I was contemplating between this one and Marriott on the 4th Street since both had the same price and regrettably chose this one for 4 nights. Hotel is 5 blocks from the Union square and last 3 are extremely steep so if you're not planning on paying for a cab or cable car or getting a heart attack, stay elsewhere. It's on the corner of Powell and California with cable car passing right in front of the hotel. It's Nob hill and if you like looking at pretty buildings, mansions and Grace Cathedral, it's great. If you're coming to San Francisco to shop, wine and dine and you're on foot, this is not a good location for you. I'm a big coffee drinker and I need my coffee as soon as I open my eyes. I couldn't believe that this upscale hotel has terrible tasting coffee in the room. There's no complimentary coffee in the lobby and closest coffee shop is 3 blocks down the hill. Room was fine, bed was very comfortable, very clean, but they should change the toiletries. Minty shampoo? Yuck. Oh, I looked at their restaurant prices. Kids menu - peanut butter and jelly sandwich for 9$, soft drinks - 5$. Wow. Again, I made a mistake and paid for it with my achy legs. I checked out after 2 nights and went to the Marriott on 4th Street.
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