Close to Warfield Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, COVA Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Downtown San Francisco, a neighborhood in San Francisco, COVA Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Warfield Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Palace of Fine Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park, or consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
655 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
What's nearby
Van Ness Avenue
3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Francisco City Hall
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Warfield Theatre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
San Francisco Station
4 min drive
Market St & Hyde St Stop
9 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Saigon Sandwich
2 min walk
Sungho
3 min walk
Onsen
3 min walk
Great American Music Hall
4 min walk
Nite Cap
3 min walk
About this property
COVA Hotel
Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Near Warfield Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, COVA Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and an elevator
A vending machine, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 95 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.
What time is check-in at COVA Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at COVA Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does COVA Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.
Where is COVA Hotel located?
Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Great American Music Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and Warfield Theatre. San Francisco City Hall and Union Square are also within 15 minutes. Market St & Hyde St Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Market St & Larkin St Stop is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
COVA Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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Good hotel in a horrible neighborhood
Hotel is ok. Safe and clean. Affordable.
Breakfast dull, but ok.
Generous happy hours with free wine.
Recommended
I really enjoy my stay in The Cova, staff was amazing and super friendly, complementary wine was such a surprise and also Breakfast I blew me away. I know I stayed during a very difficult time for the city of SF where everything was shut down, but I must say I felt safe in the hotel, and the hotel provided us with hand sanitizer and it was great. Only thing it was the homeless situation smoking outside but I understand that out of their hands to stop it. Over all I really enjoyed it.
During the virus epidemic it was so nice to have this place to stay at while my son received a surgical procedure. I would love to come back when things are normal!
Me gusto mucho el hotel y los empleados muy amables, muy buenas extras como desayunos y happy hour, lo único malo es mucho homeless alrededor y se meten al parqueo a fumar o inyectarse drogas. Por lo demás es perfecto
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Mar 16, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
I have found people hair on my pillows that was grossly now I wonder if all the days I stay if they even changed the sheets
I enjoyed that the shuttle was available for people like us that had no idea how to get around. We enjoyed the breakfast variety, taste. The only thing that was difficult is parking and that there is a high homeless population. It was extremely scary to walk anywhere.
My mom Is in hospital have extensive surgery and we went to 3 other hotels in a week spans and came to this hotel were it was clean comfortable bed and A beautiful view thank you so much
The hotel was clean and desk staff we worked with were very friendly. There is convenient valet parking on the property. Beats trying to figure out parking in the city if you have your own vehicle. The "balcony" that was advertised was a joke. We had a sliding glass door that opened to railing. There was no actual balcony. We had a view of the transients all over the street. This hotel has no air conditioner or heating system. Thankfully it wasn't hot during our stay, the little fan they provided was sufficient. The bed was extremely uncomfortable to me. The mattress was VERY firm. The location is awful. Smack dab in the middle of the tenderloin. The complimentary breakfast was in a nice little room with plenty of table and chairs. Don't expect bacon and eggs type breakfast. It's hard boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, etc. It was nice though. Overall, our one night stay was good for the price, but I'm not sure I will be coming back. The super hard mattresses and the scary homeless people just outside the hotel were the deal breaker for me.
O hotel é confortável, bom atendimento e com mimos aos hospedes como van em alguns horários para a Union Square e Fishmanswharf e até uma degustação gratuita de vinhos no Happy Hour. O café da manhã padrão americano era bom e atendeu bem. O grande problema é a região onde ele está localizado, que apesar de ser no centro, erelativamente perto do metrô, a região é lotada de moradores de rua, causando uma péssima sensação de insegurança em todos os horários e em várias ruas ao seu redor. Apesar do conforto, essa sensação estragou a minha percepção de San Francisco e por isso recomendo que fiquem em ouro bairro.
The hotel was beautiful! Loved everything about. Sad there was no mini fridge but that’s okay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Mar 5, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The problema, the area around and the stuff,
Very unfriendly.
Not recommendable at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review
8/10 Good
Thierry
Feb 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Apprécié: Terrasse, happy hours, petit déjeuné, propreté
Problème: Homeless devant l'hotel. C'est terrible de voir ces gens dans la rue, et on ne se sentait pas en sécurité
Staff are friendly. Hotel is clean. Breakfast begins 6:30am. Basic but coffee and fruits were enough for me. Location is about 10 mins walk from civic center train station. There are many homeless people. I have been told by locals to just keep my head down and power walk through them. I ended up calling Uber instead of walking to train stations near by (a 7 mins walk) because it's just heartbreaking to see so many homeless people.
Great room, parking is a scam, 30 overnight, 5.00 more for oversized vehicles, 5.00 more if you want to come in and out...everyone that was standing in line complained about what a scam it was...
Overall this was an absolutely wonderful stay, and definitely fit for the price. I listed my pros and cons below:
Pros:
1.) Walking distance from some really good restaurants like Pho 2000, Lers Ros, and Brenda's.
2.) About a 10 minute walk from Union Square, where you can catch the cable car down to the pier.
3.) COMPLIMENTARY WINE. From 5-7 guests get FREE WINE at the rooftop bar. AS MANY GLASSES AS YOU WANT. It is not expensive wine, but it is TASTY and FREE and BOTTOMLESS.
4.) Staff are really nice. The person at the front desk listed off a bunch of different places to explore and try new foods. They also were really helpful with navigating events and traffic patterns for us.
5.) Rooftop bar and patio: we really enjoyed being able to look at the city in a chill, romantic environment. This was probably our favorite part of the hotel.
6.) Complimentary breakfast. At other hotels I've been at, complemtary breakfasts usually amount to just some muffins and pastries. This breakfast station had quite a bit to choose from.
Cons:
1.) It is in a great location to walk and/or hop on public transit, but it is not in the safest neighborhood. We stuck with Uber once it was night time.
2.) No room service, but they do have a partnership with a different business that delivers food. We ended up not trying it, so I can't say much about it.
3.) Shuttle service sometimes did not run when the schedule said it was supposed to.
Overall--very satisfied.
I love the location, it is walkable to San Francisco City and thus Bill Graham Auditorium And Davies Music Hall. The rooftop balcony had a great view of the city.
We happened to stay during fleet week, so we got to see the blue angels perform over the city.
Everyone was very friendly. The valet parking was convenient.
It is in San Francisco and there are homeless people around. They in no way bothered me or my wife, but if you are scared of homeless people or cities, maybe don’t stay in San Francisco.
I arrived late at night and the staff was super nice and offered me a bottle of wine for free. Plus, they ordered me dinner from a local Italian restaurant. So the first impression was perfect. This is more of a place for one or two people to stay. I wouldn’t recommend for a family with kids.