I didn't love this place, nor did I really hate my stay here. Check in was a breeze, as was our ease in dropping our rental car off with the valet. The lobby was a little small, very modern - I was hoping this look would be replicated in the rooms/halls of the hotel. It was not.
The elevators were decent sized, but only had a cheap k-mart blue light bulb in it, not very flattering - it did showcase all the crumbs and dirt on the carpet of the elevator really well though. In the 4 days we stayed it seemed like they never vaccumed them.
Once off the elevator you're greeted by cheap ugly blue carpet that just feels dirty. It follows you into your room. I HEARD vacuums in the hotel, just not sure what they had been cleaning - since it clearly wasn't the floor. The room was small, which is expected in an older building, I was fine with that. The bathroom too - was small, as to be expected as well. Overall the room appeared to be decorated in some odd 90's modern themed - with faux brushed metal, blue carpet, gun metal grey walls, some odd dead flower art hanging from the walls and strange cheap adjustable lamps that never stayed in place - they kept drooping down. The room was also accompanied by a dorm room metal filing cabinet type dresser, as well as a dorm room type mini fridge. Don't even bother with the TV because a) your in San Fran - go explore and b) the reception is awful.
The bathroom was tiny, but manageable. The lighting was based on a timed turn switch, so it was frustrating trying to keep the lights on on the bathroom. the faucet handles were also very 90's modern pointless functional furnishing looking... please just use hot and cold easy to use knobs people!
I'd have to say the business centers and the lobby are the nicest decorated places in the building, it's a shame you can't stay there!
Overall the hotel is a decent deal for your money if you're looking for a place to store your bags and sleep. It is by no means a chic/luxury hotel. The location is amazing, and can't be beat really. The desk attendants were also very nice.
Our main gripe however was the valet service. All week our car had been pulled around at a timely fashion. Until it was the day to go to the airport. It took them a whopping 60 minutes to pull our car around, making us late to the airport.
So if you're looking for a cheap/semi clean/good local hotel - this is your place.
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