Question: How is transportation?

I was traveling by myself on a budget and the Mosser was like staying at a 5 star hotel for only $62 p/night. I stayed 4nights and never had to wait for the bathroom, The hotel room and facilities were very clean and well presented. Great location so close to shopping and transport.

Answer: Great location so close to shopping and transport

I was traveling by myself on a budget and the Mosser was like staying at a 5 star hotel for only $62 p/night. I stayed 4nights and never had to wait for the bathroom, The hotel room and facilities were very clean and well presented. <hl> Great location so close to shopping and transport . <hl>

I was traveling by myself on a budget and the Mosser was like staying at a 5 star hotel for only $62 p/night. I stayed 4nights and never had to wait for the bathroom, The hotel room and facilities were very clean and well presented. <hl> Great location so close to shopping and transport <hl>.

<hl> Great location so close to shopping and transport <hl> .


Question: How is the hotel?

My four-day stay at the Hotel Monaco was fabulous. Because I was in San Francisco to attend a conference, I wanted a place that was quiet and comfortable. My accomodation requests, made months prior through a centralized conference coordination system, asked for a non-smoking room far away from elevators and other noise-making devices (like electrical/mechanical rooms). With other hotels, this request is rarely granted (or it is ignored entirely). Even though the Hotel Monaco was booked solid when I checked in--and late at that, since my flight was delayed--they had reserved a room for me that was ideally located, per my requests. Amazing!The hotel staff were courteous, friendly, and pleasant. The atmosphere was welcoming, and rarely have I felt so relaxed at a hotel. Coming back to my room after hours of sessions, or just sitting by the fireplace in their lobby, felt like returning home rather than returning to "the hotel."

Answer: was fabulous

<hl> My four-day stay at the Hotel Monaco was fabulous . <hl> Because I was in San Francisco to attend a conference, I wanted a place that was quiet and comfortable. My accomodation requests, made months prior through a centralized conference coordination system, asked for a non-smoking room far away from elevators and other noise-making devices (like electrical/mechanical rooms). With other hotels, this request is rarely granted (or it is ignored entirely). Even though the Hotel Monaco was booked solid when I checked in--and late at that, since my flight was delayed--they had reserved a room for me that was ideally located, per my requests. Amazing!The hotel staff were courteous, friendly, and pleasant. The atmosphere was welcoming, and rarely have I felt so relaxed at a hotel. Coming back to my room after hours of sessions, or just sitting by the fireplace in their lobby, felt like returning home rather than returning to "the hotel."

My four-day stay at the Hotel Monaco <hl> was fabulous <hl>. Because I was in San Francisco to attend a conference, I wanted a place that was quiet and comfortable. My accomodation requests, made months prior through a centralized conference coordination system, asked for a non-smoking room far away from elevators and other noise-making devices (like electrical/mechanical rooms). With other hotels, this request is rarely granted (or it is ignored entirely). Even though the Hotel Monaco was booked solid when I checked in--and late at that, since my flight was delayed--they had reserved a room for me that was ideally located, per my requests. Amazing!The hotel staff were courteous, friendly, and pleasant. The atmosphere was welcoming, and rarely have I felt so relaxed at a hotel. Coming back to my room after hours of sessions, or just sitting by the fireplace in their lobby, felt like returning home rather than returning to "the hotel."

My four-day stay at the Hotel Monaco <hl> was fabulous <hl> .


Question: Are there any reviews on bath options at this hotel?

I have to say that this minute you walk into this hotel you are amazed and feel luxurious. I loved the service the moment my husband and I arrived with our two children. We were there for our family Thanksgiving and stayed in a one bedroom suite with an amazing view and great bathroom. The other thing that I loved that although a high-end crowd there were people traveling with their children and those that weren't did not get too frustrated when we did sit and have snacks with them. There were many wonderful things to say about the staff, but really just entering the hotel was an experience and being there you feel like you are in a special place.Also, on the children front, there is a little park across the street that my children loved...not to mention the trolley ride they enjoyed.We will return!

Answer: We were there for our family Thanksgiving

I have to say that this minute you walk into this hotel you are amazed and feel luxurious. I loved the service the moment my husband and I arrived with our two children. <hl> We were there for our family Thanksgiving and stayed in a one bedroom suite with an amazing view and great bathroom. <hl> The other thing that I loved that although a high-end crowd there were people traveling with their children and those that weren't did not get too frustrated when we did sit and have snacks with them. There were many wonderful things to say about the staff, but really just entering the hotel was an experience and being there you feel like you are in a special place. Also, on the children front, there is a little park across the street that my children loved...not to mention the trolley ride they enjoyed. We will return!

I have to say that this minute you walk into this hotel you are amazed and feel luxurious. I loved the service the moment my husband and I arrived with our two children. <hl> We were there for our family Thanksgiving <hl> and stayed in a one bedroom suite with an amazing view and great bathroom. The other thing that I loved that although a high-end crowd there were people traveling with their children and those that weren't did not get too frustrated when we did sit and have snacks with them. There were many wonderful things to say about the staff, but really just entering the hotel was an experience and being there you feel like you are in a special place.Also, on the children front, there is a little park across the street that my children loved...not to mention the trolley ride they enjoyed.We will return!


Question: How is the hotel?

Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff. Very clean. Super comfortable beds. 24 hour doorman that can answer any questions you may have about the city. Excellent location, walking distance to Chinatown, shopping, restaurants etc. Can walk out the door and hop on a cable car and be on your way to the wharf or North Beach. Expensive Valet service which we skipped and saved a bundle by parking at a parking garage one block away.

Answer: Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff

<hl> Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff . <hl> Very clean. Super comfortable beds. 24 hour doorman that can answer any questions you may have about the city. Excellent location, walking distance to Chinatown, shopping, restaurants etc. Can walk out the door and hop on a cable car and be on your way to the wharf or North Beach. Expensive Valet service which we skipped and saved a bundle by parking at a parking garage one block away.

<hl> Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff <hl>. Very clean. Super comfortable beds. 24 hour doorman that can answer any questions you may have about the city. Excellent location, walking distance to Chinatown, shopping, restaurants etc. Can walk out the door and hop on a cable car and be on your way to the wharf or North Beach. Expensive Valet service which we skipped and saved a bundle by parking at a parking garage one block away.

<hl> Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff <hl> .


Question: How much does a hotel that offers food cost?

We stayed in the Kabuki unfortunately only for one night at the end of our trip across CA and we absolutely loved it, the hotel itself, the theme, the room, the gardens, the food was delicious, service brilliant and we will be back there as soon as we can , a treasure in SF :)

Answer: the food was delicious

<hl> We stayed in the Kabuki unfortunately only for one night at the end of our trip across CA and we absolutely loved it, the hotel itself, the theme, the room, the gardens, the food was delicious , service brilliant and we will be back there as soon as we can , a treasure in SF :) <hl>

We stayed in the Kabuki unfortunately only for one night at the end of our trip across CA and we absolutely loved it, the hotel itself, the theme, the room, the gardens, <hl> the food was delicious <hl>, service brilliant and we will be back there as soon as we can , a treasure in SF :)

We stayed in the Kabuki unfortunately only for one night at the end of our trip across CA and we absolutely loved it, the hotel itself, the theme, the room, the gardens, <hl> the food was delicious <hl> , service brilliant and we will be back there as soon as we can , a treasure in SF :)


Question: How is the staff like?

Was a little hesitant booking the Westin St Francis having read the conflicting reviews in the past. However I got a great internet rate for our 3 night stay and far cheaper than any of the comparible hotels in the vicinity.Expected to get the bog-standard basement room with a window overlooking the yard (or a brick wall!) for the price we paid - but as we didn't intend on spending much time in the hotel - we were ok with same.What a Surprise! A very pleasant check-in with Natty the friendly Receptionist resulted in her offering us a "special room" and the option of declining the room if it did not meet our expectation.Up to the 27th floor of the new tower to a corner suite. Were we heck going to forfeit this for a standard room!! The lobby area of the suite was larger than the bedroom we had come from Yountville and I felt like a superstar! The main area was overwhelming with stunning views of the city scape, bay and Coit Tower. Those heavenly beds are so conducive to a good night's sleepBathroom was spacious with the standard shower over bath, good towels and adequately stocked. The starbucks coffee maker was a bonus, plasma TV, safe, etc all standard these days.After a long tiresome day we decided to eat in the Oak Room - and too were not disappointed. Could imagine in bygone days that this was the place for the aristrocracy and 'incrowd' of San Francisco to be seen. Quite formal and sedate, but the service and the food were excellent. There appeared to be a mature 'celebrity' dining whilst we were there and caused a bit of a cawfuffle amongst the more mature diners in the restaurant. Any interactions we had with staff were delightful. Our housekeeping service failed to supply towels one of the days, but a quick call resulted in an ample supply being delivered. My only negativities towards the Westin St Francis is the charge for the use of the business centre. I had reason to check my emails and print 2 pages which resulted in a charge of $12. A bit extreme for a couple of minutes use. However I have seen it mentioned on other threads and now appears to be standard. The other was the lack of soundproofing (which always amuses me when others mention it in city hotel reviews!). Although we were on the 27th floor, the city noise was evident - but hay ho we were in a vibrant, buzzing city and got over it. If I wanted peace and quiet we would have booked an out of town, country retreat! I had little to grumble about!Hotel was busy with a number of conventions each day of our visit, however elevators were prompt and there was no delay getting to floors. The glass elevators were a great way to get a panoramic vista of the city (although we had our own private vista in our room!)Although there have been numerous negative comments regarding this hotel, based on my experience I would have no hesitation of staying here again. The location is perfect, the staff efficient, courteous and friendly. A wonderful stay in a wonderful city

