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#41 of 252 hotels in San Francisco
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 166
  • Address: 54 Fourth Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Modern Hotel, housed within a Victorian building dating from 1915, built for the Pan American Exposition. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of The Mosser

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“Ok, but not as great as expected”

The Mosser

3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Aug 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at The Mosser for a few days, July 30 - August 1st, for a conference. I didn't want to pay Marriot (right accross the street) prices, so I stayed at The Mosser instead. I read the reviews on this site and did some research and it seemed like a great little place and the location was great. After reading the reviews on the great service from the staff, I expected the best. Unfortunately, I didn't get it. I checked in around 4:00 p.m. and the girl at check in barely gave me any information for the hotel (she didn't tell me the check out time which ruined my Saturday plans). I was given my key and left to fend on my own. The room itself was great, I was travelling on my own so I didn't need much space, which you really don't get here. I reserved a Deluxe so I had my own bathroom/shower -- room 417. The view is pretty much nothing, you just get to look into another guests room, but I pretty much knew this so I didn't really mind, just be careful to shut those blinds! The best was fine, the room was clean, the fan/lights were fine, the tv was great though reception could have been better. One major problem is the paper thin walls -- you will hear everything your neighbors say and do! I could hear whole conversations of the couple next door (even belching), which really sucks when they stumble in to their room at 3:43 am. I didn't spend very much time in my room during the day since I was site seeing, but one great thing about The Mosser is location -- its in the middle of everything. The trains/trolley are less than a block away, and there's plenty of shopping around the area, though most of the stores are pretty expensive (typical San Francisco). One warning: don't ask the bell hop for directions, he pointed me the wrong way when I asked and ended up walking a mile to find my way! The coffee and muffins in the morning were fine, well stocked and saved me on breakfast. I had a great time in San Francisco, would I stay at The Mosser again? I would, but I would explore other options. I would probably stay at The Palomar right next door, who had great service whenever I walked by. Have fun!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, Cleanliness
    • Disliked — Staff, Small Rooms, No Privacy
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mizzemvy's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Shopping
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“Awesome budget hotel! Great location!”

The Mosser

5 of 5 stars
Cambridge, MA
Aug 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Mosser is a fantastic little hotel close to Union Square. For the price, I can't imagine finding anything better in such a great location. The rooms are small, well kept, and modern. Very simple, but stylish. The restrooms and showers are located in the hallway. It's a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Worth much more than you'll be paying!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, price, style
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CDubTraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 05, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“Loved price & location”

The Mosser

4 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
Jul 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband & I spent 6 nights at The Mosser in San Francisco - it's a moderate hotel in Union Square area - very handy to get the tram or bus down to Fisherman's Wharf. We had a queen room (the bed was very good & comfy) - very small without a bathroom, (our choice as cheap) but there was a sink in the room. Bathroom & Toilet down the hall - both very clean & never had to wait to use them. They also have larger rooms with bathrooms for people who want to pay more.
There was a breakfast in the reception area - delicious muffins & great coffee, & you could fill up a take-out container with a lid & take it with you too.
It was cold while we were there, but the hotel was centrally heated & very comfortable.
The staff were friendly & very helpful with tourist info, particularly John at reception - he was charming.
I'd definately stay there again & recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, clean, centrally located hotel in San Fran.
who wants to fill their tummies before sightseeing!

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Julia_Mac_2004's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: December 21, 2003
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“The Mosser, a great place to stay downtown”

The Mosser

Jul 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My daugher and I recently stayed one night at The Mosser in San Francisco in order to attend a baseball game and do some sightseeing in the downtown area. From the website it sounded like a great place, more boutique than typical chain hotel. After having some difficulty navigating the confusing one way/no left turn streets in the area, we managed to find 4th Street and quickly park with the valet service. Once inside, I was happy to see its small size and quiet lobby, staff were helpful. The room was on the small side, but had everything we needed and was clean, efficiently layed out and even hip. The bathroom was tight space wise, but manageable - a coffee maker would've been nice in the room, but there was nowhere it could go. We did have some questions about services (drink machines, check out time, etc.) that I had to ask the front desk about, but other than that our stay was very comfortable. I didn't hear any noise during the night either from the hallway or adjoining rooms, it was great not to have doors slamming, loud voices, etc., as in most hotels. I would definitely recommend this hotel, it is in a good location for shopping, entertainment and close to public transportation and gives a more European feel than a typical American hotel - more intimate and low key.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — small size, location and quiet feel
    • Disliked — difficult to navigate to location of hotel as visitor in rental car
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flapanfan's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 30, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Sporting event
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
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“Great location, a fairly-priced gem in San Francisco”

The Mosser

5 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
Jul 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We loved the Mosser. A perfect location near transit and attractions. This hotel is friendly, non-pretentious, and extremely well-maintained. We booked the suite with private baths, but were impressed with the appeal of the shared baths as well. We'll visit here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, location, location.
    • Disliked — Adjacent restaurant was a bit pricey.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
motek1849's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 03, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Average price*: $116 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Address: 54 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103