Comfort Inn by the Bay

Across the northern edge of downtown San Francisco, Comfort Inn by the Bay is a straightforward, value-minded high-rise that trades resort extras for a strong location and, in the right room, open views toward the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. The property works best for groups who plan to spend their time out in the city, then come back to a clean, predictable room with the basics handled.

From its spot on Van Ness Avenue in Cow Hollow, the hotel puts several “San Francisco staples” within an easy radius. Lombard Street is close, the Marina District is nearby for dining, and the waterfront pockets around Fort Mason and Fisherman’s Wharf are a short ride away. This part of town is also practical for group logistics because it sits on a major corridor, so arrivals by car, rideshare, or van are easier to coordinate than they can be in tighter one-way street areas.

Rooms are designed around simple comfort and quick resets between city stops. Refrigerators are standard, Wi-Fi is included, and some categories emphasize bay-facing views that make the stay feel more connected to the water than you’d expect from a city hotel. Interior corridors and elevator access keep the layout easy to navigate when you’re moving people in and out on different schedules, and the overall footprint feels geared toward short stays and long weekends rather than extended, in-room living.

Mornings run on routine here, thanks to a complimentary breakfast setup that is built to move guests through quickly. It’s a useful advantage for teams and groups because it cuts down on decision-making, especially on early departure days. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM, which helps when you’re trying to align staggered arrivals and late-morning departures without compressing the whole plan.

Engine.com fits into the trip when you’re booking more than a couple of rooms. If you need a block for a sports team, a wedding guest group, or a traveling crew, Engine.com can manage the room list, handle changes as headcounts shift, and keep billing consolidated so the organizer is not tracking individual payments and confirmations.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Complimentary hot breakfast served daily

• Premium Wi-Fi throughout the building

• In-room refrigerator in guest rooms

• Interior corridor hotel layout

• Elevator access

• Indoor self-parking available (spaces can be limited)

• Parking spaces noted for vans in the self-parking facility

• Copy and fax machine access

• Tour desk support for local planning

• 24-hour front desk

• Accessible guest room options and an accessible breakfast area

• Smoke-free property

Points of interest and attractions within a 2 to 3 mile radius

• Lombard Street (Crooked Street area)

• Palace of Fine Arts

• Fort Mason

• Marina Green

• Crissy Field

• Presidio of San Francisco

• Ghirardelli Square

• Fisherman’s Wharf

• Pier 39

• Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints and approaches

Features of interest to group travelers

• Breakfast included, helpful for early starts and keeping mornings organized

• Refrigerators in rooms for drinks, snacks, and simple meal planning

• Indoor parking option that supports drive-in groups, including vans (capacity can be tight)

• Interior corridors and elevator access that make multi-room coordination easier

• Central corridor location on Van Ness Avenue, useful for coordinating arrivals and departures

• Quick access to waterfront areas and major tourist zones without relying on a long cross-city commute

• Simple on-site services like copy and fax access for itineraries, forms, or team paperwork

• Engine.com support for room blocks, roster management, change handling, and consolidated billing