Perfect yet not so perfect location”

This was the first time my boyfriend had visited San Francisco and I wanted to book a hotel in the city but convenient since we didn't have a car. This hotel was a short block from the Bart/Muni stations and Cable Car stop. Lots of shops and restaurants around the area, very lively if that's what you like. But I was hesitant since I read a lot of negative reviews about the area. It's true...turn around the corner and there's homeless people, drug addicts, and fighting going on. It didn't bother us but some of the homeless are kind of forward. Just don't be rude or confrontational. Most of the time, we just walked by and didn't make eye contact. We stayed in Rm 403 (corner room in front) which allowed a lot of noise in but we didn't mind. Front desk staff was great except for an older Caucasion women who wasn't very friendly but not mean. Overall, I would totally come back.

My 3 night stay at Hotel Bijou. I would definately come back”

The hotel is affordable and clean. Those are my two main concerns. The rooms are nicely decorated and there is a San Francisco movie theme throughout. The hotel also provides brown bag breakfasts which consist of an orange or apple, a pastry or bar and a bottle of water. Location is close to everything. Yes, there are a lot of homeless people inthe area, but that is common of most of Union Square. Close the windows and you won't hear the street noise any more. Hotel Bijou is a great value for your money in a city where everything is expensive.

Nice Hotel. Great Location. Vile surroundings”

The City of San Francisco seems to have abandoned the Union Square area to squalor, noise, dirt and poverty. Hotel Bijou is great, and I expect most of the local businesses are, but the whole are is full of homeless people. Their miserable plight, uncared for by the City, makes every journey intimidating for men, women and children. The streets here are filthy and uncleaned. Lorries and garbage collection run all night so there is no respite from noise. For shame, San Francisco. Your management of this town is a disgrace.

Brilliant location, very friendly staff”

In the most expensive city i have ever visited, this hotel represents terrific value for its location. We had a nice big room with good facilities, the breakfast was basic but fine, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. The decor is a bit tired and there are a few cracks/broken elevator buttons here and there, but this does not detract from the overall experience. Don't expect the Ritz, and given its city centre location don't expect the streets to fall silent when you go to bed. Yes, there are beggars and homeless folk in the downtown area, but this is not restricted to around the Bijou, it is everywhere. We had no problem with them and they do not hassle you even if they do ask you once for change. I would definitely return to Hotel Bijou; five minute walk to the tram stop, the underground, Union Square and Westfield Shopping Mall, and less than a minute to plenty of bars and restaurants. Thank you to the staff for a great start to our California trip!

Good service and excellent location”

Hotel Bijou, very close to the Powell Station and the Union Square, is a good choice for a visitor who is in need of covenient transporation and lots of dining and shopping choices. The staffs are very helpful, and the room is spacious regardinf for the price and this expensivce location. I stayed for 5 nights there, and my room is just facing the street. A few traffic noise was heard especillay noticed in the early morning, but it would not bother me at all.

Fantastic Location Large clean rooms”

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Bijou. We wanted to be close to downtown Union Square so we could walk anywhere or to a tram line. That is exactly what we go. So close and easy to explore the city. Large clean rooms which had all we needed. Friendly staff just topped it off. Would definately recommend

Great location, helpful staff”

Great location is the long suit trumps. The room I had was small but workable. All the other positives were extras to the location, in my opinion. It's always a pleasure to spend some time in downtown San Francisco. I would be happy to stay there again.

Nice hotel with strategic location”

Comfort bed, near to metro station . Nice staff .Will stay in this hotel again if come to san francisco

Excellent location”

I stayed at Hotel Bijou while attending a conference at the Moscone Center. It was the perfect location for the conference, while still being affordable and very clean, with a very friendly staff and reception. The rooms are on the smaller side, but they are clean and perfectly fine for a week.

Convenient location”

Bijou is conveniently located in downtown near Bart and cable car stop. There are lots of homeless people in the area. A bit afraid at first but gd that they don't bother us. Rooms are small with limited amenities. The icing machine on the 2/F is smelly.

the most convenient location in downtown!”

- hotel is a walking distant away from the tram station and train station, making this one of the most convenient location to stay in downtown frisco. also within walking proximity: - shopping centres & department stores (e.g. macy's) - amenities (e.g. walgreens) - restaurants - chinatown - visitor centre - indian restaurants - hotel staff are super, super friendly and nice. they would genuinely want to try to accommodate to make your trip less stressful. - though at night, it may offer a different "scene" of the area. watch out for that~! - free wifi from lobby but not in room.

Clean and reasonable price”

The hotel Bijou is a attractive hotel. It's very covenient for travel in the city and very clean & comfortable.

great location”

Overall ok for San Francisco for sleeping , not to spend the day or convene business

Great value hotel in the heart of SF”

Got a fantastic deal for one night. The hotel is located right behind Parc 55 hotel on the border of Tenderloin. Very convenient location for shopping, sightseeing, dining etc., though homeless population outside the hotel is a bit of let down. but this is not too bad compared to the deep down Tenderloin. Another issue to mind would be noise level due to single glazed windows. Very friendly staff and clean property never the less.

Good Location and Service”

Bijou Hotel is located at the heart of Unit Square, the center of all kinds of transportation(Cable Car, Bart, MUNI...)it a ideal pleace for tourist as well as business man. I enjoy the stay, thanks!

Nice little hotel. Facilities a little lacking”

I stayed at Bijou for one night on my way back to SFO from Berkely. It was well priced and in a good location for Union Square etc. The staff were very helpful ( local restaurant advice/ issues with using my bath plug!) and that was great. My disappointment was that there was no kettle in the room. The hot drink making facilities were in a small room next to reception, which was a big negative, as hot drinks in the room are a basic for me. The room was okay, but a little cramped and the bed was a little cheap. However, the facilities listed were well presented and reliable.

Quaint hotel”

enjoyed our stay in this quaint hotel. two old time movies were shown each evening in the 8 seater theatre. room was clean. dining room for breakfast or free when handing over my business card to reception (bowl for business cards with sign on the counter at reception) the airport information counter gave us wrong information saying we needed to take an expensive $17.00 each hotel shuttle bus but we later found out that the bart train takes you very close to this hotel.we used it on the return to the airport.less than 1/2 the shuttle price $8.10 each 1 way. hotel is close to great shopping and cable cars etc.

Small room in a small hotel.”

this is a clean hotel that is on the edge of the tenderloin district of san francisco. plumbing is a little old but the room was clean. good value for the rate.

Nice little hotel with good customer service”

stay was nice but sometimes loud at night. no ac - had to sleep with window open and no screens on windows. beds were comfy and rooms were clean - beds, bathroom. floors could be vacuumed a little more often though. always had a hot shower. right at the edge of the tenderloin district but never had a problem. only a block from the bart and any type of transportation including the cable car. nicely kept hotel. the staff were very friendly and always helpful. tonnes of shopping in the area. for the price it was a nice little boutique hotel.

Great Location and helpful staffs”

We were very satisfied with our stay. The hotel is okay and worth the money. There were very bummers outside the hotel and we can hear the noise outside our room. But overall, we love our stay in this hotel.