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Cova Hotel

3.0 of 5
655 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Cova Hotel
Ranked #94 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 343 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Union square(52)
  • Homeless people(30)
  • Free shuttle(25)
  • Very clean(14)
  • Breakfast room(8)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Very good(6)
  • Top floor(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Civic Center(4)
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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
1
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Let me start off by saying: For those who are afraid of the location/area/people.... it's really not that bad. There are a few bums and questionable looking people around, but it's no different than any big city. I was there with my mom, and we never felt threatened or scared, even at night. We were never approached, harassed, or bothered... More

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Brisbane
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Cova Hotel is our first stop on a very long trip all around America. Friendly service and willing smiles are everywhere. There's a free shuttle to Fisherman's Wharf and to the centre of the city, but both are quite cose. Cable cars also run close (ish) to the hotel leaving a few interesting blocks to walk along. There are... More

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UK
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Staff - very helpful and friendly Rooms - OK, a little tired but clean. Bathroom - good/clean (extractor fan can't be turned off - bit disturbing if you're a light sleeper) Breakfast - Basic but Good Area - good for getting to all attractions/transport/shopping but If you want to see the best of the city then it's not ideal...... we... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I lived in San Francisco for 17 years but moved East about 5 years ago. I stay at the Cova exclusively now because I can get it at a good rate and it's close to everything I need (I'm talking to YOU Turtle Tower!). I personally am glad others find the neighborhood terrifying because they can stay at the Wharf... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Recently spent 6 nights at the Cova with a few mates (8th-14th April). The staff - front desk, cleaners etc...were very welcoming, willing to assist with any questions concerning locations/transport & always greeted you upon entering/leaving the hotel. Their Shuttle bus service to Union Square & Fisherman's Wharf, which runs regularly throughout the day was excellent as it saved a... More

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Stateline, NV
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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I enjoyed my night at the Cova... the front desk guys where extremely helpful in offering suggestions. Sent us to a great Italian restaurant--Fino on Post St. The room was a very comfortably King...very nice views of the city. Nice bath with wonderful shower and large beach sized towels in the bathroom is a nice touch. Complimentary breakfast consisted of... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Hotel is for this standard and price a good house. rooms a very clean and the small breakfast is ok. in all value for money is ok. parking is very expensive. Parking is offered by another company in the same house. if you take a walk to the cable cars- it is not a long walk- but you will... More

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Santa Barbara, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I took a trip to San Francisco with my boyfriend over spring break, and we initially booked this hotel because of the wonderful free shuttle service that was included with the stay. The hotel itself was nice and clean, and the free continental breakfast was pretty good. One specific employee Anton, who was also a shuttle driver, was EXTREMELY helpful... More

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Eugene, Oregon
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

when I got home I realized that one of my moisturizers was half gone. That bottle costs me $60. Half of them means $30. I will never stay there again even the room is ok. Their cleaning staff is a thief.

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Joyce Ponciano-Keil, Guest Satisfaction Ambassador at Cova Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear SChu123, Thank you for staying here at the Cova Hotel and we regret that we didn’t meet your expectations. Our housekeeping manager and as well as our front desk manager did some investigation and I would like to get more information from you directly regarding this matter. If you have a chance, I would like to speak with you... More

San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Last summer I had a chance to visit Cova Hotel, although I did not stay at the hotel I noticed that the facilities are good and the employees were all accommodating. Upon entering into the hotel the staff greeted me with a smile and asked politely with what they can offer to help me, as a visitor I'm so impressed... More

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Address: 655 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Price range (per night):* S$156 - 924

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