Question: Is the parking fee expensive?

Stayed here for July 4th weekend, 2008. Hotel is 4 story building, conveniently located right by Fisherman's Wharf. At check-in, they placed me in 4th floor King bed room. Decor is colorful and fun. Room included a 42 inch LCD tv and even offered a few HD channels. Parking was expensive at $43/night but that is pretty standard in cities like San Francisco. We were able to walk a couple blocks to get to Fisherman's Wharf - a great area to stroll around and browse the various seafood, shops, and views off the piers. We were able to get to Chinatown with a 15 minute walk. The two things I loved about this hotel - the breakfast buffet and the outdoor firepits. Outside there are several semi-private sitting areas, each of which included a firepit. We bought a bottle of wine and just chilled outside, a fantastic and cozy way to finish off the night. The next morning, the breakfast buffet was pleasantly surprising. They offered small personal frypans with cooked veggie omelettes and home fries. My gf got a strawberry yogurt parfait while I was scooping up the salmon lox with capers. There was plenty of the standard continental fare in addition to the fresh mixed fruits. We had two complimentary passes but I saw from the menu it was rather expensive at $22+ per person. I would recommend based on value, location, and the firepits!

Answer: Parking was expensive at $43/night

Stayed here for July 4th weekend, 2008. Hotel is 4 story building, conveniently located right by Fisherman's Wharf. At check-in, they placed me in 4th floor King bed room. Decor is colorful and fun. Room included a 42 inch LCD tv and even offered a few HD channels. <hl> Parking was expensive at $43/night but that is pretty standard in cities like San Francisco. <hl> We were able to walk a couple blocks to get to Fisherman's Wharf - a great area to stroll around and browse the various seafood, shops, and views off the piers. We were able to get to Chinatown with a 15 minute walk. The two things I loved about this hotel - the breakfast buffet and the outdoor firepits. Outside there are several semi-private sitting areas, each of which included a firepit. We bought a bottle of wine and just chilled outside, a fantastic and cozy way to finish off the night. The next morning, the breakfast buffet was pleasantly surprising. They offered small personal frypans with cooked veggie omelettes and home fries. My gf got a strawberry yogurt parfait while I was scooping up the salmon lox with capers. There was plenty of the standard continental fare in addition to the fresh mixed fruits. We had two complimentary passes but I saw from the menu it was rather expensive at $22+ per person. I would recommend based on value, location, and the firepits!

Stayed here for July 4th weekend, 2008. Hotel is 4 story building, conveniently located right by Fisherman's Wharf. At check-in, they placed me in 4th floor King bed room. Decor is colorful and fun. Room included a 42 inch LCD tv and even offered a few HD channels. <hl> Parking was expensive at $43/night <hl> but that is pretty standard in cities like San Francisco. We were able to walk a couple blocks to get to Fisherman's Wharf - a great area to stroll around and browse the various seafood, shops, and views off the piers. We were able to get to Chinatown with a 15 minute walk. The two things I loved about this hotel - the breakfast buffet and the outdoor firepits. Outside there are several semi-private sitting areas, each of which included a firepit. We bought a bottle of wine and just chilled outside, a fantastic and cozy way to finish off the night. The next morning, the breakfast buffet was pleasantly surprising. They offered small personal frypans with cooked veggie omelettes and home fries. My gf got a strawberry yogurt parfait while I was scooping up the salmon lox with capers. There was plenty of the standard continental fare in addition to the fresh mixed fruits. We had two complimentary passes but I saw from the menu it was rather expensive at $22+ per person. I would recommend based on value, location, and the firepits!


Question: What do you think about this place?

We just returned from a 5 night / 6 day stay in San Francisco. Got a pretty good deal on Travelicity including hotel & airfare. We stayed at the Francisco Bay Inn. The hotel is centrally located and a short distance from many points of interest, including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate bridge, departure points in Pier 39 for Alcatraz, city tours, etc. The rooms were clean and spacious.Hotel management Meher and Bob were friendly and alwyas tried to accomodate our need. They were also helpful providing directions and recomending sites of interest for us to visit. They were right on the money! Thanks guys!If in San Franciso, the Francisco Bay Inn is a good option and a very good value for your money!

Answer: the Francisco Bay Inn is a good option and a very good value for your money

We just returned from a 5 night / 6 day stay in San Francisco. Got a pretty good deal on Travelicity including hotel & airfare. We stayed at the Francisco Bay Inn. The hotel is centrally located and a short distance from many points of interest, including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate bridge, departure points in Pier 39 for Alcatraz, city tours, etc. The rooms were clean and spacious. Hotel management Meher and Bob were friendly and alwyas tried to accomodate our need. They were also helpful providing directions and recomending sites of interest for us to visit. They were right on the money! <hl> Thanks guys!If in San Franciso, the Francisco Bay Inn is a good option and a very good value for your money ! <hl>

We just returned from a 5 night / 6 day stay in San Francisco. Got a pretty good deal on Travelicity including hotel & airfare. We stayed at the Francisco Bay Inn. The hotel is centrally located and a short distance from many points of interest, including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate bridge, departure points in Pier 39 for Alcatraz, city tours, etc. The rooms were clean and spacious.Hotel management Meher and Bob were friendly and alwyas tried to accomodate our need. They were also helpful providing directions and recomending sites of interest for us to visit. They were right on the money! Thanks guys!If in San Franciso, <hl> the Francisco Bay Inn is a good option and a very good value for your money <hl>!

Thanks guys!If in San Franciso, <hl> the Francisco Bay Inn is a good option and a very good value for your money <hl> !


Question: What is the quality of the bed?

We had a 2 room suite with a bath in between - nicely decorated and clean rooms, Pergo floors, whimsical decor. Very quiet at night, no AC but heat and fans. Comfy beds. Bathroom was dated (peeling re-coated sink, bit of plaster flaking in shower) but everything functioned. Best part - location, 580 Geary, walking distance to Financial District, Powell Cablecar terminal, Market Stret, Chinatown and Union Square. $200 a night for 4 adults and a teenager on a cot - can't beat it!

Answer: Comfy beds

Comfy beds .

We had a 2 room suite with a bath in between - nicely decorated and clean rooms, Pergo floors, whimsical decor. Very quiet at night, no AC but heat and fans. <hl> Comfy beds . <hl> Bathroom was dated (peeling re-coated sink, bit of plaster flaking in shower) but everything functioned. Best part - location, 580 Geary, walking distance to Financial District, Powell Cablecar terminal, Market Stret, Chinatown and Union Square. $200 a night for 4 adults and a teenager on a cot - can't beat it!

We had a 2 room suite with a bath in between - nicely decorated and clean rooms, Pergo floors, whimsical decor. Very quiet at night, no AC but heat and fans. <hl> Comfy beds <hl>. Bathroom was dated (peeling re-coated sink, bit of plaster flaking in shower) but everything functioned. Best part - location, 580 Geary, walking distance to Financial District, Powell Cablecar terminal, Market Stret, Chinatown and Union Square. $200 a night for 4 adults and a teenager on a cot - can't beat it!


Question: How is the parking?

We stayed at the Wharf Inn for 3 nights. The location is the best you can find on the wharf. The room was a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Our room was on the street side, so there was noise, but it was not different than the noises you get from any other city. The free parking was a huge plus.

Answer: The free parking was a huge plus

The free parking was a huge plus .

We stayed at the Wharf Inn for 3 nights. The location is the best you can find on the wharf. The room was a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Our room was on the street side, so there was noise, but it was not different than the noises you get from any other city. <hl> The free parking was a huge plus . <hl>

We stayed at the Wharf Inn for 3 nights. The location is the best you can find on the wharf. The room was a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Our room was on the street side, so there was noise, but it was not different than the noises you get from any other city. <hl> The free parking was a huge plus <hl>.

<hl> The free parking was a huge plus <hl> .


Question: How was the staff?

We stayed 5 nights at the start of October and loved this place. The location is perfect for seeing San Francisco. The complimentary breakfast is amazing. I recommend that you get down to breakfast before 8.30 though, if you dont want to be fighting for a table! The staff were lovely. Yes, the room was tiny, but we had expected that from other people's reviews and the fab location more than made up for this. The one criticism I have is that our bathroom (while clean) was in need of renovation and looked shabby. We never actually made it to any of the drinks receptions, although I think lots of other people did and this was a great feature.Generally the clientele was quite old. We are in our mid twenties and were one of only a handful of younger couples staying there, but as this really only meant that the place was lovely and peaceful!

Answer: The staff were lovely

We stayed 5 nights at the start of October and loved this place. The location is perfect for seeing San Francisco. The complimentary breakfast is amazing. <hl> I recommend that you get down to breakfast before 8.30 though, if you dont want to be fighting for a table! The staff were lovely . <hl> Yes, the room was tiny, but we had expected that from other people's reviews and the fab location more than made up for this. The one criticism I have is that our bathroom (while clean) was in need of renovation and looked shabby. We never actually made it to any of the drinks receptions, although I think lots of other people did and this was a great feature. Generally the clientele was quite old. We are in our mid twenties and were one of only a handful of younger couples staying there, but as this really only meant that the place was lovely and peaceful!

We stayed 5 nights at the start of October and loved this place. The location is perfect for seeing San Francisco. The complimentary breakfast is amazing. I recommend that you get down to breakfast before 8.30 though, if you dont want to be fighting for a table! <hl> The staff were lovely <hl>. Yes, the room was tiny, but we had expected that from other people's reviews and the fab location more than made up for this. The one criticism I have is that our bathroom (while clean) was in need of renovation and looked shabby. We never actually made it to any of the drinks receptions, although I think lots of other people did and this was a great feature.Generally the clientele was quite old. We are in our mid twenties and were one of only a handful of younger couples staying there, but as this really only meant that the place was lovely and peaceful!

