This hotel needs a refurb in particular needs double glazing especially in the rooms at the front. Bit old fashioned in its decor & needs painting in most areas. In saying that it is clean, tidy and the staff are great. They are very knowledgeable, always willing to help with a witty line on occasions to keep you smiling!
We never spend much time in hotels anyway, just to sleep and shower so would be happy to stay here again as long as we had a room at the back. (beds really comfy & power shower is great with plenty of hot water).
Didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment but they provide free wine between 5.30 & 6pm in reception which is a nice touch to chill before an evening meal.
It is within walking distance of Union Square and plenty of bars & restaurants but remember that San Francisco is a hilly place so prepare with flat shoes & expect some aching calves!! The nearest bar is 30yds away called The Fly, turn left out of the hotel. Nice place with good food & drink. Turn right out of the hotel and a small place for breakfast called Jinns is just up the road. . Nice young couple run this and cook scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes etc fresh & reasonably priced.
Some other tips:
Book Alcatraz tickets before you arrive - they sell out really quick. Thankfully we did, arrived on the Wednesday, visited Alcatraz on the Friday when we found out they were sold out until the following Monday!
Pier 39 well worth a visit & a stroll around. Loads to see & do, bars restaurants, shops, street entertainment, touristy shops, sea lions!!
Cable car - just like you see on the tv. $6 each approx £4 at mo and you will have to queue for a while but well worth it. Stand on the running boards at the side if your brave enough, you will get a
real feeling of San Francisco.
Open top bus tour gives you the opportunity to see a lot of places in a short space of time. Get off at the Golden Gate bridge & walk across if it's a nice day, see dolphins in the bay whilst strolling across!
Yosemite - we used Extranomial tours - excellent, see my separate review.
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