Beauty Sometimes Skin Deep
Great location for walking around Golden Gate Park and the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The building has that old Victorian charm, but the room itself didn't really feel that charming- no art, old TV, worn bedspread and carpeting, but clean. However, it's also nice to be in a local neighborhood. Some people complain about the prevalence of homeless in the area, but it seems to me like if we want to know what San Francisco is really like, we need to see the poverty as well as the mansions on Nob Hill. Besides, it was fun to step out our door and have access to the yummy food and drinks on Haight. A little disappointed because they messed up our reservation (the guy on the phone promised us their one queen sized room in the front, but when we got there, it was taken and they told us, "Hotels don't guarantee specific rooms, it just can't be done." Seemed like there was a disconnect in communication somewhere.) They offered us a discount, though, because of the misunderstanding which helped restore our faith in the service, a little. They also no longer offer a tea service at 4pm, so my year old guide book is outdated about that. Too bad, seems like the perfect building for a tea. Continental breakfast is good enough, enjoyed the coffee. Stay here if you want to be in the neighborhood, but don't expect a B&B atmosphere or anything fancy.