My husband and I spent a week at the Nob Hill and we had a great time.
First of all, the location can't be beat. It's in Russian Hill and the neighborhood is full of little restaurants and shops. The 19 Polk and the 45 Union bus can take you anywhere you need to go in the city. I recommend the Muni Passport, good for 7 consecutive days of Muni travel, even cable cars!
The rooms are quiet, comfy and CLEAN. Towels are replaced daily, none of this leave it on the floor crap. Judy and Frank are still there, although I think they're getting ready to retire.
The cable is strange. No sports or news channels, but the basic network, Discovery and four (4!) PBS stations. You'll want to DVR your shows while you're away because you'll get plenty of Mandarin and Spanish stations, but no AMC, Bravo or Lifetime.
The room is large for the area and boasts the comfort of a fridge/freezer, coffee maker and a microwave. Little pastries are in the office at around 7AM, but you might want to check out Crepe House, Bob's Donuts or Mister Donut if you want something more.
Tai Chi, the little Chinese joint around the block is very good. As is my favorite Chinese place, Woey Loy Goey, at Grant and Jackson in Chinatown.
I had a conference at Moscone and the 45 Union got me there in about 35 minutes. MUCH better than staying south of Market, at least in Russian Hill, you've got a neighborhood to explore. The big hotels downtown are a bit too much for me!
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