Answer: staff were delightful

Was a little hesitant booking the Westin St Francis having read the conflicting reviews in the past. However I got a great internet rate for our 3 night stay and far cheaper than any of the comparible hotels in the vicinity. Expected to get the bog-standard basement room with a window overlooking the yard (or a brick wall!) for the price we paid - but as we didn't intend on spending much time in the hotel - we were ok with same. What a Surprise! A very pleasant check-in with Natty the friendly Receptionist resulted in her offering us a "special room" and the option of declining the room if it did not meet our expectation. Up to the 27th floor of the new tower to a corner suite. Were we heck going to forfeit this for a standard room!! The lobby area of the suite was larger than the bedroom we had come from Yountville and I felt like a superstar! The main area was overwhelming with stunning views of the city scape, bay and Coit Tower. Those heavenly beds are so conducive to a good night's sleepBathroom was spacious with the standard shower over bath, good towels and adequately stocked. The starbucks coffee maker was a bonus, plasma TV, safe, etc all standard these days. After a long tiresome day we decided to eat in the Oak Room - and too were not disappointed. Could imagine in bygone days that this was the place for the aristrocracy and 'incrowd' of San Francisco to be seen. Quite formal and sedate, but the service and the food were excellent. There appeared to be a mature 'celebrity' dining whilst we were there and caused a bit of a cawfuffle amongst the more mature diners in the restaurant. <hl> Any interactions we had with staff were delightful . <hl> Our housekeeping service failed to supply towels one of the days, but a quick call resulted in an ample supply being delivered. My only negativities towards the Westin St Francis is the charge for the use of the business centre. I had reason to check my emails and print 2 pages which resulted in a charge of $12. A bit extreme for a couple of minutes use. However I have seen it mentioned on other threads and now appears to be standard. The other was the lack of soundproofing (which always amuses me when others mention it in city hotel reviews!). Although we were on the 27th floor, the city noise was evident - but hay ho we were in a vibrant, buzzing city and got over it. If I wanted peace and quiet we would have booked an out of town, country retreat! I had little to grumble about!Hotel was busy with a number of conventions each day of our visit, however elevators were prompt and there was no delay getting to floors. The glass elevators were a great way to get a panoramic vista of the city (although we had our own private vista in our room!)Although there have been numerous negative comments regarding this hotel, based on my experience I would have no hesitation of staying here again. The location is perfect, the staff efficient, courteous and friendly. A wonderful stay in a wonderful city

Was a little hesitant booking the Westin St Francis having read the conflicting reviews in the past. However I got a great internet rate for our 3 night stay and far cheaper than any of the comparible hotels in the vicinity.Expected to get the bog-standard basement room with a window overlooking the yard (or a brick wall!) for the price we paid - but as we didn't intend on spending much time in the hotel - we were ok with same.What a Surprise! A very pleasant check-in with Natty the friendly Receptionist resulted in her offering us a "special room" and the option of declining the room if it did not meet our expectation.Up to the 27th floor of the new tower to a corner suite. Were we heck going to forfeit this for a standard room!! The lobby area of the suite was larger than the bedroom we had come from Yountville and I felt like a superstar! The main area was overwhelming with stunning views of the city scape, bay and Coit Tower. Those heavenly beds are so conducive to a good night's sleepBathroom was spacious with the standard shower over bath, good towels and adequately stocked. The starbucks coffee maker was a bonus, plasma TV, safe, etc all standard these days.After a long tiresome day we decided to eat in the Oak Room - and too were not disappointed. Could imagine in bygone days that this was the place for the aristrocracy and 'incrowd' of San Francisco to be seen. Quite formal and sedate, but the service and the food were excellent. There appeared to be a mature 'celebrity' dining whilst we were there and caused a bit of a cawfuffle amongst the more mature diners in the restaurant. Any interactions we had with <hl> staff were delightful <hl>. Our housekeeping service failed to supply towels one of the days, but a quick call resulted in an ample supply being delivered. My only negativities towards the Westin St Francis is the charge for the use of the business centre. I had reason to check my emails and print 2 pages which resulted in a charge of $12. A bit extreme for a couple of minutes use. However I have seen it mentioned on other threads and now appears to be standard. The other was the lack of soundproofing (which always amuses me when others mention it in city hotel reviews!). Although we were on the 27th floor, the city noise was evident - but hay ho we were in a vibrant, buzzing city and got over it. If I wanted peace and quiet we would have booked an out of town, country retreat! I had little to grumble about!Hotel was busy with a number of conventions each day of our visit, however elevators were prompt and there was no delay getting to floors. The glass elevators were a great way to get a panoramic vista of the city (although we had our own private vista in our room!)Although there have been numerous negative comments regarding this hotel, based on my experience I would have no hesitation of staying here again. The location is perfect, the staff efficient, courteous and friendly. A wonderful stay in a wonderful city

Any interactions we had with <hl> staff were delightful <hl> .


Question: Is this a real good food service?

We stayed at the Omni for 4 days and we had an excellent experience. Room was fantastic as well as service. Great location, I would definetely recommend it!

Answer: fantastic as well as service

Room was fantastic as well as service .

We stayed at the Omni for 4 days and we had an excellent experience. <hl> Room was fantastic as well as service . <hl> Great location, I would definetely recommend it!

We stayed at the Omni for 4 days and we had an excellent experience. Room was <hl> fantastic as well as service <hl>. Great location, I would definetely recommend it!

Room was <hl> fantastic as well as service <hl> .


Question: How big is the hotel?

We spent a short weekend at the San Francisco Marriott on our trip to the Emerald Bowl football game and thought it was very nice. It is under renovation but we didn't see or hear any construction. The lobby is large and spacious, the hallways are quiet, the carpet is new and the rooms were lovely. We stayed on the 14th floor and didn't have much of a view, but the beds were very comfortable (made me want to come home and get a new one), the bedding is fabulous and the flat screen LCD television was in high defintion. We ordered breakfast to our room the last morning and it arrived hot, fresh and on time.The only problem we had was with regard to our reservation. The hotel's options of one king or 2 doubles really didn't work for us, so we reserved a king with a rollaway. This was done online and part of the selection and reservation process, not something we typed in as a comment. When we arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night after a very long, difficult drive we were less than pleased to learn that all the rollaways were gone. If the rollaways are in fact first come, first serve as the desk clerk indicated, they should absolutely not be a part of the online reservation system. We were counting on that rollaway and really needed it. They offered us a breakfast voucher in exchange after one of the people traveling with us pressed for compensation, which was nice but still did not make our sleeping arrangements pleasant. Beware that if you reserve a rollaway you are not guaranteed to get it.

Answer: The lobby is large and spacious

We spent a short weekend at the San Francisco Marriott on our trip to the Emerald Bowl football game and thought it was very nice. It is under renovation but we didn't see or hear any construction. <hl> The lobby is large and spacious , the hallways are quiet, the carpet is new and the rooms were lovely. <hl> We stayed on the 14th floor and didn't have much of a view, but the beds were very comfortable (made me want to come home and get a new one), the bedding is fabulous and the flat screen LCD television was in high defintion. We ordered breakfast to our room the last morning and it arrived hot, fresh and on time. The only problem we had was with regard to our reservation. The hotel's options of one king or 2 doubles really didn't work for us, so we reserved a king with a rollaway. This was done online and part of the selection and reservation process, not something we typed in as a comment. When we arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night after a very long, difficult drive we were less than pleased to learn that all the rollaways were gone. If the rollaways are in fact first come, first serve as the desk clerk indicated, they should absolutely not be a part of the online reservation system. We were counting on that rollaway and really needed it. They offered us a breakfast voucher in exchange after one of the people traveling with us pressed for compensation, which was nice but still did not make our sleeping arrangements pleasant. Beware that if you reserve a rollaway you are not guaranteed to get it.

We spent a short weekend at the San Francisco Marriott on our trip to the Emerald Bowl football game and thought it was very nice. It is under renovation but we didn't see or hear any construction. <hl> The lobby is large and spacious <hl>, the hallways are quiet, the carpet is new and the rooms were lovely. We stayed on the 14th floor and didn't have much of a view, but the beds were very comfortable (made me want to come home and get a new one), the bedding is fabulous and the flat screen LCD television was in high defintion. We ordered breakfast to our room the last morning and it arrived hot, fresh and on time.The only problem we had was with regard to our reservation. The hotel's options of one king or 2 doubles really didn't work for us, so we reserved a king with a rollaway. This was done online and part of the selection and reservation process, not something we typed in as a comment. When we arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night after a very long, difficult drive we were less than pleased to learn that all the rollaways were gone. If the rollaways are in fact first come, first serve as the desk clerk indicated, they should absolutely not be a part of the online reservation system. We were counting on that rollaway and really needed it. They offered us a breakfast voucher in exchange after one of the people traveling with us pressed for compensation, which was nice but still did not make our sleeping arrangements pleasant. Beware that if you reserve a rollaway you are not guaranteed to get it.

<hl> The lobby is large and spacious <hl> , the hallways are quiet, the carpet is new and the rooms were lovely.


Question: How is the staff?

We stayed at the Drisco for business in San Francisco. There was a large group of us and we had meetings scheduled in the hotel for several days. Gerard and his staff were most helpful and gracious. Every request was quickly taken care of, and all of the staff were warm, and professional. The loccation can't be beat - We all enjoyed the Pacific Heights neighborhood in our off hours and found it easy to get to ther parts of the city. I would stay at the Drisco again in a heartbeat!

