About Villa Inn
Located in the city of San Rafael, the family-run Villa Inn is a short drive from many popular attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Golden Gate Bridge is 20 minutes away from the inn by car.
Every room at the Villa Inn has a private bathroom and air conditioning. Room amenities include a satellite television, refrigerator and microwave.
The inn offers a 24-hour reception, ice machine and laundry facilities. On-site parking is available, while Wi-Fi is provided throughout the accommodation at no extra cost.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning at the inn. In addition, a number of restaurants are in close proximity to the accommodation.
The Marin Country Civic Center and China Camp State Park are five and ten minutes away from the inn by car respectively. Downtown San Francisco is a 30-minute drive, while Napa Valley is 50 minutes away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Helpful and personable staff
The majority of past guests at the Villa Inn were happy with the staff running the accommodation. Along with being open to having a friendly chat, they will also reportedly be cooperative in assisting with any inquiries and requests.
positive:
Convenient location
Although it isn't particularly near to any restaurants, shops and attractions, the inn is situated in a convenient location in San Rafael - in the general opinion of previous visitors. Attractions like Muir Woods, Fisherman's Wharf, Napa Valley and the Golden Gate Bridge are all reasonably close to the inn and easily accessible via car.
positive:
Reliable Wi-Fi
Most former guests at the Villa Inn praised the free Wi-Fi that is provided. Not only is it available in all of the guest rooms, but the Wi-Fi is said to be dependable.
Negative Reviews
negative:
In need of TLC
A lot of past guests at the Villa Inn have criticized the general state of the accommodation. Issues brought up include the air conditioning not functioning properly, the furnishings being old and worn out, and the decorations showing noticeable deterioration.
negative:
Lack of facilities
The inn is very much a no-thrills type of accommodation choice, which is a sentiment shared by many previous visitors. The inn reportedly had a swimming pool area and on-site restaurant, but these are not currently functioning.
negative:
Noise problems
The sound insulation for the rooms at the Villa Inn is not sufficient - in the opinion of a number of past visitors. It has been claimed that, while the inn is in a reportedly quiet area of town, noise from other guests staying at the hotel can be very disruptive.