(Rates from $129.00)
Hotel Griffon
San Francisco hotel on Embarcadero waterfront
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.
There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
General Information
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What to expect: Dating from 1906, this boutique hotel is situated on “Restaurant Row” in a quieter area of San Francisco’s Financial District. The smoke-free hotel combines European style with some charming touches from its original era. Guests appreciate the intimate ambience, attentive service, and a location across from the Embarcadero waterfront with views of San Francisco Bay.
Amenity highlights: Complimentary amenities at this hotel include Town Car service within the Financial District and downtown on weekday mornings, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and a complimentary workstation and printer in the lobby.
Property Amenities
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Overlooking the Embarcadero waterfront, the smoke-free Griffon is located on “Restaurant Row” in a quieter part of San Francisco’s Financial District. On weekday mornings, complimentary Town Car service takes guests within the Financial District and downtown (subject to availability).
The hotel does not have a fitness center, but provides passes (surcharge) to an adjacent YMCA.
Complimentary business services include wireless Internet access throughout the hotel and a lobby workstation with printer.
Valet parking (surcharge) is provided in a secured garage.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Audio-visual equipment
- Parking (valet) $40/Day, SUVs $50
- Year Built 1906
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 5
- Number of rooms: 62
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Shoe shine
- Smoke-free property
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Rooms
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Stylish guestrooms at this San Francisco boutique hotel include plush-top mattresses, down bedding, plush bathrobes, and Aveda bath amenities. Some rooms have high ceilings, window seats, and original whitewashed brick walls from 1906. All feature complimentary wireless Internet access, multi-line speakerphones, flat-screen TVs, MP3-compatible clock radios, and minibars.
Guests receive a choice of complimentary daily newspapers, including the New York Times, delivered every morning. Evening turndown service includes a signature Hotel Griffon amenity and bottled water.
All rooms are smoke-free.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Non-smoking only
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Cable/satellite television channels
- CD player
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access (complimentary)
- Wireless Internet access
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Premium bedding
- Premium television channel(s)
- Refrigerator
- Shower/tub combination
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
- Flat-panel television
- Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
- iPod docking station
Recreation
This San Francisco hotel provides passes (surcharge) to the adjacent YMCA, which has a lap pool and offers classes such as aerobics, yoga, and kickboxing (surcharges may apply).
Biking, in-line skating, and jogging are popular along the Embarcadero, across the street from the hotel.
Boating, fishing, sailing, and surfing are offered at various areas around San Francisco Bay, including several beaches within three to 10 miles of the hotel. The Presidio Golf Course, open to the public, is 4.5 miles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Fishing nearby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon