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This historic San Francisco hotel is situated along the Powell Street Cable Car line, 1 block from shopping at Union Square. It features contemporary rooms with free WiFi.
Guest rooms at Herbert Hotel boast colorful bedspreads and wall art. A cable TV and a coffee maker are provided.
Laundry facilities are available. Shuttle service to San Francisco International Airport may be arranged.
Chinatown and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are 10 minutes' walk from Herbert Hotel San Francisco. The Powell St. BART Subway Station is 1 block away.
Nearby hotels and places to stay The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse (54 m), The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (62 m), citizenM San Francisco Union Square (81 m), Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection (88 m), Hotel Fusion, a C-Two Hotel (92 m), Hotel Abri Union Square (102 m), Hotel Nikko San Francisco (104 m), HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel (133 m), Handlery Union Square Hotel (134 m), King George (150 m),
Please note that the front desk is currently closed at the Herbert Hotel , but our front desk will be opened at our sister hotel (Hotel Stratford) located on 242 Powell Street for 24 hours a day.
Shuttle service to San Francisco International Airport may be arranged with front desk with a fee.
Daily housekeeping service is available upon request for an additional charge.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Offering hardwood floors, this standard room features a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom.
Featuring a seating area with chairs, this spacious suite is styled in wood flooring, modern decor and colourful accents. A flat-screen cable TV is offered.
This room includes a flat-screen cable TV and a shared bathroom.
Offering views of Union Square, this deluxe room includes a cable TV and a white tiled bathroom.
The unit offers 1 bed.
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Online services
Quick check-in/check-out
Washing service
Facsimile and photocopy services
No smoking rooms, Rooms for families, Elevator, Climate control, Smoke-free property, Physical key entry, Electronic key card entry
Round-the-clock security, Fire detection alarms, Surveillance cameras in shared spaces, Exterior video surveillance, Emergency fire suppression devices
Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
Non-cash payment options
Utilization of cleaning agents that effectively combat Coronavirus, Bedding, towels, and laundry cleaned following local authority regulations, Guest lodgings are sanitized between reservations
Internet services are available.
Parking information is not available.
From 15:00:00 hours
Until 11:00:00 hours
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.
Pets are not allowed.
2018 - 01
Modern rooms without wood flooring and white chattels and the most heavenly comfortable beds.Great location on the doorstep of Powell and union square.Hotel is currently renovating and dusty/chalky in reception, which can't be helped, felt a little bit of this in my lungs and nostrils even in my room, which was slightly unpleasant, but is not really an ongoing negative just unfortunate timing for us.
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2018 - 01
Location, the room is clean.Internet connection - cable was not working well and there is no WiFi
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2018 - 01
Location and the staff were very helpful and accomodatingPoor customer service!
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2018 - 01
I like the location. It is near of most of the places to visit and thepublic transport. The hotel was clean. The hotel hasn't breakfast butthere is an Starbucks in front of the hotel.okay, common shower room as stated in the offerbut no water/sink at all in the bedroom, and no proper room where you could have one. So you have to brush your teeth, shave in the restroom, with just a small "corner" sink
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2018 - 01
Location is perfect for a couple of days breakBiggest downside on the room was hte lack of furniture. It was very sparse, even though there was room for more. There wasn't a table to put your stuff on!The elevator was also terrifying. It was old, loud, violently shaky, and seemed to have no certificate posted as they usually do.Internet access would have been nicer if it was wifi not a cable.It just seemed to sparse for the price.
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2018 - 01
Everything was clean, and the things that were there were moden. Hardwood floors in my room, windows opened, nice ceiling fan, nice comfortable bed with big pocketed comforter, etc.
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2018 - 01
The locations was prime! However, the staff was terrible. I reserved aQuinn room, but I was given a room with two little and uncomfortablebeds., Although the location of the property was great, I would notrecommend the property because of the staff.
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2018 - 01
Location, bed was comfortable and cleanonly one key to our room which caused a bit of difficulty if we were doing separate things--other than that all good in my book.
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2018 - 01
I was very happy to find the room so clean and the bed so comfortable for such a reasonable price. Also, it was great to have large windows and a street viewNo mirror in room, elevator didn't operate properly, very slow.
