No hidden gem by any means.
To start, I got an e-mail saying there were 600+ readers of my review for the Pelham Hotel in New Orleans - thanks if you're one that checked that out. Anyways, new conference & new city this month. I would've given this hotel a 2.5 stars if existed. Look, I am a grad student on a budget and thinking back, I probably should've splurged a bit more this time.
Too start, my dorm bedroom from my freshman year of college would've given the room a run for it's money. It was pretty clean, however. I understand that many places are trying to cut down on sheets/towel laundry, however, I was not impressed with a card on everything that is normally done by room service asking you to please consider not having the item changed. To me, if you want a good cleanliness rating, do the job.
The service was so-so except for a younger gentleman who was in the last two days at nice. Everyone else was just indifferent to the guests. Bathrooms were actually quite clean, and the location was a decent walk but still pretty central to everything. I will not blame the hotel for the pan-handlers as they are EVERYWHERE and will follow you WHEREVER you go. There were three of us guys in one double room, we made it work, it was tight and it was a plus having free wi-fi. I do not care about hotel ammenities as I don't travel to hang out in the hotel, but I would only stay here again unless I absolutely had to. San Francisco is beautiful, treat yourself to a nice place.