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Villa Inn

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Warsaw, Poland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

Me and my boyfriend were on the road trip and were looking for a cheap motel before going to San Francisco next morning. It was one of the cheapest motels, located in a quiet and clean neighbourhood, and had rooms available on a friday night. It was clean and comfortable. Great for one night and the price wasn't to high,... More

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State College, Pennsylvania, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

Before even paying for our rooms at check in, we checked out. When I asked for my information back and my reservation to be cancelled, the man at the front desk began to verbally abuse me using insults and extremely fowl language. The police officers we were working with advised us that there had been a drug bust in that... More

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San Francisco, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

otherwise ok, clean and in a nice quiet area close to everything (by car)

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Lakeside, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Villa Inn is an older family run establishment in a quiet and tidy neighborhood close to 101 freeway access and within 10 minute walking distance from downtown San Rafael nightlife and restaurants... the motel has no restaurant or pool but they do offer a modest continental breakfast buffet. There is a very friendly Bar on the premises but the hours... More

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San Diego, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

We came for 2 nights and stayed for 5. We had read some not-so-nice reviews and were a little sceptical. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean and well fitted out. The thick fluffy towels were wonderful too! The breakfast room (restaurant) and selection was more than adequate. The owner and staff were terrific. All in all, we... More

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Dublin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

This place is just awful, stayed here out of desperation totally against my will but we'd been driving all day and were exhausted. Well, i was worse the next day. the place was so old. Bed was big and crispy. Was afraid to sleep in it as felt itchy the whole time. We were in a non-smoking room that stank... More

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California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2009

When is a Ville, The Friendship Inn The Friendship Ville Inn, San Rafael, California There are many reasons why One choices to see California. However it is not of ease when finances challenge One in every degree. So the low end of travel is meant to be where the rubber hits the road & after a few days the road... More

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New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2008

We have just returned from a week in the San Francisco area. The Villa Inn is magnificent and we have never experienced such incredible service before. It is conveniently located between San Francisco, Napa Valley and Saucelito. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a fabulous complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless internet...which you don't even get at... More

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Stockton
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2007

My wife and I were enjoying a little driving tour of the bay area, (we live in the central valley). We drove thru San Jose, down to Santa Cruz and started up the coast. We thought we could get a room in Half Moon Bay but everything was sold out due to various activities in the Bay Area during that... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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36 reviews 36 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2007

An example of deferred maintainence...and we learned why at breakfast the next morning. The motel is clean but NOISY (this is structural--thin walls + outside frwy noise, see below]) and VERY SHABBY. There was a hole in the wall above the bed, and a hole in the blanket. Bed itself was basic and comfortable. Sound of the Freeway behind the... More

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Villa Inn San Rafael, CA - Marin County
Address: 1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Region: United States > California > Marin County > San Rafael
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Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in San Rafael

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