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2018 - 01
It was close to everything.The heat was not adjustable. I had to open my windows all night and therefore couldn't sleep well due to street noise. Also, the red glow from the hotel sign was a major problem for sleeping. I would not stay here again.
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2018 - 01
Good location in the center, clean room, offers shuttle to airportNoisy because of thin walls, wifi was not available on my floor
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2018 - 01
Location was great for the shopping in union squareThe staff was rude overall. They did not even acknowledge you when walking in and out of building. We had loud banging noices coming from pipes which woke us us up at 4 in the morning.they were not at all helpful with this and if I had not paid up front they would not have got money for the first night. This went on for 45 min .
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2018 - 01
Location is perfect for a couple of days breakI had concerns given the amount of money I spent for one night, which was a bit over $200 for one room (I got the last room in the house.)In no particular order:-- there was only one washcloth in the bathroom for my friend and I, and the front desk had no others.-- there were no comp bottles of water or clock in the room.-- the in-room coffee maker offered Maxwell House coffee (thank goodness I don't drink coffee.)-- there was no plastic laundry bag in the closet.-- the soap in the sink and shower was liquid and housed in large dispensers (like at a gym)-- it's severely understaffed at night.I probably won't stay there again or recommend it to friends, though, unless the prices drop. (Fat chance!)
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2018 - 01
Very nice place with comfy bed. Room wasn't spacious, but it was fine for one night.Was not like pictures shown on the internet, not that clean.Matress very unconfortable, the bathroom door with a lot of sounds. Fan was full of dirt.Only 2 towels for 4 people.Never comimg back
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2018 - 01
Location a block from Union Square. Friendly, helpful staff and a great price for the location.We booked 4 months in advance and when we arrived they did not have our room. We were given a room not renovated for a person rather than a couple, no towels nor soap / shower gel, dirty and uncomfortable. The next day we had to insist to find for us a room at another hotel as we had no intention of sleeping another two nights in a room like that!
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2018 - 01
The locations was prime! However, the staff was terrible. I reserved aQuinn room, but I was given a room with two little and uncomfortablebeds., Although the location of the property was great, I would notrecommend the property because of the staff.Noisy - window didn't completely close.
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2018 - 01
I used to live in San Francisco and was back for a quick weekend trip.The Herbert Hotel is an older building with many details that you oftenfind in an older San Francisco house. Everything was clean and simple.They had hardwood floor (no nasty carpets in the room), basic whitebedding and white towels. The bedding and towels were older, but becausethey were white, you could tell that they had been cleaned well. Thefeel of the room made us feel like we were staying in a little apartmentroom, rather than a hotel. Just make sure to book a room with a privatebath. The shared baths connect the rooms, and if that had been open, Iwould have felt too connected to the strangers next-door. The locationwas perfect!!Our room was quite stuffy, lacking air circulation, fan, a/c. There were too few showers/washrooms for the number of rooms. Perhaps private rooms would better choice. We were supposed to have a small fridge and microwave but these were not provided.
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2018 - 01
Location, bed was comfortable and cleani want recommended the hotel only for his situation in the center of the town
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2018 - 01
Very nice place with comfy bed. Room wasn't spacious, but it was fine for one night.I had concerns given the amount of money I spent for one night, which was a bit over $200 for one room (I got the last room in the house.)In no particular order:-- there was only one washcloth in the bathroom for my friend and I, and the front desk had no others.-- there were no comp bottles of water or clock in the room.-- the in-room coffee maker offered Maxwell House coffee (thank goodness I don't drink coffee.)-- there was no plastic laundry bag in the closet.-- the soap in the sink and shower was liquid and housed in large dispensers (like at a gym)-- it's severely understaffed at night.I probably won't stay there again or recommend it to friends, though, unless the prices drop. (Fat chance!)