I recommend that you get down to breakfast before 8.30 though, if you dont want to be fighting for a table! <hl> The staff were lovely <hl> .


Question: How is stay?

Briefly returning to my old workplace, I chose the Hotel Monaco b/c it was close to my destination and ranked well here at tripadvisor. Although I was skeptical of the surrounding neighborhood at first, I was not disappointed at all. People traveling for pleasure could easily hop in a cab to nearby Union Square, etc.The room was clean and had nice amenities (e.g. the Wega TV, mini stereo, cordless phone, and 4 poster bed). The bed was quite comfortable, and I did not notice any noise from other rooms or the floor above. The entire hotel's colorfully-themed wallpapers and decorations gave it a very youthful and lively feeling. Much better than your run of the mill, depressing mid-level hotels (check the hotel's website for photos). Staff was friendly, and the valet parking wasn't cheap but was convenient.Thanks go to the previous reviewers who instilled my confidence in picking Hotel Monaco. I definitely enjoyed my time there, and it was a very pleasant experience overall. While I would recommend it to other travelers, I did not pay for the room myself, so I can't say how much of a bargain it is.

Answer: definitely enjoyed my time there, and it was a very pleasant experience overall

Briefly returning to my old workplace, I chose the Hotel Monaco b/c it was close to my destination and ranked well here at tripadvisor. Although I was skeptical of the surrounding neighborhood at first, I was not disappointed at all. People traveling for pleasure could easily hop in a cab to nearby Union Square, etc. The room was clean and had nice amenities (e.g. the Wega TV, mini stereo, cordless phone, and 4 poster bed). The bed was quite comfortable, and I did not notice any noise from other rooms or the floor above. The entire hotel's colorfully-themed wallpapers and decorations gave it a very youthful and lively feeling. Much better than your run of the mill, depressing mid-level hotels (check the hotel's website for photos). Staff was friendly, and the valet parking wasn't cheap but was convenient. Thanks go to the previous reviewers who instilled my confidence in picking Hotel Monaco. <hl> I definitely enjoyed my time there, and it was a very pleasant experience overall . <hl> While I would recommend it to other travelers, I did not pay for the room myself, so I can't say how much of a bargain it is.

Briefly returning to my old workplace, I chose the Hotel Monaco b/c it was close to my destination and ranked well here at tripadvisor. Although I was skeptical of the surrounding neighborhood at first, I was not disappointed at all. People traveling for pleasure could easily hop in a cab to nearby Union Square, etc.The room was clean and had nice amenities (e.g. the Wega TV, mini stereo, cordless phone, and 4 poster bed). The bed was quite comfortable, and I did not notice any noise from other rooms or the floor above. The entire hotel's colorfully-themed wallpapers and decorations gave it a very youthful and lively feeling. Much better than your run of the mill, depressing mid-level hotels (check the hotel's website for photos). Staff was friendly, and the valet parking wasn't cheap but was convenient.Thanks go to the previous reviewers who instilled my confidence in picking Hotel Monaco. I <hl> definitely enjoyed my time there, and it was a very pleasant experience overall <hl>. While I would recommend it to other travelers, I did not pay for the room myself, so I can't say how much of a bargain it is.

I <hl> definitely enjoyed my time there, and it was a very pleasant experience overall <hl> .


Question: How about wine hour?

The first hotel of our trip to SW USA certainly set the standard. A great welcome after a long flight. Really friendly and helpful staff but we found the concierge service knowledge a bit patchy. The rooms are really nicely furnished and comfortable But the downside is the view ( or lack of it at the back) Definitely worth upgrading to bay view room. Excellent location On edge of Fisherman's wharf and with the cable car terminal a few steps away. Good bar and restaurant and bonus of free wine reception every evening. Would definitely recommend

Answer: bonus of free wine reception every evening

The first hotel of our trip to SW USA certainly set the standard. A great welcome after a long flight. Really friendly and helpful staff but we found the concierge service knowledge a bit patchy. The rooms are really nicely furnished and comfortable But the downside is the view ( or lack of it at the back) Definitely worth upgrading to bay view room. Excellent location On edge of Fisherman's wharf and with the cable car terminal a few steps away. <hl> Good bar and restaurant and bonus of free wine reception every evening . <hl> Would definitely recommend

The first hotel of our trip to SW USA certainly set the standard. A great welcome after a long flight. Really friendly and helpful staff but we found the concierge service knowledge a bit patchy. The rooms are really nicely furnished and comfortable But the downside is the view ( or lack of it at the back) Definitely worth upgrading to bay view room. Excellent location On edge of Fisherman's wharf and with the cable car terminal a few steps away. Good bar and restaurant and <hl> bonus of free wine reception every evening <hl>. Would definitely recommend

Good bar and restaurant and <hl> bonus of free wine reception every evening <hl> .


Question: How is the concierge?

This hotel was in a great location to the Wharf and other sites in the city. Although the rooms are small it was very clean. Hugo the concierge was very knowledgeable, helpful and fun too.

Answer: Hugo the concierge was very knowledgeable

This hotel was in a great location to the Wharf and other sites in the city. Although the rooms are small it was very clean. <hl> Hugo the concierge was very knowledgeable , helpful and fun too. <hl>

This hotel was in a great location to the Wharf and other sites in the city. Although the rooms are small it was very clean. <hl> Hugo the concierge was very knowledgeable <hl>, helpful and fun too.

<hl> Hugo the concierge was very knowledgeable <hl> , helpful and fun too.


Question: How is the decor on the room?

Stayed for 2 nights at this hotel on a return visit to San Francisco. Valet parking on arrival (parking approx $40.00 per night only alternative was unsecure next door at $33.00). Staff very helpful and friendly. Room great, very clean and modern, huge flat screen TV, PS2, internet port etc. Bathroom quite small I thought considering size of room. We chose not to eat at the hotel so cannot report on food but lots of choice and very reasonable. Hotel is huge and the decor is ultra modern (horrible!) it's mainly white with turqouise and bright yellow accents (I felt like I had steppped into a beach hut!). Our room was white with yellow blinds with turqouise bedding, pink cushions and silver furniture. If you like modern and minimalism then you will like this, I hate it so it was a bit of a shock when I walked in. Overall though a very clean modern hotel with good facilities (has fire pits outside for you smokers). Location is fantastic only a block away (2 minutes walk) from Fishermans Wharf and the sightseeing tours (5 minutes from pier 39).10 out of 10 even if the decor was awful!!

Answer: the decor is ultra modern

Stayed for 2 nights at this hotel on a return visit to San Francisco. Valet parking on arrival (parking approx $40.00 per night only alternative was unsecure next door at $33.00). Staff very helpful and friendly. Room great, very clean and modern, huge flat screen TV, PS2, internet port etc. Bathroom quite small I thought considering size of room. We chose not to eat at the hotel so cannot report on food but lots of choice and very reasonable. <hl> Hotel is huge and the decor is ultra modern (horrible!) <hl> it's mainly white with turqouise and bright yellow accents (I felt like I had steppped into a beach hut!). Our room was white with yellow blinds with turqouise bedding, pink cushions and silver furniture. If you like modern and minimalism then you will like this, I hate it so it was a bit of a shock when I walked in. Overall though a very clean modern hotel with good facilities (has fire pits outside for you smokers). Location is fantastic only a block away (2 minutes walk) from Fishermans Wharf and the sightseeing tours (5 minutes from pier 39).10 out of 10 even if the decor was awful!!

Stayed for 2 nights at this hotel on a return visit to San Francisco. Valet parking on arrival (parking approx $40.00 per night only alternative was unsecure next door at $33.00). Staff very helpful and friendly. Room great, very clean and modern, huge flat screen TV, PS2, internet port etc. Bathroom quite small I thought considering size of room. We chose not to eat at the hotel so cannot report on food but lots of choice and very reasonable. Hotel is huge and <hl> the decor is ultra modern <hl> (horrible!) it's mainly white with turqouise and bright yellow accents (I felt like I had steppped into a beach hut!). Our room was white with yellow blinds with turqouise bedding, pink cushions and silver furniture. If you like modern and minimalism then you will like this, I hate it so it was a bit of a shock when I walked in. Overall though a very clean modern hotel with good facilities (has fire pits outside for you smokers). Location is fantastic only a block away (2 minutes walk) from Fishermans Wharf and the sightseeing tours (5 minutes from pier 39).10 out of 10 even if the decor was awful!!


Question: How is the place?

I have stayed at the Phoenix about 4-5 times over the past year. Each stay has been with my boyfriend for a romantic getaway. We are not impressed with "fancy" hotels- we like places with personality and unexpected qualities. and The location is at first intimidating, but is really harmless, We have discovered a few amazing restaurants within a 2 block radius of the Phoenix. It is a great place to stay for concerts, clubs, just relaxing. The pool is beautiful, the breakfast is great. The staff is always so nice and friendly, too. The rooms are quiet, clean, safe and really inviting. The price is great, too. I have had some great memories at the Phoenix. I will definitely stay again!

Answer: It is a great place

I have stayed at the Phoenix about 4-5 times over the past year. Each stay has been with my boyfriend for a romantic getaway. We are not impressed with "fancy" hotels- we like places with personality and unexpected qualities. and The location is at first intimidating, but is really harmless, We have discovered a few amazing restaurants within a 2 block radius of the Phoenix. <hl> It is a great place to stay for concerts, clubs, just relaxing. <hl> The pool is beautiful, the breakfast is great. The staff is always so nice and friendly, too. The rooms are quiet, clean, safe and really inviting. The price is great, too. I have had some great memories at the Phoenix. I will definitely stay again!

I have stayed at the Phoenix about 4-5 times over the past year. Each stay has been with my boyfriend for a romantic getaway. We are not impressed with "fancy" hotels- we like places with personality and unexpected qualities. and The location is at first intimidating, but is really harmless, We have discovered a few amazing restaurants within a 2 block radius of the Phoenix. <hl> It is a great place <hl> to stay for concerts, clubs, just relaxing. The pool is beautiful, the breakfast is great. The staff is always so nice and friendly, too. The rooms are quiet, clean, safe and really inviting. The price is great, too. I have had some great memories at the Phoenix. I will definitely stay again!


