Stayed at the Orchard Hotel during the weekend of November 10. The hotel is overall nice and I would stay there again, however, it is not quite deserving of the exceedingly high ranking that it receives on Tripadvisor. It is a solid 3+ star hotel that is clean and serves the purpose desired when in SF, meaning, it is convenient to public transportation and close to an attraction (Union Square). Free internet is nice as well.
I would opt out of the hotel breakfast and eat at Sears Fine Foods which is 2 blocks away and is a SF landmark. Alternatively, you can eat at one of the many nearby cafes which have larger selections and lower prices.
The person that checked us in was somewhat abrasive, however, after that the staff was courteous and we enjoyed all our other encounters with them. The housekeeping staff was a little odd, like not picking up the robes and knocking on doors at 9:00 a.m. But this was a minor issue. Doorman was very pleasant and served as a concierge as well.
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