Riviera hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Palace Hotel. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 6 minutes and Market St & Taylor St Stop is 6 minutes.
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Union Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
SF Masonic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 6 min walk
Market St & Taylor St Stop - 6 min walk
Market St & 6th St Stop - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Cinnabar - 1 min walk
Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie - 2 min walk
Bourbon & Branch - 1 min walk
Azalina’s - 3 min walk
Herb N'Kitchen - 3 min walk
About this property
Riviera hotel
Riviera hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Palace Hotel. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 6 minutes and Market St & Taylor St Stop is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
First-run movies
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Desk chair
Food and drink
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Riviera hotel ?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Riviera hotel ?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riviera hotel .
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riviera hotel ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Riviera hotel ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Riviera hotel like?
Riviera hotel is in Union Square, a short 6-minute walk from Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Reviews
Riviera hotel Reviews
5.2
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.2
Amenities
5.2
Staff & service
4.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2026
The room was clean. The showers were hot and the staff were very nice.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2026
Room was clean. Stayed only one day but for a night stay was ok.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Great, safe walking neighborhood in The Marina. Convenient to jogging, restaurants, Pilates. Spin, short rides by uber to downtown and public transportation. Clean!! Comfortable, safe in room, closet, towels, soaps, etc what you expect at a hotel, no frills, great price. Will stay here again
Carrie
Carrie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2025
It’s the combination of all of it. They were very professional and made my stay there as relaxing as possible!! I recommend it !! Thank you !!
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Room was simple but clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fridge and microwave provided. Good value for proximity to Union Square. Be aware the street is sketchy at times, but security is good and only 2 blocks to restaurants and shopping.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2025
Satisfactory, but know what you're getting
Bare bones, low-cost, but clean and satisfactory Tenderloin hotel. Far more personality than you'll find in your standard Motel 6 type establishment.
There is no bathroom within the unit. There appeared to be about 1 or 2 bathrooms per floor (~20 units). Those bathrooms seemed to be pretty inconsistent in terms of locks. But within each bathroom there's a toilet area and a shower area. Things were surprisingly clean when I was there. This could probably be a problem if there were too many people using the bathroom at once, but for a one-night stay, it was fine.
As another review pointed out, there's no AC, and no screen on the windows, so it won't be ideal for a summer heatwave. However, there is a heater. We went in September though, so there was no need for either.
Bedsheets were all clean and nice. Being able to look out the window at the busy streets of San Francisco was pretty exciting. There's a cafe, a falafel place, multiple corner stores, and much more, immediately outside the hotel. There's also a parking garage around the corner. The hotel was very secure, and only guests were allowed to enter. I love how classic and SF the narrow staircases and stuff were.
And yes, there are homeless people in the Tenderloin. Grow up.
Overall, definitely satisfactory for a single-night San Francisco trip. But know what you're getting, and don't expect Hilton level amenities.
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 2, 2026
Completely misrepresented by pictures. Filthy, Unsafe, no toilet/shower in room.
The property should be condemned.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2026
Don’t go here
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 26, 2026
Staff were helpful but the room is not air conditioned and you share a bathroom w the other guest. No elevator but the staff had one that was super old and they did help me bring it up to our room. The environment was not the best outside the room. But sf is not the best area. Hotels were booked out for a cyber security conference otherwise I wouldn’t have stayed here.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
It’s a nice place, great value
James
James, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 15, 2026
Lots of homeless people ,not safe
Zaher
Zaher, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2026
The area was dreadful and smelled awful. Room was “clean” but bathroom floors needed to be cleaned and there was visible rotting. There was literally noise 24/7. From the I houses arguing on the street, yelling to music blasting all night. 0/10
Nicholas
Nicholas, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 14, 2025
It’s in the tenderloin of sf so prepare for that. The rooms are cold and make sure to ask for a towel. For the cost maybe worth it but wow that neighborhood is beyond noisy.
JESS
JESS, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2025
Nice staff, good service, area is a little sketchy, but it doesn’t seem that anybody will mess with you
Tanner
Tanner, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 2, 2026
Do not stay here unless you have no other choice. One of the worst experiences from all the hotel stays in 2025. Probably better camping outside or in your car then staying here.
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2026
Everything is horrible, ugly and unsecured. This is way worse than the description mentioned in the site. I am wondering why at all Expedia lists such horrendous properties in its site. To be honest I never had stayed in such a place not even seen before. No basic amenities and no attention. Highly risky stay. Cursing myself for choosing such a deceptive place.
Hanumantha
Hanumantha, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 15, 2026
Did not stay!!!!
Area was so gross and sketchy. Room was on 4th floor and had a shared bathroom with 8 other rooms.
Tried to collect cash upon arrival even though already paid by card.
Jose de Jesus
Jose de Jesus, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 16, 2026
The photos of the Riviera Hotel didn’t match the room I was given. In fact I was assigned a dorm room (for $76), which wasn’t I purchased. I will pursue this with Expedia.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great place Great Price
The room was clean. The shower was hot. The staff were really friendly and accomodating. I will definitely be back
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2025
Nice, thank you
Luis Felipe
Luis Felipe, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2025
Just a place to sleep in bunk bed. Elevator y
George
George, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 19, 2025
You are better off staying on the streets
James
James, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 19, 2025
Worst place ever
James
James, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 17, 2025
1) very bad location and unsafe
2) no private bathroom, so terrible
3) funny smells, marijuana and curry cooking
4) so scary to go out and come back
Soong
Soong, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Kumar and his staff members were extremely courteous and professional. I had inadvertently booked the wrong kind of room on Expedia and Kumar worked out a deal for me to get the room that I wanted.