Question: How is the coffee?

I was in San Francisco for a conference and had a lovely stay at the Chancellor. I am female and was travelling alone but felt perfectly safe in this hotel. The rooms are not plush but are tastefully decorated with proper duvets, TVs, little bowls of sweets etc. The bathrooms are tiny but very nice with good, hot showers. The free tea and coffee - and free wifi in the rooms - are nice touches. The best thing about this hotel is the location - right on Union Square. I didn't eat at the restaurant (it's worth queuing at the famous Dottie's true blue cafe round the corner for brunch!), so can't comment on that.

Answer: conference

<hl> I was in San Francisco for a conference and had a lovely stay at the Chancellor. <hl> I am female and was travelling alone but felt perfectly safe in this hotel. The rooms are not plush but are tastefully decorated with proper duvets, TVs, little bowls of sweets etc. The bathrooms are tiny but very nice with good, hot showers. The free tea and coffee - and free wifi in the rooms - are nice touches. The best thing about this hotel is the location - right on Union Square. I didn't eat at the restaurant (it's worth queuing at the famous Dottie's true blue cafe round the corner for brunch!), so can't comment on that.

I was in San Francisco for a <hl> conference <hl> and had a lovely stay at the Chancellor. I am female and was travelling alone but felt perfectly safe in this hotel. The rooms are not plush but are tastefully decorated with proper duvets, TVs, little bowls of sweets etc. The bathrooms are tiny but very nice with good, hot showers. The free tea and coffee - and free wifi in the rooms - are nice touches. The best thing about this hotel is the location - right on Union Square. I didn't eat at the restaurant (it's worth queuing at the famous Dottie's true blue cafe round the corner for brunch!), so can't comment on that.


Question: How pretty is the hotel overall?

Expected more from this luxury hotel. Maybe because we booked a special rate through Expedia, we didn't seem to be treated as Starwood Gold members (which I am). Room had no tub, no coffee maker, no turn down service, no wine glasses...things you might expect in a luxury Starwood hotel. Beds was older and too soft and the pillows were too small and there were not enough of them. Beds were doubles, not queens. Service was neutral. Concierge were too busy with virtually no time to provide appropriate level of care and service (not their fault). Only one on shift at any one time. Hot Tub was closed for one of the days. While a beautiful property and a good location, it did not live up to my expectations.

Answer: While a beautiful property

Expected more from this luxury hotel. Maybe because we booked a special rate through Expedia, we didn't seem to be treated as Starwood Gold members (which I am). Room had no tub, no coffee maker, no turn down service, no wine glasses...things you might expect in a luxury Starwood hotel. Beds was older and too soft and the pillows were too small and there were not enough of them. Beds were doubles, not queens. Service was neutral. Concierge were too busy with virtually no time to provide appropriate level of care and service (not their fault). Only one on shift at any one time. Hot Tub was closed for one of the days. <hl> While a beautiful property and a good location, it did not live up to my expectations. <hl>

Expected more from this luxury hotel. Maybe because we booked a special rate through Expedia, we didn't seem to be treated as Starwood Gold members (which I am). Room had no tub, no coffee maker, no turn down service, no wine glasses...things you might expect in a luxury Starwood hotel. Beds was older and too soft and the pillows were too small and there were not enough of them. Beds were doubles, not queens. Service was neutral. Concierge were too busy with virtually no time to provide appropriate level of care and service (not their fault). Only one on shift at any one time. Hot Tub was closed for one of the days. <hl> While a beautiful property <hl> and a good location, it did not live up to my expectations.


Question: Is this bar excellent?

Upon arrival at 8 pm the confirmed type of rooms was not available. The lady at the receiption promissed to move us the next day around noon. At 1 pm the promissed rooms were "about to be ready", at 2 pm "only the mini bars have to be checked and you can switch rooms" and at 2:30pm "Sorry, the rooms were given to other guests by mistake". 3:00 pm: "You can move in 30 minutes". 4:00pm: "You can move every second". 4:30 pm "Ooops". Finally at 5 pm we received much bigger rooms than originally booked: Super huge suites!Same with some other services - It is like the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing: If you have your laundry picked up for cleaning service, they will return your laundry the same day, but not give you a new laundry bag. No big deal if they wouldn't charge you 35 bucks for the missing laundry upon departure. Or the mini bar: When you arrive, everything is great. You drink a bottle of wine the first night, they will remove the used wine glasses the next morning, but never give you new glasses. About the bar area: The bar is really nice and fun and fully packed with young local people on the weekends. All seats are "reserved", but there is no way you can reserve a seat in advance (even for hotel guests), unless you order a bottle of Vodka or better for 140 USD.They offer you seating in the lobby, which is very windy, if not stormy. Whenever someone opens the the main door of the hotel a tremendous wind blows right into the lobby.Besides all these little hicups, the Clift is a fancy and nicely designed hotel for a reasonable price. The rooms are clean, designed by Starck and Schrager and the staff tries to be helpful. If you want better services you may want to chose the Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental, where you pay about 50% more.Not recommended for families: The restaurant does not have any kids menu!Try to get a room to the back: The street in front of the hotel is very noisy!!!

Answer: The bar is really nice

Upon arrival at 8 pm the confirmed type of rooms was not available. The lady at the receiption promissed to move us the next day around noon. At 1 pm the promissed rooms were "about to be ready", at 2 pm "only the mini bars have to be checked and you can switch rooms" and at 2:30pm "Sorry, the rooms were given to other guests by mistake". 3:00 pm: "You can move in 30 minutes". 4:00pm: "You can move every second". 4:30 pm "Ooops". Finally at 5 pm we received much bigger rooms than originally booked: Super huge suites!Same with some other services - It is like the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing: If you have your laundry picked up for cleaning service, they will return your laundry the same day, but not give you a new laundry bag. No big deal if they wouldn't charge you 35 bucks for the missing laundry upon departure. Or the mini bar: When you arrive, everything is great. You drink a bottle of wine the first night, they will remove the used wine glasses the next morning, but never give you new glasses. <hl> About the bar area: The bar is really nice and fun and fully packed with young local people on the weekends. <hl> All seats are "reserved", but there is no way you can reserve a seat in advance (even for hotel guests), unless you order a bottle of Vodka or better for 140 USD.They offer you seating in the lobby, which is very windy, if not stormy. Whenever someone opens the the main door of the hotel a tremendous wind blows right into the lobby. Besides all these little hicups, the Clift is a fancy and nicely designed hotel for a reasonable price. The rooms are clean, designed by Starck and Schrager and the staff tries to be helpful. If you want better services you may want to chose the Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental, where you pay about 50% more. Not recommended for families: The restaurant does not have any kids menu!Try to get a room to the back: The street in front of the hotel is very noisy!!!

Upon arrival at 8 pm the confirmed type of rooms was not available. The lady at the receiption promissed to move us the next day around noon. At 1 pm the promissed rooms were "about to be ready", at 2 pm "only the mini bars have to be checked and you can switch rooms" and at 2:30pm "Sorry, the rooms were given to other guests by mistake". 3:00 pm: "You can move in 30 minutes". 4:00pm: "You can move every second". 4:30 pm "Ooops". Finally at 5 pm we received much bigger rooms than originally booked: Super huge suites!Same with some other services - It is like the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing: If you have your laundry picked up for cleaning service, they will return your laundry the same day, but not give you a new laundry bag. No big deal if they wouldn't charge you 35 bucks for the missing laundry upon departure. Or the mini bar: When you arrive, everything is great. You drink a bottle of wine the first night, they will remove the used wine glasses the next morning, but never give you new glasses. About the bar area: <hl> The bar is really nice <hl> and fun and fully packed with young local people on the weekends. All seats are "reserved", but there is no way you can reserve a seat in advance (even for hotel guests), unless you order a bottle of Vodka or better for 140 USD.They offer you seating in the lobby, which is very windy, if not stormy. Whenever someone opens the the main door of the hotel a tremendous wind blows right into the lobby.Besides all these little hicups, the Clift is a fancy and nicely designed hotel for a reasonable price. The rooms are clean, designed by Starck and Schrager and the staff tries to be helpful. If you want better services you may want to chose the Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental, where you pay about 50% more.Not recommended for families: The restaurant does not have any kids menu!Try to get a room to the back: The street in front of the hotel is very noisy!!!


Question: How is the hotel like?

I have stayed at this property several times on business trips when I had a limited budget. Since I am working, I do not spend too much time in the room. Every visit, I have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. If you take the right exit from BART, the Hotel entrance is just steps from the station exit. It is also a few blocks from Davies Hall, where the Symphony plays. The down side of the location is that this is not a great section of Market and most people probably will not feel too comfortable walking at night. So, take BART or the ample public transit. The hotel is nicely kept and clean. The building has some interesting architectural details. Still, it is an old and somewhat tired property and some of the remodeling is not the best. Same for the fitness center -- the room and equipment are older, but meet my needs. The food is good, but overpriced. If you are bothered by traffic notice, ask for a quiet room in back. The rooms in front overlook Market, which is a busy street. The staff, the price and the BART station make the difference for me.

Answer: The hotel is nicely kept and clean

The hotel is nicely kept and clean .

I have stayed at this property several times on business trips when I had a limited budget. Since I am working, I do not spend too much time in the room. Every visit, I have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. If you take the right exit from BART, the Hotel entrance is just steps from the station exit. It is also a few blocks from Davies Hall, where the Symphony plays. The down side of the location is that this is not a great section of Market and most people probably will not feel too comfortable walking at night. So, take BART or the ample public transit. <hl> The hotel is nicely kept and clean . <hl> The building has some interesting architectural details. Still, it is an old and somewhat tired property and some of the remodeling is not the best. Same for the fitness center -- the room and equipment are older, but meet my needs. The food is good, but overpriced. If you are bothered by traffic notice, ask for a quiet room in back. The rooms in front overlook Market, which is a busy street. The staff, the price and the BART station make the difference for me.

