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Third, and the best-placed by the water. Harbor Court's $41 nightly amenities fee includes a continental breakfast and a wine hour, and the Ferry Building is outside.
That breakfast comes out of the fee — it isn't free. Ozumo does dinner downstairs, and pets are welcome.
There's no pool, no shuttle and nothing on cruise parking — you're paying for the address. Valet is $72.
Book it for the Ferry Building night, and the F-line to the ship.
Book it if
- Couples who want the Ferry Building and a drink
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want a pool.
- You need to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Harbor Court publishes.
A small hotel by the Ferry Building with a wine hour from 5 to 6 PM and Ozumo downstairs for dinner. There's no pool on site; a partner fitness club has an Olympic-size one.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. From the Ferry Building it's the F-line streetcar or a short cab north. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
A continental breakfast, 6 to 10 AM, is included in the $41-a-night amenities fee.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet is $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out. The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 43 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
"We do not offer a complimentary shuttle service," says the hotel's FAQ.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. From the Ferry Building it's the F-line streetcar or a short cab north.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
"We do not offer a complimentary shuttle service," says the hotel's FAQ.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. From the Ferry Building it's the F-line streetcar or a short cab north.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Valet is $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out. The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. From the Ferry Building it's the F-line streetcar or a short cab north.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedThe hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band.
Source: harborcourthotel.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: harborcourthotel.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet is $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out. The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: harborcourthotel.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteA small hotel by the Ferry Building with a wine hour from 5 to 6 PM and Ozumo downstairs for dinner. There's no pool on site; a partner fitness club has an Olympic-size one.
Breakfast
FreeA continental breakfast, 6 to 10 AM, is included in the $41-a-night amenities fee.
Address
Steuart Street, by the Ferry Building165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Harbor Court publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
$41 plus tax a night: the gym, Wi-Fi, a 5 to 6 PM wine hour, continental breakfast, bicycles and water
Wi-Fi
In the amenities fee
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Continental breakfast, 6 to 10 AM, in the amenities fee
Pool
None on site; a partner fitness club has an Olympic-size pool
Pets
Pets welcome, $100 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- OzumoDinner Monday to Thursday 5 to 9 PM; lunch and dinner Friday to Sunday, noon to 9 PM
- Wine hour5 to 6 PM, in the amenities fee
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms; some roll-in showers.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Minimum age 21. Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- The $41-plus-tax amenities fee covers the gym, Wi-Fi, the wine hour, breakfast, bicycles and water.
- Valet $72 plus tax, $85 oversized.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to Pier 27
- Whether you can leave the car while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by the Ferry Building, a short cab or streetcar from the ship.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check Harbor Court for the night before. No payment on the form.
Harbor Court FAQ
Does Harbor Court have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. From the Ferry Building it's the F-line streetcar or a short cab north.
Does Harbor Court have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: "We do not offer a complimentary shuttle service," says the hotel's FAQ. From Oakland International: "We do not offer a complimentary shuttle service," says the hotel's FAQ.
Can I park at Harbor Court while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet is $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out. The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Harbor Court from the cruise terminal?
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on Steuart Street by the Ferry Building, at the south end of the waterfront band. It sits in our by the waterfront band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Continental breakfast, 6 to 10 AM, in the amenities fee. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
Valet only, $72 a night plus tax ($85 oversized), in and out.
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