Good for singles and couples
It is a decent hotel for singles and couples for one time. It is right in the heart of everything, near Market Street, a trolley line, Chinatown down the street. Price is very reasonable - I would highly suggest calling the hotel for a rate if planning a stay. I went to one of those travel websites, was quoted for one price, then went to another, was quoted a price a bit lower. I called the hotel directly and got an even lower rate. They don't accept AAA, nor do they accept gift cards from BedAndBreakfast.com even though they are listed on the site. The hotel includes complimentary breakfast - which includes a choice of eggs (any style) or french toast, both of which are delicious, orange juice, coffee/tea, and self-helping of a few simple cereals (cheerios, corn flakes, wheaties). There is no AC in the room, just a ceiling fan. While I was in town, the average temperature was around 60F, so it worked out ok! But, if the weather is looking to be warmer just be aware - especially since my window would not stay open (the locks would not engage to keep it open). The hotel itself is very cute and maintained very well (they were refurbishing a few rooms and redoing the paint in the entrance while I was there). What I noticed is that not all rooms are built the same. My room appeared to be something out of 100 years ago, something that reminded me of the Dolphin Hotel from the movie 1408. Although a room across the hall appeared to be a bit more contemporary. So unlike most chain hotels, rooms are not standard (perhaps the refurbishing is intended to change that? no clue...). No HDTV's here, all SD CRT TVs, although I never even turned on the TV since there is so much to do in town. Beds were comfortable and felt clean. Bathroom was clean, just the room I was in had a shower that seemed like it was taken from France circa 100 years ago...tub shower, big vertical post with shower head, shower curtains surrounding the whole tub. The room across the hall had a standard stall shower, though. The front desk closes at 11PM so they give you a key to the front door, which locks after 11PM. Noise level is low, although I was not facing the street (my view was of a small, walled-in courtyard, which was very quiet) which may be loud with the trolley and traffic among other things. Valet parking is provided at a reduced rate at the garage across the street from the hotel - $24/day or something - charged to the room.
Would I stay here again? Probably not. Not because I had a poor experience, quite the contrary. I had a very nice experience. Just, I like a hotel that is a bit more...standardized. Ya know, a hotel where you know all the rooms are alike, you know thing sare maintained at standard levels. It is hard to describe, I just get a better and more comfortable feeling when I stay in chain hotels like Hampton Inn or the sort. If I come back to SF, I think I will spend a little more money and stay in a hotel like the Marriott or the sort.