Wanted a hotel close to Union Square but away from the tenderloin area. My wife and I were in town for a days shopping and wanted to stay over for dinner. After a big American welcome from the Beefeater checking in was a little confusing as the desk guy was under pressure. We dropped our bags and said we would get our room later. Back in the hotel we went to our room with a view - well sort of. We requested a union square view however all we got was the top of Macy's and the cheescake factory. The rooms themselves were old, dated, quite clean but just not great. We all like a bit of charater however when you get a bad feeling about the batroom that's not good. The bathrobes were very dodgy leopardskin type cotton things from a bad 1970's porn movie.
Going to the front desk to ask for some information was a challenge. The lady on reception just was not interested in giving us any information and was quite dismissive.
All in all the location was great. The hotel lobby is fantastic charater and the elevators are really full of character. The lobby gives you a sense of being in a 1920's hotel. Just a pity about the rooms.
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