Finding the right hotel is always a challenge when we travel. We avoid high rise hotels...the rooms feel airless and hermetically sealed. We like the ability to open a window.
We had greatly enjoyed a small chain called the Four Sisters and, through that route, found La Petite Auberge, formerly related I believe.
La Petite Auberge turned out to be perfect, with an excellent location close to everything, very comfortable room, and a staff that was always ready to assist to make our stay the best. High rise hotels do not generally offer breakfast, another reason for our choice. Definitely a timesaver and completely enjoyable with fellow travelers. Wine and cheese in the afternoon is just the right touch after a day of running around the city.
Thanks to Petite Auberge and the friendliest, most helpful staff...we will definitely come again.

This hotel surpassed our expectations. As an ex-pat but a native of San Francisco, I have been back to visit a few times when a hotel stay was necessary. With the Petite Auberge, things went well from the start. Friendly, competent person on the phone, rates adjusted down for the off-season, easy to find and drive to, a loading zone in front so we could park right at the door to unload our luggage - not to be taken for granted in downtown S.F.!
Each person who was on duty at the desk during our stay proved to be very friendly, competent and knowledgeable. The room was small but clean, charmingly furnished, and comfortable. It was quiet for a room in the center of the city.
Parking arrangements were practical. We know where to stay on our next visit "home".

The location was fine - a bit uphill if you're not in shape; the room was nice (deluxe queen); the food amenities averaged good. Wine and cheese in the evening very good but breakfast consisted of the same hot food every day - a not very good or hot quiche. Nice breads and fruit with some pastries but would have like more variation on the hot dishes and would have liked then hot.

We were there during an unexpected hot spell and the rooms are not air conditioned. The windows open, but there is a lot of exterior noise from nearby bars and the streets which kept us awake two nights. More troubling is the noise from the water pipes in adjoining rooms which is substantial. This was particularly troubling since the room next to ours took EARLY showers (5:30 AM) that lasted more than 30 minutes. A call to the desk brought no relief. The staff was great and the room charming if a bit worn.

I was SO delighted with my stay at Petite Auberge! I picked it because of a combination of location, price, & projected ambience. Upon arrival, I was very pleasantly surprised at how the hotel exceeded my expectations.

It was indeed convenient & extremely affordable. It was also such a cozy, comfortable place! The set-up makes it feel more like visiting Grandma's house than staying in an urban hotel. The fun part about visiting shortly before Christmas was having a gorgeous tree & "presents" in the living room, an environ made complete with a comfy sofa, a real fire in the fireplace, & an endless supply of cookies & hot chocolate.

My bedroom felt like my own, not like an impersonal hotel suite. The bed itself was great - excellent mattress, pillows, & linens - making it difficult for me to get out of the room to do anything else! Hotel staff was very courteous & helpful throughout my stay. And the delicious breakfast was a great treat on a sleepy morning! Not everything was delicious...but most of it was! ;-)

My only criticism (if one can call it that) is that the shower was EXTREMELY small. And I'm a rather small girl, so I don't know how a tall, broad man would fare! But the building is what it is, so there's only so much that can be done about that situation. It didn't make my stay any less enjoyable or relaxing. I REALLY love this place & will absolutely stay there again.!