Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property. Details regarding the type, cost, and reservation requirements are not specified.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 4:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Downtown San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Pier 39. It is approximately 2.2 miles from Lombard Street and 2.6 miles from Ghirardelli Square.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific policies regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.

Hotel Griffon – San Francisco Accommodations

Average nightly price at Hotel Griffon by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$161
February	$196
March	$211
April	$157
May	$152
June	$227
July	$145
August	$172
September	$270
October	$230
November	$166
December	$130

What guests think

At Hotel Griffon, travellers praise the convenient Embarcadero location and welcoming boutique vibe, with consistently friendly front desk interactions, while noting compact rooms in an older building and limited on-site amenities such as no hotel parking or full breakfast.

Guests often like comfortable beds, bay views in select rooms, and the handy connection to Perry's restaurant and a YMCA gym pass next door. Some rooms lack windows, have sloped floors or dated elements, and noise or maintenance hiccups (A/C, hot water, key cards) sometimes occur. Cleanliness feedback ranges from very tidy to isolated reports of pests or stained linens, and some experienced inconsistent service or billing/deposit follow-up. Expect a cozy, well-located stay with trade-offs.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: no on-site or valet parking (garages nearby at extra cost), a small older elevator, and many rooms lack a fridge or microwave. Guests appreciate morning coffee/water stations and complimentary access to the YMCA gym next door.

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Betty

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great! Water dispensers on each floor were perfect for refilling bottles. Only downside was not having a fridge in the room, but overall enjoyed my stay.

10

J F

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

"old school" hotel with nice staff, the classic "Perry's" bar / restaurant downstairs, and a great location by the ferry building. Parking a car is difficult but we knew to avoid that issue!

8

Francisco

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the Ferry Building. Rooms and property were well kept. Note there is no valet.

8

Anne

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was super cute. We had a comfortable night here! Modern retro, comfortable lobby, I was upgraded to a suite. Great room with a living room that was large and comfortable bedroom. The star was that it had a deck! I couldn’t give more than 3 stars because there were a few negatives. Biggest negative was there’s no valet parking and no parking on site at all. Also no room service. Other Negatives were a very small bathroom and inflexible policy for late check out. I was denied an additional hour as they only allow one person per floor a courtesy. We’d consider staying again if our schedule aligns.

6

Ruth

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

no microwave no fridge

10

John Leander

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

View from back of hotel overlooks the Bay bridge- see photo. Very clean- pass to excellently maintained YMCA next door was a bonus!

8

Russell C.

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was very small and had a strange smell

10

Mandy

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great boutique hotel. The bed was comfy. The staff were friendly and professional. The location on the embarcadero was perfect. Close to the Exploratorium and Oracle Park just to mention a few. The only thing we didn't like was no on site parking. We had to pay to park in a garage across the street.

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Cristina

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved my stay here! Everything was very clean, and I loved the aesthetic. The staff was very kind and accommodating. I also used the gym at the YMCA next door; the hotel offers their services for free. Their gym is very well equipped and not too crowded. I also ate several times at the restaurant downstairs, and the food was delicious! I definitely recommend a stay here!

10

LOUIS

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great location. The bed was comfortable and clean. There was no fridge in the room which was inconvenient.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent with occasional reports of pests (mice/possible bedbugs), dusty corners, dirty linens, or worn/stained items.

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Jessica

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I woke up the last day with little red bite marks. Other members from my group also had bite marks. I’m pretty sure our beds had bed bugs.

10

Stephanie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Staff was friendly, informative. Room was clean!

6

Arnold

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed at the Griffon many times over the past 30 years, even though the rooms are tiny, but this was our last. Room was not as clean as in the past, with some accumulated dust/dirt in corners, etc. Some kind of insect bit me in bed the first night; when I grabbed it was full of blood, apparently mine. I am sure the housekeeping staff does its best, but it is an old property that has deteriorated over the years. Helpfulness of staff varied significantly depending upon who was on duty, one person was unable/unwilling to help, even to the point of providing incorrect information, the next was very helpful. No parking other than suggested offsite and expensive, and area is not safe for street parking. Checking out we had a large restaurant charge on our bill but the only thing we charged was a cup of coffee. When confronted, clerk said it was a service charge for staying at the hotel. Just not the good feeling we have had here in the past. We'll be looking for our next favorite place to stay in SF before we visit again.

