Excellent Location- Some Small Lapses
The Parc 55 is a behemoth of a hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Fantastic shopping and tourist attractions are just steps away. Staff was very friendly and efficient upon arrival. The lobby looks newly remodeled and freshened up. The hotel feels very much as if it is in transition. The hallway leading to my room felt dingy. It could have been the lighting or maybe a fresh coat of paint, replacing the dated wallpaper, would help. A room service breakfast tray was still in the hallway outside my room. A little off-putting. My room was great, nice furniture and bed, large bathroom. The TV was large size with excellent signal. Again, the wallpaper looked dated like the hallway. A little paint goes a long way. My corner room had a nice view, but was hit by the afternoon sun, turning it into an oven. The AC took care of that while I was out shopping after checking in. Earplugs are given in the bathroom which made me wonder. I did not need them on the 13th floor, but it was nice to know they were there. Faint street noise at night, but it was after a World Series game and there was a lot of celebrating. Breakfast buffet was expensive, probably on a par with all the other hotels in the area. Good food, but I paid $7 less for the same thing in New York at a boutique hotel at the beginning of the month. Internet is $15 a day. I passed on that. Beware checking out at Noon as I found an entire flight crew from Singapore airlines leaving at the same time. There were two dozen people in line to check out and only two clerks on duty. I checked out via the phone. There was an extra charge made in error and I appreciate the prompt adjustment by the accounting department after my email request. Great for business or vacation.