San Francisco's Golden Gate Park stretches across the east side of the city, just beside the Haight Ashbury district. The park has many popular attractions, including a massive playground, museums, a botanical garden, a Japanese tea garden and a public golf course. While there are no hotels located inside the park itself, there are plenty located in its immediate vicinity.
Stanyan Park Hotel
Directly across the street from the park and only a block away from Haight Street, this beautifully restored Victorian hotel is included in the National Register of Historic Places. All of the hotel's 36 guest rooms are provided with free Wi-Fi and many rooms have a direct view of the park. Complimentary breakfast and a traditional Victorian tea time are included with all reservations.
Stanyan Park Hotel
750 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-2725
(415) 751-1000
stanyanpark.com
Inn 1890
Only a few blocks north of the Stanyan Park Hotel sits another classic Victorian hotel, The Inn 1890, which is named for both its address and the year the building was constructed. This enchanting inn offers classic Victorian décor with flowing, lengthy curtains, down comforters, and Oriental rugs in every room. Many rooms also offer romantic wood-burning fireplaces. Conveniences that are more modern also abound, including free Wi-Fi and Tempur-Pedic mattresses in every room. Guests are also welcome to take advantage of the inn's kitchen and dining room, which are both open 24-hours a day.
Inn 1890
1890 Page St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 386-0486
inn1890.com/
Oceanview Motel
The Oceanview Motel sits near the other side of the lengthy park, just beside the beach. Anyone with a car will enjoy this hotel's free parking, which is rare among hotels in the area. If you are not traveling via automobile, you still have the convenience of having both bus and trolley stops just outside the hotel. All rooms offer a mini fridge, free HBO and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also feature ocean views.
Oceanview Motel
4340 Judah St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-2300
oceanviewmotelsf.com
Carl Hotel
This older hotel recently went through extensive renovations, leaving the revamped building in pristine condition. Each room has been redone to give guests a comfortable home away from home. The hotel is located just a few blocks south of the west side of Golden Gate Park, making it easy to get to the park or Haight Street.
Carl Hotel
198 Carl St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5679
carlhotel.ypguides.net
About The Author
Jill Harness has written on a variety of subjects for more than 10 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including "San Diego City Beat," "Mental Floss," Rue The Day! and Neatorama. Harness has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.