4

Mojtaba

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel fell short of expectations. There was no refrigerator, the hair dryer was non-functional, the room was not properly cleaned, and the shower experience was subpar. Also the front desk did not respond to room calls.

4

Lynda

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A mouse ran around our room when we were in bed and the desk clerk came up immediately and scared the mouse out of our room. We were moved to a new room and comped one of our 2 nights but it eft us uneasy

6

Jaime

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was only for 1 night, but the sheets were dirty, a bunch of stains on them. I was completely exhausted that I slept on top of the covers. Definitely not using this hotel again. So many other options around that are far more better.

6

Margaret

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. Rooms are small. Room needed to be cleaned better.

2

Lauren

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

TV didn’t work, no air conditioning, Mice

10

Chris

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, great location

10

Matthew

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great atmosphere and clean rooms!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small with older-building quirks such as sloped floors, limited outlets, and some interior rooms without natural light; beds are often comfortable and bay-view suites with patios offer more space and better views.

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Javier Gascon

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is fantastic for public transportation, rooms are basic with slight clinical feel. A bit claustrophobic with a window that faces a brick wall. And light leaking a bit through the curtains the whole night. Breakfast croissant were stake. Location was fantastic though.

6

Richard

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, room was very dark, little natural light.

8

Jennifer

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a standard queen…the bed was super comfy, everything was quiet and clean, staff was very friendly and helpful…. but the room was incredibly small…so small it was hard to find enough space to put our luggage and stuff. To turn on the bathroom light you had to enter…squeeze between the shower and toilet, close the bathroom door to get to the light switch. And there were no bedside outlets for phone chargers. No desk/table/chair. All limitations of the neat old building, but not set up for any easy stay. But I would definitely stay here again, just anticipate a longer phone charger, smaller luggage.

6

Mustafa

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was quiet and clean. However, my room literally had a view of an airshaft with literally no sunlight during the morning. When I asked the front-desk about this and hoped for an upgrade, he gave me a 2 cent reply of “Sir, you bought a room, you got a room”. To get sunlight, one needs to pay 60 usd per night. So be careful, there is plenty rooms like that

6

Annie

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was super small. One one side had a night stand. We had no outlets near the head of the bed so we had to charge our phones on the floor by the door. The elevator is old and slow. It was more convenient to take the stairs. The window didn’t give off much sunlight as our window faced a wall. Only one water dispenser and it was in the lobby. The only saving grace is that the restaurant attached to the hotel.

10

Diane

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a great location. The building is beautiful. Everything was very clean and lovely. We appreciated the coffee and croissants for breakfast. Nice bar and restaurant on-site. The way they make the competitive pricing work is by offering pretty small but very efficient rooms. We're an old married couple so we don't mind having to brush our teeth next to the bed, but this might not be for those who are looking for a more spacious and romantic setting. I'm sure there are larger rooms for those who want. We didn't have one, but there are certain rooms that would have amazing views of the bay. Their parking fee is $75, so we worked hard to make sure our rental car was empty and we found free overnight parking on the street. But this is how it goes with such a prime location. All told, we'd stay here again.

10

Dianna

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view and a large room to enjoy ! Easy walk to the Giants games. Perry’s for drinks lunch or dinner never disappoints.

