Griffon

United States , San Francisco Area - CA
SAN FRANCISCO, 155 Steuart St
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10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Lori

Convenient to my work and affordable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Sara

Vents in all the areas in our room were extremely dirty. Had to stand at the front desk for over 10 mins while they went to the bar to find someone to check us in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Susan

I have stayed at the Hotel Griffon many times over many years, and it continues to consistently stay the same. It's a little gem of a hotel in San Francisco and it is always a pleasure to stay there. Room rates are competitive, it's very conveniently located, the staff is superb, and I've never had less than an excellent experience at this hotel. Can't say enough good things about it!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Caren

Room was niceclean, staff was friendly,

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

John

This is a smaller boutique hotel with all the amenities you need and an outstanding location! The staff was great in the hotel and at Perry's across the hall. We had a great time walking through all the shops at the ferry terminal and strolled through the financial district and Union Square. Our view of the Bay Bridge was amazing and we'll definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

William

The room, staff, restaurant, everything was perfect!! Easy walking distance to tons of great attractions! Can’t recommend this place enough!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Bruce

Clean, comfortable room. Staff very friendly and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Norma

The only reason I’m giving it 3 stars is for the comfy bed. The lack of parking and the accessibility was bad. But I guess it’s San Francisco. Access to lobby from parking was not ideal for me. Parking was very poor. If I would have known this I wouldn’t have stayed there. The bathroom shower head splashed water everywhere even the toilet and floor. The staff checking in were clear as to parking and lobby access to get to my room. I don’t think I will stay here again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Leilani Michelle

Location was perfect for activities near the pier and ferry rides. The area felt safe. Lots of places to eat including one restaurant right in the hotel and others in the same building.
The room was small but perfect for solo travel and clean. Shower head had great pressure. Also had a larger than normal fridge and a filtered water refill station in the lobby. The luggage storage was convenient and allowed me to venture out into the city to kill time before my evening flight.
There were no windows my room, so rent a room with a view of you don’t like to feel claustrophobic. That would have been the 5th star. Otherwise great stay.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Stephen

A very mixed experience. Rooms good for price - slept well - but most guests may want different pillows than the super firm and huge that are their standard. Because my review time is limited I’ll get to the point - while a few of the front desk staff were great (Sammy and Glady - not sure of spelling) several others not good at all. No one seemed to work longer than a few hours, several were curt and made no effort to be helpful or provided wrong info. Example: it was raining so I asked front desk if they might have umbrellas and was told no. In fact each room has an umbrella, but I was just checking in and didn’t find umbrella until after I needed it . Staff should known this

Worse was rudeness - about 10.30 on Feb 12 I asked front desk man about travel to airport and was told to look up on Internet myself All I can say is that at most hotels certain questions come up every day and front desk should offer some assistance - perhaps with caveats for some uncertainties. A travel tip.- the $25 amenity fee gets you stale croissants if you come at say 9am because they don’t replenish after first setting out. Lastly I note for anyone who likes to swim laps - there is a fantastic 25 meter pool. This alone would make me go back - but knowing that there are some problems that the hotel could fix without even spending much money - care in hiring staff, some training, freshen up the breakfast pastries etc.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Brenda

Staff was friendly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Billy

Location! Location! One block from the water, easy to walk to the ferry building and up and down the waterfront. I stay here quite a bit. The rooms are always immaculate. The beds are comfortable. The water pressure in the shower is good. But most of all the staff is always very pleasant to deal with.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Kathrin

Room was nice, quiet, and well-equipped, but coffee maker didn’t work. Coffee during breakfast wasn’t great either. Poor quality pastries.
The bar downstairs is great and the hotel was the perfect location for exploring the waterfront.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Patricia

The room was lovely and the staff were exceptionally helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be back.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Valerie

Great location, bar/restaurant. Everything was clean, lovely character in such an old building. Friendly staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Manjit

Great location, clean room, the Restaurant/Bar in the building is a real plus.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Daniel

Very helpful and accommodating staff.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Querido

Our room was very clean and comfortable! Staff were super nice and helpful too, and the location was fabulous. I wish we'd had more time to make full use of amenities like the gym. The only things I'd like to see to make this a perfect spot are a microwave in the room (but yay for the fridge!) and a wider range of complimentary breakfast options. Thanks Hotel Griffon!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Francisco

Fantastic service, all the way from the front desk to the room service.
They are extremely attentive and helpful.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Amber

Room and hotel were nice, restaurant was great. They state with a view but most rooms like ours look at wall next door

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Alex

Great staff and service. The view was fantastic and the room was comfortable and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Quintin