Answer: Gerard and his staff were most helpful and gracious

We stayed at the Drisco for business in San Francisco. There was a large group of us and we had meetings scheduled in the hotel for several days. <hl> Gerard and his staff were most helpful and gracious . <hl> Every request was quickly taken care of, and all of the staff were warm, and professional. The loccation can't be beat - We all enjoyed the Pacific Heights neighborhood in our off hours and found it easy to get to ther parts of the city. I would stay at the Drisco again in a heartbeat!

We stayed at the Drisco for business in San Francisco. There was a large group of us and we had meetings scheduled in the hotel for several days. <hl> Gerard and his staff were most helpful and gracious <hl>. Every request was quickly taken care of, and all of the staff were warm, and professional. The loccation can't be beat - We all enjoyed the Pacific Heights neighborhood in our off hours and found it easy to get to ther parts of the city. I would stay at the Drisco again in a heartbeat!

<hl> Gerard and his staff were most helpful and gracious <hl> .


Question: What do you think about the view?

We stayed here in October while attending the Hardly, Strictly, Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park. We were given a room on the 21st floor that had a large picture window facing east with nice views of the city and the Bay Bridge beyond. It was fleet week, and they had a large fireworks show over the bay that we could see from our window.As others have said, the rooms are somewhat small (but that is the norm for most hotels in the city) but they are well appointed. The bathroom was adequate but nothing special but there was good pressure and plenty of hot water in the shower.The rooms have plasma tvs and a Sony CD component system. However, there was no high def available and so all you could get from their satellite feed was the standard broadcast "stretched" to fill the Plasma screen. For most this would not be an issue because you don't stay at the Nikko to watch TV but our visit coincided with the Baseball Playoffs and I wanted to catch some of the games. It would have been great to have seen them in high def.Also, the stereo system is very nice but there is just a cheap speaker box above the Sony components which did not sound very good. There should be a speaker system built into the walls or ceiling to get the most out of the music.We didn't use the swimming pool or fitness center because they charged too much. That should be included at the room rates they charge. We also didn't eat in their restaurant but did have room service one night and found the quality and service excellent and not really overpriced at all.As others have commented, it's not necessary to pay extra for the buffet breakfast because there is a Starbucks downstairs and across the street is a fairly decent and reasonable coffee shop that serves breakfast.All in all, we enjoyed our stay at the Nikko. It was convenient to the buses we needed to take out to GG Park and we were also able to spend several hours over at the new mall that has Bloomingdales and Nordstroms. In the basement there is an excellent market that has many hot food offerings that are reasonably priced and looked very good. There are also several inexpesive restaurants to choose from. We ate here one night since I had a cold and had no taste buds so I didn't want to waste my money at the fine restaurants nearby.The Nikko is in a great location right near Union Square and close to the best shopping and also the theater district. The surrounding neighborhood can be a litte seedy if you walk down the wrong streets but overall this area is far improved from what I remember it being in the '70s when I lived in San Francisco. They didn't call it the Tenderloin because there were good steak restaurants nearby. However, from our room, we could look down at Tad's Steak House which, as a starving student in the '60s, was one of the few restaurants I could afford. Next time, we will go check it out.

Answer: The rooms have plasma tvs and a Sony CD component system

We stayed here in October while attending the Hardly, Strictly, Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park. We were given a room on the 21st floor that had a large picture window facing east with nice views of the city and the Bay Bridge beyond. It was fleet week, and they had a large fireworks show over the bay that we could see from our window. As others have said, the rooms are somewhat small (but that is the norm for most hotels in the city) but they are well appointed. The bathroom was adequate but nothing special but there was good pressure and plenty of hot water in the shower. <hl> The rooms have plasma tvs and a Sony CD component system . <hl> However, there was no high def available and so all you could get from their satellite feed was the standard broadcast "stretched" to fill the Plasma screen. For most this would not be an issue because you don't stay at the Nikko to watch TV but our visit coincided with the Baseball Playoffs and I wanted to catch some of the games. It would have been great to have seen them in high def. Also, the stereo system is very nice but there is just a cheap speaker box above the Sony components which did not sound very good. There should be a speaker system built into the walls or ceiling to get the most out of the music. We didn't use the swimming pool or fitness center because they charged too much. That should be included at the room rates they charge. We also didn't eat in their restaurant but did have room service one night and found the quality and service excellent and not really overpriced at all. As others have commented, it's not necessary to pay extra for the buffet breakfast because there is a Starbucks downstairs and across the street is a fairly decent and reasonable coffee shop that serves breakfast. All in all, we enjoyed our stay at the Nikko. It was convenient to the buses we needed to take out to GG Park and we were also able to spend several hours over at the new mall that has Bloomingdales and Nordstroms. In the basement there is an excellent market that has many hot food offerings that are reasonably priced and looked very good. There are also several inexpesive restaurants to choose from. We ate here one night since I had a cold and had no taste buds so I didn't want to waste my money at the fine restaurants nearby. The Nikko is in a great location right near Union Square and close to the best shopping and also the theater district. The surrounding neighborhood can be a litte seedy if you walk down the wrong streets but overall this area is far improved from what I remember it being in the '70s when I lived in San Francisco. They didn't call it the Tenderloin because there were good steak restaurants nearby. However, from our room, we could look down at Tad's Steak House which, as a starving student in the '60s, was one of the few restaurants I could afford. Next time, we will go check it out.

We stayed here in October while attending the Hardly, Strictly, Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park. We were given a room on the 21st floor that had a large picture window facing east with nice views of the city and the Bay Bridge beyond. It was fleet week, and they had a large fireworks show over the bay that we could see from our window.As others have said, the rooms are somewhat small (but that is the norm for most hotels in the city) but they are well appointed. The bathroom was adequate but nothing special but there was good pressure and plenty of hot water in the shower.<hl> The rooms have plasma tvs and a Sony CD component system <hl>. However, there was no high def available and so all you could get from their satellite feed was the standard broadcast "stretched" to fill the Plasma screen. For most this would not be an issue because you don't stay at the Nikko to watch TV but our visit coincided with the Baseball Playoffs and I wanted to catch some of the games. It would have been great to have seen them in high def.Also, the stereo system is very nice but there is just a cheap speaker box above the Sony components which did not sound very good. There should be a speaker system built into the walls or ceiling to get the most out of the music.We didn't use the swimming pool or fitness center because they charged too much. That should be included at the room rates they charge. We also didn't eat in their restaurant but did have room service one night and found the quality and service excellent and not really overpriced at all.As others have commented, it's not necessary to pay extra for the buffet breakfast because there is a Starbucks downstairs and across the street is a fairly decent and reasonable coffee shop that serves breakfast.All in all, we enjoyed our stay at the Nikko. It was convenient to the buses we needed to take out to GG Park and we were also able to spend several hours over at the new mall that has Bloomingdales and Nordstroms. In the basement there is an excellent market that has many hot food offerings that are reasonably priced and looked very good. There are also several inexpesive restaurants to choose from. We ate here one night since I had a cold and had no taste buds so I didn't want to waste my money at the fine restaurants nearby.The Nikko is in a great location right near Union Square and close to the best shopping and also the theater district. The surrounding neighborhood can be a litte seedy if you walk down the wrong streets but overall this area is far improved from what I remember it being in the '70s when I lived in San Francisco. They didn't call it the Tenderloin because there were good steak restaurants nearby. However, from our room, we could look down at Tad's Steak House which, as a starving student in the '60s, was one of the few restaurants I could afford. Next time, we will go check it out.

<hl> The rooms have plasma tvs and a Sony CD component system <hl> .


Question: When is the time for check in of a standard hotel?

Yes, a nice hotel that not only accepts pets at no extra charge but actually has services to cater to them. I was able to take my diabetic cat with me rather than board him and spare the worry and guilt. They do require you to sign a policy that says that pets are not allowed to be unattended in the room. I imagine this is to prevent barking from lonely dogs, and protection against liability. The nature of my visit forced me to ignore their policy, and I slipped the maid a few bucks to smooth things over and arranged times to service the room since they won't enter with a pet present if you are not there. The housekeeping staff is very nice and accommodating, something I find is rare in US hotels. This is one of the few hotels that I can honestly say there wasn't a thing I could find to complain about, and I'm no pushover. I asked for a quiet room, and they gave me a room (Rm 1217) with no common walls with other guests. Though it was right next to the elevator, I never heard anyone else. They reserve the 12th floor for guests with pets and I think I had the floor largely to myself. The rooms were spotless, tastefully furnished, and bathrobes provided. The onsite restaurant is a wireless hotspot. The hotel hosts a nightly complementary happy hour and the staff urges you throughout the day to attend. Every time I returned to the hotel the door was opened for me with a very hearty "welcome back!" I highly recommend that you book directly on the serranohotel.com site. They have a price match guarantee with benefits. So I booked direct then priced it on Expedia, which was lower of course. I called the hotel, and they matched the price with no problem. I saved $112 this way. Plus the price match guarantee includes a free upgrade and late checkout, and they did upgrade my room upon request for free. The only problem I had the entire stay was upon check out they had slipped in an additional $10 charge for the valet parking ($35 a day) because they said my vehicle was oversized. I drive a midsize, and I argued the point. After a minute or so the bell captain and doorman jumped to my defense and vouched to the clerk that my car was by no stretch of the imagination oversize. The desk clerk rescinded the charge with a very nice apology. I will most definitely stay at the Serrano whenever I am in San Francisco again.

