Perched near San Francisco Bay, Hotel Griffon offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, a business center, and a restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi in public areas while exploring Pier 39 and Lombard Street nearby. Helpful staff have left previous guests impressed.
VIP Access
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Laundry service
Meeting room
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City King)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City King)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
16 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Executive Level (View Suite- King & pullout sofa)
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Executive Level (View Suite- King & pullout sofa)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
39 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio (Executive Suite-King & pullout sofa)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 20 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 25 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 29 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
22nd Street Station - 14 min drive
San Francisco Station - 27 min walk
Don Chee Way & Steuart St Stop - 2 min walk
Folsom Station - 4 min walk
Ferry Building Station - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Gatekey Cafe - 1 min walk
Terrene - 3 min walk
Boulevard01 - 1 min walk
Yank Sing - 3 min walk
Super Duper Burgers - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Griffon
When you stay at Hotel Griffon, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of San Francisco Bay and Embarcadero Center. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Don Chee Way & Steuart St Stop is 2 minutes and Folsom Station is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
62 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1912
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Tablet computer
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Faxes
Fitness centre access
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Newspaper
Phone calls (may be limited)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Also known as
Hotel Griffon San Francisco
Griffon San Francisco
Griffon Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Griffon Hotel
Hotel Griffon San Francisco
Hotel Griffon A Greystone Hotel
Hotel Griffon Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Griffon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Griffon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Griffon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Griffon?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Griffon.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Griffon?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Griffon?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Griffon and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include San Francisco Bay (7-min walk) and Pier 39 (1.5 mi), along with Lombard Street (1.8 mi) and Ghirardelli Square (2 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Griffon?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Griffon like?
Hotel Griffon is located on the waterfront in Downtown San Francisco, a short 2-minute walk from Don Chee Way & Steuart St Stop and 7 minutes' walk from San Francisco Bay. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Hotel Griffon Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The in-house restaurant and bar offered good food and drinks with excellent service and pleasant views. (19 reviews)
The property offers excellent pastries and Peet's coffee for breakfast. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2025
Great atmosphere and clean rooms!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2025
Staff super friendly. Bed was comfortable.
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
This hotel is a gem a
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2025
Excellent location
View from back of hotel overlooks the Bay bridge- see photo.
Very clean- pass to excellently maintained YMCA next door was a bonus!
John Leander
John Leander, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
A gem by the bay
Great service . Very friendly front desk and nice room
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. We have stayed many times and find it to consistently meet our needs.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Great location, good value, friendly staff
Ramtin
Ramtin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Good location
Juyeon
Juyeon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Nice old property in a fun part of town.
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2025
Get away
Wonderful stay! Sami was so helpful!
Danyell
Danyell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Nice quiet place to stay.
John
John, 17-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Well Worth
Amazing
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2024
Great location for a weekend getaway!
Ali
Ali, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Great bay bridge views if you can get the right rm
The front desk staff, Juan and zashi (?) were excellent and treated us so well. The bay bridge view room was perfect. Pillows were too think/big, but other than that, a great stay!
Francois
Francois, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
Beautiful, clean comfy!!! Would totally recommend!! Great part of SF! Loved the brick walls, shower, bed!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Feb 2025
Love the brick walls, quiet, nice to have Perry’s downstairs
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
I enjoyed my stay and everything within control of the hotel
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Weekend trio
Bay view suite was an excellent space with a wonderful view.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
The view of bay-view room is excellent! Walkable distance to ferry building and many restaurants.
Yuan-Yuan
Yuan-Yuan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Super nice staff
Really quiet and calm and comfy bed
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Solo traveler. Absolutely loved and felt safe. Will be returning!
CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Comfortable bed, great staff. Close to restaurants and transportation.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Beautiful view of Bay Bridge, excellent room. Very walkable area quite, though very close to Ferry Building and BART. Will definitely stay here again.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
A Nice Stay
Very enjoyable stay here, close to everything, and we will stay here again.