The Pickwick Hotel

Belle 4 months ago

Very good location, close to the Embarcadero, Chinatown, Cable Car, Bart and many groceries and restaurants. The room was not big but it has everything we needed - a comfortable bed, a Keurig machine, TV, a desk to work on, bathroom with good water pressure. The room, the hallways, elevators and lobby are clean and smelled good considering its an old building. Staff are always friendly. There are no homeless people camping outside though the’re a lot of them on the other block but were harmless. The walls are thin though. We can hear the TV and conversations from the other room but nonetheless, the nights were quiet.

Izzy 4 weeks ago

Had a good experience! Solo traveled for the first time with my twin sister for our bday. Hotel is 18+ as long as you have valid ID. We saw the reviews and were hesitant but it was also the most affordable option for us. Check in and check out were smooth and the employees were kind and helpful. Room service is great and they always fixed up the room by the time we were back (once we left the sign on the door to come in). Honestly smelled fine and everything was clean. We were on floor 6 and didn’t see any bugs or pests. I’d still bring shower shoes but that goes for any hotel. Only downsides of this hotel I’d say are 1) we couldn’t get the AC to work so it was a little warm in the room (but not uncomfortable) 2) The location is sketch. You’ll be fine but just know this is close to Tenderloin, we took the bus to places after the first day because we were not a fan of the area lol.

Olivia Marsh 3 months ago

This hotel was built in 1926, so it isnt somewhere I'd go if I wanted a modern stay! The staff were nice and helpful, though that doesnt take away from the experience. Walls are incredibly thin due to aging material, rooms are small but livable, and there is wifi. This is a nice place to stay on a budget, but if you can afford differently, I would. Other guests had mice in their rooms and we had to switch rooms due to an overwhelming smell of mildew

Alex Y Sarabia 3 months ago

Overall, my experience was about an 8/10. The hotel is older, so don’t expect anything modern or newly renovated. Starting with the reception, I called ahead to ask about the deposit and breakfast. Unfortunately, I was given incorrect information. I was told the deposit would be $100 for two rooms, but I was actually charged $150 per room. I was also told breakfast was included with my reservation, which turned out not to be true. When I got to the rooms (220 and 218), there were a few issues. One of the toilets was leaking, but to their credit, the front desk responded quickly and had it fixed right away. However, the AC in one of the rooms wasn’t working and couldn’t be repaired during our stay. The walls are also very thin, so you can hear a lot of noise from neighboring rooms. On the positive side, the rooms themselves are a decent size. The bathrooms, however, are quite small—really only comfortable for one person at a time. Parking was another downside; it’s hard to find and costs $60 per night, which feels excessive. There’s no microwave, but there is a fridge, which was helpful. Aside from the issues mentioned, everything else was good and the stay was overall decent. The location is also a big plus—close to restaurants and the cable car, making it easy to get around. It also felt relatively safe and clean in the immediate area, with fewer street issues compared to other parts of the city.

Baaaeritto a month ago

Room smelled a bit musty. Went away after opening the windows. Service is great and for the price and location I honestly recommend. The hotel is veey old/historic/dated, but clean. You get what you pay for! You can also hear neighboring rooms and people on the street.