I stayed at the hotel for 4 nights. The location is great. It is just a few blocks walk from Union Square and Chinatown. The staff was nice and there is a computer in the lobby where you can check e-mail,print your boarding pass etc. I was traveling solo and had a small top floor room that was Very Sunny (with two exposures) #607- it had a desk, 2 chairs a small dresser and a small television. It was charming ( Think old European townhouse hotel) Not perfect ( one night I woke up at 3:00 am and the bathroom had a bad smell -from the pipes I assume- but in the morning it was gone and never returned) and not cookie cutter or bland . The breakfast was always excellent( a full breakfast included in the price or the room) and served in the basement restaurant which is even more charming than the hotel ! All hotels in San francisco add a 14% hotel tax to your bill when you check out- this is not included in the rate that you are quoted - so budget this in when you make your plans. The only other thing that you should know is that it it a steep walk up Powell street to the hotel on Bush Street ( the last block is really steep) It did not bother me but if you will have trouble walking up hills be prepared to take a lot of cabs .Also no matter what the temperatue is when you leave the hotel take a warm sweater or a sweatshirt with you when you leave or you will regret it . The weather gets cold fast when the fog rolls in. I always had a sweater tied around my waist or neck and I always put it on at some point. This Hotel is probably not for everyone( Familys may not appreciate there being an adult male theatre two doors down the block- Always turn to the right as you exit the front door to avoid it)) -But if you are looking for a charming European style townhose hotel that is close to the main touist areas and are traveling as a Couple or a Single Traveler this is a good option at a Very good price to consider. I would stay here again.
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