The Opal San Francisco - Reviews

I dont reccomend it.... – Posted 20 Sep 2010

Horrible

Oh the amazing things that can be with lighting. THIS PLACE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE ITS WEBSITE PICTURES.The staff was extremely slow and unattentive. The ... more on Travelocity

maybe not... – Posted 29 Jul 2010

Mediocre

the rooms are SOOO small and squeezy!! i got a total shock. their queen size bed looked like single bed -.-only have 1 LAN cable in e room, for... more on Travelocity

Rooms were clean and well... – Posted 18 Apr 2010

Excellent

Rooms were clean and well styled. Great entry.“When I walked in I got the feeling of perhaps years ago and that movies stars stayed here. Someone was ... more on MYTravelGuide

Close by main attractions... – Posted 12 Apr 2010

Excellent

Close by main attractions.Room size is super small and expensive parking 26+ a night.“Close drive to a lot of places, didn't feel comfortable walking ... more on MYTravelGuide

GYMNo Pool.“Cute place,... – Posted 29 Mar 2010

Excellent

GYMNo Pool.“Cute place, convenient area. Gym is a plus, but there is no pool which would have been nice.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location! Bus 47 from... – Posted 23 Jan 2010

Excellent

Great location! Bus 47 from CalTrain Station to front door! Free wired Internet (free WiFi in lobby).Breakfast only served until 9:00 a.m.“Each room... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was super friendly... – Posted 6 Dec 2009

Excellent

The staff was super friendly.No room service.“Very nice. Very cheap. Good location and the staff was extremely friendly.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The Opal... – Posted 3 Dec 2009

Okay

The staff was very friendly and helpful.Parking was safe.Small rooms.Old building.Nothing special.Easy access.... more on Travelocity

not great... – Posted 1 Nov 2009

Mediocre

Our room was old but big..... bedding was the worst....wall were like paper....had to bring our own bags upstairs.... the neighbor was not the... more on Travelocity

Free continental breakfast... – Posted 28 Oct 2009

Horrible

Free continental breakfast.“This hotel was secured and lobby was decorated nicely. The room is located 2 buildings back from this front entrance in a ... more on MYTravelGuide

Quaint hotel and friendly... – Posted 22 Oct 2009

Okay

Quaint hotel and friendly staff.Needed to keep looking over your shoulder on the walk to Union Sq.“The hotel was ok, the sheets were clean, and I had ... more on MYTravelGuide

The location, staff an the... – Posted 28 Sep 2009

Good

The location, staff an the room size.Room smelled badly of smoke , but everything else was good.“This hotel was close to what we needed, bus lines... more on MYTravelGuide

Lobby only, and internet... – Posted 23 Sep 2009

Horrible

Lobby only, and internet wasOK and free.It is a dump!“Dingy room, not even in the hotel proper but a motel at the rear. There was only 1 ice machine... more on MYTravelGuide

Be Careful When YouBook This... – Posted 25 Aug 2009

Mediocre

I stayed at the Opal Hotel in August.What I found was the followingoWe found the area unsafe. The concierge desk told us not to walk at night around... more on Travelocity

unsafe neighborhood... – Posted 21 Aug 2009

Horrible

At check in the clerk advised us ( 2 women travellers) not to venture out at night in a large section of city streets right outside the hotel doors...... more on Travelocity

Location and friendly staff,... – Posted 9 Aug 2009

Excellent

Location and friendly staff, very helpful.Bathroom in room very small & cramped, only one very small bar of soap.“In all the hotel was nice, Carlos... more on MYTravelGuide

Charming Hotel... – Posted 26 Jul 2009

Excellent

This hotel was amazing. It was located downtown so it was close to everything.We took the bus to get to Fisherman's Wharf which was about a 15 min... more on Travelocity

It was right in the center of ... – Posted 13 Jul 2009

Good

It was right in the center of everything! If we couldn't walk we would take a short trip on the Muni! It was awesome!The room was really small.“I... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location in the city... – Posted 25 Jun 2009

Good

Great location in the city region... do be aware that the it backs onto the tenderloin district.. though never had a problem with any of the homeless.... more on Zoover

Location was close to... – Posted 19 Jun 2009

Excellent

Location was close to restaurants, and public transportation. The security at the front door was great as you need your room key to open lobby door... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Parking lot entrance.... – Posted 8 May 2009

Good

Location.Parking lot entrance.“I will stay this hotel again when I need to stay in the civic center area and would recommend it to others.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Front desk person was great... – Posted 27 Apr 2009

Okay

Front desk person was great.Too old and run down.“For the money I would rather stay at a Comfort Inn or Super 8.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Great stay in SF... – Posted 20 Apr 2009

Excellent

We booked a week at the Opal, for a conference I had to attend.The location is great - bus stops on either side, lots of great restaurants nearby & a ... more on Travelocity

Clean! Good location andvery... – Posted 5 Apr 2009

Excellent

Clean! Good location andvery friendly staff.“The hotel is in a good location and it also has a bus station. The staff was very friendly and helpful... more on MYTravelGuide