Answer: Yes, a nice hotel that not only accepts pets at no extra charge

<hl> Yes, a nice hotel that not only accepts pets at no extra charge but actually has services to cater to them. <hl> I was able to take my diabetic cat with me rather than board him and spare the worry and guilt. They do require you to sign a policy that says that pets are not allowed to be unattended in the room. I imagine this is to prevent barking from lonely dogs, and protection against liability. The nature of my visit forced me to ignore their policy, and I slipped the maid a few bucks to smooth things over and arranged times to service the room since they won't enter with a pet present if you are not there. The housekeeping staff is very nice and accommodating, something I find is rare in US hotels. This is one of the few hotels that I can honestly say there wasn't a thing I could find to complain about, and I'm no pushover. I asked for a quiet room, and they gave me a room (Rm 1217) with no common walls with other guests. Though it was right next to the elevator, I never heard anyone else. They reserve the 12th floor for guests with pets and I think I had the floor largely to myself. The rooms were spotless, tastefully furnished, and bathrobes provided. The onsite restaurant is a wireless hotspot. The hotel hosts a nightly complementary happy hour and the staff urges you throughout the day to attend. Every time I returned to the hotel the door was opened for me with a very hearty "welcome back!" I highly recommend that you book directly on the serranohotel.com site. They have a price match guarantee with benefits. So I booked direct then priced it on Expedia, which was lower of course. I called the hotel, and they matched the price with no problem. I saved $112 this way. Plus the price match guarantee includes a free upgrade and late checkout, and they did upgrade my room upon request for free. The only problem I had the entire stay was upon check out they had slipped in an additional $10 charge for the valet parking ($35 a day) because they said my vehicle was oversized. I drive a midsize, and I argued the point. After a minute or so the bell captain and doorman jumped to my defense and vouched to the clerk that my car was by no stretch of the imagination oversize. The desk clerk rescinded the charge with a very nice apology. I will most definitely stay at the Serrano whenever I am in San Francisco again.

<hl> Yes, a nice hotel that not only accepts pets at no extra charge <hl> but actually has services to cater to them. I was able to take my diabetic cat with me rather than board him and spare the worry and guilt. They do require you to sign a policy that says that pets are not allowed to be unattended in the room. I imagine this is to prevent barking from lonely dogs, and protection against liability. The nature of my visit forced me to ignore their policy, and I slipped the maid a few bucks to smooth things over and arranged times to service the room since they won't enter with a pet present if you are not there. The housekeeping staff is very nice and accommodating, something I find is rare in US hotels. This is one of the few hotels that I can honestly say there wasn't a thing I could find to complain about, and I'm no pushover. I asked for a quiet room, and they gave me a room (Rm 1217) with no common walls with other guests. Though it was right next to the elevator, I never heard anyone else. They reserve the 12th floor for guests with pets and I think I had the floor largely to myself. The rooms were spotless, tastefully furnished, and bathrobes provided. The onsite restaurant is a wireless hotspot. The hotel hosts a nightly complementary happy hour and the staff urges you throughout the day to attend. Every time I returned to the hotel the door was opened for me with a very hearty "welcome back!" I highly recommend that you book directly on the serranohotel.com site. They have a price match guarantee with benefits. So I booked direct then priced it on Expedia, which was lower of course. I called the hotel, and they matched the price with no problem. I saved $112 this way. Plus the price match guarantee includes a free upgrade and late checkout, and they did upgrade my room upon request for free. The only problem I had the entire stay was upon check out they had slipped in an additional $10 charge for the valet parking ($35 a day) because they said my vehicle was oversized. I drive a midsize, and I argued the point. After a minute or so the bell captain and doorman jumped to my defense and vouched to the clerk that my car was by no stretch of the imagination oversize. The desk clerk rescinded the charge with a very nice apology. I will most definitely stay at the Serrano whenever I am in San Francisco again.


Question: How is concierge?

Stayed here for a quick stay over in San Francisco. At check the friendly desk staff gave me a nice room with a view. The room was spacious, clean and well equipped. The only thing missing was a safe in the room. A large flat screen TV was present but the really cool thing was that the connections for the TV where available from a wall socket. So plugging in your laptop to play a movie on the big screen is easy ! The hotel is quite spacious and has a Starbucks attached to the entrance. There's a bar on the other side of the lobby as well. Also the lobby has a small outside square which is great to get some fresh air. The hotel is situated in walking (10 mins) distance from all the shops on market street & union square. A shuttle server to the airport is available for $16 p/p.I'll definitely come back here again.

Answer: desk staff gave me a nice room

Stayed here for a quick stay over in San Francisco. <hl> At check the friendly desk staff gave me a nice room with a view. <hl> The room was spacious, clean and well equipped. The only thing missing was a safe in the room. A large flat screen TV was present but the really cool thing was that the connections for the TV where available from a wall socket. So plugging in your laptop to play a movie on the big screen is easy ! The hotel is quite spacious and has a Starbucks attached to the entrance. There's a bar on the other side of the lobby as well. Also the lobby has a small outside square which is great to get some fresh air. The hotel is situated in walking (10 mins) distance from all the shops on market street & union square. A shuttle server to the airport is available for $16 p/p.I'll definitely come back here again.

Stayed here for a quick stay over in San Francisco. At check the friendly <hl> desk staff gave me a nice room <hl> with a view. The room was spacious, clean and well equipped. The only thing missing was a safe in the room. A large flat screen TV was present but the really cool thing was that the connections for the TV where available from a wall socket. So plugging in your laptop to play a movie on the big screen is easy ! The hotel is quite spacious and has a Starbucks attached to the entrance. There's a bar on the other side of the lobby as well. Also the lobby has a small outside square which is great to get some fresh air. The hotel is situated in walking (10 mins) distance from all the shops on market street & union square. A shuttle server to the airport is available for $16 p/p.I'll definitely come back here again.


Question: How is bathrooms quality on rooms of this hotel?

We stayed at The Orchard for 4 nights in October (sorry for the late review). We found it to be absolutely perfect! Firstly, the location is great, right next to a tram stop, and just a 2 minute walk from Union Square. We felt the area was really nice and safe. The room was large with a very comfy bed, large TV and DVD player. There were nice little extras like bath robes and free DVD rentals from reception (very good selection). We also really appreciated the environmental ethics of the hotel. I have already reccommended this hotel to friends and family. Stay here, you will love it.

Answer: room was large with a very comfy bed

We stayed at The Orchard for 4 nights in October (sorry for the late review). We found it to be absolutely perfect! Firstly, the location is great, right next to a tram stop, and just a 2 minute walk from Union Square. We felt the area was really nice and safe. <hl> The room was large with a very comfy bed , large TV and DVD player. <hl> There were nice little extras like bath robes and free DVD rentals from reception (very good selection). We also really appreciated the environmental ethics of the hotel. I have already reccommended this hotel to friends and family. Stay here, you will love it.

We stayed at The Orchard for 4 nights in October (sorry for the late review). We found it to be absolutely perfect! Firstly, the location is great, right next to a tram stop, and just a 2 minute walk from Union Square. We felt the area was really nice and safe. The <hl> room was large with a very comfy bed <hl>, large TV and DVD player. There were nice little extras like bath robes and free DVD rentals from reception (very good selection). We also really appreciated the environmental ethics of the hotel. I have already reccommended this hotel to friends and family. Stay here, you will love it.

The <hl> room was large with a very comfy bed <hl> , large TV and DVD player.


Question: Was the service optimal?

The Inn is one of the best hotels we have ever used. Everything about it is great. It is a small hotel, about 25 rooms, so don't expect some of the big hotel things like pools or gyms. But if you love great, small, European style hotels with amazing service, beautiful and very comfortable rooms, only steps from Union Square, look no further.The staff is amazing and made perfect recommendations for restaurants and tours, which by the way, the best tours in SFO are free. Ask the front desk for the info. The afternoon wine and cheese receptions are hosted by a member of the staff and are really great. The whole hotel takes part. We looked forward to it everyday. It is the first time I have ever participated in any free wine reception at a hotel. They are usually boring and have bad wine. This however was wonderful. Lots of visitors from Europe mad it very nice.I can't say enough about the Inn. You must try it.

Answer: amazing service

The Inn is one of the best hotels we have ever used. Everything about it is great. It is a small hotel, about 25 rooms, so don't expect some of the big hotel things like pools or gyms. <hl> But if you love great, small, European style hotels with amazing service , beautiful and very comfortable rooms, only steps from Union Square, look no further. <hl> The staff is amazing and made perfect recommendations for restaurants and tours, which by the way, the best tours in SFO are free. Ask the front desk for the info. The afternoon wine and cheese receptions are hosted by a member of the staff and are really great. The whole hotel takes part. We looked forward to it everyday. It is the first time I have ever participated in any free wine reception at a hotel. They are usually boring and have bad wine. This however was wonderful. Lots of visitors from Europe mad it very nice. I can't say enough about the Inn. You must try it.

The Inn is one of the best hotels we have ever used. Everything about it is great. It is a small hotel, about 25 rooms, so don't expect some of the big hotel things like pools or gyms. But if you love great, small, European style hotels with <hl> amazing service <hl>, beautiful and very comfortable rooms, only steps from Union Square, look no further.The staff is amazing and made perfect recommendations for restaurants and tours, which by the way, the best tours in SFO are free. Ask the front desk for the info. The afternoon wine and cheese receptions are hosted by a member of the staff and are really great. The whole hotel takes part. We looked forward to it everyday. It is the first time I have ever participated in any free wine reception at a hotel. They are usually boring and have bad wine. This however was wonderful. Lots of visitors from Europe mad it very nice.I can't say enough about the Inn. You must try it.

But if you love great, small, European style hotels with <hl> amazing service <hl> , beautiful and very comfortable rooms, only steps from Union Square, look no further.


Question: How close is the wharf?

