Nice hotel, but noise can be a problem from the neighbours
I stayed here for a conference over 2 days and received a discount rate in a King size room on an upper floor.
The biggest negative of the hotel is the noise. The walls are just too thin as the building itself is a bit old. You can see this clearly when looking at the windows which are very old, but have been sealed with new windows inside. Although this is great for keeping the noise outside, it does nothing for the noise from those staying in rooms near you.
Every noise is audible, from toilet flushing, showers, talking on the phone, TV, even getting clothes from the closet.
My advice is to bring ear plugs if you are at all sensitive to the noise from neighbours.
Some other negatives involve the window shade, lack of coffee in room, lack of space in the fridge, and for some, the softness of the bed.
The window shade is so old it takes like 20 minutes to open and close it. It might be a small annoyance to some, but it seems like something that could be fixed easily. That goes for the coffee and refrigerator space as well. It is nice to have a mini-bar (and $10 free stuff for Kimpton members), but does it have to be so full that there is no space for anything of your own?
The softness of the bed is a good and a bad depending on your own comfort and preferences. I just think it is important to note here that the bed is VERY soft. If you have a bad back and prefer a hard bed, you may want to request it in advance and see if they can accommodate the need.
The hotel has a Starbucks attached, which is a nice convenience. They also offer free wine and coffee/tea in the lobby at specific times of the day. These are all nice amenities. The tea in particular, is quit delicious and strongly recommended.
Overall, this was a nice hotel, but perhaps not worth the money. For a conference rate, it seems appropriately priced.