520 Church St, San Francisco, California, United States | (888) 494-8392
Located in the vibrant Castro District, right on the MUNI line
Distinctive setting in 1909 Edwardian mansions with well-decorated interiors
Attractive gardens and courtyard sunning area
Gay-friendly environment
Upscale rooms with plush beds, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs
Ample, high-quality free breakfast buffet and free evening wine reception
Steam room, public computer, and on-site parking (for a fee)
Guests can use the kitchen to prepare food and drinks
Gracious and hospitable staff available 24 hours a day
No fitness center, pool, or full-service spa
Some rooms share a bathroom
Rooms facing Church Street may get noise from the street and MUNI light rail
No in-room coffeemakers, mini-fridges, minibars, or microwaves
Parker Guest House is a charming boutique bed-and-breakfast in
the heart of the Castro District. While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property. Housed in two four-story 1909 Edwardian mansions painted a striking yellow, the Parker Guest House offers thoughtfully decorated interiors, rooms with plush beds and free Wi-Fi, a steam room, and a free breakfast and free evening wine reception. Be aware that not all rooms have private baths. The Parker Guest House is away from the bustling tourist areas but conveniently situated on the MUNI line
with service to the downtown sights. For lower prices, check rates at other bed-and-breakfasts in the Castro such as the Inn on Castro or Willows Inn.
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Scene
Gay-friendly boutique bed-and-breakfast with courtyard and gardens
Parker Guest House is housed in a pair of yellow
Edwardian-era mansions on well-landscaped grounds with lawns, extensive
gardens, and a small piazza-style courtyard with a fountain, tables, and outdoor
sofas. Guests gather here to converse, read, or get some sun. They also
congregate indoors in the breakfast/wine reception room, which has a cafe vibe with striped sofa seating, circular granite bistro-style tables, a colorful
French poster, lots of natural light, and a balcony. Another inviting space is
the elegant parlor, with bookshelves, fireplace, grand piano, and grandfather
clock. The inn is gay-friendly and fits in well with the
Castro scene, and all guests are made to feel welcome. The Castro
location and ready MUNI access to downtown suits tourists, while the business services, flexible breakfast hours, and express check-in for
frequent guests make it a convenient choice for business travelers too.
Location
In the heart of the Castro, one block from Mission Dolores Park
Parker Guest House is on Church Street in the heart of
the vibrant, colorful Castro District, where it borders the Mission District.
Mission Dolores Park is one block south, and Mission San
Francisco de Asis, the oldest building in the city, is one and a
half blocks northeast of the inn. Market Street is a five-minute walk north and
numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops are a short stroll from the inn. The
Castro Theater and Castro Street MUNI station are a 10-minute walk west, and
the MUNI stops right outside the inn. Moscone Convention Center, the Financial
District, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and SOMA are all within a 20- to 40-minute MUNI ride northeast. The inn is a 10-minute walk northeast of the GLBT
History Museum, a 12-minute walk southwest of the BART Station at 16th
and Mission, and a 15-minute walk southeast of the Randall Museum and Corona
Heights Park. The Parker Guest House is a 20-minute drive north of San
Francisco International Airport and a 40-minute drive northwest of Oakland
International Airport.
Rooms
Upscale boutique rooms with plush beds, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs
Situated on four floors, the Parker Guest House's 21 rooms
have an upscale, boutique vibe with colorful art, rich fabrics, high-quality
wood furnishings, and plush beds with down comforters. Rooms are large, get
lots of natural light, and have a mostly white, light yellow, beige, and brown
color palette. All rooms come with terry bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels, including HBO. Rooms do not have coffeemakers, microwaves,
mini-fridges, or minibars. Some rooms have some combination of desks, iPod
docks, living rooms, balconies, and private garden areas. Not all rooms have private baths, and rooms facing Church Street may get occasional
noise from the street or passing MUNI light rail.
Features
Free breakfast, free evening wine reception, and steam room
As a small bed and breakfast, the Parker Guest House has no
swimming pool, full-service spa, or fitness center, but a 24-hour
health club is located two blocks from the inn. A
free continental breakfast with muffins, cereals, bagels, banana bread, fruit,
coffee, tea, and juice is served daily. The inn also hosts a free evening social with wine
and cheese. Guests have access to a kitchen around the clock to prepare food
and drinks. The inn also has a steam room, public computer, and parking (for a fee).
The staff is exceptional, and provides friendly concierge service and sightseeing advice. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