I have stayed at this property several times on business trips when I had a limited budget. Since I am working, I do not spend too much time in the room. Every visit, I have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. If you take the right exit from BART, the Hotel entrance is just steps from the station exit. It is also a few blocks from Davies Hall, where the Symphony plays. The down side of the location is that this is not a great section of Market and most people probably will not feel too comfortable walking at night. So, take BART or the ample public transit. <hl> The hotel is nicely kept and clean <hl>. The building has some interesting architectural details. Still, it is an old and somewhat tired property and some of the remodeling is not the best. Same for the fitness center -- the room and equipment are older, but meet my needs. The food is good, but overpriced. If you are bothered by traffic notice, ask for a quiet room in back. The rooms in front overlook Market, which is a busy street. The staff, the price and the BART station make the difference for me.

<hl> The hotel is nicely kept and clean <hl> .


Question: How is the service?

I have used trip advisor for several trips now and I have not been disappointed. I have found that you are the best source to find a hotel. My family and I were traveling to Yosemite and decided to stay three days in San Francisco. It was a hard decision to make but after reading your reviews decided on the Pan Pacific in San Francisco. What a wonderful decision. The hotel' s location is great -- it is within walking distance of many many stores/shopping. It is a short distance (5 minute walk) to the cable cars, Chinatown (walking distance a little longer), if you are renting from Hertz I believe they will do that for you (at least I know they will return the car for a $5 fee), and many other restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are also close to several drug stores and mini markets. The hotel is beautiful inside and the rooms were roomy for 2 adults and 2 children with 5 pieces of luggage. The service and concierge were exceptional and went out of their way to do extra things for us. I cannot say enough about this place and the people who are working there. After going to Yosemite and several others places we needed to return to San Francisco for our return flight home and wanted to stayed again at the Pan Pacific which we did. The concierge printed our boarding passes for our airline and even arranged for a cab to be downstairs at a certain time to take us to the airport. This hotel even offers free car service during certain times of the day and several times instead of a cab they offered us the car for our own use. We loved this hotel and its location and would definitely stay here again. Finally, although a little more in price I was able to go on the Pan Pacific web site and get an internet special for several nights. Even if you pay a little more for this hotel -- you get what you pay for!

Answer: The service and concierge were exceptional and went out of their

I have used trip advisor for several trips now and I have not been disappointed. I have found that you are the best source to find a hotel. My family and I were traveling to Yosemite and decided to stay three days in San Francisco. It was a hard decision to make but after reading your reviews decided on the Pan Pacific in San Francisco. What a wonderful decision. The hotel' s location is great -- it is within walking distance of many many stores/shopping. It is a short distance (5 minute walk) to the cable cars, Chinatown (walking distance a little longer), if you are renting from Hertz I believe they will do that for you (at least I know they will return the car for a $5 fee), and many other restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are also close to several drug stores and mini markets. The hotel is beautiful inside and the rooms were roomy for 2 adults and 2 children with 5 pieces of luggage. <hl> The service and concierge were exceptional and went out of their way to do extra things for us. <hl> I cannot say enough about this place and the people who are working there. After going to Yosemite and several others places we needed to return to San Francisco for our return flight home and wanted to stayed again at the Pan Pacific which we did. The concierge printed our boarding passes for our airline and even arranged for a cab to be downstairs at a certain time to take us to the airport. This hotel even offers free car service during certain times of the day and several times instead of a cab they offered us the car for our own use. We loved this hotel and its location and would definitely stay here again. Finally, although a little more in price I was able to go on the Pan Pacific web site and get an internet special for several nights. Even if you pay a little more for this hotel -- you get what you pay for!

I have used trip advisor for several trips now and I have not been disappointed. I have found that you are the best source to find a hotel. My family and I were traveling to Yosemite and decided to stay three days in San Francisco. It was a hard decision to make but after reading your reviews decided on the Pan Pacific in San Francisco. What a wonderful decision. The hotel' s location is great -- it is within walking distance of many many stores/shopping. It is a short distance (5 minute walk) to the cable cars, Chinatown (walking distance a little longer), if you are renting from Hertz I believe they will do that for you (at least I know they will return the car for a $5 fee), and many other restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are also close to several drug stores and mini markets. The hotel is beautiful inside and the rooms were roomy for 2 adults and 2 children with 5 pieces of luggage. <hl> The service and concierge were exceptional and went out of their <hl> way to do extra things for us. I cannot say enough about this place and the people who are working there. After going to Yosemite and several others places we needed to return to San Francisco for our return flight home and wanted to stayed again at the Pan Pacific which we did. The concierge printed our boarding passes for our airline and even arranged for a cab to be downstairs at a certain time to take us to the airport. This hotel even offers free car service during certain times of the day and several times instead of a cab they offered us the car for our own use. We loved this hotel and its location and would definitely stay here again. Finally, although a little more in price I was able to go on the Pan Pacific web site and get an internet special for several nights. Even if you pay a little more for this hotel -- you get what you pay for!


Question: How do you rate the staff?

Stayed at the Chancellor recently for 3 nights. What a find. Can't beat the location. Staff very helpful and the suite we had on the 14th floor was great with 2 bathrooms and a great view. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived so we went down Powell for a cafe lunch. We're pretty low maintenance hotel guests as we prefer to do our own research on sightseeing, restaurants, etc but everyone at the hotel was pleasant from Alice in housekeeping to Matthew who helped us with luggage at check in . For a hotel that's been around since 1914, the Chancellor has been kept in good condition and has a comfortable, quality feel to it. Don't know what the other reviewer meant by thin walls, but we didn't hear a peep from any other guest.  Rooms are updated as well with flat screen TVs and free wireless internet. Can't wait to return!

Answer: Staff very helpful

Stayed at the Chancellor recently for 3 nights. What a find. Can't beat the location. <hl> Staff very helpful and the suite we had on the 14th floor was great with 2 bathrooms and a great view. <hl> Our room wasn't ready when we arrived so we went down Powell for a cafe lunch. We're pretty low maintenance hotel guests as we prefer to do our own research on sightseeing, restaurants, etc but everyone at the hotel was pleasant from Alice in housekeeping to Matthew who helped us with luggage at check in . For a hotel that's been around since 1914, the Chancellor has been kept in good condition and has a comfortable, quality feel to it. Don't know what the other reviewer meant by thin walls, but we didn't hear a peep from any other guest. Rooms are updated as well with flat screen TVs and free wireless internet. Can't wait to return!

Stayed at the Chancellor recently for 3 nights. What a find. Can't beat the location. <hl> Staff very helpful <hl> and the suite we had on the 14th floor was great with 2 bathrooms and a great view. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived so we went down Powell for a cafe lunch. We're pretty low maintenance hotel guests as we prefer to do our own research on sightseeing, restaurants, etc but everyone at the hotel was pleasant from Alice in housekeeping to Matthew who helped us with luggage at check in . For a hotel that's been around since 1914, the Chancellor has been kept in good condition and has a comfortable, quality feel to it. Don't know what the other reviewer meant by thin walls, but we didn't hear a peep from any other guest. Rooms are updated as well with flat screen TVs and free wireless internet. Can't wait to return!


Question: How is the service?

We moved here after an awful experience at Hotel Monaco and were grateful to get in for the three nights we stayed. The hotel is located in the middle of SF on Market St, which was very central for all of the sights and good restaurants. I'm sure there are other more trendy areas of SF to stay, but this was ideal for getting to all the places we wanted to. Service was impeccable and reliable - all our requests were accomodated and we were shown a couple of different rooms on check-in. We found Market Street typical of SF - quite noisy - and it was nice to be 10 stories or so up - good view and relatively quiet. Rooms are not the most impressive of the FS I have stayed at but decent size and very acceptable. Public areas nice and bar okay but nothing special compared to other FS. Concierge hugely helpful and everything felt relaxed - what you pay for with FS. I'm sure there are plusher and more trendy hotels in SF - and possibly better value. But there are certaintly far worse in our experience and the FS did everything it says on the tin. You simply don't have to worry about poor room, poor location, poor service or stress. Solid but expensive - but you won't go far wrong.

Answer: Service was impeccable and reliable

We moved here after an awful experience at Hotel Monaco and were grateful to get in for the three nights we stayed. The hotel is located in the middle of SF on Market St, which was very central for all of the sights and good restaurants. I'm sure there are other more trendy areas of SF to stay, but this was ideal for getting to all the places we wanted to. <hl> Service was impeccable and reliable - all our requests were accomodated and we were shown a couple of different rooms on check-in. <hl> We found Market Street typical of SF - quite noisy - and it was nice to be 10 stories or so up - good view and relatively quiet. Rooms are not the most impressive of the FS I have stayed at but decent size and very acceptable. Public areas nice and bar okay but nothing special compared to other FS. Concierge hugely helpful and everything felt relaxed - what you pay for with FS. I'm sure there are plusher and more trendy hotels in SF - and possibly better value. But there are certaintly far worse in our experience and the FS did everything it says on the tin. You simply don't have to worry about poor room, poor location, poor service or stress. Solid but expensive - but you won't go far wrong.