It was all good

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2026

Maria

Arrived to check in early evening and no one at front desk to help. Waited for ten minutes and tried calling but no answer. Room very small, odd smell, floor super slanted it could make one dizzy. Walls paper thin. Little to no natural light, windows are distorted glass. DirectTV was nice. Location fantastic.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Lori

Great hotel option! No complaints. Local is great.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Amy

Simple rooms and amenities. If you don't upgrade to a room with a view then you have a reeded glass window into a quasi air shaft.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Kimberly

The room was clean and it was a great price. Only downside is our keycards barely worked the duration of our stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

Corey

The room was good and clean, however, the lady and front desk was not the friendliest.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Leslie

We checked out early because there was a mouse in our room!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Stacy

Small hotel. Clean friendly. Basic coffee and muffin breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Cyndia

friendly front desk

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Susan

Had to call for the front desk person in order to check in. He lacked in customer service skills. There was no fee information nor was I provided or offered a receipt. I presented a different card for check-in and stated twice that I wanted to use a card that was not on file. He swiped my card, but nothing showed up on the card reader. At home, I checked the charges and the room was put on the card I used for booking the room. There is also a very high $200/night deposit hold on top of the room charge. When I inquired why it's so high, I was told so we don't trash the room. There is no parking and off site overnight parking was not easily found. The hotel is renovated, but quite old. The floors in the room slope badly. Rooms are very small, but have what you need. I would not likely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Shane

We will stay here again, was recommended by friends

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Erin

Loud room, unsupportive staff when internet didn't work, bathroom layout was not functional (not enough room for a swing door; door blocked toilet paper and fan switches when open).

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

George

This is a very nice hotel and its location is awesome. You are basically at the Ferry Building and within walking distance to lots of things to do. The restaurant Perrys is connected and has elevator/stair access which is super nice with great food and a lively atmosphere. The rooms are quiet and very clean and nice. They do have a water filling station and ice machines but no in room fridge. I would absolutely stay here again!!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Victoria

Perfect location for a wonderful weekend in SF. Welcoming staff, spacious room (our cane with a patio!). I wish we could have stayed longer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

joel

Everything I expected. Smooth check with a smile. All very clean

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Marco

The room was above the restaurant kitchen and was very noisy and smells like french fries.
The rest was acceptable

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2025

Jeff

Staff very nice. Room small and bed maybe broken on one side like a sprung spring.

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Stavros

Instead of just giving us another room as we already had one for the first 3 days of our stay. They decided on their own to check us out thus releasing the 200 usd they kept as deposit (which will take 14 days to show up in my account) and then they took another 200 usd deposit for the new booking.
The new room they gave us was in front of the elevator and it was terrible. Whoever was coming or talking or making sound was fullly heard in the room.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Stavros

Perry’s restaurant makes too much noise you can’t even sleep.
The hotel has secret charges that you need to be very careful. 25 usd for coffee that doesn’t always exist and some pastries that if you give them to your pet it will not.touch them.
Instead of helping the visitors coming late in the hotel with some parking slots so they can go and get some rest they urge them to go to a private parking which is the most expensive around the area by far (100 usd vs 35-40usd).
In conclusion not a good choice.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Kisha

The elevator stopped working during our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Alvina

Hotel Griffon is conveniently located across from the pier and surrounded by some good restaurants. Just be prepared to pay at least $38 a night for parking because there is no parking on site. The room was clean but small, we didn’t have any view. A couple of negatives during our stay was, the TV didn’t work and the elevator wasn’t working the night we got there.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Pia

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.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Claire

We love Hotel Griffon! They are always so lovely and allowed us to leave our luggage after check out. We always stay there when we are in San Francisco!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Diana

I called ahead and asked for an early check in. I actually received an email offering it. When I arrived I was told a previous guest had a late check out and the room wasn't ready. Staff seemed really indifferent, unapologetic and basically said \"oh well.\" The room was so so, sofa bed uncomfortable. No parking on the premises. I won't be staying here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Scott

Location, staff, room with outdoor space- excellent stay

Family

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Sharon

It should be told upfront that you might not get the room cleaned. When coming back to the room at the end of the day finding the room had not been cleaned, was a bit unnerving. Did choose to get clean towels and forget the whole room cleaned. This went on for the 3 days.
Had to request to have the room cleaned until leaving. Was not informed that a request to clean the room was needed shouldn’t that be a requirement everyday. That information should have been told at check in.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Gerardo

The hotel corridors smelled terrible, like dampness, and the rooms were not pleasant. Furthermore, there was too much noise during the night.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Stephanie

Staff was friendly, informative. Room was clean!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Mike

Fabulous stay met with a bottle of champagne for my wife’s birthday. Ii mentioned I had leftovers and they offered to refrigerate what was needed. Awesome view too!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Amy C

Our room was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed walking downstairs to Perry’s for dinner both nights of our stay. I would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2025

Jianwu

The room is okay but the staff is mediocre. No one was at the front desk when we arrived and had to wait awhile. The elevator was not working so had to climb five stories with the luggage’s.

