I grew up in San Francisco very close to this motel although it's been awhile and I don't remember this place at all. This motel was built during the depression in the 30s so the rooms are small, the tilework in the bathrooms looks original. The positives - it's clean, the landscaping is very nice, the price is good, the location within walking distance of SF Zoo and close to Golden Gate Park and parking is free. Our room was small, a bedside lamp on only one side of the bed. An alcove and curtain for the closet. Small flat screen TV on dresser. Small bathroom, no kleenex in the room or bathroom. They did have a hair dryer but there was no clock. We borrowed one from the office. The management seemed very nice.
Other people mentioned it was quiet and there isn't a lot of city noise or lots of people around. However, they provide earplugs free of charge because one of the streecar lines ends here and makes a racket as it turns and goes right by the motel.
I had also reserved a room for my son and his family, two adults, two teens and an under 2 year old. The motel had mentioned a kitchenette so I thought perfect. I might have misunderstood because there was only a mini fridge and a microwave. They did have two double beds in separate areas and it was a tiny more spacious than our room. It was on the second floor up really steep stairs. The streetcar noise was worse than in their room so they did take advantage of the free earplugs.
There is a nice little coffee shop around the corner and another larger restaurant around the corner in the opposite direction. We had lunch at the Java Beach Cafe and breakfast at the other place. Actually, the breakfast was tasty although the place is old, worn and a little depressing.
I've stayed at worst places and possibly I was hopeing it would be quaint. I seriously doubt we would stay here again. Honestly, I guess my husband and I are at an age where we prefer more comfort and amenities.
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