Shabby!
Do not expect very much from the "worn around the edges" Castle Inn. The 4 and 5 ratings you'll find here are over the top. Yes it's San Francisco (i.e. expensive everywhere) but even so, this was overpriced for what you got. It's a very basic motel at hotel prices.
Pros:
- bathroom was adequate and clean
- OK (not great) location
- free parking available (but VERY! snug)
Cons:
- small room with very basic amenities
- fridge was unusable because of the smell (like raw fish)
- noticeable layers of dust and dirt on the chairs in the room
- burned out light bulbs (albeit replaced on request)
- linen was clean but some threadbare towels, noticeable holes in the bedspread and old stains in the sheets
- carpet didn't look all that clean
- lots of street noise
In short, if you can afford better, you should do so. We wouldn't stay there again.