First off, we booked this hotel through Priceline. We got it from Sunday to Wednesday for $135 a night, which was a great deal and I think very good value. It's certainly worth the booking price via their own website but you can find a good deal out there for it too.The Tuscan Inn was a great place to stay. It's very close to Fisherman's Wharf, within walking distance to the Coit Tower and even Chinatown. The street cars are also only a block away. The rooms are very nice and seem recently upgraded. The beds and linens are quite nice too.The hotel staff are really friendly. We were very impressed with both of the concierges that were working and found them extremely useful. The people at the front desk were friendly save for one girl who we found consistently rude and abrasive. (ie, I brought a five dollar bill up to the front desk and before I could say anything she said "we don't give change" and walked away). With the exception of this one bad egg, everyone was very nice.The free wine/beer and coffee/hot chocolate/biscotti is a wonderful touch and we took full advantage of it. I would recommend making reservations at the restaurant as it quickly filled up every night and we were turned away frequently - I heard one traveller get into a heated discussion about never being able to get in for dinner.My only recommendation would be to ask for a room that's not on the first floor, or a room with a view of the garden. The street noise was pretty bad and we were woken up a few times because of this. There were a few homeless people who would sit on the street outside and make a ton of noise throughout the night. Also, the restaurant drags their tables and chairs inside at midnight or later and then outside at 7:00am. It makes a lot of noise too - just a tip.Anyway, we loved it at this hotel and were very happy. Last word of caution - if you're going to San Francisco, don't rent a car. Parking is expensive ($40 per night) and everything is very much within walking distance. We took a cab across town and it was $10...Have fun!

Answer: Fisherman's Wharf, within walking distance to the Coit Tower

First off, we booked this hotel through Priceline. We got it from Sunday to Wednesday for $135 a night, which was a great deal and I think very good value. It's certainly worth the booking price via their own website but you can find a good deal out there for it too. The Tuscan Inn was a great place to stay. <hl> It's very close to Fisherman's Wharf, within walking distance to the Coit Tower and even Chinatown. <hl> The street cars are also only a block away. The rooms are very nice and seem recently upgraded. The beds and linens are quite nice too. The hotel staff are really friendly. We were very impressed with both of the concierges that were working and found them extremely useful. The people at the front desk were friendly save for one girl who we found consistently rude and abrasive. (ie, I brought a five dollar bill up to the front desk and before I could say anything she said "we don't give change" and walked away). With the exception of this one bad egg, everyone was very nice. The free wine/beer and coffee/hot chocolate/biscotti is a wonderful touch and we took full advantage of it. I would recommend making reservations at the restaurant as it quickly filled up every night and we were turned away frequently - I heard one traveller get into a heated discussion about never being able to get in for dinner. My only recommendation would be to ask for a room that's not on the first floor, or a room with a view of the garden. The street noise was pretty bad and we were woken up a few times because of this. There were a few homeless people who would sit on the street outside and make a ton of noise throughout the night. Also, the restaurant drags their tables and chairs inside at midnight or later and then outside at 7:00am. It makes a lot of noise too - just a tip. Anyway, we loved it at this hotel and were very happy. Last word of caution - if you're going to San Francisco, don't rent a car. Parking is expensive ($40 per night) and everything is very much within walking distance. We took a cab across town and it was $10...Have fun!

First off, we booked this hotel through Priceline. We got it from Sunday to Wednesday for $135 a night, which was a great deal and I think very good value. It's certainly worth the booking price via their own website but you can find a good deal out there for it too.The Tuscan Inn was a great place to stay. It's very close to <hl> Fisherman's Wharf, within walking distance to the Coit Tower <hl> and even Chinatown. The street cars are also only a block away. The rooms are very nice and seem recently upgraded. The beds and linens are quite nice too.The hotel staff are really friendly. We were very impressed with both of the concierges that were working and found them extremely useful. The people at the front desk were friendly save for one girl who we found consistently rude and abrasive. (ie, I brought a five dollar bill up to the front desk and before I could say anything she said "we don't give change" and walked away). With the exception of this one bad egg, everyone was very nice.The free wine/beer and coffee/hot chocolate/biscotti is a wonderful touch and we took full advantage of it. I would recommend making reservations at the restaurant as it quickly filled up every night and we were turned away frequently - I heard one traveller get into a heated discussion about never being able to get in for dinner.My only recommendation would be to ask for a room that's not on the first floor, or a room with a view of the garden. The street noise was pretty bad and we were woken up a few times because of this. There were a few homeless people who would sit on the street outside and make a ton of noise throughout the night. Also, the restaurant drags their tables and chairs inside at midnight or later and then outside at 7:00am. It makes a lot of noise too - just a tip.Anyway, we loved it at this hotel and were very happy. Last word of caution - if you're going to San Francisco, don't rent a car. Parking is expensive ($40 per night) and everything is very much within walking distance. We took a cab across town and it was $10...Have fun!


Question: How can the hotel upgrade?

I always dreamed about staying at the Fairmont, so I had high expectations. In reality the airport hotel we stayed at the night before we left SF impressed me more (and I expected less).I checked in and was told I have a room with a view of the buildings around me. I told the desk clerk that it was our wedding anniversary and she offered me an upgraded room - for an additional $60 or a less nice upgrade for $40. That really turned me off - I was already paying a ridiculous amount and if they have the room available why wouldn't they just upgrade me? Particularly since I'm a President's Club member at the Fairmont.Then she said she'd "send something to my room". Nice touch, right? Nothing was ever sent - which is fine, but don't tease me.When I arrived in my room (actually a decent mini-suite) on the top floor of the old part of the hotel - there was was abosolutely no view - just decorations outside the window that prevented a view of the nearby buildings or the street.. The lobby is lovely, and the bartenders in the lobby bar were nice. The gym was crowded and nothing special. The Tonga Room restaurant was closed for a private party and we had a goof up with the Hertz counter in the hotel. Overall, nothing seemed to go quite right.We had a nice anniversary, but it would have been just as nice elsewhere.

Answer: for an additional $60 or a less nice upgrade for $40

I always dreamed about staying at the Fairmont, so I had high expectations. In reality the airport hotel we stayed at the night before we left SF impressed me more (and I expected less).I checked in and was told I have a room with a view of the buildings around me. <hl> I told the desk clerk that it was our wedding anniversary and she offered me an upgraded room - for an additional $60 or a less nice upgrade for $40 . <hl> That really turned me off - I was already paying a ridiculous amount and if they have the room available why wouldn't they just upgrade me? Particularly since I'm a President's Club member at the Fairmont. Then she said she'd "send something to my room". Nice touch, right? Nothing was ever sent - which is fine, but don't tease me. When I arrived in my room (actually a decent mini-suite) on the top floor of the old part of the hotel - there was was abosolutely no view - just decorations outside the window that prevented a view of the nearby buildings or the street.. The lobby is lovely, and the bartenders in the lobby bar were nice. The gym was crowded and nothing special. The Tonga Room restaurant was closed for a private party and we had a goof up with the Hertz counter in the hotel. Overall, nothing seemed to go quite right. We had a nice anniversary, but it would have been just as nice elsewhere.

I always dreamed about staying at the Fairmont, so I had high expectations. In reality the airport hotel we stayed at the night before we left SF impressed me more (and I expected less).I checked in and was told I have a room with a view of the buildings around me. I told the desk clerk that it was our wedding anniversary and she offered me an upgraded room - <hl> for an additional $60 or a less nice upgrade for $40 <hl>. That really turned me off - I was already paying a ridiculous amount and if they have the room available why wouldn't they just upgrade me? Particularly since I'm a President's Club member at the Fairmont.Then she said she'd "send something to my room". Nice touch, right? Nothing was ever sent - which is fine, but don't tease me.When I arrived in my room (actually a decent mini-suite) on the top floor of the old part of the hotel - there was was abosolutely no view - just decorations outside the window that prevented a view of the nearby buildings or the street.. The lobby is lovely, and the bartenders in the lobby bar were nice. The gym was crowded and nothing special. The Tonga Room restaurant was closed for a private party and we had a goof up with the Hertz counter in the hotel. Overall, nothing seemed to go quite right.We had a nice anniversary, but it would have been just as nice elsewhere.

I told the desk clerk that it was our wedding anniversary and she offered me an upgraded room - <hl> for an additional $60 or a less nice upgrade for $40 <hl> .


Question: Where is the parking lot located?

This hotel is not for everyone, but I got the sense of that after reading about it on their website and on Trip Advisor. We needed a place to stay for one night before we flew back home, so I figured I'd give the Phoenix a try.We got in later in the evening. I was tired from being in the car all day. Parking was difficult - very small lot and not enough spaces, but we got the car squeezed in and checked in. The front desk clerk was pleasant, but definitely had his own "style," which I could see might put someone else off. I was too tired to spend much time chatting. We had a lot of stuff to take out of the car and repack for flying the next day, so the fact that there was parking right there, easily accessible, was a plus. Our hotel was on the first floor - opens right into the courtyard. It was Friday night and the Bambuddaha Lounge was rockin'!! It was such a vibrant scene of young people partying. We thought it was pretty funny and if we hadn't been so exhausted, would have gotten changed and checked out the scene. The heated pool was small, but very funky. It is open late, which is nice, and their were young kids playing in the pool, right near all these hip young party-goers, which was neat to see.The hotel is so funky - decorated with lots of interesting art. The rooms are standard '60s motel rooms repainted and furnished to make them seem hip and current. The room was big and comfortable. My only critique would be the bathroom needed a little updating - but even that was fun with a funky shower curtain and kitchy duck decales in the tub.The noise from the club was pretty loud. If you are looking for a quiet retreat, I wouldn't recommend staying here on a Friday night. I think they close down at 2 a.m., we had no trouble getting to sleep, but the big windows don't block out all the noise. We had fun listening to drunk people try to carry on conversations and pick up girls/boys. I woke up around 4 a.m. and could still hear people talking outside.We took advantage of the continental breakfast by the pool. A very nice spread for a continental breakfast and it was nice to have it right out the door by the pool. They have these cool "cabana" type things set up with curtains and people were having their breakfast there. We opted for poolside chairs. The best part was that they included Pop Tarts in the offerings - how cool is that?!Overall, it was a fun experience. The neighborhood was not a great one and it was bit off-putting to get a note about car vandalism and theft when you got your parking tag. I'm not sure I would rush back to stay here next time I'm in San Francisco, but I'm not disappointed I tried it. If you are young, like to party, and can appreciate the kitchy fun atmosphere, I say, go for it!!!

