Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from CPMC Van Ness Campus

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Travelers find themselves in the heart of San Francisco at Courtyard by Marriott on Van Ness Ave. Enjoy satisfying meals at Mel's Kitchen, unwind at the bar, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi. Laundry facilities and coworking spaces make longer stays comfortable.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Larger Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2

Hearing Accessible Guestroom Two Doubles

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Mobility Accessible With Tub

  • Sleeps 2

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 2 Double Beds Mobility Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With 2 Double Beds And Tub-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
1050 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of San Francisco - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 7 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great American Music Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Castle Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Joynt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taisho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ike's Sandwiches - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.

Hotel near Lombard Street
Located close to CPMC Van Ness Campus and Moscone Convention Center, Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. provides a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Mel's Kitchen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • 1 meeting room, coworking spaces, and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 16 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mel's Kitchen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1908
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 16 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Opal Hotel
Opal Hotel San Francisco
Opal San Francisco
San Francisco Opal
Opal San Francisco Hotel
The Opal San Francisco Hotel San Francisco
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. on Nov 22, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.?

Self parking is available for USD 49 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 100.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of CPMC Van Ness Campus, Lombard Street, and Moscone Convention Center. University of San Francisco and Oracle Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 7 minutes by foot and California St & Polk St Stop is 8 minutes.

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Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 523 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Happy to have stayed here as a stopover in San Francisco.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

The room was very clean and organized. I would recommend it and most likely come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is nicely renovated. We did have no AC our first night. Staff was great and mels diner was great too. The surrounding area isn't the best for families but being able to waymo around helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to CPMC

Booked this hotel as I have an early check in for procedure at the CPMC campus across the street. Checkin process is quick. Hotel is beautiful and room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, modern. Felt safe and very close to transit. Would definitely stay here again. Bed was on the softer side but slept well enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, downtown area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, parking expensive

It was a nice reasonably priced hotel. Parking is way expensive than other hotels. We didn’t use the parking. We parked other at another place for cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Very nice hotel with onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and the hotel felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location. Staff was vey kind, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not great. The area is riddled with homeless drug addicts at every entrance. It felt dangerous my wife refused to stay another night and we booked another hotel in a different location. The hote refused to help me refund the remaining 2 days we had booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great ,close to Transportation right outside the door.Mels downstairs has great food ,breakfast and dinner .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Nice hotel comparable to some of the more expensive hotels in the city. Location was convenient and will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel for business travel. Conveniently located, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. A lovely old but upgraded building. Rooms were clean and staff was pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite a little hard to find the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Courtyard Marriot VanNess

Amazed at the quality and value at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday getaway

We really loved this hotel & will be our go to hotel whenever we come to San Francisco
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior. Staff very hospitable. Nice to have Mel's next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023