The staff at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but really cozy and comfortable, and very quiet. The location is great, right across from the Ferry Market Building, and interesting restaurants. I had a great time, and am planning to go back soon.

I stayed at the Hotel Griffon during a recent weekend catching up with some college friends. I booked after careful consideration of the reviews, and also because I was able to secure a great price. Think I paid 100 dollars. I arrived in a rainstorm, and was warmly and professionally greeted, and welcomed to my room 416. The hotel has a boutique feel without the boutique price, and the rooms are small but well-appointed. It's perfect for one person, to luxuriate. The rooms have earthtone schemes, an abundance of fabric but not too fussy at all. The wall-mounted plasma screen was cool. As was the silky, clean robes. I also enjoyed the many complimentary sundry items such as the Aveda products, and Wolfgang Puck coffee. Basically, I just hung out watching TV and drinking hot coffee, and it felt great, a nice antidote to being out in the City. Previous posters have mentioned the dim lighting'; there are multiple lighting sources in the room that overall illuminate the room's sexy/intimate character. It's dim/sexy not dim/dingy. I didn't feel as though the hotel was hiding any flaws using this lighting plan. The rooms are extremely clean and are fragrance-free. Note room 418 faces the Bay, and Bay Bridge and seems especially romantic. The hotel only has five stories btw. 418 may be a junior suite or what not but may be worth the additional expense if traveling with a spouse or companion and wanting to wow and luxuriate. I will definitely stay at the Griffon again when my plans take me North.

Stayed for a recent business trip, just needed a nice, comfortable place to stay in town. Been to SF many times, downtown hotels are usually long on price and short on value. This hotel exceeded my expectations. Room was small but met all my needs. Bed very comfortable, large flat screen TV mounted on the wall. Amenities were plenty, free breakfast bar in the morning offered treats and pretty good coffee. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Great value considering it's right offm arket St. which makes getting anywhere easy. Will definitely stay there again.

I arrived at the Hotel Griffon via the airport shuttle and had been flying for quite some time so I was extremely pleased when I went to grab my bags and I was told to just leave them and that they were being taken care of - great service!

Check-in was great and I was offered good advice on places to eat in the area. Talk about location! I stayed in SF previously, but at different hotels and wish I would have stumbled upon the Hotel Griffon first.

The room is very "quaint," but for a single traveler, it's just what I need. The bathroom amenities are definitely good quality as well. I've only been here a day so I have yet to try the continental breakfast and haven't ventured around the hotel much.

So far so good.