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Comfort Inn by the Bay


ADDRESS

Fisherman's Wharf/Russian Hill (San Francisco) 2775 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA

Nearest major airport:
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:
Fisherman's Wharf/Russian Hill (San Francisco)
This scenic waterfront borders the bay along the Embarcadero. It contains the coffeehouses of bohemian North Beach and popular fresh crab stands of Fisherman’s Wharf. Other sights: the Crookedest Street in the World; the antique ships collection at the Hyde Street Pier; and unique shopping complexes of Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery, and Pier 39.

DINING

A complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast is provided each morning.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Alioto's
Joe’s Crab Shack
Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Café
Ghirardelli Chocolaterie & Café
Mel's Drive-In
Rocco's Seafood Grill
Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill


LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • In city center
  • Water nearby

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Lombard Street - 3 blocks
Cable Car Stop - 3 blocks
Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 3 blocks
Fisherman’s Wharf - 5 blocks
Ghirardelli Square - 5 blocks
Alcatraz Tour Boat - 5 blocks
Chinatown - 1 mile
Union Square - 2 miles
Embarcadero - 2 miles
Golden Gate Bridge - 3 miles
SBC Park - 3 miles
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport(SFO): Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Take the Mission St / Duboce Ave exit, and then follow the signs for Mission St. Turn right onto Mission St and go one block. Turn left onto S Van Ness Ave and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Union St and go one block. Turn right onto Franklin St and go three blocks. Turn right onto Lombard St, and parking garage entrance is on right. To reach hotel front entrance, turn right onto Van Ness Ave, and then turn right into hotel.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 21 miles.

Driving directions from Oakland International Airport (OAK): Exit the airport on Hegenberger Rd. Take I-880 N toward Oakland. Take I-80 W / San Francisco / Bay Bridge, crossing over the Bay Bridge. Take the Fremont St exit, and then proceed on Fremont St for four blocks to Market St. Fremont St crosses Market St and becomes Front St. Continue on Front St one block. Turn left onto Pine St and proceed about 15 blocks, crossing over Van Ness Ave. Turn right onto Franklin St and proceed about twelve blocks to Lombard St. Turn right onto Lombard St, and parking garage entrance is on right. To reach hotel front entrance, turn right onto Van Ness Ave, and then turn right into hotel.

Getting there: From SFO, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($5–$15), and BART trains (under $5) are the most popular ways of getting to the hotel. Fees subject to change without notice. Airport shuttles are found on the Arrivals level of the airport, above baggage claim; no reservations are required. BART runs directly from the airport to the Montgomery St Station. From there, guests can catch a bus (20-minute ride) or a taxi to the hotel. From OAK, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($26–35), and BART trains (under $5) are all popular options. Fees subject to change without notice. A BART shuttle departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum Station, where guests can catch a train to the Montgomery St Station. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around the city. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. The hotel is one block from a bus stop and three blocks from a cable car stop. All-day and three-day MUNI passes both cost between $5–$15 and are valid for unlimited travel and transfers. Fee subject to change without notice. The BART rail system provides access to much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Oakland; the Montgomery St BART Station is about a 20-minute bus ride from the hotel. Taxis are also available. Plentiful alternative transportation makes renting a car unnecessary, and parking in the city is generally scarce and expensive. For travel to outlying areas guests can rent a car for the day.


POLICIES

A fee of $1.50 plus tax is charged per room per night for the in-room safe, whether the safe is used or not. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 4 PM
  • Check-out time is noon

PROPERTY AMENITIES

This 11-story hotel is located on the corner of Van Ness Ave and Lombard Street, "The World's Crookedest Street." It is five blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghiradelli Square and all their shops and dining. Union Square and downtown San Francisco are two miles away.
The hotel provides a complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast in the morning.

Garage self-parking with in-and-out privileges is available for $20 plus tax per day. Fees are subject to change without notice.


See a list of property amenities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors: 11
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Elevator/lift
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Number of rooms: 138
  • Tour assistance
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

ROOM AMENITIES

  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Video-game console
  • Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
  • Blackout drapes
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Extra towels, linens, bedding
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Clock radio
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Premium TV channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Air conditioning
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Free local calls
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window opens
  • Electronic/magnetic keys

ROOMS

This 11-story hotel has 138 guestrooms, some with city and some with bay views. Contemporary-style wood furniture and blue fabric decorate the rooms. Each room has a round table and two club chairs. Cable TV with pay movies and premium channels is available and there is a video game console in the room. Other amenities include free local calls, hairdryer and iron and board.

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