OverviewLocated about a 5-minute walk from the
Powell St. BART Station and a 4-minute drive from the closest Interstate 80 on-ramp, The Mosser Hotel is suitable for pedestrian or car travellers who prefer a well-priced boutique-style hotel with on-site dining and easy access to public transit and the highway.
This hotel has 166 non-smoking rooms and suites, each offering free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a CD player, a ceiling fan, a hair dryer, a bathrobe for each guest and an iron and ironing board. Please note some rooms have a shared bathroom. Rooms with a private bathroom (or two), a separate bedroom, a desk and/or a living room with a sofabed are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include free coffee, tea and muffins daily from 7 am to 10 am in the lobby, same-day laundry and dry cleaning services, guest laundry facilities and 24-hour reception.
Valet parking is available for $35 per day, or $45 per day for oversized vehicles. Guests have access to the Marriott Fitness Center & Spa (located across the street) for an additional $15 per day. Annabelle's Bar & Bistro is located on site and serves lunch and dinner daily. Pets are not permitted at this hotel.
The Moscone Convention Center is a 5-minute walk southeast of the hotel, while Westfield San Francisco Centre offers shopping about a 4-minute walk southwest. Shopping on Market Street is a 1-minute walk away. San Francisco State University Downtown Campus is a 3-minute walk west and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is roughly a 20-minute drive south. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, valet parking $35/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: July 30, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's value, location, staff and rooms.
Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's value, describing the rates as great, affordable, budget friendly and reasonable. One patron noted, "I picked it because it was one of the most affordable hotels that I could find in the city and I'm so glad I did".
The hotel's location was praised by many reviewers. They described it as central, and close to public transit, restaurants, shopping, Moscone Convention Center, Westfield Shopping Center and Union Square.
Several lodgers complimented the hotel's staff, characterizing them as accommodating, attentive, friendly and helpful. One guest remarked, "All the hotel staff were friendly and courteous...and they really knew the area so could recommend local restaurants and sights".
The hotel's rooms were also complimented by several reviewers, who described them as clean, well equipped, well designed and elegant, with comfortable beds and strong Wi-Fi signals. It should be noted, however, that a few guests were disappointed with their rooms (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the rooms and noise transfer.
Although several reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-designed rooms, a few guests had complaints. They reported small-sized rooms, no air conditioning (although rooms feature a ceiling fan), no chair or table and shared bathrooms. Rooms with a sitting area and a private bathroom are available, however, as advertised on the hotel's website.
Noise disturbances were mentioned by a few guests. They reported street noise and plumbing noise, as well as noise from guests in adjacent rooms and in the hallways.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.1 out of 5 with an 89% recommendation rate from 1,877 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #74 of 235 San Francisco hotels with a 4 out of 5 average rating from 1,337 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.7 out of 10 from 160 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 30, 2013 to verify some information.