We moved here after an awful experience at Hotel Monaco and were grateful to get in for the three nights we stayed. The hotel is located in the middle of SF on Market St, which was very central for all of the sights and good restaurants. I'm sure there are other more trendy areas of SF to stay, but this was ideal for getting to all the places we wanted to. <hl> Service was impeccable and reliable <hl> - all our requests were accomodated and we were shown a couple of different rooms on check-in. We found Market Street typical of SF - quite noisy - and it was nice to be 10 stories or so up - good view and relatively quiet. Rooms are not the most impressive of the FS I have stayed at but decent size and very acceptable. Public areas nice and bar okay but nothing special compared to other FS. Concierge hugely helpful and everything felt relaxed - what you pay for with FS. I'm sure there are plusher and more trendy hotels in SF - and possibly better value. But there are certaintly far worse in our experience and the FS did everything it says on the tin. You simply don't have to worry about poor room, poor location, poor service or stress. Solid but expensive - but you won't go far wrong.


Question: How was the experience?

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in. I have enjoyed Schrager hotels in NYC and London, but the Clift SF completely fell short of my expectations. The lobby and interior was hip, but the staff needs training in hotel management and good manners. The staff provided nothing but bad service to the point that I cut my stay short. This hotel attracts an obnoxious 20-something crowd looking for a drama/nighmare scene. I love hip hotels, but in a city that has so many great hotels, do yourself a favor and stay someplace else.

Answer: This is the worst hotel I have stayed in

<hl> This is the worst hotel I have stayed in . <hl> I have enjoyed Schrager hotels in NYC and London, but the Clift SF completely fell short of my expectations. The lobby and interior was hip, but the staff needs training in hotel management and good manners. The staff provided nothing but bad service to the point that I cut my stay short. This hotel attracts an obnoxious 20-something crowd looking for a drama/nighmare scene. I love hip hotels, but in a city that has so many great hotels, do yourself a favor and stay someplace else.

<hl> This is the worst hotel I have stayed in <hl>. I have enjoyed Schrager hotels in NYC and London, but the Clift SF completely fell short of my expectations. The lobby and interior was hip, but the staff needs training in hotel management and good manners. The staff provided nothing but bad service to the point that I cut my stay short. This hotel attracts an obnoxious 20-something crowd looking for a drama/nighmare scene. I love hip hotels, but in a city that has so many great hotels, do yourself a favor and stay someplace else.

<hl> This is the worst hotel I have stayed in <hl> .


Question: How is the hotel?

I have been traveling to San Francisco extensively over the past two years, and always try to book the JW. I love the hotel overall, from the large, beautifully furnished and decorated rooms, to the helpful and friendly staff. The room layout and decor are so different than the 'standard' hotels that I am always pleasantly surprised when I check in.The recent renovations to the lobby area seem to be following the recent Marriott trend towards "sleek and trendy" that I've noticed in other Marriott properties. However,it doesn't work 100% for me here..sometimes feel that I'm not young or hip enough to hang out in the bar area..but I do anyway ;-). I have only eaten in the restaurant a couple of times since the re-do, and the food is very good, but pricey. And while the rooms are frequently less expensive than other area Marriotts during the work week, to be honest I would have trouble swinging more than a night or two if my company wasn't picking up the tab. Then again, this is San Francisco..and a great location to boot. A block from Union Square and theaters. Highly recommended.

Answer: I love the hotel overall

I have been traveling to San Francisco extensively over the past two years, and always try to book the JW. <hl> I love the hotel overall , from the large, beautifully furnished and decorated rooms, to the helpful and friendly staff. <hl> The room layout and decor are so different than the 'standard' hotels that I am always pleasantly surprised when I check in. The recent renovations to the lobby area seem to be following the recent Marriott trend towards "sleek and trendy" that I've noticed in other Marriott properties. However,it doesn't work 100% for me here..sometimes feel that I'm not young or hip enough to hang out in the bar area.. but I do anyway ;-). I have only eaten in the restaurant a couple of times since the re-do, and the food is very good, but pricey. And while the rooms are frequently less expensive than other area Marriotts during the work week, to be honest I would have trouble swinging more than a night or two if my company wasn't picking up the tab. Then again, this is San Francisco..and a great location to boot. A block from Union Square and theaters. Highly recommended.

I have been traveling to San Francisco extensively over the past two years, and always try to book the JW. <hl> I love the hotel overall <hl>, from the large, beautifully furnished and decorated rooms, to the helpful and friendly staff. The room layout and decor are so different than the 'standard' hotels that I am always pleasantly surprised when I check in.The recent renovations to the lobby area seem to be following the recent Marriott trend towards "sleek and trendy" that I've noticed in other Marriott properties. However,it doesn't work 100% for me here..sometimes feel that I'm not young or hip enough to hang out in the bar area..but I do anyway ;-). I have only eaten in the restaurant a couple of times since the re-do, and the food is very good, but pricey. And while the rooms are frequently less expensive than other area Marriotts during the work week, to be honest I would have trouble swinging more than a night or two if my company wasn't picking up the tab. Then again, this is San Francisco..and a great location to boot. A block from Union Square and theaters. Highly recommended.

<hl> I love the hotel overall <hl> , from the large, beautifully furnished and decorated rooms, to the helpful and friendly staff.


Question: How would you rate the area where the hotel is situated?

Nob Hill Motor Inn was a great place to base ourselves in San Francisco. It is close to the cablecars (sometimes hard to get on because they are full).,and the staff were full of information and directions. They even helped us to get us to a doctor when our daughter fell ill. This area was a very safe area and few homeless were seen. We even went to the cinema around the corner in our 4 days visiting. There were a few restaurants around that were very good and a handy convenience store on the corner. No washing facilities was a drawback when traveling with kids. The rooms were large for the 4 of us. Even room to sit at a table and chair and also a sofa to sit on instead of the bed. We liked this motel and thought the price was great for San Fran and parking was free. Would recommend this hotel for families.

Answer: This area was a very safe area

Nob Hill Motor Inn was a great place to base ourselves in San Francisco. It is close to the cablecars (sometimes hard to get on because they are full).,and the staff were full of information and directions. They even helped us to get us to a doctor when our daughter fell ill. <hl> This area was a very safe area and few homeless were seen. <hl> We even went to the cinema around the corner in our 4 days visiting. There were a few restaurants around that were very good and a handy convenience store on the corner. No washing facilities was a drawback when traveling with kids. The rooms were large for the 4 of us. Even room to sit at a table and chair and also a sofa to sit on instead of the bed. We liked this motel and thought the price was great for San Fran and parking was free. Would recommend this hotel for families.

Nob Hill Motor Inn was a great place to base ourselves in San Francisco. It is close to the cablecars (sometimes hard to get on because they are full).,and the staff were full of information and directions. They even helped us to get us to a doctor when our daughter fell ill. <hl> This area was a very safe area <hl> and few homeless were seen. We even went to the cinema around the corner in our 4 days visiting. There were a few restaurants around that were very good and a handy convenience store on the corner. No washing facilities was a drawback when traveling with kids. The rooms were large for the 4 of us. Even room to sit at a table and chair and also a sofa to sit on instead of the bed. We liked this motel and thought the price was great for San Fran and parking was free. Would recommend this hotel for families.


Question: How would you rate the staff of the hotel?

What a great little hotel. I found it on the internet and was amazed I could find a decent hotel at the price I paid, and decided to go with it because of good reviews. I was not disappointed. I love the high design, especially the littte touches like different and beautifully colored toiletries in the bathroom and cobalt carpeting in the room. The room was a decent size, similar to what I would expect in a European hotel, and the bed was very comfortable. I liked having internet access in the lounge on my floor and the coffee that was always available was top notch. The staff was so-so, being very helpful in giving me a quiet room, but not very responsive or helpful when I asked for a certain type of restaurant. I was simply told that they did not know of any of the type; they did not offer to look any further. I imagine the queen size rooms on Geary St. would be very noisy because of activity on the street itself. I was given a room on the alleyway and it was just what I needed. My only complaint is the same as has already been mentioned - it is an old building and the floors are creaky. I could hear the people above me walking around.All in all, I would very much recommend this hotel, expecially at the price I had. The location is the best, a block from Union Square and the cable cars, near BART and Market St. There are restaurants all around, including a Starbucks attached to the hotel.

Answer: The staff was so-so, being very helpful in giving me a quiet room, but not very responsive or helpful when I asked for a certain type of restaurant

What a great little hotel. I found it on the internet and was amazed I could find a decent hotel at the price I paid, and decided to go with it because of good reviews. I was not disappointed. I love the high design, especially the littte touches like different and beautifully colored toiletries in the bathroom and cobalt carpeting in the room. The room was a decent size, similar to what I would expect in a European hotel, and the bed was very comfortable. I liked having internet access in the lounge on my floor and the coffee that was always available was top notch. <hl> The staff was so-so, being very helpful in giving me a quiet room, but not very responsive or helpful when I asked for a certain type of restaurant . <hl> I was simply told that they did not know of any of the type; they did not offer to look any further. I imagine the queen size rooms on Geary St. would be very noisy because of activity on the street itself. I was given a room on the alleyway and it was just what I needed. My only complaint is the same as has already been mentioned - it is an old building and the floors are creaky. I could hear the people above me walking around. All in all, I would very much recommend this hotel, expecially at the price I had. The location is the best, a block from Union Square and the cable cars, near BART and Market St. There are restaurants all around, including a Starbucks attached to the hotel.

What a great little hotel. I found it on the internet and was amazed I could find a decent hotel at the price I paid, and decided to go with it because of good reviews. I was not disappointed. I love the high design, especially the littte touches like different and beautifully colored toiletries in the bathroom and cobalt carpeting in the room. The room was a decent size, similar to what I would expect in a European hotel, and the bed was very comfortable. I liked having internet access in the lounge on my floor and the coffee that was always available was top notch. <hl> The staff was so-so, being very helpful in giving me a quiet room, but not very responsive or helpful when I asked for a certain type of restaurant <hl>. I was simply told that they did not know of any of the type; they did not offer to look any further. I imagine the queen size rooms on Geary St. would be very noisy because of activity on the street itself. I was given a room on the alleyway and it was just what I needed. My only complaint is the same as has already been mentioned - it is an old building and the floors are creaky. I could hear the people above me walking around.All in all, I would very much recommend this hotel, expecially at the price I had. The location is the best, a block from Union Square and the cable cars, near BART and Market St. There are restaurants all around, including a Starbucks attached to the hotel.

