I stayed at the Hotel Mark Twain early June. I was very pleased with the price and the room to be a good size and clean.
Front desk staff was friendly and always ready to help me with directions or local spots to eat.
There is a small breakfast spot next door, never ate there because the line was always out the door so it must be good.
There is no AC but adjusting the window was not a problem. And if needed the ceiling kept it plenty cool.
I did read several review about the hot water, I did not have an issue with that but the water did flux ate between warm and cool. Elevator was small and sometimes busy so just took the stairs.
In regards to homeless, I work in a downtown city and we experience the same issue so no worries there.
Location was great, close to Union Square, Chinatown, Powell St station and 30 minutes walk to the ball park.
1 block away from multiple rental car places if needed which I used for a day and it was a very smooth transaction.
Small convenience store 50 feet away for adult beverage and snack needs. Walgreens a few blocks away.
I will definitely recommend to Hotel Mark Twain to my friends and will definitely stay there again.
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