Answer: Parking was difficult

This hotel is not for everyone, but I got the sense of that after reading about it on their website and on Trip Advisor. We needed a place to stay for one night before we flew back home, so I figured I'd give the Phoenix a try. We got in later in the evening. I was tired from being in the car all day. <hl> Parking was difficult - very small lot and not enough spaces, but we got the car squeezed in and checked in. <hl> The front desk clerk was pleasant, but definitely had his own "style," which I could see might put someone else off. I was too tired to spend much time chatting. We had a lot of stuff to take out of the car and repack for flying the next day, so the fact that there was parking right there, easily accessible, was a plus. Our hotel was on the first floor - opens right into the courtyard. It was Friday night and the Bambuddaha Lounge was rockin'!! It was such a vibrant scene of young people partying. We thought it was pretty funny and if we hadn't been so exhausted, would have gotten changed and checked out the scene. The heated pool was small, but very funky. It is open late, which is nice, and their were young kids playing in the pool, right near all these hip young party-goers, which was neat to see. The hotel is so funky - decorated with lots of interesting art. The rooms are standard '60s motel rooms repainted and furnished to make them seem hip and current. The room was big and comfortable. My only critique would be the bathroom needed a little updating - but even that was fun with a funky shower curtain and kitchy duck decales in the tub. The noise from the club was pretty loud. If you are looking for a quiet retreat, I wouldn't recommend staying here on a Friday night. I think they close down at 2 a.m., we had no trouble getting to sleep, but the big windows don't block out all the noise. We had fun listening to drunk people try to carry on conversations and pick up girls/boys. I woke up around 4 a.m. and could still hear people talking outside. We took advantage of the continental breakfast by the pool. A very nice spread for a continental breakfast and it was nice to have it right out the door by the pool. They have these cool "cabana" type things set up with curtains and people were having their breakfast there. We opted for poolside chairs. The best part was that they included Pop Tarts in the offerings - how cool is that?!Overall, it was a fun experience. The neighborhood was not a great one and it was bit off-putting to get a note about car vandalism and theft when you got your parking tag. I'm not sure I would rush back to stay here next time I'm in San Francisco, but I'm not disappointed I tried it. If you are young, like to party, and can appreciate the kitchy fun atmosphere, I say, go for it!!!

This hotel is not for everyone, but I got the sense of that after reading about it on their website and on Trip Advisor. We needed a place to stay for one night before we flew back home, so I figured I'd give the Phoenix a try.We got in later in the evening. I was tired from being in the car all day. <hl> Parking was difficult <hl> - very small lot and not enough spaces, but we got the car squeezed in and checked in. The front desk clerk was pleasant, but definitely had his own "style," which I could see might put someone else off. I was too tired to spend much time chatting. We had a lot of stuff to take out of the car and repack for flying the next day, so the fact that there was parking right there, easily accessible, was a plus. Our hotel was on the first floor - opens right into the courtyard. It was Friday night and the Bambuddaha Lounge was rockin'!! It was such a vibrant scene of young people partying. We thought it was pretty funny and if we hadn't been so exhausted, would have gotten changed and checked out the scene. The heated pool was small, but very funky. It is open late, which is nice, and their were young kids playing in the pool, right near all these hip young party-goers, which was neat to see.The hotel is so funky - decorated with lots of interesting art. The rooms are standard '60s motel rooms repainted and furnished to make them seem hip and current. The room was big and comfortable. My only critique would be the bathroom needed a little updating - but even that was fun with a funky shower curtain and kitchy duck decales in the tub.The noise from the club was pretty loud. If you are looking for a quiet retreat, I wouldn't recommend staying here on a Friday night. I think they close down at 2 a.m., we had no trouble getting to sleep, but the big windows don't block out all the noise. We had fun listening to drunk people try to carry on conversations and pick up girls/boys. I woke up around 4 a.m. and could still hear people talking outside.We took advantage of the continental breakfast by the pool. A very nice spread for a continental breakfast and it was nice to have it right out the door by the pool. They have these cool "cabana" type things set up with curtains and people were having their breakfast there. We opted for poolside chairs. The best part was that they included Pop Tarts in the offerings - how cool is that?!Overall, it was a fun experience. The neighborhood was not a great one and it was bit off-putting to get a note about car vandalism and theft when you got your parking tag. I'm not sure I would rush back to stay here next time I'm in San Francisco, but I'm not disappointed I tried it. If you are young, like to party, and can appreciate the kitchy fun atmosphere, I say, go for it!!!


Question: What is the place like?

If you check out my other reviews, you can see I'm not the most critical person. There are cheaper hotels/motels which are basic, but still clean and comfortable.Hotel Whitcomb was a WHOLE other story. First off, the front desk is ridiculous with lines that may take you 20 minutes just to find out where the lobby bathroom is. They have 2 people working with no person dedicated to checked-in guests for simple questions. There is a gated line for all of us to wait which takes forever because of their inefficiency.The person who helped me is this woman who had this "holier than thou" attitude who thought she was working at the Ritz-Carlton.After finally getting my room card, I ventured to find this room. Now, the lobby and individual floors are lovely with old woodwork and such, but then you get to the really awful part. I followed the signs to my room, which I found out quickly, was BEYOND the fire door where there were 2 rooms in an unfinished fire escape looking hallway. The fire door was heavy enough that if I were screaming in there, no one would even hear me! (See pictures) The other room didn't even have a plaque on the door for the room number...it was written on the wall in PENCIL!When I got into the room, it just got worse. The room was dark and dusty. My allergies immediately worsened. It was spacious, but everything was just old. There were 2 queen beds. When I lifted the coverlet, the underside was yellow and dingy. Moreover, hair (not the kind on your head) that was clearly not mine were laying in the coverlet. The bedding smelled like someone had already slept in it before and no one had changed the sheets.As if it couldn't get any worse, the bathroom had hair (again, not from your head) on the walls and floors (at least 5 I could count, which is 5 too many).I got my room changed to one that was not in the fire escape. The person at the front desk who helped me, I think his name was Burney, was very nice. The subsequent room was much nicer was clean crisp sheets and an almost clean bathroom (there was still a hair on the toilet).I would never stay in this hotel ever again. Chains like Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc which are basic but comfortable (see my other reviews) are much more worth it than this dump. The only thing that was good about this place was that it was right on top of a MUNI/BART stop so it was easy to get to the airport and other places.

Answer: you can see I'm not the most critical person

<hl> If you check out my other reviews, you can see I'm not the most critical person . <hl> There are cheaper hotels/motels which are basic, but still clean and comfortable. Hotel Whitcomb was a WHOLE other story. First off, the front desk is ridiculous with lines that may take you 20 minutes just to find out where the lobby bathroom is. They have 2 people working with no person dedicated to checked-in guests for simple questions. There is a gated line for all of us to wait which takes forever because of their inefficiency. The person who helped me is this woman who had this "holier than thou" attitude who thought she was working at the Ritz-Carlton. After finally getting my room card, I ventured to find this room. Now, the lobby and individual floors are lovely with old woodwork and such, but then you get to the really awful part. I followed the signs to my room, which I found out quickly, was BEYOND the fire door where there were 2 rooms in an unfinished fire escape looking hallway. The fire door was heavy enough that if I were screaming in there, no one would even hear me! (See pictures) The other room didn't even have a plaque on the door for the room number...it was written on the wall in PENCIL!When I got into the room, it just got worse. The room was dark and dusty. My allergies immediately worsened. It was spacious, but everything was just old. There were 2 queen beds. When I lifted the coverlet, the underside was yellow and dingy. Moreover, hair (not the kind on your head) that was clearly not mine were laying in the coverlet. The bedding smelled like someone had already slept in it before and no one had changed the sheets. As if it couldn't get any worse, the bathroom had hair (again, not from your head) on the walls and floors (at least 5 I could count, which is 5 too many).I got my room changed to one that was not in the fire escape. The person at the front desk who helped me, I think his name was Burney, was very nice. The subsequent room was much nicer was clean crisp sheets and an almost clean bathroom (there was still a hair on the toilet).I would never stay in this hotel ever again. Chains like Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc which are basic but comfortable (see my other reviews) are much more worth it than this dump. The only thing that was good about this place was that it was right on top of a MUNI/BART stop so it was easy to get to the airport and other places.