<hl> The staff was so-so, being very helpful in giving me a quiet room, but not very responsive or helpful when I asked for a certain type of restaurant <hl> .


Question: How is the neighborhood?

The Renoir was our first taste of San Francisco and we left it with mixed feelings after four night stay. The Hotel is well located on the fringe of the CBD in Market St and right next to transport. The Hotel Foyer, staff and check went without a hitch. It is an old Hotel that is definitely tired and needs a good refurbishment. Our room faced onto Market St itself right outside the tram and bus stop...which proved to be a bad location which will elaborate on later. The bathroom was big enough and above all clean...we had to get additional pillows for our bed but the big issue was the windows....they didnt close properly and the curtains certainly needed to be replaced as they were shoddy therefore letting in sun light.The worst aspect of this Hotel is its location in the poorer part of San Francisco with a number of homeless people wandering the streets day and night. Unfortunately they camped in the tram/bus shelters of a night time and kept up a constant barrage of abuse and yelling into the early hours of morning. Add to this the Hotel stands on the corner of two major streets which constantly seemed to have emergency vehicles or police blaring through the night. I dont think we got a decent night sleep whilst their The women in our party felt uncomfortable abt walking outside and because of the location their was a lack of reasonable good restaurants and eateries. We were even advised by police near the Hotel to avoid certain take away restaurants because of the problems with the homeless people so had to find a restaurant recommended to us further up Market St for reasoanble food. I wouldnt recommend staying at this Hotel for one big reason.....sleep as the noise in the streets is not well insulated from the Hotel itself.

Answer: its location in the poorer part of San Francisco with a number of homeless people wandering the streets day and night

The Renoir was our first taste of San Francisco and we left it with mixed feelings after four night stay. The Hotel is well located on the fringe of the CBD in Market St and right next to transport. The Hotel Foyer, staff and check went without a hitch. It is an old Hotel that is definitely tired and needs a good refurbishment. Our room faced onto Market St itself right outside the tram and bus stop...which proved to be a bad location which will elaborate on later. The bathroom was big enough and above all clean...we had to get additional pillows for our bed but the big issue was the windows.... they didnt close properly and the curtains certainly needed to be replaced as they were shoddy therefore letting in sun light. <hl> The worst aspect of this Hotel is its location in the poorer part of San Francisco with a number of homeless people wandering the streets day and night . <hl> Unfortunately they camped in the tram/bus shelters of a night time and kept up a constant barrage of abuse and yelling into the early hours of morning. Add to this the Hotel stands on the corner of two major streets which constantly seemed to have emergency vehicles or police blaring through the night. I dont think we got a decent night sleep whilst their The women in our party felt uncomfortable abt walking outside and because of the location their was a lack of reasonable good restaurants and eateries. We were even advised by police near the Hotel to avoid certain take away restaurants because of the problems with the homeless people so had to find a restaurant recommended to us further up Market St for reasoanble food. I wouldnt recommend staying at this Hotel for one big reason.....sleep as the noise in the streets is not well insulated from the Hotel itself.

The Renoir was our first taste of San Francisco and we left it with mixed feelings after four night stay. The Hotel is well located on the fringe of the CBD in Market St and right next to transport. The Hotel Foyer, staff and check went without a hitch. It is an old Hotel that is definitely tired and needs a good refurbishment. Our room faced onto Market St itself right outside the tram and bus stop...which proved to be a bad location which will elaborate on later. The bathroom was big enough and above all clean...we had to get additional pillows for our bed but the big issue was the windows....they didnt close properly and the curtains certainly needed to be replaced as they were shoddy therefore letting in sun light.The worst aspect of this Hotel is <hl> its location in the poorer part of San Francisco with a number of homeless people wandering the streets day and night <hl>. Unfortunately they camped in the tram/bus shelters of a night time and kept up a constant barrage of abuse and yelling into the early hours of morning. Add to this the Hotel stands on the corner of two major streets which constantly seemed to have emergency vehicles or police blaring through the night. I dont think we got a decent night sleep whilst their The women in our party felt uncomfortable abt walking outside and because of the location their was a lack of reasonable good restaurants and eateries. We were even advised by police near the Hotel to avoid certain take away restaurants because of the problems with the homeless people so had to find a restaurant recommended to us further up Market St for reasoanble food. I wouldnt recommend staying at this Hotel for one big reason.....sleep as the noise in the streets is not well insulated from the Hotel itself.

The worst aspect of this Hotel is <hl> its location in the poorer part of San Francisco with a number of homeless people wandering the streets day and night <hl> .


Question: How is it staff?

My husband and I stayed for three nights while I was down in San Francisco attending training. We normally stay at a little hotel in the Union Square area, but the panhandling, noise, and crowds got tedious. I found this hotel and chose it because of its location and we weren't disappointed! The street parking in our F-250 extended cab ranch vehicle was... well, exciting, but do-able. Google Earth didn't show the degree of slope on the side we parked on (STEEP!). Once inside it was a great experience from check in to check out. The staff was all very polite and friendly. We declined the "view" room upgrade (for a fee) we were offered (didn't think work would go for that!), but our inside room was more than adequate. I could hear the gentleman next to us talk conversationally on his phone to someone named Chris so the rooms could use a little boost on the soundproofing, plus the pipes clanked pretty much all night. Maybe this was why we were offered an upgrade? In the evenings we were able to walk the neighborhood unmolested and gawk at the mansions in the 'hood- we probably got the police called on us as we ogled from the sidewalk (hey- they light those homes so you WILL ogle!). We were able to walk to the Fillmore district for dinner one night so it isn't totally far from restaurants, but you WILL burn off the calories from dinner. We also walked down to the waterfront area down the Lyon Street steps and caught the cable car over to Union Square for dinner and a pint at Johnny Foleys. One weird thing about parking at the hotel is that the parking is street parking and therefore under the parking laws- it must be moved every three hours after 9 in the morning. My husband had his motorcycle in the back of the truck and just parked it for free at the Palace of the Legion of Honor and rode from there while I was in class. Overall a great place to stay.

Answer: The staff was all very polite and friendly

My husband and I stayed for three nights while I was down in San Francisco attending training. We normally stay at a little hotel in the Union Square area, but the panhandling, noise, and crowds got tedious. I found this hotel and chose it because of its location and we weren't disappointed! The street parking in our F-250 extended cab ranch vehicle was... well, exciting, but do-able. Google Earth didn't show the degree of slope on the side we parked on (STEEP!). Once inside it was a great experience from check in to check out. <hl> The staff was all very polite and friendly . <hl> We declined the "view" room upgrade (for a fee) we were offered (didn't think work would go for that!), but our inside room was more than adequate. I could hear the gentleman next to us talk conversationally on his phone to someone named Chris so the rooms could use a little boost on the soundproofing, plus the pipes clanked pretty much all night. Maybe this was why we were offered an upgrade? In the evenings we were able to walk the neighborhood unmolested and gawk at the mansions in the 'hood- we probably got the police called on us as we ogled from the sidewalk (hey- they light those homes so you WILL ogle!). We were able to walk to the Fillmore district for dinner one night so it isn't totally far from restaurants, but you WILL burn off the calories from dinner. We also walked down to the waterfront area down the Lyon Street steps and caught the cable car over to Union Square for dinner and a pint at Johnny Foleys. One weird thing about parking at the hotel is that the parking is street parking and therefore under the parking laws- it must be moved every three hours after 9 in the morning. My husband had his motorcycle in the back of the truck and just parked it for free at the Palace of the Legion of Honor and rode from there while I was in class. Overall a great place to stay.

My husband and I stayed for three nights while I was down in San Francisco attending training. We normally stay at a little hotel in the Union Square area, but the panhandling, noise, and crowds got tedious. I found this hotel and chose it because of its location and we weren't disappointed! The street parking in our F-250 extended cab ranch vehicle was... well, exciting, but do-able. Google Earth didn't show the degree of slope on the side we parked on (STEEP!). Once inside it was a great experience from check in to check out. <hl> The staff was all very polite and friendly <hl>. We declined the "view" room upgrade (for a fee) we were offered (didn't think work would go for that!), but our inside room was more than adequate. I could hear the gentleman next to us talk conversationally on his phone to someone named Chris so the rooms could use a little boost on the soundproofing, plus the pipes clanked pretty much all night. Maybe this was why we were offered an upgrade? In the evenings we were able to walk the neighborhood unmolested and gawk at the mansions in the 'hood- we probably got the police called on us as we ogled from the sidewalk (hey- they light those homes so you WILL ogle!). We were able to walk to the Fillmore district for dinner one night so it isn't totally far from restaurants, but you WILL burn off the calories from dinner. We also walked down to the waterfront area down the Lyon Street steps and caught the cable car over to Union Square for dinner and a pint at Johnny Foleys. One weird thing about parking at the hotel is that the parking is street parking and therefore under the parking laws- it must be moved every three hours after 9 in the morning. My husband had his motorcycle in the back of the truck and just parked it for free at the Palace of the Legion of Honor and rode from there while I was in class. Overall a great place to stay.

<hl> The staff was all very polite and friendly <hl> .


Question: How is the internet access?

Enjoyed the authentic Japanese Bath in the room and proximity to city centre. Free wifi that actually worked :)

Answer: . Free wifi that actually worked

<hl> Enjoyed the authentic Japanese Bath in the room and proximity to city centre . Free wifi that actually worked :) <hl>

Enjoyed the authentic Japanese Bath in the room and proximity to city centre<hl> . Free wifi that actually worked <hl> :)

Enjoyed the authentic Japanese Bath in the room and proximity to city centre <hl> . Free wifi that actually worked <hl> :)


Question: How is the decor?

