Yet another fantastic stay at a Kimpton property
Time and time again, I find myself back at a Kimpton hotel. The hotel staff are always incredibly helpful and friendly, and you are almost always guaranteed a pleasant stay.
This property is conveniently located a few blocks away from Union Square, but far enough not to be bam smack in the middle of the hustle and bustle. There are plenty of good restaurant options close to the hotel, so I recommend exploring Nob Hill or a little further up in Russian Hill. First Crush, a small wine bar a few blocks away, was a fantastic place to have a casual lunch. Breakfast at the hotel was underwhelming as there are limited options and was also expensive for what it was. A smoothie + pastry cost $14! Definitely recommend venturing outside the hotel for breakfast. 
The room itself was clean and comfortable, and as usual the bed was incredibly comfortable - not too soft, not too firm. The amenities are of a good quality and the hotel provides additional amenities if you forgot to bring it - alternatively, there is a Walgreen's across the street that is open until midnight. 
There was a bit of a mix-up at the hotel front desk and they had me down to check out two days earlier than I was supposed to, but they cleared that up straight away and extended my stay. Wifi service in the hotel is very reliable and Internet speed is fast, my two (small) gripes with the hotel is that the shower takes a while to heat up so I would have to turn the water on for a few minutes before the water was hot enough. Secondly, when I checked out and tried to hail a cab to head to the airport, none of the valet helped me secure transportation, and didn't help me with my bags either. A little disappointing to end the trip on that note, but it won't deter me from staying at another Kimpton hotel in the future.