I am a Marriott Platinum member and have stayed at many many Marriotts. This is one of my least favorite hotels.
Plus:
It is very close to Fisherman's Wharf. Right in North Beach Area.
Great service in the bar at night. They lady bar tender is very nice and takes good care of you. I wish I could remember her name to complement her.
Valet is expensive but very fast and convenient.
Minus:
The absolute worst breakfast buffet I have seen at any Marriott anywhere. Don't waste your money on this. I get it for free being a Platinum member and the next time I stay there I will go out of the hotel and pay for breakfast. Very limited selection. Nobody cooking fresh eggs. No Marriott omelets. The scrambled eggs were hard and looked like they had been there a while. Normally the Marriott buffet is one of the reasons I stay at Marriott hotels. This was very disappointing and if I had paid for it I would have asked for my money back. I can’t believe they charge $18.95 for it.
There is one set of elevators and if you get one of the rooms out on the edges it is a long walk with your luggage.
No pool. No Spa.
Don’t even think about an upgrade even if you are at Marriott's highest level.
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