Hotel Griffon
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Axel’s take

A strong waterfront base, provided you choose your room carefully.

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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · a small, historic mid-range boutique hotel on the Embarcadero

Hotel Griffon is a small, historic mid-range boutique hotel whose waterfront location and welcoming staff make it a strong San Francisco base. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful reception team. We'd pick it for a car-free city break: the Ferry Building, waterfront walks and transit are close, and Perry's downstairs adds a convenient restaurant and bar.

Room choice matters. Standard rooms can be compact and inward-facing; don't assume the waterfront address guarantees a view. Morning coffee and pastries aren't a full breakfast, and parking means a separate paid garage. Older reviews complain about an amenity fee, but the hotel says it eliminated that charge for new reservations made after July 10, 2026. We'd skip it if spacious rooms or full-service facilities are priorities.

Rooms
Comfortable beds; standard rooms can feel tight, while bay views require the right category.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback.
Service
Recent guests repeatedly single out welcoming, helpful front-desk staff.
Amenities
Perry's restaurant/bar, Wi-Fi and morning refreshments; confirm YMCA access eligibility.
Fees and surprises
Hotel says the amenity fee ended for bookings made after July 10, 2026; older reservations remain subject to it.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

155 Steuart St, San Francisco

Excellent for the Ferry Building, Embarcadero walks and nearby public transit.

Amenities and check-in

Perry's restaurant/bar, Wi-Fi and morning refreshments; confirm YMCA access eligibility.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (extra charge)
  • Full-service laundry
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per stay
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Hotel Griffon: from $104 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $104 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Griffon on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Griffon is a small, historic mid-range boutique hotel on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 155 Steuart St, San Francisco. Property ID: 1103336. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/hotel-griffon-1103336

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/hotel-griffon-1103336/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$178$294 on Expedia$116 less (39%)Nov 7Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$246$394 on Expedia$148 less (38%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$243$377 on Expedia$134 less (36%)Nov 7Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$241$315 on Booking.com$74 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $104 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $185 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $275 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $368 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $460 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $556 USD

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7 nights

Total price: $695 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $795 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $887 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $1,051 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,258 USD

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Axel's take: 8.4/10

A strong waterfront base, provided you choose your room carefully. a small, historic mid-range boutique hotel on the Embarcadero, scored for what it is.

Hotel Griffon is a small, historic mid-range boutique hotel whose waterfront location and welcoming staff make it a strong San Francisco base. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful reception team. We'd pick it for a car-free city break: the Ferry Building, waterfront walks and transit are close, and Perry's downstairs adds a convenient restaurant and bar.

Room choice matters. Standard rooms can be compact and inward-facing; don't assume the waterfront address guarantees a view. Morning coffee and pastries aren't a full breakfast, and parking means a separate paid garage. Older reviews complain about an amenity fee, but the hotel says it eliminated that charge for new reservations made after July 10, 2026. We'd skip it if spacious rooms or full-service facilities are priorities.

  • Best for: couples on a waterfront city break; car-free sightseers; Financial District business travelers

  • Watch out for: compact, inward-facing standard rooms; paid off-site parking; morning refreshments rather than full breakfast

  • Location: Excellent for the Ferry Building, Embarcadero walks and nearby public transit.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds; standard rooms can feel tight, while bay views require the right category.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback.

  • Service: Recent guests repeatedly single out welcoming, helpful front-desk staff.

  • Amenities: Perry's restaurant/bar, Wi-Fi and morning refreshments; confirm YMCA access eligibility.

  • Fees and surprises: Hotel says the amenity fee ended for bookings made after July 10, 2026; older reservations remain subject to it.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Griffon, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Hotel Griffon

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 155 Steuart St, San Francisco
  • Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 792 reviews (location 4.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ferry Building: 5 min walk · San Francisco Ferry Building: 5 min walk · Embarcadero Station: 7 min walk · PIER 39: 9 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 24 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 26 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Double room (full double bed)

Double room with city view (full double bed)

Double room with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view

Double Suite with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

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