In Fisherman’s Wharf, near Pier 39
Some rooms have bay views from balconies
Suites include sitting areas, and the Penthouse comes with a full kitchen
The front desk has safes for guests' use
Discount to nearby 24 Hour Fitness
Freebies include Wi-Fi, outdoor parking, newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Rooms lack air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Decor throughout is dated
Rooms on the Mason Street can be noisy
Location can be seedy at night
Very few amenities; no gym, restaurant, or business center
The 51-room Wharf Inn is a no-frills budget motel in Fisherman’s Wharf, close to Pier 39. Rooms are traditional and some come with bay views from balconies. Suites have sitting areas and the Penthouse has a kitchen. However, all units lack mini-fridges and air-conditioning. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf has rooms with more features, but prices may be higher.
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Scene
Two-story budget motel in Fisherman’s Wharf
The Wharf Inn is a standard motor lodge, with two floors of wooden balconies at the entrance and a casual vibe that fits into the Fisherman’s Wharf setting. The motel has an outdoor parking lot and a small lobby decorated with tile floors, louver windows, and two dark rattan chairs. There’s also a counter with free coffee and newspapers. There's an elevator and a set of stairs that lead to two levels of rooms with outdoor hallways. The budget prices and location in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf make the inn most popular with families and couples.
Location
On the docks of Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel is one block from the Bay, four blocks from Pier 39, and a short walk from Ghirardelli Square. Across the street is a Subway sandwich shop, a Hot Spud baked potato shop, and a 7-Eleven. The general area has plenty of seafood restaurants, bicycle rentals, taxis, pedicabs, and boutiques, and the ferries to Alcatraz are a couple minutes' walk away. Other local commerce options include bars, shops, an Applebee’s, Johnny Rockets, Madame Tussaud's, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Union Square can be reached in 20 minutes by cable car. Chinatown, Coit Tower, and Lombard Street are a five-minute drive from the hotel, while the San Francisco International Airport is a 35-minute drive.
Rooms
Budget rooms with classic furnishings; some with balconies and bay views
The Wharf Inn offers King, Single Queen, and Double Queen Rooms as well as one-bedroom Mini Suites with sitting areas. There's also a two-bedroom Penthouse Suite with a dining room, living room, and patio with bay views. Room decor verges on dated, and all rooms have beige striped wallpaper, classic wooden furniture, and earth-colored furnishings. They come with free Wi-Fi, clock radios, and ceiling fans. Some have balconies with partial bay views. Bottled water and Ghirardelli chocolates are a nice touch. Irons, hairdryers, and rollaway beds are available on request. Bathrooms are reportedly clean and have showers or shower/tub combos. ADA compliant rooms are offered.
Features
Safe deposit boxes, concierge services, and a nearby fitness center
The 24-hour front desk offers safe deposit boxes for guests. Airport transfers, tour bookings, and other concierge services can be arranged through the front desk. Although there's no gym, guests get discounts at the nearby 24 Hour Fitness, located in Northpoint Shopping Center. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free, and there are newspapers and tea/coffee in the lobby for guests.
