The
Surf Motel
2265
Lombard
Typical quote of $75 with parking
S. reviewed , "One word on the
Surf Motel -- VERY NOISY!
They do offer one large suite if you travel with a large family,
we crammed six of us in once, and it was worth the money... "
Sam
and Lily write , The Surf Motel was our best lodging
experience in S.F. We are a couple from Malaysia, traveling
for the first time, to the USA.
Having visited your site, we decided to check-out Lombard
Street for budget lodging. You are right, it was definitely
the better area around. We did stop at Sea
Captain motel but a "dour" character at the desk didn't
really made the rainy weather then any better. So we left without
even checking if there were any sour smell to the room.
We drove along the street and enquire at a few more - some of the
room were rather gloomy and rundown. Some quote $50/= on Thursday
but $95/= for Friday and Saturday. There was even one that said
Fri/Sat rates will depend on the manager's decision on Friday afternoon
depending on demand! Not wanting to be held hostage after moving
in - we bolted!
After checking out about 6 motels, we were seriously reminding ourselves
to plan our future SF trip on a weekdays. We though perhaps
we could get a flat rate deal with some of them but there appears
to be some sort of "arrangement"
amongst the operators there.
We were just about to give-up when we decided to gave a final go
at the SURF Motel. The front desk quoted $65/- for Thurs
and $75/- on Fri/Sat with light breakfast. When we check-out the
room, it was clean and pleasant albeit a bit cosy but it serves
the purpose.
When we confirm the reservation, Bill, the inn-keeper even offer
us a flat rate deal! Parking is free and we even got ourselves covered
parking. The heater works well, no noticeable street noise, the
hot coffee making facility makes the cold and rainy nights warmer.
There is even a built-in hair dryer - the first we come across in
the motels we have stayed in California.
Besides the room and location, the best part of our stay was Bill
the innkeeper who offer good and practical advice on where
to go and where to try and avoid. He can even gave ratings
on the some of the restaurants. We definitely recommend
Surf Motel anyone and look forward to staying there and saying hello
to Bill again.
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