My mother and I visited the Hotel Carlton in November of 2007. We originally booked a 4 night stay, but only ened up staying two nights. One thing that all visitors need to know is that many of the non-luxury hotels in San Francisco are older and built to withstand earthquakes. The Hotel Carlton was an average to less than average experience. ..Let's start with the positve experiences....
the hotel staff was friendly
the restaurant had good food and the best mango juice
the rooms were clean
Now, the not so nice things...
Although we stayed on the top floor in a suite...the rooom was still itty bitty
the elevator was tiny and old
the hotel is in a moderately seedy part of town...although I liked the thrift store a few doors down
the outside noise and traffic can be bothersome...ie.e...car alarms at 12 midnight.
Unfortunately, I have to just give it a C....
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