If you check out my other reviews, <hl> you can see I'm not the most critical person <hl>. There are cheaper hotels/motels which are basic, but still clean and comfortable.Hotel Whitcomb was a WHOLE other story. First off, the front desk is ridiculous with lines that may take you 20 minutes just to find out where the lobby bathroom is. They have 2 people working with no person dedicated to checked-in guests for simple questions. There is a gated line for all of us to wait which takes forever because of their inefficiency.The person who helped me is this woman who had this "holier than thou" attitude who thought she was working at the Ritz-Carlton.After finally getting my room card, I ventured to find this room. Now, the lobby and individual floors are lovely with old woodwork and such, but then you get to the really awful part. I followed the signs to my room, which I found out quickly, was BEYOND the fire door where there were 2 rooms in an unfinished fire escape looking hallway. The fire door was heavy enough that if I were screaming in there, no one would even hear me! (See pictures) The other room didn't even have a plaque on the door for the room number...it was written on the wall in PENCIL!When I got into the room, it just got worse. The room was dark and dusty. My allergies immediately worsened. It was spacious, but everything was just old. There were 2 queen beds. When I lifted the coverlet, the underside was yellow and dingy. Moreover, hair (not the kind on your head) that was clearly not mine were laying in the coverlet. The bedding smelled like someone had already slept in it before and no one had changed the sheets.As if it couldn't get any worse, the bathroom had hair (again, not from your head) on the walls and floors (at least 5 I could count, which is 5 too many).I got my room changed to one that was not in the fire escape. The person at the front desk who helped me, I think his name was Burney, was very nice. The subsequent room was much nicer was clean crisp sheets and an almost clean bathroom (there was still a hair on the toilet).I would never stay in this hotel ever again. Chains like Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc which are basic but comfortable (see my other reviews) are much more worth it than this dump. The only thing that was good about this place was that it was right on top of a MUNI/BART stop so it was easy to get to the airport and other places.

If you check out my other reviews, <hl> you can see I'm not the most critical person <hl> .


Question: How is people attention?

The hotel Triton is located literally next door to China Town. The decor is ultra funky and the people at the desk were not only really helpful, but also friendly. The downside: the rooms are VERY small, and our particular room had a view of an inner courtyard that we could never figure out how to get to. Other rooms had an outside view to the street and Chinatown. The coffee in the morning is good but there is no breakfast or even a snack to go with said coffee. Cookies are served at weird times (we never saw them). At night, the place comes alive during happy hour where wine and champagne are served, compliments of the hotel. A tarot reader or an Astrologer are there and one can sit by the fireplace and watch San Francisco go by. We stayed for four nights and enjoyed it very much. We ran into two well known actors there during our stay (staying separately) and it is dog friendly. If it is good enough for Sean Penn and good enough to bring your canine friends, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Oh, and the products in the bathroom are AVEDA! It is also walking distance to the Bay Bridge and across the street from Starbucks and around the corner from a really cool Irish Pub.

Answer: the people at the desk were not only really helpful, but also friendly

The hotel Triton is located literally next door to China Town. <hl> The decor is ultra funky and the people at the desk were not only really helpful, but also friendly . <hl> The downside: the rooms are VERY small, and our particular room had a view of an inner courtyard that we could never figure out how to get to. Other rooms had an outside view to the street and Chinatown. The coffee in the morning is good but there is no breakfast or even a snack to go with said coffee. Cookies are served at weird times (we never saw them). At night, the place comes alive during happy hour where wine and champagne are served, compliments of the hotel. A tarot reader or an Astrologer are there and one can sit by the fireplace and watch San Francisco go by. We stayed for four nights and enjoyed it very much. We ran into two well known actors there during our stay (staying separately) and it is dog friendly. If it is good enough for Sean Penn and good enough to bring your canine friends, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Oh, and the products in the bathroom are AVEDA! It is also walking distance to the Bay Bridge and across the street from Starbucks and around the corner from a really cool Irish Pub.

The hotel Triton is located literally next door to China Town. The decor is ultra funky and <hl> the people at the desk were not only really helpful, but also friendly <hl>. The downside: the rooms are VERY small, and our particular room had a view of an inner courtyard that we could never figure out how to get to. Other rooms had an outside view to the street and Chinatown. The coffee in the morning is good but there is no breakfast or even a snack to go with said coffee. Cookies are served at weird times (we never saw them). At night, the place comes alive during happy hour where wine and champagne are served, compliments of the hotel. A tarot reader or an Astrologer are there and one can sit by the fireplace and watch San Francisco go by. We stayed for four nights and enjoyed it very much. We ran into two well known actors there during our stay (staying separately) and it is dog friendly. If it is good enough for Sean Penn and good enough to bring your canine friends, I have nothing bad to say about this place. Oh, and the products in the bathroom are AVEDA! It is also walking distance to the Bay Bridge and across the street from Starbucks and around the corner from a really cool Irish Pub.

The decor is ultra funky and <hl> the people at the desk were not only really helpful, but also friendly <hl> .


Question: How is the receptionist?

we stayed at club quarters san francisco for one night at the end of an awesome trip around san francisco, lake tahoe and santa cruz. we checked in pretty late and they upgraded us to a suite. tons of space, front desk was very nice, free bottled water, very clean, great area about a 5 minute walk to the waterfront market.will stay there again and will use other club quarter locations.

Answer: lake tahoe and santa cruz

<hl> we stayed at club quarters san francisco for one night at the end of an awesome trip around san francisco, lake tahoe and santa cruz . <hl> we checked in pretty late and they upgraded us to a suite. tons of space, front desk was very nice, free bottled water, very clean, great area about a 5 minute walk to the waterfront market.will stay there again and will use other club quarter locations.

we stayed at club quarters san francisco for one night at the end of an awesome trip around san francisco, <hl> lake tahoe and santa cruz <hl>. we checked in pretty late and they upgraded us to a suite. tons of space, front desk was very nice, free bottled water, very clean, great area about a 5 minute walk to the waterfront market.will stay there again and will use other club quarter locations.

we stayed at club quarters san francisco for one night at the end of an awesome trip around san francisco, <hl> lake tahoe and santa cruz <hl> .


Question: Does the hotel offer good service?

On first sight the Castle hotel is not great, but the rooms are fine and the location is good once you get your bearings.Varsa, the hotel manageress was wonderful.She advised us to buy an 18 dollar , 3 day public transport pass which was well worth the money and enabled us to use the bus and trolley system all day long.If you are looking for luxury then the Castle is not for you, but for a clean, convenient place to stay its great.

Answer: the hotel manageress was wonderful

On first sight the Castle hotel is not great, but the rooms are fine and the location is good once you get your bearings. <hl> Varsa, the hotel manageress was wonderful .She advised us to buy an 18 dollar , 3 day public transport pass which was well worth the money and enabled us to use the bus and trolley system all day long. <hl> If you are looking for luxury then the Castle is not for you, but for a clean, convenient place to stay its great.

On first sight the Castle hotel is not great, but the rooms are fine and the location is good once you get your bearings.Varsa, <hl> the hotel manageress was wonderful <hl>.She advised us to buy an 18 dollar , 3 day public transport pass which was well worth the money and enabled us to use the bus and trolley system all day long.If you are looking for luxury then the Castle is not for you, but for a clean, convenient place to stay its great.

Varsa, <hl> the hotel manageress was wonderful <hl> .She advised us to buy an 18 dollar , 3 day public transport pass which was well worth the money and enabled us to use the bus and trolley system all day long.


Question: How is the quality of room service?

Service, service, service!!! It was phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It was so very nice to be treated to such wonderful service. Another wonderful recommendation from previous Trip Advisor guests and one that I will highly recommend to others. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and when we got to the hotel, our room had been upgraded and I was handed a long stem red rose. Later on that night we received complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries that were left in our room.The concierge new perfect spots for us to try in our afternoon travel on foot. We were close enough to walk down to the warf and enjoy the open air market Tons to see and do we enjoyed every minute!

Answer: wonderful service

Service, service, service!!! It was phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. <hl> It was so very nice to be treated to such wonderful service . <hl> Another wonderful recommendation from previous Trip Advisor guests and one that I will highly recommend to others. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and when we got to the hotel, our room had been upgraded and I was handed a long stem red rose. Later on that night we received complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries that were left in our room. The concierge new perfect spots for us to try in our afternoon travel on foot. We were close enough to walk down to the warf and enjoy the open air market Tons to see and do we enjoyed every minute!

Service, service, service!!! It was phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It was so very nice to be treated to such <hl> wonderful service <hl>. Another wonderful recommendation from previous Trip Advisor guests and one that I will highly recommend to others. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and when we got to the hotel, our room had been upgraded and I was handed a long stem red rose. Later on that night we received complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries that were left in our room.The concierge new perfect spots for us to try in our afternoon travel on foot. We were close enough to walk down to the warf and enjoy the open air market Tons to see and do we enjoyed every minute!

It was so very nice to be treated to such <hl> wonderful service <hl> .


Question: How would you describe the hotel in downtown?

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Fusion. The hotel is new and nicely remodeled. The people that worked there were helpful and friendly. We stayed in Rm 405. It was on the 4th floor, but the city noise is still pretty loud. It was surprisingly warm this weekend so the windows were open. I don't think the noise would have been so bad if the windows were closed. I would highly recommendthis hotel. Thanks!

Answer: The hotel is new and nicely remodeled

The hotel is new and nicely remodeled .

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Fusion. <hl> The hotel is new and nicely remodeled . <hl> The people that worked there were helpful and friendly. We stayed in Rm 405. It was on the 4th floor, but the city noise is still pretty loud. It was surprisingly warm this weekend so the windows were open. I don't think the noise would have been so bad if the windows were closed. I would highly recommendthis hotel. Thanks!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Fusion. <hl> The hotel is new and nicely remodeled <hl>. The people that worked there were helpful and friendly. We stayed in Rm 405. It was on the 4th floor, but the city noise is still pretty loud. It was surprisingly warm this weekend so the windows were open. I don't think the noise would have been so bad if the windows were closed. I would highly recommendthis hotel. Thanks!

<hl> The hotel is new and nicely remodeled <hl> .


Question: How good is the hotel?

Beautiful property in the middle of Japan town. Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant. There was one problem with the final bill; one email to the General Manager and I received a prompt and professional reply that satisfactorily addressed the issue.

Answer: Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant

Beautiful property in the middle of Japan town. <hl> Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant . <hl> There was one problem with the final bill; one email to the General Manager and I received a prompt and professional reply that satisfactorily addressed the issue.