Cheap, free breakfast, nice... – Posted 29 Mar 2009

Excellent

At first, one of the front desk people said I couldn't check in early (I had arrived at about 8AM) and would have to wait till after 3pm. However,... more on Travelocity

The continental breakfast was ... – Posted 19 Feb 2009

Excellent

The continental breakfast was just right. The front desk service was excellent and all staff were very friendly and helpful.“It is definitely not in... more on MYTravelGuide

The bed is not clean. Bugs... – Posted 18 Feb 2009

Mediocre

The bed is not clean. Bugs bite my girlfriend at night.“You can't complain considering the quality of the hotel itself. The location is convenient,... more on MYTravelGuide

worst experience I have ever... – Posted 16 Feb 2009

Horrible

The room we were given had a faulty toilet in an adjacent room going off every 15 seconds. could not sleep.Hotel personal knew of problem when they... more on Travelocity

The location to Japan town... – Posted 12 Feb 2009

Horrible

The location to Japan town and the Cathedral was excellent.Carpet was filthy and other patrons were smoking weed.“This hotel was not patron friendly. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel has a lot of character... – Posted 21 Jan 2009

Good

Hotel has a lot of character as it is an older property (but properly maintained).The continental breakfast was weak, only plain bagels and bread,... more on MYTravelGuide

Opal value... – Posted 15 Jan 2009

Good

Older building that is kept up well.Rooms were a nice size with tiny bathrooms.Avoid room 214, as it is above a restaurant that stays open until 4am... more on Travelocity

Staffwas friendly and nice.It ... – Posted 7 Jan 2009

Horrible

Staffwas friendly and nice.It was dingy.“The staff was really nice, but that does not compensate for the quality.”... more on MYTravelGuide

We were able to walk to the... – Posted 26 Dec 2008

Okay

We were able to walk to the Opera House (seven blocks).Difficulty getting into parking space.“Located on the edge of problably the worse part of San... more on MYTravelGuide

Opal Hotel... – Posted 18 Dec 2008

Good

Very nice old hotel.The rooms were small, but clean.The bedding seemed new. The hotel sign was right outside of our window. It was lit all the time,... more on Travelocity

The hotel staff was friendly... – Posted 15 Dec 2008

Excellent

The hotel staff was friendly and fun!I didn't like the location in regards to Union Square.“I enjoyed walking everywhere, but it seemed like at the... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, easy to walk... – Posted 5 Dec 2008

Okay

Great location, easy to walk to street trolley.The bathrooms in the hotel rooms were outdated and unpleasant.“I refused to stay in the first room... more on MYTravelGuide

Very convenient parking... – Posted 4 Dec 2008

Good

Very convenient parking.Parking fees too expensive.“Older, but nicely decorated, clean hotel with personality.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Sleep cheap, have more funds... – Posted 8 Nov 2008

Excellent

Since travel is far behind buying techie toys and music gear in my priorities, I try to stay at less expensive hotels when they appear from my cross... more on Travelocity

Motel-type courtyard in the... – Posted 5 Nov 2008

Excellent

Motel-type courtyard in the middle provided balconies and easy access to other rooms.Walking through the tenderloin district to get there - you can... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was in a great... – Posted 22 Oct 2008

Excellent

The hotel was in a great location for public buses to reach Fisherman's wharf and a short walk to Union square. Mel's diner was very convenient.It is ... more on MYTravelGuide

trip with friends from out of ... – Posted 20 Sep 2008

Good

The hotel is very nice-has been remodeled. No valet parking, but has parking for 28 bucks in a secure locked lot.area is kinda in the tenderloin... more on Travelocity

Nextam manager wasn't... – Posted 19 Sep 2008

Okay

Nextam manager wasn't friendly.“Hotel was in a bad area for a single woman. Parking was expensive!”... more on MYTravelGuide

Fresh clean towels and sheet... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Horrible

Fresh clean towels and sheet daily.Carpet is old and dirty, room and bathroom corners are dirty, room is super small with lots of noise from elevator ... more on MYTravelGuide

The front desk staff was... – Posted 30 Aug 2008

Okay

The front desk staff was helpful and friendly.The bed was so uncomfortable, I tossed and turned all night. The measly pillows on the bed were useless.... more on MYTravelGuide

Very central location in SF.... – Posted 29 Aug 2008

Good

Very central location in SF. Easy access to major bus thorough fares to get anywhere in the city.Despite its central location, there is very little... more on MYTravelGuide

It was over a hundred years... – Posted 27 Aug 2008

Mediocre

It was over a hundred years old but it looked it as well. thin walls and very close to your neighbors. not sound proof at all!Wasn't sound proof and... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean, pleasant atmosphere... – Posted 25 Aug 2008

Okay

Clean, pleasant atmosphere.Had to walk some iffy streets to get to public transportation. This hotel is an old hotel with a nice atmosphere. The... more on MYTravelGuide