I travel frequently and this was my first stay at Red Victorian. A combination of a hostel/hotel/cozy home/art center with a very cool Old school San Francisco vibe. Having lived in San Francisco from 1981-2000 it felt like old times. I felt right at home. I’m used to having in room amenities such as microwave fridge tv etc but the kitchen was available for everyone.
Checkin and out was easy and flawless. Room and bathroom sparkling clean. I didn’t mind the stairs but physically challenged individuals would have a tough time.
I stayed with my 16 year old daughter who insisted on a room with private bath so we took that. The common bathrooms were very clean and if I were to stay again by myself I would definitely use a common bathroom. Rooms were a bit hot on the second floor and the fan in room kept shutting off. I’m pretty sure if I had spoken up it would have been dealt with immediately. My host checked in with me more than once via email to see how we were doing and that was great.
The beds....probably the most comfortable beds I have EVER slept in.
The neighborhood is the Haight and one of the last remaining neighborhoods not completely taken over by rich techies. Refreshing. I felt right at home. My daughter felt right at home in the hotel as well.
Parking was surprisingly easy. I never had an issue. Just watch street parking signs and you are good to go. I almost always found a spot within 1/2 block or even right near the front of the hotel. Fellow guests were quiet, friendly polite. The downstairs space lounge is huge and comfortable. WiFi was spot-on, an issue I always have with other hotels.
For quick convenience a small fridge microwave in room would have been nice but we certainly survived.
The whole place was clean, warm, inviting and we would definitely stay here again.