Art Deco hotel in San Francisco with a 24-hour front desk Along with valet parking, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Embassy Hotel offers 84 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.
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Amenities
Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 6:00 am minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Secured self parking fee: usd 30.00 per night (in/out privileges) valet parking fee: usd 30.00 per night (in/out privileges) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed the name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Reviews
Michael
Sep 8, 2025 04:29:17 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: If you’re looking for a cheap place to stay in San Francisco, the Embassy Hotel at 610 Polk Street certainly fits that category, but know exactly what you’re getting. The building is old, and it shows—hallways and rooms carry a musty smell, and the photos online don’t really match the reality. My room had a cracked toilet with water on the bathroom floor, and the overall condition felt neglected. There’s no air conditioning in any of the rooms, only heaters, which makes it uncomfortable during warm days. No microwave was available in the room, either. The staff were polite and willing to help when asked, but they didn’t seem especially enthusiastic, more like they were just going through the motions. To be fair, they did respond quickly to basic requests, but it wasn’t enough to offset the environment. The neighborhood is one of the biggest drawbacks. This part of Polk is rough, with large homeless encampments and a generally unsafe feeling, especially after dark. It’s not the type of area you’d want to walk around in late at night. Overall, this place is very much “you get what you pay for.” The nightly rate feels overpriced for what’s actually provided—I’d say it’s closer in value to a $25 per night motel. Unless your top priority is the lowest possible cost and you don’t care about comfort or surroundings, I’d suggest looking elsewhere in San Francisco.
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Reviews
Michael
Sep 8, 2025 04:29:17 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: If you’re looking for a cheap place to stay in San Francisco, the Embassy Hotel at 610 Polk Street certainly fits that category, but know exactly what you’re getting. The building is old, and it shows—hallways and rooms carry a musty smell, and the photos online don’t really match the reality. My room had a cracked toilet with water on the bathroom floor, and the overall condition felt neglected. There’s no air conditioning in any of the rooms, only heaters, which makes it uncomfortable during warm days. No microwave was available in the room, either. The staff were polite and willing to help when asked, but they didn’t seem especially enthusiastic, more like they were just going through the motions. To be fair, they did respond quickly to basic requests, but it wasn’t enough to offset the environment. The neighborhood is one of the biggest drawbacks. This part of Polk is rough, with large homeless encampments and a generally unsafe feeling, especially after dark. It’s not the type of area you’d want to walk around in late at night. Overall, this place is very much “you get what you pay for.” The nightly rate feels overpriced for what’s actually provided—I’d say it’s closer in value to a $25 per night motel. Unless your top priority is the lowest possible cost and you don’t care about comfort or surroundings, I’d suggest looking elsewhere in San Francisco.
Hugo
Sep 1, 2025 05:53:36 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Stay was great, the only thing I wish they hotel had is A/C. Service was great, Bill was friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean, rooms were clean as well
Robert
Aug 31, 2025 06:00:33 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: It was ok. All the door personal was accommodating. But no shuttle transport to the airport sucked!! Paid $60 fo an uber. SMH
Cong Minh
Aug 30, 2025 01:01:04 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: It's a good location. Clean and very easy to access the city center and everything.
The street next to it is a bit dangerous, but the street the hotel is on is fine.
Very good for the affordable prices!
Brian
Aug 28, 2025 08:21:59 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: It’s a classic old hotel. Some upgrades but not 21st century. If you’re looking for modern crisp environment this isn’t it. If you want to indulge in a classic well kept up hotel this would be it. Unfortunately the hotel will not be a hotel much longer. It was sold and according to web news converted into low income housing. Will see.
Oliver
Aug 22, 2025 08:48:43 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: This is an old hotel, so the rooms are very old, but doable. Expect the floor to creek, the carpet to look old, the shower having old scraped floor.
BUT, it is still doable.
The price is too high for what it is though!
Location is somewhat good. A block or two north, you'll see a fre homeless, but it is a peaceful area.
Parking costs $30 a night. But you can go in n out several times.
Joey-lynn
Aug 18, 2025 06:53:42 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: We arrived an hour before check in. Front desk was accommodating and got us checked in right away. The hotel is obviously dated however, it is very unique. Pricing of the hotel I found was rather cheap compared to many of the other hotels I searched around the area. The rooms were clean. The beds are in dire need of an upgrade as they are dirty, old and very uncomfortable. There is no air conditioning in the room but, there is a big window that opens up with fresh air that is perfect! There was also a mini fridge in the room. Free wifi internet access. The hotel is easy to find from the main market street and is central downtown. The area does have homeless people wondering or resting however, they did not bother us at all. I found the majority of the areas where we walked there were homeless people so it’s not just in the hotel area. All in all the hotel could use some upgrades, the staff are super friendly and hardworking. I would definitely stay here again if I ever go back to San Francisco.
Charles
Aug 16, 2025 01:25:00 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: The sink had not been completely clean
The bathroom flush so loud I thought it was breaking down. Parking was expensive but it’s what it is not coming back
David
Aug 15, 2025 07:49:30 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Liked it a lot
Aug 13, 2025 12:05:23 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: It was very clean and comfortable. It was a little hot without AC