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Billy

very pleasant environment, very helpful staff lobby could use a little facelift.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Rebecca

Lovely stay

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Paul

Incredibly thin walls - spent whole night being spent up by neighboring room

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Martin

Friendky staff great view!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

luke

Always love my stay here. Great staff, rooms, experience. Bay view rooms are something special. See you soon

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Clean but a bit tired. Very thin walls, you can hear everything in the hallway and other rooms (like a baby crying at 1am). Direct access to the rooms through the restaurant mae it not so safe (anyone can wander in) and evening staff who checked me in was not friendly:(. And no window unless you upgrade (window opens to central air vent which is shared with restaurant.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Mary Margaret

Gladys at the Front Desk was the best!
Forgot to mention that the elevator was out for quite sometime

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2025

Michael

Place is eclectic but feels like Harry Potter Hotel. Elevator stopped working the first night. People are very friendly room is clean but very old updated but still very old Floor slant one way and then they also slat another way so when you’re in the bathroom, taking a shower, the shower door just stays open, but if you look past everything it’s kind of cool And it’s clean and the people are nice
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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Tiffany

Lovely people, yummy restaurant good vibe, beautiful! Great location! Loved it!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Anne

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.

4/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Alessandro

I went with this as it was the perfect location for my meetings, and rated \"excellent\"...I'm not sure where that rating came from: it's an old property, decadent with some thin layers of make up applied, and border line bed bug scary... don't, just don't.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Chris

Clean room, great location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2025

Sara

Old drafty rooms. Room was directly above the restaurant on the warf side, which is a nice view, but someone came to riffle through the restaurants recycle bins, and was throwing glass bottles from their bins into the back of a truck for hours in the middle of the night.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

george

All the above and the location with a restaurant right next door.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Stephen

This is a really nice place. It's a 1920's era hotel in excellent condition so the rooms aren't large but they're definitely adequate. All sorts of dining, shops, the ocean, and a trolley line are in walking distance. The trolley stops at all sorts of attractions. The hotel staff is very pleasant, efficient, and accommodating.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Scott

Great location. Bay view room lovely. Clean. Convenient. Friendly staff. Bed too soft for my preference.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2025

John

The location is perfect for Embarcadero walking and FiDi nearby - that's basically the only plus.

The stink is noticeable in the lobby and bad in the room. In the elevator you feel asphyxiated. I didn't mind the tiny room because they were pretty clever arranging everything. Only one outlet in the bedroom; it's an older building. The bathroom fans are loud - especially in specific acoustic spots at the sink and shower. The staff try, but I think they know what kind of place they work.
My room keys stopped working at 10am, even the new key reception gave me didn't work so maybe it's a suddenly wonky electronic lock?

Next time I'll try elsewhere.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Charles

Second time I have stayed at the Griffon. Love this place. And Perry’s downstairs is great too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Jessica

Clean, comfortable, terrific neighborhood and restaurants nearby

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Edda W

The Staff is very friendly and efficient. Rooms are well maintained and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Jacqueline

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!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Kenneth

Our room was very basic, and with a spotlight from the outside making it too bright inside at night. Poorly arranged curtains. Otherwise amenable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

KARLTON

Locatiin

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Dianna

Beautiful view

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Phyllis

Clean room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Ruth

Perfect location

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Judith

We will definitely stay here again ! Great hotel , great staff and very good restaurant

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

J F

\"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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Liliana

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

jean

Birthday treat to myself

Love the location and the vibe of the hotel. Staff always friendly and helpful. Room was wonderful with a view out to the bridge and ferry bldg.
Celebrating a land mark birthday and the hotel helped make it special.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Jacklyn

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Great location

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2025

Arnold

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.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Victoria

Location is great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Azier

Very nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with limitations.

The hotel is very nice and quaint. It is clean and well maintained. However, the mattress was like a marshmallow and it was impossible to control the temperature in the room. The lack of delivery to the room from the hotel's own restaurant downstairs was not possible and was very disappointing. Also, there was no microwave in the room, the Executive Suite, which was also both surprising and disappointing.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Gloria Patricia

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Nathan

Thank you. I enjoyed my stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

LESLIE J

Great location and a Perry’s fan

Always comfortable, lovely room with small deck. Convenient location and love the convenience and quality of Perry’s.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Jennifer

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Jonathan

Excellent stay!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2025

Chris

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Megan

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Connie

Really great quiet little hotel with easy access to transportation! Loved our experience.