I stayed at this hotel twice in August 2012, and I enjoyed both my stays very much. In my opinion, there is nle ONE downfall to this hotel which is the location, but that won't stop me from staying here again. The hotel is located at 8th and Market, and there is not a whole lot in the immediate vicinity of interest. The Civic Center area of San Francisco is a less desireable area because along Market Street and near the city hall, there are many homeless people. During the daytime it is not a problem, but at night I would take a taxi to wherever you might be going. There is a Starbuck's on Market street arouund the corner as well as a Walgreens. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the Powell and Market area.
What is unique about the hotel is that every room has a balcony, and this is great because there is alot of natural light. The rooms are very good sized (as rooms in San Francisco can tend to be very small). The reception area is clean and inviting and the reception stff is very pleasant and helpful and always with a smile on their face. The bellmen are very helpful and there is a gift shop in the lobby which also sells toiletries, beverages, etc.
The rooms are clean and well appointed and have a coffee maker in the room which is a plus. The elevators can be a bit slow but other than this and its location, it is a great and well run hotel.
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