Reviews of Admiral Hotel 2 stars
608 O'Farrell Street, Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIts close to our jobs
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNothing I didn’t like about it.
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that everything met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Warm regards, Admiral Hotel
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWas originally concerned about the location, but it was very safe and secure. My room was surprisingly clean and updated considering the age of the building. Even the elevator (manually ran) showed the building's age. I thought that was cool.
There wasn't anything to dislike...
Dear Dexter, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that you felt safe and secure during your stay and that your room exceeded expectations in terms of cleanliness and updates. We also appreciate your recognition of the building’s historic charm, including the vintage elevator, which is still fully functional despite its age. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards, Admiral Hotel
Dear Dexter, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that you felt safe and secure during your stay and that your room exceeded expectations in terms of cleanliness and updates. We also appreciate your recognition of th… Show more
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewCentral to many great restaurants and easy access grocery marts.
Area is bad - tweakers galore, human feces in the sidewalk, screaming until midnight.
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our central location and convenient access to dining and grocery options. We also appreciate your observations about the surrounding area—your feedback helps us better understand our guests’ experiences. While we can’t control external factors, we continuously work with local authorities and community partners to promote a cleaner, safer environment for everyone. If there’s anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience! Warm regards,
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our central location and convenient access to dining and grocery options. We also appreciate your observations about the surrounding area—y… Show more
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe price was relatively low compared with other properties in the DT of SF, and the suite was clean and comfortable in a whole. By the way, the elevator was quite impressive, so old-fashioned that I even didn’t know how to operate at the very beginning.
Since it is situated in Tenderloin, the ambient environment is inevitably a bit noisy. In the midnight I could even hear some crazy people roaring on the street.
Dear Minjie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our suite clean, comfortable, and a great value compared to other downtown SF options. Our historic elevator is indeed a charming (and sometimes quirky!) feature of the building—we’re glad it added a memorable touch to your stay. We also appreciate your honest note about the surrounding area. While the vibrant energy of the neighborhood can sometimes come with unexpected noise, If you return, don’t hesitate to request a room on a higher floor of the building for added quiet. We hope to welcome you back soon—perhaps for an even more relaxing stay! Warm regards, Admiral Hotel
Dear Minjie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our suite clean, comfortable, and a great value compared to other downtown SF options. Our historic elevator is indeed a charming (and sometimes quir… Show more
Reviewed: 3 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice bright room with giant windows Staff very friendly and onsite
Tenderloin area is a bit sketchy
Dear James, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bright, spacious room with its giant windows—natural light is one of our favorite features too. It’s also wonderful to hear that our friendly, on-site staff made your stay more welcoming. We completely understand your note about the neighborhood. While the Tenderloin has its own vibrant character, we recognize it may feel overwhelming to some guests. For added peace of mind, our team is always available to assist with recommendations or any concerns during your stay. We hope the positives shone through and that we’ll have the chance to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Admiral Hotel
Dear James, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bright, spacious room with its giant windows—natural light is one of our favorite features too. It’s also wonderful to hear that our friendly, on-site staff made your sta… Show more
Reviewed: 29 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewI liked the vintage vibe in general! Cool old elevator, wooden garbage chute doors, cool beautiful spiral staircase! All these details give a special atmosphere!
I didn't like the lack of a sofa or at least a bench in the hall, I had to hold my stuff in my hands when checking in. I also didn't like the quality of the renovation in the room, the quality of the painting, the quality of the sanitary ware.
Reviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery secure, staff were helpful
Very dated, struggled when the lift didn’t work. Area isn’t desirable
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff is good and help in my requests. But the overall is fine for the price I did pay. The room is clean and shower is very good. The neighborhood isn't that good, but this is San Francisco situation.
The elevator is kind of the old model, not that secure. The room is big but old and the floor reflects sounds, and you walk, and if you have upstairs people walking a lot you hear.
Reviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewRoom size was good, and it was fairly easy to locate.
The linen was stained and there were a lot of homeless people in front of the building. Also there was a lot of street noise audible at night.
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewSuper clean room and very friendly knowledgeable staff
Reviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewExcellent staff, very clean facilities
Reviewed: 7 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIt was clean and quiet.
NC
Reviewed: 22 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery accommodating staff, convenient location.
bad neighborhood
Reviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewLoved the view and hanging out on the fire escape!
This place would’ve been ok… but , there’s a roach problem and the floors are filthy. But other than that.. the front desk was nice enough to provide us with their broom and mop as well as some raid so at least that :) they also tolerated our late checkout so that was nice.
Reviewed: 29 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewGreat staff, clean & comfortable room. Has TV, cable, microwave, frig.
neighborhood
Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Nothing
Reviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewLocation and Room. Very near Union Square, big size room and nice & friendly people.
It's in Tenderloin district and hence lots of noise of poor homeless people all night. Facility was not so clean and well equipped
Reviewed: 19 December 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewPrice
Location, cleanliness, terrible wifi with no password.
Reviewed: 10 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLocation.
Cleanliness. Someone was constantly kicking and knocking in the room above. Street was busy and noisy.