
Axel’s take
A practical budget base with helpful staff, but neighborhood and noise trade-offs.
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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · a budget, motel-style hotel with retro decor in SoMa
Signature San Francisco is a budget, motel-style hotel in SoMa, with colorful retro rooms rather than a full-service boutique experience. It's a good pick for travelers who prioritize the basics: Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. Included continental breakfast and Wi-Fi add value, and Moscone Center is roughly a 15-minute walk away.
The compromises are real: rooms can feel cramped, breakfast is basic, and noise carries between rooms. Recent guests on multiple sites describe the surrounding blocks as uncomfortable, particularly after dark; we'd skip it if relaxed evening strolls are central to your trip. Paid parking is limited and first-come, first-served. Older elevator complaints appear outdated: Sonesta now lists one, and a September 2026 guest reports using it.
- Rooms
- Colorful, comfortable basics; some layouts are tight, with recurring sound-insulation complaints.
- Cleanliness
- Recent reviews mostly praise clean rooms, though aggregate cleanliness scores are more moderate.
- Service
- Friendly, accommodating staff are the most consistent strength across sources.
- Amenities
- Free basic continental breakfast and Wi-Fi; elevator now listed and recently reported in use.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra and cannot be guaranteed; confirm accessibility directly because listings conflict.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
259 7th Street, San Francisco
Convenient for Moscone and Civic Center transit, but neighborhood comfort divides guests.
Amenities and check-in
Free basic continental breakfast and Wi-Fi; elevator now listed and recently reported in use.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Parking (extra charge)
- Accessible elevator
- Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: $30 per car per night; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
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Signature San Francisco — San Francisco, United States
Signature San Francisco is a budget, motel-style hotel with retro decor in SoMa in San Francisco, United States.
Address: 259 7th Street, San Francisco. Property ID: 1447587.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/signature-san-francisco-1447587
Axel private rates
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
Total price: $355 USD
2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $243 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $233 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 |
| 2026-11-16 | $361 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-19 | $208 for 1 night · 2 nights $345 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $144 for 1 night · 2 nights $277 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $144 for 1 night · 2 nights $279 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $239 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $243 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $239 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 7.5/10
A practical budget base with helpful staff, but neighborhood and noise trade-offs. a budget, motel-style hotel with retro decor in SoMa, scored for what it is.
Signature San Francisco is a budget, motel-style hotel in SoMa, with colorful retro rooms rather than a full-service boutique experience. It's a good pick for travelers who prioritize the basics: Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. Included continental breakfast and Wi-Fi add value, and Moscone Center is roughly a 15-minute walk away.
The compromises are real: rooms can feel cramped, breakfast is basic, and noise carries between rooms. Recent guests on multiple sites describe the surrounding blocks as uncomfortable, particularly after dark; we'd skip it if relaxed evening strolls are central to your trip. Paid parking is limited and first-come, first-served. Older elevator complaints appear outdated: Sonesta now lists one, and a September 2026 guest reports using it.
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Best for: budget-conscious city visitors; Moscone attendees comfortable with an urban setting; families seeking bunk-bed options
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Watch out for: surrounding blocks can feel uncomfortable after dark; thin walls and compact rooms; limited paid parking
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Location: Convenient for Moscone and Civic Center transit, but neighborhood comfort divides guests.
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Rooms: Colorful, comfortable basics; some layouts are tight, with recurring sound-insulation complaints.
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Cleanliness: Recent reviews mostly praise clean rooms, though aggregate cleanliness scores are more moderate.
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Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are the most consistent strength across sources.
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Amenities: Free basic continental breakfast and Wi-Fi; elevator now listed and recently reported in use.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra and cannot be guaranteed; confirm accessibility directly because listings conflict.
Axel's opinion of Signature San Francisco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Signature San Francisco
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Red Lion
- 259 7th Street, San Francisco
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 669 reviews (location 3.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Civic Center Station: 12 min walk · Ferry Building: 13 min by taxi · PIER 39: 19 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 19 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 26 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 52 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: $30 per car per night; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Parking (extra charge), Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in San Francisco
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Other
Bed in Dorm
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Double room bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Double room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room — room photo 1
- Standard Double room — room photo 2
- Standard Double room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 1
Standard Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Standard Sextuple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 1
Standard Double room bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room bunk bed — room photo 1
- Standard Double room bunk bed — room photo 2
- Standard Double room bunk bed — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room bunk bed — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room bunk bed — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room bunk bed — room photo 3
Standard Single room single bed
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room single bed — room photo 1
Standard Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 2
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room full double bed — room photo 1
Standard Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1
- Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 2
- Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room twin beds — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Business room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
- Deluxe room — room photo 2
- Deluxe room — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 3
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double room bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
- Single Suite — room photo 2
- Single Suite — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Sextuple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 3
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Suite — room photo 1
- Family Suite — room photo 2
- Family Suite — room photo 3
Single Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Family Suite — room photo 1
- Single Family Suite — room photo 2
- Single Family Suite — room photo 3
Triple Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 3
Double Family Suite bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Suite bunk bed — room photo 1
- Double Family Suite bunk bed — room photo 2
- Double Family Suite bunk bed — room photo 3
Double Suite full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite full double bed — room photo 1
Double Family Suite full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Suite full double bed — room photo 1
- Double Family Suite full double bed — room photo 2
- Double Family Suite full double bed — room photo 3
Double Suite twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite twin beds — room photo 1
- Double Suite twin beds — room photo 2
- Double Suite twin beds — room photo 3
Double Family Suite twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Suite twin beds — room photo 1
- Double Family Suite twin beds — room photo 2
- Double Family Suite twin beds — room photo 3
Triple Family Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Family Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 3
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Family Suite bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double Suite bunk bed
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive Double Suite bunk bed — room photo 1
Executive Single Suite single bed
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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