Virtually every review of this hotel hits the nail on the head. There is nothing exceptional about it but it is solid value in a great location with a very plesant and helpful front desk staff. Rooms are slightly funky but Executive Kings are very roomy and worth the small upcharge. This is not a glamorous hotel but the operators have made the very best of the aged building and given it a unique character. I would have no hesitation choosing this hotel again if I am in San FranciscoFree and efficient internet was much appreciated. I will no longer chose hotels that charge outrageous internet fees.

Answer: Virtually

<hl> Virtually every review of this hotel hits the nail on the head. <hl> There is nothing exceptional about it but it is solid value in a great location with a very plesant and helpful front desk staff. Rooms are slightly funky but Executive Kings are very roomy and worth the small upcharge. This is not a glamorous hotel but the operators have made the very best of the aged building and given it a unique character. I would have no hesitation choosing this hotel again if I am in San FranciscoFree and efficient internet was much appreciated. I will no longer chose hotels that charge outrageous internet fees.

<hl> Virtually <hl> every review of this hotel hits the nail on the head. There is nothing exceptional about it but it is solid value in a great location with a very plesant and helpful front desk staff. Rooms are slightly funky but Executive Kings are very roomy and worth the small upcharge. This is not a glamorous hotel but the operators have made the very best of the aged building and given it a unique character. I would have no hesitation choosing this hotel again if I am in San FranciscoFree and efficient internet was much appreciated. I will no longer chose hotels that charge outrageous internet fees.


Question: How is people?

This is a really nice hotel and the staff and level of service raises it a few bars well. The staff was very friendly and helpful, as soon as we arrived we were given a map, informed of all the sightseeing locations, places to eat and told to avoid Tenderloin. We felt pretty safe as the hotel is located in Nob Hill; it is a cool neighborhood, there are a few gourmet coffee shops in the area and the hotel is not far from the city center which is a plus! Some reviews said that you could hear street noise from the hotel, we did not experience this at all. Our room was really quite and we slept very well. The staff keeps the rooms really clean and room service is good. Every afternoon at 6pm the hotel has a free wine service, it is great! because after a long day of running around San Fran you'll return to a nice glass of wine and listen to music played by one of the staff members. The wine hour is also a great place to meet other hotel guests. We went to the restaurant Saha for breakfast and it was tasty and filling. Free WI-FI is also a great plus. You'll definitely get your monies worth! Have fun!

Answer: Every afternoon

This is a really nice hotel and the staff and level of service raises it a few bars well. The staff was very friendly and helpful, as soon as we arrived we were given a map, informed of all the sightseeing locations, places to eat and told to avoid Tenderloin. We felt pretty safe as the hotel is located in Nob Hill; it is a cool neighborhood, there are a few gourmet coffee shops in the area and the hotel is not far from the city center which is a plus! Some reviews said that you could hear street noise from the hotel, we did not experience this at all. Our room was really quite and we slept very well. The staff keeps the rooms really clean and room service is good. <hl> Every afternoon at 6pm the hotel has a free wine service, it is great! <hl> because after a long day of running around San Fran you'll return to a nice glass of wine and listen to music played by one of the staff members. The wine hour is also a great place to meet other hotel guests. We went to the restaurant Saha for breakfast and it was tasty and filling. Free WI-FI is also a great plus. You'll definitely get your monies worth! Have fun!

This is a really nice hotel and the staff and level of service raises it a few bars well. The staff was very friendly and helpful, as soon as we arrived we were given a map, informed of all the sightseeing locations, places to eat and told to avoid Tenderloin. We felt pretty safe as the hotel is located in Nob Hill; it is a cool neighborhood, there are a few gourmet coffee shops in the area and the hotel is not far from the city center which is a plus! Some reviews said that you could hear street noise from the hotel, we did not experience this at all. Our room was really quite and we slept very well. The staff keeps the rooms really clean and room service is good. <hl> Every afternoon <hl> at 6pm the hotel has a free wine service, it is great! because after a long day of running around San Fran you'll return to a nice glass of wine and listen to music played by one of the staff members. The wine hour is also a great place to meet other hotel guests. We went to the restaurant Saha for breakfast and it was tasty and filling. Free WI-FI is also a great plus. You'll definitely get your monies worth! Have fun!


Question: What is the customer service?

I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel, but was delightfully surprised at the elegant interior. Lots of marble and ornate wood in the lobby. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean though the bathrooms are on the small side. Interesting location-- near Civic Center, opera house and live theater ( you can walk to all these)-- plus Bay Area Rapid Transit station right in front of the hotel. Neighborhood is not a nice as the hotel; would call it a bit seedy, but not dangerous. The food was surprisingly good in the hotel restaurant. Not your usual hotel fare. Also the atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice an upscale.  The staff was courteous and seemed eager to help, though I did not give them anything out of the ordinary to do.  It was overall a surprising and very pleasant experience. From the outside you really don't know. It is a "diamond in the rough."

Answer: I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel, but was delightfully surprised at the elegant interior

<hl> I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel, but was delightfully surprised at the elegant interior . <hl> Lots of marble and ornate wood in the lobby. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean though the bathrooms are on the small side. Interesting location-- near Civic Center, opera house and live theater ( you can walk to all these)-- plus Bay Area Rapid Transit station right in front of the hotel. Neighborhood is not a nice as the hotel; would call it a bit seedy, but not dangerous. The food was surprisingly good in the hotel restaurant. Not your usual hotel fare. Also the atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice an upscale. The staff was courteous and seemed eager to help, though I did not give them anything out of the ordinary to do. It was overall a surprising and very pleasant experience. From the outside you really don't know. It is a "diamond in the rough."

<hl> I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel, but was delightfully surprised at the elegant interior <hl>. Lots of marble and ornate wood in the lobby. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean though the bathrooms are on the small side. Interesting location-- near Civic Center, opera house and live theater ( you can walk to all these)-- plus Bay Area Rapid Transit station right in front of the hotel. Neighborhood is not a nice as the hotel; would call it a bit seedy, but not dangerous. The food was surprisingly good in the hotel restaurant. Not your usual hotel fare. Also the atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice an upscale. The staff was courteous and seemed eager to help, though I did not give them anything out of the ordinary to do. It was overall a surprising and very pleasant experience. From the outside you really don't know. It is a "diamond in the rough."

<hl> I wasn't sure what to expect from this hotel, but was delightfully surprised at the elegant interior <hl> .


Question: How is the place?

I needed to stay in SF for one night, so I booked the cheapest hotel I could find on the internet, which cost less than $40 including tax. Due to some flight problem, I arrived around midnight. On the way to the hotel, I walked for less than 10 min from Powell St BART station, passing quite a few homeless people. But I expected this based on the tripadvisor reviews. And those people really didn't bother me. I checked in a room on 5th floor, a small room with a leaking toilet. I had to shut the bathroom door so that I wouldn't hear the sound of water. After lying on bed for an hour, I couldn't sleep and felt itchy on my face, neck and arms. After turning on the light, I found out dozens of big and small bugs crawling on the pillows. After killing some of them, I could see my blood from their dead bodies. I talked to a friendly staff in front desk and changed a room on 4th floor. This time, I was lucky to sleep through the night without any bugs in sight. The bed sheet and carpet were OK. The next morning, I found this room had a clogged sink. I have to say I got what I paid for and I learned my lesson. I stayed in Chancellor Hotel near Union Square two years ago with a pleasant experience. I wish I stayed in Chancellor this time.

Answer: I found this room had a clogged sink

I needed to stay in SF for one night, so I booked the cheapest hotel I could find on the internet, which cost less than $40 including tax. Due to some flight problem, I arrived around midnight. On the way to the hotel, I walked for less than 10 min from Powell St BART station, passing quite a few homeless people. But I expected this based on the tripadvisor reviews. And those people really didn't bother me. I checked in a room on 5th floor, a small room with a leaking toilet. I had to shut the bathroom door so that I wouldn't hear the sound of water. After lying on bed for an hour, I couldn't sleep and felt itchy on my face, neck and arms. After turning on the light, I found out dozens of big and small bugs crawling on the pillows. After killing some of them, I could see my blood from their dead bodies. I talked to a friendly staff in front desk and changed a room on 4th floor. This time, I was lucky to sleep through the night without any bugs in sight. The bed sheet and carpet were OK. <hl> The next morning, I found this room had a clogged sink . <hl> I have to say I got what I paid for and I learned my lesson. I stayed in Chancellor Hotel near Union Square two years ago with a pleasant experience. I wish I stayed in Chancellor this time.

I needed to stay in SF for one night, so I booked the cheapest hotel I could find on the internet, which cost less than $40 including tax. Due to some flight problem, I arrived around midnight. On the way to the hotel, I walked for less than 10 min from Powell St BART station, passing quite a few homeless people. But I expected this based on the tripadvisor reviews. And those people really didn't bother me. I checked in a room on 5th floor, a small room with a leaking toilet. I had to shut the bathroom door so that I wouldn't hear the sound of water. After lying on bed for an hour, I couldn't sleep and felt itchy on my face, neck and arms. After turning on the light, I found out dozens of big and small bugs crawling on the pillows. After killing some of them, I could see my blood from their dead bodies. I talked to a friendly staff in front desk and changed a room on 4th floor. This time, I was lucky to sleep through the night without any bugs in sight. The bed sheet and carpet were OK. The next morning, <hl> I found this room had a clogged sink <hl>. I have to say I got what I paid for and I learned my lesson. I stayed in Chancellor Hotel near Union Square two years ago with a pleasant experience. I wish I stayed in Chancellor this time.

The next morning, <hl> I found this room had a clogged sink <hl> .


Question: Is it a good place?

