Buena Vista Motor Inn

In San Francisco’s Cow Hollow, on Lombard Street near Van Ness and Union Street — a short drive to Ghirardelli Square, the Presidio, Pier 39 and Alcatraz. The motor inn sits close to Marina Green and popular shopping and cable car routes for easy city roaming.

Fifty-one air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, desks, coffee/tea makers, phones with free local calls and flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A rooftop deck and garden give sunset views toward the Golden Gate for a quietly stylish stay.

Rooftop terrace/deck, outdoor garden and a communal living room set the tone. Complimentary wireless internet throughout, a lobby microwave and vending machine, plus tour/ticket assistance make city life easier — wake up to bay breezes and head out.

24-hour business center and front desk, multilingual staff, safe-deposit box and ATM at reception, elevator access and free self parking available onsite.

Complimentary Continental breakfast each morning, with in-room coffee/tea makers and on-site vending for quick bites.