10

Jeannette

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love the suites with patio

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Amanda

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was comfortable and I had a great view of the bay. The room is a bit dated, but it comes with being in an older building with some historic significance. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

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Kathryn

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I travel a lot in Europe & I also read the description of the room, but was surprised at how TINY the room was. There’s a desk, but you can’t use the chair without being an acrobat. It was clean at least. And that wasn’t what bothered me the most. What bugged me was that before I even came, I was sent a message asking if I needed anything else. I commented that I wanted to extend my stay 1 day & have late check out. When I arrived last night, the man at the desk said I had to go to Expedia to add a day. I asked, couldn’t he just book it onsite as a new reservation? There was no one around, he wasn’t busy, but he told me I had to get the morning team to do it. I explained I had a super early morning appointment, but no. So… I guess I’ll book a room at another hotel tonight. It’s a shame. I like historical hotels & like the proximity to the Ferry Building.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond; however, there are occasional lapses such as slow or unclear check-in, intrusive maintenance, and delayed or confusing deposit/refund communication.

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Gloria Patricia

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked my stay at Hotel Griffon. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location is perfect—right downtown, so you can walk to lots of places and public transit is close by. Everything you need is nearby, which made getting around easy. Definitely a solid choice if you want to be in the center of it all.

10

Jacklyn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying our stay

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Dennis

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a terrible experience. I left a DND sign on my door and midafternoon when I was getting ready for an event and just having got out of the shower a maint man knocked on my door and asked me to unlock my door. He insisted that I do. Cuz he needed to fix the lock and I said no as I didn’t know who he was but he insisted and argued with me for several mins and would not go away ( even tho I had a DND sign out) he insisted and I asked him to come back 15 mins but he would not. I was shocked at this behavior and lack of respect. I told the staff at the desk and they did nothing. They said sorry and offered me 20 gift card. Which I can’t use as Iam not returning. No response from manager! outrageous!

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Jennifer

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really slow check in. Our rooms weren't ready even at our 3:50 arrival and one of the rooms we had booked on your platform did not appear in their records. After some back and forth we got our extra room that we had booked and we did receive upgrades for our inconvenience.

10

Jacqueline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Griffon is a boutique gem with classic San Francisco charm. Anne, who manages the front desk, was wonderful—kind, attentive, and supportive of every guest need. The hotel feels cozy yet elegant, with a personal touch that makes you feel truly welcome. Highly recommend!

10

Kelly

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gladys was so helpful & professional with checking into the hotel

6

Chris

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk didn’t seem like he wanted to be there. Didn’t tell us much, like parking or the fact we could use the YMCA.m next door, or the check out time. We left early anyhow. Breakfast offering was incredibly weak - pastry and bad coffee creamers. Pillows left me with a horrible creak in my neck, very little sleep. We stayed at Harbor Court last time and will go back to it.

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Vishwa

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was charged a deposit for a one-night stay at your hotel. It has been more than two weeks since I checked out, and I have yet to receive my deposit refund. When I contacted the hotel, they claimed they are checking on it, but there has been no progress

10

Ed

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The guy checking us in, Sammy, was outstanding. He took great care of us. Very professional young man.

10

John

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute trip to San Francisco for a medical emergency for my wife who had a lung transplant 5 months ago. We have stayed at the Griffon a couple of times before and found the rooms clean, the staff exceptional and the location perfect touring and eating. Zami checked us in and made our stay extra special with his contagious smile and over the top service. I would highly recommend this hotel!

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Location

Excellent Embarcadero waterfront spot across from the Ferry Building, walkable to BART, ferries, Oracle Park, and many dining options, making sightseeing and transit easy.

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Megan

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location with easy access to the giants stadium and the piers!

10

Charles

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You can’t beat the location. A view of the Bay Bridge and a short walk to the Feery Building.

10

James

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my 3rd visit to Hotel Griffon. It’s a convenient location across from the Embarcadero and near Market. Plenty of public transportation around. The hotel itself is clean and quiet with friendly, helpful staff. Mornings are nice with decent coffee and muffins/pastries. I tried Perry’s restaurant after returning from the Hardly Strictly Festival and had a nice draft beer and well-made Reuben with sweet potato fries. Definitely worth a stop.

