Castle Inn

The biggest plus here is the free parking, and considering the price, you can't really complain about anything else. The hotel has 4 or 5 floors, accessible by an old-fashioned elevator, which gives it a surprisingly charming, vintage feel. The front desk staff are rarely at the desk; you need to ring a bell to get their attention. The heating is old-school but powerful, while the AC looks like a portable air purifier. Across the street seems to be a Chinese nursing home; the residents there look exactly like elderly Chinese people you'd see in China – same clothes, demeanor, and expressions. They haven't assimilated at all, showing no 'Westernized' traits, which I found quite remarkable after all these years. Again, the facilities score is entirely thanks to the parking space. Oh, and another thing that stood out: the check-in took less than a minute. They processed everything, handed me the key, and even gave me local tips. It was easily the fastest check-in of my entire US trip.

It wouldn't be bad if two or more people were coming. I booked a king-size bed for 140,000 won. It's not super clean, but it's decent for the price.

The floors are incredibly thin; it sounds like people walking in the room above are walking right inside our room, which severely affected our sleep. One of the waitstaff had a particularly bad attitude. My companion had a cold and asked for an extra blanket multiple times, but was repeatedly refused. Another companion didn't have a room key and asked this staff member to help open the door. Even after showing a photo of the registered guest's passport, she still refused, and we had to wait until the companion with the room key returned to get into the room.

This hotel is located just outside a one-kilometer tunnel from downtown San Francisco. Once you pass through the tunnel, you're in Chinatown, making it a quiet retreat nestled near the bustling area. There's ample parking, and a vintage elevator makes it easy to transport luggage. The surrounding area is safe, with a supermarket just 150 meters away offering fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities at reasonable prices. The hotel rooms are spacious, with separate wet and dry areas in the bathroom. The air conditioning can be a bit noisy, which is a common issue with motels in the US. While there are windows, they face the corridor, so it's practically like having no windows, but the AC provides good air circulation. The beds are large, the room is spacious, and the bathroom is huge with excellent shower pressure. It's very clean. The free parking is a huge plus. I'd definitely stay here again if I rent a car for my next trip. It was perfect for three of us, with two beds that are both 1.5 meters wide, though the beds are a bit high due to the thick mattresses.

I booked this hotel at the last minute because I was worried I wouldn't make it back to San Francisco in time. Since I also needed to return my rental car the next day, I looked for a hotel with free parking. To my surprise, it wasn't expensive, the facilities were quite good, and the service was okay. Excellent value for money! It's also not far from several attractions.

Free parking in the city center was a huge plus. The location is excellent, making it super easy to walk to attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and Lombard Street. There are also plenty of bus options nearby. The front desk staff was very welcoming; they gave us a map and highlighted must-see spots and areas to avoid. The room was clean, though not particularly spacious. Overall, it's a great value-for-money hotel option in the city.