bathrooms have large shower/tub combos or stall showers and elegant fixtures.

The inn offers a buffet breakfast with a large selection, including homemade breads and hard-boiled eggs, and there are beverages available all day in the two drawing rooms. Breakfast can be taken to the roof deck, which has comfortable seating and tables and views over much of the city, from the Financial District to Twin Peaks, and south towards the peninsula. The garden and hot tub are open 24 hours a day. Secured parking with 10 spaces is located directly across the street from the inn, and reservations for parking are made along with room reservations.