10

Adam

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for value

10

Shelley

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect place to stay for easy access to ferry and baseball park, many excellent restaurants. Room was very small - given we were staying for four nights, we should have booked a larger room. Overall ideal location, especially as we did not have a car.

10

Max

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is well situated to walk around everywhere or use mass transit

10

Phil

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location by the Embarcedaro. Very walkable and close to transit

10

Liliana

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was right in the center to visit all the tourist spots. Theres a cute farmer's market almost everyday to go a few blocks down walking distance to start the day.

8

Pia

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the Ferry building and restaurants, clean rooms, comfortable beds, small bathroom hard to maneuver around. The breakfast was a few regular pastries that you can grab on your way out to a real breakfast. The gentleman that checked me in and out lacked courtesy, I felt like a nuisance rather than a welcomed guest.

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Ruth

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location

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Dining

Perry's on site earns praise for food and drinks, but the included morning coffee and pastries are limited and sometimes stale; one report mentioned a mouse in the restaurant.

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Karen

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, tasteful property. On Embarcadero across from Ferry Building. Easy access to transportation. Excellent, helpful staff. Restaurant/bar in lobby and surrounded by many other dining options. Will definitely stay there again.

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Patricia

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't like the $20 daily fee - not sure where that fee was paid for - filtered water? They had morning pastries in the morning but they were dry and stale. I would rather have bought my own and they can remove the water/pastries/coffee service.

10

James

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my 3rd visit to Hotel Griffon. It’s a convenient location across from the Embarcadero and near Market. Plenty of public transportation around. The hotel itself is clean and quiet with friendly, helpful staff. Mornings are nice with decent coffee and muffins/pastries. I tried Perry’s restaurant after returning from the Hardly Strictly Festival and had a nice draft beer and well-made Reuben with sweet potato fries. Definitely worth a stop.

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Don

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay at the Griffin or Harbor Court. Both walkable to Oracle stadium, ferry building, Bart, and all the piers. Nice rooms. Adjoining reataraunt and bar. Coffee and pastries in the morning. Will stay again.

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Kathy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was told upon check in that fire alarm check planned for next morning w/no recognition of inconvenience to us (we checked out early). Extremely noisy all night due to elevator & ice machine. Mouse in restaurant. Broken tile in bathroom. Uncomfortable bedding. Old air conditioning system barely worked.

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J.C

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible Boutique Hotel on the SF Waterfront, walking distance to the Ferry Building, waterfront bars, restaurants. Breathtaking picture perfect views of the Bay Bridge, Ocean, and surrounding neighborhoods!! Hotel Lobby home to great, iconic SF Restaurant called Perry's!! Indoor/Outdoor, sit on outdoor patio and take in view of the Bay....right across the street!!!

10

Christine

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect. They even provided pastries and coffee for breakfast. The location was excellent. And the restaurant/bar connected was delicious. I will definitely stay here again.

10

Dianna

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view and a large room to enjoy ! Easy walk to the Giants games. Perry’s for drinks lunch or dinner never disappoints.

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Chris

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk didn’t seem like he wanted to be there. Didn’t tell us much, like parking or the fact we could use the YMCA.m next door, or the check out time. We left early anyhow. Breakfast offering was incredibly weak - pastry and bad coffee creamers. Pillows left me with a horrible creak in my neck, very little sleep. We stayed at Harbor Court last time and will go back to it.

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James

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Griffon is very customer-centered. The place is a boutique hotel with small, comfortable rooms. The location is very convenient for the Embarcadero and it’s glorious Saturday Farmermers’ Market. Upon check-in, I was offered a room upgrade, but I took the room that I had reserved because it was ready at the time, and I wanted to get my SF adventure going. The bed was very comfortable for the night’s rest after a day of walking. In the morning, there is good coffee available alongside a fresh-baked pastry offering. Before leaving, I stopped at Perry’s, their bar/restaurant for an anchor steam and a well-prepared brunch. I was there for only one night, but I will definitely return to the Hotel Griffon for its comfort, location, and pleasant staff.

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