Definitely not recommended. Yes, the staff was nice, hopefully!The place is horrible, dirty (I was wondering if we were going to find bugs in the bed linen) and located in the worst street of Tenderloin. We didn't even have a shower in the morning because of the state of the barhroom. I don't know about the rest of the floors, but the 5th one was very noisy and with constant door slammings during all the night.Summary: avoid Verona, there are other places better located and around the same budget.

Answer: hopefully!The place is horrible

Definitely not recommended. <hl> Yes, the staff was nice, hopefully!The place is horrible , dirty (I was wondering if we were going to find bugs in the bed linen) and located in the worst street of Tenderloin. <hl> We didn't even have a shower in the morning because of the state of the barhroom. I don't know about the rest of the floors, but the 5th one was very noisy and with constant door slammings during all the night. Summary: avoid Verona, there are other places better located and around the same budget.

Definitely not recommended. Yes, the staff was nice, <hl> hopefully!The place is horrible <hl>, dirty (I was wondering if we were going to find bugs in the bed linen) and located in the worst street of Tenderloin. We didn't even have a shower in the morning because of the state of the barhroom. I don't know about the rest of the floors, but the 5th one was very noisy and with constant door slammings during all the night.Summary: avoid Verona, there are other places better located and around the same budget.

Yes, the staff was nice, <hl> hopefully!The place is horrible <hl> , dirty (I was wondering if we were going to find bugs in the bed linen) and located in the worst street of Tenderloin.


Question: Where can I locate the hotel staff?

I had the pleasure of staying at the Adagio recently and had a great experience! The rooms are very comfortable and the location is ideal. Staff was friendly and efficient.

Answer: friendly and efficient

Staff was friendly and efficient .

I had the pleasure of staying at the Adagio recently and had a great experience! The rooms are very comfortable and the location is ideal. <hl> Staff was friendly and efficient . <hl>

I had the pleasure of staying at the Adagio recently and had a great experience! The rooms are very comfortable and the location is ideal. Staff was <hl> friendly and efficient <hl>.

Staff was <hl> friendly and efficient <hl> .


Question: How is the ambience?

If you want a great experience at a boutique hotel in the city and don't want to spend too much money, the Villa Florence is highly recommended. We stayed there for 4 nights (Nov 9-12, 2004) and requested early check-in, room in a quiet section, on the 5th or 6th floor and 2 double beds. We got all that and more! We only paid $127 CDN per night (special Expedia rate) so it was a great value for what we got. They had a complimentary wine reception each night at 5pm and also had complimentary coffee in the room. As we weren't scheduled to leave SF until late at night, they even stored our luggage after we checked out so we didn't have to carry it around all day. There was no view from our room but we were okay with this since we wanted a quiet atmosphere. The room was a little below average in size - it pretty much fit the 2 beds, a desk, mini fridge and TV with bureau - no sitting area. However, it was very clean. They have white comforters on the beds and they were actually clean! The restaurant next door, Kuletos, is highly recommended!! Probably our best dinner while in SF. Make sure you make a reservation since it gets very busy.

Answer: a quiet atmosphere

If you want a great experience at a boutique hotel in the city and don't want to spend too much money, the Villa Florence is highly recommended. We stayed there for 4 nights (Nov 9-12, 2004) and requested early check-in, room in a quiet section, on the 5th or 6th floor and 2 double beds. We got all that and more! We only paid $127 CDN per night (special Expedia rate) so it was a great value for what we got. They had a complimentary wine reception each night at 5pm and also had complimentary coffee in the room. As we weren't scheduled to leave SF until late at night, they even stored our luggage after we checked out so we didn't have to carry it around all day. <hl> There was no view from our room but we were okay with this since we wanted a quiet atmosphere . <hl> The room was a little below average in size - it pretty much fit the 2 beds, a desk, mini fridge and TV with bureau - no sitting area. However, it was very clean. They have white comforters on the beds and they were actually clean! The restaurant next door, Kuletos, is highly recommended!! Probably our best dinner while in SF. Make sure you make a reservation since it gets very busy.

If you want a great experience at a boutique hotel in the city and don't want to spend too much money, the Villa Florence is highly recommended. We stayed there for 4 nights (Nov 9-12, 2004) and requested early check-in, room in a quiet section, on the 5th or 6th floor and 2 double beds. We got all that and more! We only paid $127 CDN per night (special Expedia rate) so it was a great value for what we got. They had a complimentary wine reception each night at 5pm and also had complimentary coffee in the room. As we weren't scheduled to leave SF until late at night, they even stored our luggage after we checked out so we didn't have to carry it around all day. There was no view from our room but we were okay with this since we wanted <hl> a quiet atmosphere <hl>. The room was a little below average in size - it pretty much fit the 2 beds, a desk, mini fridge and TV with bureau - no sitting area. However, it was very clean. They have white comforters on the beds and they were actually clean! The restaurant next door, Kuletos, is highly recommended!! Probably our best dinner while in SF. Make sure you make a reservation since it gets very busy.

There was no view from our room but we were okay with this since we wanted <hl> a quiet atmosphere <hl> .


Question: How is it bar?

This hotel has attentive and welcoming staff from the moment you step off the pavement. Check-in, bell boys and concierge staff are welcoming and friendly and one of the strengths of this hotel.The other is the superb location just off the corner of Union Square. As such, the rooms (27th floor) and bar have superb views of Powell Street or of San Francisco. The bar also serves great cheese cake. Nearby you are also served with plenty of Starbucks and Walgreens.The room: I can understand criticism of them being dated or noisy with wind but they are decent rooms of good size, clean, and the noise is not that loud you become troubled by it. Concierge recommended a great Chinese restaurant ( Hunan Homes) that was a real gift of a find. There is also a great meal and good service to be found at nearby Scala's Bistro. Best breakfasts have to be at Sears...an American Institution. All of these are a short walk from the hotel.There is no doubt in my mind that the Grand Hyatt would be my first port of call for the next visit to San Francisco.

Answer: bar have superb views of Powell Street or of San Francisco. The bar also serves great cheese cake

This hotel has attentive and welcoming staff from the moment you step off the pavement. Check-in, bell boys and concierge staff are welcoming and friendly and one of the strengths of this hotel. The other is the superb location just off the corner of Union Square. <hl> As such, the rooms (27th floor) and bar have superb views of Powell Street or of San Francisco. The bar also serves great cheese cake . <hl> Nearby you are also served with plenty of Starbucks and Walgreens. The room: I can understand criticism of them being dated or noisy with wind but they are decent rooms of good size, clean, and the noise is not that loud you become troubled by it. Concierge recommended a great Chinese restaurant ( Hunan Homes) that was a real gift of a find. There is also a great meal and good service to be found at nearby Scala's Bistro. Best breakfasts have to be at Sears...an American Institution. All of these are a short walk from the hotel. There is no doubt in my mind that the Grand Hyatt would be my first port of call for the next visit to San Francisco.

This hotel has attentive and welcoming staff from the moment you step off the pavement. Check-in, bell boys and concierge staff are welcoming and friendly and one of the strengths of this hotel.The other is the superb location just off the corner of Union Square. As such, the rooms (27th floor) and <hl> bar have superb views of Powell Street or of San Francisco. The bar also serves great cheese cake <hl>. Nearby you are also served with plenty of Starbucks and Walgreens.The room: I can understand criticism of them being dated or noisy with wind but they are decent rooms of good size, clean, and the noise is not that loud you become troubled by it. Concierge recommended a great Chinese restaurant ( Hunan Homes) that was a real gift of a find. There is also a great meal and good service to be found at nearby Scala's Bistro. Best breakfasts have to be at Sears...an American Institution. All of these are a short walk from the hotel.There is no doubt in my mind that the Grand Hyatt would be my first port of call for the next visit to San Francisco.

As such, the rooms (27th floor) and <hl> bar have superb views of Powell Street or of San Francisco. The bar also serves great cheese cake <hl> .


Question: What do you think about the staff?

We had a lovely 10th wedding anniversary stay at this hotel. We booked a deluxe King room, and were upgraded upon arrival to the King Suite for free. The staff is wonderful, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs (which is reflected in their excellent service). Many Thanks to the staff for their cheerful attitude and helpful tips. They booked show tickets for us at a moment's notice, and mapped out for us great places to go that were in the same area as the show: appetizers, the show, dinner, and dessert. What a nice date night we had. Each place was excellent, and lived up to the claims of the staff. We would definitely stay here again. The only (minor) negative was the bathroom - the shower was much to be desired, but if I wanted a luxury bathroom, I would have gone to a spa. Stay here and Enjoy!!

Answer: The staff is wonderful, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs

We had a lovely 10th wedding anniversary stay at this hotel. We booked a deluxe King room, and were upgraded upon arrival to the King Suite for free. <hl> The staff is wonderful, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs (which is reflected in their excellent service). <hl> Many Thanks to the staff for their cheerful attitude and helpful tips. They booked show tickets for us at a moment's notice, and mapped out for us great places to go that were in the same area as the show: appetizers, the show, dinner, and dessert. What a nice date night we had. Each place was excellent, and lived up to the claims of the staff. We would definitely stay here again. The only (minor) negative was the bathroom - the shower was much to be desired, but if I wanted a luxury bathroom, I would have gone to a spa. Stay here and Enjoy!!

We had a lovely 10th wedding anniversary stay at this hotel. We booked a deluxe King room, and were upgraded upon arrival to the King Suite for free. <hl> The staff is wonderful, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs <hl> (which is reflected in their excellent service). Many Thanks to the staff for their cheerful attitude and helpful tips. They booked show tickets for us at a moment's notice, and mapped out for us great places to go that were in the same area as the show: appetizers, the show, dinner, and dessert. What a nice date night we had. Each place was excellent, and lived up to the claims of the staff. We would definitely stay here again. The only (minor) negative was the bathroom - the shower was much to be desired, but if I wanted a luxury bathroom, I would have gone to a spa. Stay here and Enjoy!!