We booked two rooms at the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and were pleasantly surprised. While it’s a motel, its location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Chinatown and just a short walk from the Italian quarter, making it perfect for food lovers and city explorers. The rooms were clean, basic, but comfortable—just what we needed for a good night’s rest. One major highlight is the free parking, which is a real gem in San Francisco where parking is usually expensive and hard to find. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I’d absolutely recommend it—100%!

Location was excellent if you know SF but not really a major tourist hub.My room was clean, had a fridge for food or drinks, and quite air con. Excellent transport options with buses to the city or Fisherman's Wharf only a short walk. Lots of food options, particularly Asian cuisine as it's in the heart of Chinatown. Lovely, helpful staff.

My room was quiet but overlooked the back alley trash area...no biggie as rooms on the other side faced a noisy main road. The towels were small if you were a larger person , clean but well worn. The place overall is a bit outdated..

Me and my family had A nice stay here it was Quite and felt safe had no problems. The two guys in the front desk that was working the 1pm shift.Were sweet and helpful also this place was right in china town so that was nice. And it’s 7 mins away from the piers and the bay Aquarium. Also want to say if anyone that is coming here to stay I would come around 1pm if you in the evening. You won’t really find parking they have valet service. They will park your car but personally I don’t like any driving my car so I like to park it my self but if you don’t have any problem with that . Then go in the evening time but for people like me I would come around 1pm ..

No

Staff is professional, friendly, helpful! You cannot beat the location and the place to put your car (especially if you've road tripped to SF). You can walk to many neighborhoods and attractions, drive to others! Clean, everything works. Full length mirror. Someone who needs lots of frills in their hotel might find it lacking, even though our unit had a balcony. It can be a bit noisy but that is Broadway ! - still worth it! Thank you, RPMI

Outstanding location. Cannot be beat. Staff is very nice. Always answer emails through booking. Older but WELL MAINTAINED. Beds comfy. Bit firm. But comfy. No AC seldom needed. Rooms have fans. Views are great outside courtyard a bit louder. Inside courtyard still nice views but quieter. Have stayed here for our bi yearly trip for years. Seldom use our car once here. Have had up to 3 rooms meeting friends and family. We all stay here again and again. Hope they keep it the same lovely and affordable stay.

Nothing

Amazing location at an amazing price. Walking distance to all of the major tourist attractions in that area of the city. Located at the corner of Chinatown and North Beach (Little Italy) and 20 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Plus it INCLUDES parking. Amazing. Staff was super friendly and nice, bed was comfortable, not luxurious but more than adequate for the price.

The room was loud - I had a street side room, and between garbage collection, street cleaning, restaurants closing, etc, it was loud. By the third night was pretty much used it, but coming from a quiet place be warned. In reality, though, the noise at night was worth it for the amazing location. It is literally like living in the city.

Location was great, close to food and bars and shops. Only a 15-30 minute walk to the embarcadero and warf. The view was great and the parking was free.

The rooms could have been a lil cleaner and a lil bit updated . Would have loved a microwave for all the great food around there leftovers at night and the mis matched older furniture made it feel less like vacation and more like home , couldn't plug the kids movies into the TV so was at the mercy of cable TV and commercials ahh.

Great location in Chinatown and on a bus line. Tons of restaurants nearby. Comfortable bed. Very good value for money.

Rooms are not sound-insulated. There's lots of street noise at night, so pack earplugs if that's an issue for you. When I checked in, credit card machine wasn't working and staff asked for cash deposit; seemed sketchy but they gave me a receipt and returned it the next day when the credit card machine was working. Wi-Fi was pretty weak/slow where my room was -- they need better coverage.

I absolutely loved the location in Chinatown—super convenient for grabbing delicious meals just steps away from the inn! Every bite was a treat. The elevator was quick, which was a relief after long days of exploring the city. Plus, the balcony had amazing views; I could see the Oakland Bridge lit up at night, which was such a nice touch after a long day of sightseeing. It was the perfect spot to unwind with a cup of tea! Oh, and it's a short mile walk to Pier 39 too. Really central location.

One thing to note was that the parking situation was a bit cramped—finding a spot was a little tricky at times. But honestly, given all the perks of the location and the experience, it was easy to overlook. There was a valet downstairs.

I really liked the hotel’s central location – it felt safe, and everything was within walking distance. The bed was comfortable, and I appreciated the possibility to make coffee and tea in the room. Parking was also included, which was a big plus.

What I didn’t like was that there were some hairs on the duvet from previous guests. While the pillowcase, sheets, and towels were clean, I would have appreciated it if the duvet had been freshly washed or changed as well.