Beautiful property in the middle of Japan town. <hl> Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant <hl>. There was one problem with the final bill; one email to the General Manager and I received a prompt and professional reply that satisfactorily addressed the issue.

<hl> Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant <hl> .


Question: How was the view?

After much research we stayed at the Grand Hyatt for nine days, from April 6th. We picked this hotel based upon its location and because we had heard the Westin St. Francis (also in Union Square) was a bit run down.We booked a Regency club room.ROOM: We booked a room in the Regency club which are floors 32 and above. I requested a North facing room because these rooms have heavenly views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and Coit tower. We had booked three rooms, and no one received a North-facing room. On the second night we all obtained North facing rooms, however these were all on lower levels (i.e. floor 27 and lower). This wasn't a problem for us, as we still had Regency club access and were still high enough to have a lovely view. The rooms were average at best. Nothing that special, except that the beds were fantastic. Small TV in bathroom was a nice perk.REGENCY CLUB: If you have the extra $$$, by all means upgrade to the Regency club. There is breakfast every morning (i.e. croissants, bagels, cereal, TONS of fresh fruit, cheese, ham, juice, coffee etc) and a cocktail hour from 4-7 pm which includes hot appetizers, dips, sodas (wine/spirits $4.00/each). But the real reason to join the regency club is: the view fantastic overlooking Coit Tower, the Bay. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this every morning?! The Regency club is on the 32nd floor.LOCATION: You cannot beat the location of this hotel. This is reason enough to stay here.GYM: Not bad, but small. Three treadmills makes for a bit of a squeeze in the a.m. for a run.GRANDVIEWS RESTAURANT: Located on the the top floor (36) this restaurant had good food and great service. The views were excellent, similar to Regency club views except they also have views facing the West. Open for breakfast too.Skip the rest as it does not pertain to the Hotel per se:RESTAURANTS:Gary Danko: Booked two months in advance to get a table for four. Service was great but food wasn't as spectacular as one would expect. Postrio: Wolfgang Puck's restuarant. Fantastic food. Try to get there if you can.Alioto's: On Fisherman's wharf. Request a table with a view of the bay. Seafood is excellent despite that the place looks like a bit of a tourist trap.The Slanted Door: Please, if you love Vietnamese foods, please go here! The Imperial Rolls were amazing. Located in the Ferry Building. Nice views of the Bay Bridge. Very crowded, very noisy. Horizon's: (Saulsalito) lovely views of the Bay, great food. Please email me with questions.

Answer: The views were excellent

After much research we stayed at the Grand Hyatt for nine days, from April 6th. We picked this hotel based upon its location and because we had heard the Westin St. Francis (also in Union Square) was a bit run down. We booked a Regency club room. ROOM: We booked a room in the Regency club which are floors 32 and above. I requested a North facing room because these rooms have heavenly views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and Coit tower. We had booked three rooms, and no one received a North-facing room. On the second night we all obtained North facing rooms, however these were all on lower levels (i.e. floor 27 and lower). This wasn't a problem for us, as we still had Regency club access and were still high enough to have a lovely view. The rooms were average at best. Nothing that special, except that the beds were fantastic. Small TV in bathroom was a nice perk. REGENCY CLUB: If you have the extra $$$, by all means upgrade to the Regency club. There is breakfast every morning (i.e. croissants, bagels, cereal, TONS of fresh fruit, cheese, ham, juice, coffee etc) and a cocktail hour from 4-7 pm which includes hot appetizers, dips, sodas (wine/spirits $4.00/each). But the real reason to join the regency club is: the view fantastic overlooking Coit Tower, the Bay. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this every morning?! The Regency club is on the 32nd floor. LOCATION: You cannot beat the location of this hotel. This is reason enough to stay here. GYM: Not bad, but small. Three treadmills makes for a bit of a squeeze in the a.m. for a run. GRANDVIEWS RESTAURANT: Located on the the top floor (36) this restaurant had good food and great service. <hl> The views were excellent , similar to Regency club views except they also have views facing the West. <hl> Open for breakfast too. Skip the rest as it does not pertain to the Hotel per se:RESTAURANTS:Gary Danko: Booked two months in advance to get a table for four. Service was great but food wasn't as spectacular as one would expect. Postrio: Wolfgang Puck's restuarant. Fantastic food. Try to get there if you can. Alioto's: On Fisherman's wharf. Request a table with a view of the bay. Seafood is excellent despite that the place looks like a bit of a tourist trap. The Slanted Door: Please, if you love Vietnamese foods, please go here! The Imperial Rolls were amazing. Located in the Ferry Building. Nice views of the Bay Bridge. Very crowded, very noisy. Horizon's: (Saulsalito) lovely views of the Bay, great food. Please email me with questions.

After much research we stayed at the Grand Hyatt for nine days, from April 6th. We picked this hotel based upon its location and because we had heard the Westin St. Francis (also in Union Square) was a bit run down.We booked a Regency club room.ROOM: We booked a room in the Regency club which are floors 32 and above. I requested a North facing room because these rooms have heavenly views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and Coit tower. We had booked three rooms, and no one received a North-facing room. On the second night we all obtained North facing rooms, however these were all on lower levels (i.e. floor 27 and lower). This wasn't a problem for us, as we still had Regency club access and were still high enough to have a lovely view. The rooms were average at best. Nothing that special, except that the beds were fantastic. Small TV in bathroom was a nice perk.REGENCY CLUB: If you have the extra $$$, by all means upgrade to the Regency club. There is breakfast every morning (i.e. croissants, bagels, cereal, TONS of fresh fruit, cheese, ham, juice, coffee etc) and a cocktail hour from 4-7 pm which includes hot appetizers, dips, sodas (wine/spirits $4.00/each). But the real reason to join the regency club is: the view fantastic overlooking Coit Tower, the Bay. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this every morning?! The Regency club is on the 32nd floor.LOCATION: You cannot beat the location of this hotel. This is reason enough to stay here.GYM: Not bad, but small. Three treadmills makes for a bit of a squeeze in the a.m. for a run.GRANDVIEWS RESTAURANT: Located on the the top floor (36) this restaurant had good food and great service. <hl> The views were excellent <hl>, similar to Regency club views except they also have views facing the West. Open for breakfast too.Skip the rest as it does not pertain to the Hotel per se:RESTAURANTS:Gary Danko: Booked two months in advance to get a table for four. Service was great but food wasn't as spectacular as one would expect. Postrio: Wolfgang Puck's restuarant. Fantastic food. Try to get there if you can.Alioto's: On Fisherman's wharf. Request a table with a view of the bay. Seafood is excellent despite that the place looks like a bit of a tourist trap.The Slanted Door: Please, if you love Vietnamese foods, please go here! The Imperial Rolls were amazing. Located in the Ferry Building. Nice views of the Bay Bridge. Very crowded, very noisy. Horizon's: (Saulsalito) lovely views of the Bay, great food. Please email me with questions.

<hl> The views were excellent <hl> , similar to Regency club views except they also have views facing the West.


Question: How was the hotel staff?

I got a deal through Travelzoo for a stay in an Executive king room on the upper floor for $139 a night, so I am happy with what I got for the rate. The staff were professional and friendly. The room was tastefully decorated and everything was clean and well maintained. This was my first time staying at the hotel, although I have eaten at the restaurant Cortez a few times, which has great food. The purpose of this trip was to spend a day in the city in freakishly hot weather, (so unlike SF) and to dine at the wonderful Michael Mina located in the St. Francis. The hotel was great because it was walking distance to the restaurant and to shopping. It's a great location for tourists. I chose this hotel because I wanted to be close to Micheal Mina but couldn't justify paying St. Francis's hotel rate of close to $300 for just one night. I would definitely stay in Hotel Adagio again, however if I stayed longer than two days in their rooms I might feel claustrophobic. The rooms tend to be small in size. But, the beds and pillows are super comfortable.

Answer: The staff were professional and friendly

I got a deal through Travelzoo for a stay in an Executive king room on the upper floor for $139 a night, so I am happy with what I got for the rate. <hl> The staff were professional and friendly . <hl> The room was tastefully decorated and everything was clean and well maintained. This was my first time staying at the hotel, although I have eaten at the restaurant Cortez a few times, which has great food. The purpose of this trip was to spend a day in the city in freakishly hot weather, (so unlike SF) and to dine at the wonderful Michael Mina located in the St. Francis. The hotel was great because it was walking distance to the restaurant and to shopping. It's a great location for tourists. I chose this hotel because I wanted to be close to Micheal Mina but couldn't justify paying St. Francis's hotel rate of close to $300 for just one night. I would definitely stay in Hotel Adagio again, however if I stayed longer than two days in their rooms I might feel claustrophobic. The rooms tend to be small in size. But, the beds and pillows are super comfortable.

I got a deal through Travelzoo for a stay in an Executive king room on the upper floor for $139 a night, so I am happy with what I got for the rate. <hl> The staff were professional and friendly <hl>. The room was tastefully decorated and everything was clean and well maintained. This was my first time staying at the hotel, although I have eaten at the restaurant Cortez a few times, which has great food. The purpose of this trip was to spend a day in the city in freakishly hot weather, (so unlike SF) and to dine at the wonderful Michael Mina located in the St. Francis. The hotel was great because it was walking distance to the restaurant and to shopping. It's a great location for tourists. I chose this hotel because I wanted to be close to Micheal Mina but couldn't justify paying St. Francis's hotel rate of close to $300 for just one night. I would definitely stay in Hotel Adagio again, however if I stayed longer than two days in their rooms I might feel claustrophobic. The rooms tend to be small in size. But, the beds and pillows are super comfortable.

<hl> The staff were professional and friendly <hl> .