Marina Motel in San Francisco, California

Marina Motel on Lombard Street has 39 rooms, with self-catering kitchen facilities in the King Suite, Courtyard Queen Room with Kitchen, Street Facing Queen room Kitchen, Street Facing Queen Suite, and Courtyard Room with Two Double Beds and Kitchen. Rooms at Marina Motel are fitted with wooden furniture and framed artwork, and kitchen-equipped rooms include refrigerators and microwaves. Courtyard-facing rooms at Marina Motel open onto a garden with outdoor furniture.

Marina Motel offers free on-site car parking, with individual garages available on a first-come, first-served basis. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a tour desk are available on-site at Marina Motel. Security measures at Marina Motel include CCTV in common areas and outside the property, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Dogs are allowed in rooms that have a kitchen, including the King Suite, Courtyard Queen Room with Kitchen, Street Facing Queen room Kitchen, Street Facing Queen Suite, and Courtyard Room with Two Double Beds and Kitchen. Marina Motel provides pet baskets and pet bowls in these dog-friendly rooms. The Marina District is San Francisco's most dog-friendly neighborhood, with parks and bay views near the motel.

Marina Motel sits off Lombard Street, less than 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, with the bus to Union Square a 5-minute walk away. The Palace of Fine Arts is 10 minutes' walk away, Chrissy Fields Beach and the Presidio are within walking distance, Coit Tower is a short distance away, and the Alcatraz Island ferry terminal is 2 miles from the motel. Presidio Golf Club is 1.5 miles away, the Exploratorium Museum and Golden Gate Park are nearby, San Francisco International Airport is 13 miles from the motel, and the motel is close to major annual events, including the San Francisco Marathon.

Marina Motel was built in 1939 as the first motel on Lombard Street, and it has been run by the same family for generations. The Marina Motel property includes family rooms and self-catering kitchens that support longer stays. Heidi, the founder's granddaughter, works at the motel, and a fourth generation is being prepared.

Rooms: Kitchen-equipped rooms in five room types

Parking: Free on-site car parking with individual garages

Pets: Dog-friendly kitchen units with pet baskets and bowls

History: First motel on Lombard Street, family-run for generations

Location: Less than 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf, 2 miles from Alcatraz Island ferry terminal

Security: CCTV in common areas, key card access, smoke alarms