Very friendly staff!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

I didn't leave my heart in San Francisco but I did fall a bit in love with the city. Staying with Randy and his family in Downtown was the perfect place to explore all S.F. has to offer. Yes there are homeless people on Jones Street but there are homeless everywhere. They don't care about you, they don't even see you. I intend to visit S.F. again and I will try and stay here again. Great early morning coffee from Skullery on Geary St.

Stayed in February 2024

Elevator didn’t work and I needed to carry my heavy luggage up and down by myself on a very narrow stair, one of the owner was a bit unfriendly on a very simple question

Location is good, kinda on the dividing line between the SF you went to see and the one you want to avoid, room is small but comfy

Stayed in February 2024

The fridge in my room was really loud.

Great value for the price, close to the city center, 24 hour front desk, quite comfortable bed. I also appreciated the possibility to leave my bags till the evening at the front desk. Shared bathroom was clean. Even though it is on the edge of neighborhood with homeless people and drug addicts, the hotel and the whole block around felt safe. And staff at the front desk told me where to go and what areas to avoid.

Stayed in January 2024

No comments

Very friendly staff and very good price to stay in SF.

Stayed in December 2023

Showers could use a bit more water pressure and perhaps a seat or bench to put things on, but otherwise not a big gripe

Super conveniently located near Union Square. Rooms are spacey and fully equipped as pictured. Shared toilets and showers were always spotless. And the hosts were lovely and very kind

Stayed in December 2023

Excellent location at a great price.

Stayed in December 2023

Randy was outstanding at reception with regards making me feel at home, some local tips on where to go etc and massively helpd me re a lost item from the previous hotel, he went above and beyond, would stay here again no problem, great location too, near everything.

Stayed in November 2023

The 250 dollars guarantee - that is ludicrous. We got it back, it's ok. Also, you don't have a parking place.

It was a good one - thinking that you are in Downtown SF

Stayed in August 2023

It's hard to be critical as the price probably explains all the cons of this place. The area is full with hallucinating and aggressive homeless people. I recommend taking a cab instead of walking. The room furniture is not the newest, bed sheets included. I don't mind having old sink but I'd appreciate linen that's not torn or with unremovable stains.

You won't find cheaper place in the downtown! The staff was super nice and they stored my bag after check-out.

Stayed in September 2023

As with most of San Fran / that area, the homeless people around the hotel was eye opening. However they keep to themselves and it is safe. Randy made sure to let me know of areas to avoid as well which was appreciated.

Excellent location. 4min walk from Union Square.

Stayed in September 2023

Unfortunately no coffee machine but I saw previous posts so brought my own coffee cup and Starbucks Vina instant coffee! There was a fellow outside the hotel hollering frequently during the night for a number of nights - but the hotel owner did find a way to contact someone and this seemed to put a stop to it!

Very comfortable room - the two queen beds were great! Great to have a small fridge with freezer and a microwave. No air conditioner but able to open the windows for fresh air (has screens in the bedrrom windows). The staff are very friendly and helpful. Felt very safe inside the hotel - 24/7 reception and a gated locked front hotel door. Wasn't bothered by the homeless in the area. Good info in reviews about staying away from wandering into the Tenderloin area - safe to walk down Geary towards Powell and then head to Market street.

Stayed in September 2023

The locality was okay. Just make sure to take the ,,right" way to get to the hotel. There are strangers on the streets, but the staff can help to go on the ,,okay" streets. But the hotel is very safe.

The staff was very friendly and helpfull. The room was quiet. Good locality. Very good for 1-2 night stay.

Stayed in August 2023

The property is a bit dated. It's ok in terms of price-value, but could use an upgrade.

The owner is extremely nice and helpful, he helped me with whatever I asked him. The staff in general is quite nice. Lastly, the location of this hotel is really good, right in the heart of SF.

Stayed in July 2023

The staff was very kind. The room is spaceous, toilet and shower cleaned regularly, position is near the center, the homelesses don't bother at all.

Stayed in July 2023

Price and room was nice

What breakfast ?

Stayed in July 2023

Staff was helpful and gave good guidance on navigating the area late at night. Room was clean and quiet. Gated security and attentive staff make it feel secure despite proximity to a rough neighborhood. Good value.

Stayed in July 2023

We’re from a cold climate, so the rooms were a little warm. I think for most visitors, this won’t be an issue.

Great staff and location.

Stayed in July 2023

Clean, safe, and comfortable- a great value for San Francisco! If you’re looking for an inexpensive lodging option, the Layne Hotel is a great choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sharing the bathroom and shower wasn’t a problem for me. Having a sink in the room was nice. There’s also a TV, microwave and small refrigerator in the room.

Stayed in June 2023

I had a perfect stay at Layne Hotel. The room was comfortable and it was very convenient to have a fridge and a microwave. The location is excellent, close to Powell st Station, and secure for a solo traveler. I paid for a shared bathroom, but the hotel wasn't full and they made sure I had my own toilet and shower. The staff is kind, helpful and available 24h. Very clean. I recommend this place and I would go back there. Thank you to Randy and his family, Justine.

Stayed in May 2023

Family owned business, management on-site all day. Recently renovated, clean rooms. On the edge of Union Square and Tenderloin, so, yes, there are homeless people in the area (not ín the hotel), but I never, ever felt unsafe. Really enjoyed my daily chat with the manager. Would stay there anytime.

Stayed in May 2023

It's clean and you get what you paid, it's near the Union Square and you can get so many things around, close to the metro station.

Stayed in April 2023

I’ve spent a very quiet night night, the facilities were good even if the restroom and the shower were shared. The staff is very nice and helpful.

Stayed in April 2023

SF is a city with a lot of homeless people. This isn’t necessarily a problem but take the BART from Powell as mentioned and not Civic center.

The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The main attractions are on walking distance from the hotel.

Stayed in April 2023