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2018 - 01
Location was great for the shopping in union squareNoisy because of thin walls, wifi was not available on my floor
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2018 - 01
Good location in the center, clean room, offers shuttle to airportVery spartan features, such as no clock radio in room, small beds, no A/C
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2018 - 01
Everything was clean, and the things that were there were moden. Hardwood floors in my room, windows opened, nice ceiling fan, nice comfortable bed with big pocketed comforter, etc.The service sucked and they always contradicted everything they said.For example: my printed out itinerary claims that my room has a coffeemaker and a mini fridge. However, when asked they say that I have torequest those items and since I didn't request, they are not available.I also called and asked front desk lady if I could store my rented bikeat the hotel for one evening, she said yes. When I got to the hotel withsaid bike, I was told that they do not store bikes for guests. It wasthe same front desk lady that I spoke with on the phone!! She reallydidn't have her shit together.
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2018 - 01
the lobby was detestable a part a woman gabriela very kind and seriousthe others have no interest on us and spend their time on the computerThe lack of wifi on the upper floors and lack of air conditioning or fan meant that I had to have the window open slightly, and I was on the busy side so it could be fairly noisy.
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2018 - 01
The location was pretty central and the room was clean.
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2018 - 01
Location is perfect for a couple of days breakNoise, no ventilation, no services, poor value, shared shower and toilet at end corridor. Poor value. Staff disinterested.
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2018 - 01
Position and convenienceThe room was really warm in comparison to the hallway. It was fine forus, but I could imagine that for some people the lack of temperaturecontrol would be a deal breaker. We never inquired about it, so it ispossible that if we had, they could have fixed it.
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2018 - 01
Location, excellent, staff helpful.No mirror in room, elevator didn't operate properly, very slow.
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2018 - 01
1 of the four Reception Staff was very helpful and Checking out was the best part.Biggest downside on the room was hte lack of furniture. It was very sparse, even though there was room for more. There wasn't a table to put your stuff on!The elevator was also terrifying. It was old, loud, violently shaky, and seemed to have no certificate posted as they usually do.Internet access would have been nicer if it was wifi not a cable.It just seemed to sparse for the price.
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2018 - 01
We liked the location, so close to shopping, cable car, eating houses.Friendly staff and other clients. Clean, comfortable, trustworthycleaners. Helpful reception booking our shuttle to airport, baggagestorage because we had a late flight out so we were able to tour aroundthen come back for our pickup.I stayed there for two nights and it was extremely noisy.I had difficulty sleeping because it was so loud.When I booked my reservation I had requested a room that was street facing, yet my room overlooked the busiest road.If you are a light sleeper I do not recommend staying here. There was no fridge in the room as well.
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2018 - 01
This hotel is excellent value for money. I read some reviews of itprior, and made sure we had ear plugs and was not expecting 5 star for a3 star price. People complained of lack of wifi (we didn't go on holidayto use wifi and I happily went from floor 5 to 2 to use) and cleanliness(could have been a bit cleaner), however, we got excellent value in anextremely exciting area of San Francisco.
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2018 - 01
The location and priceThe staff was rude overall. They did not even acknowledge you when walking in and out of building. We had loud banging noices coming from pipes which woke us us up at 4 in the morning.they were not at all helpful with this and if I had not paid up front they would not have got money for the first night. This went on for 45 min .
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2018 - 01
The hotel is very comfortable. good location.The only thing was that it was very hot in our room in the morning andlate afternoon from the heating and even if we opened the windo it wasstill pretty hot in there. Some air conditioning would be great.Otherwise fantasticly adequate. Maybe a little fridge?
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2018 - 01
I was very happy to find the room so clean and the bed so comfortable for such a reasonable price. Also, it was great to have large windows and a street viewonly one key to our room which caused a bit of difficulty if we were doing separate things--other than that all good in my book.
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2018 - 01
It was close to everything.The location
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2018 - 01
Perfect location, easy access to all transport,clean comfortable rooms and plenty of food and entertainment close by --all in all a very enjoyable experience.The property staff is absolutely terrible!!!
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2017 - 08
Excellent location for the price.I don't think I have anything that I don't like.
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2017 - 08
Location was fantastic, Rooms were very affordableNoisy building site next door (Walgreens). No fridge or microwave.
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2017 - 08
The room was nice and the hotel is located right in downtown San Francisco. The area around the hotel is nice as well. The showers and room were very clean. The staff were professional and very kind.rude front desk staff
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2017 - 06
It looked like a haunted place with warning of ripped off walls andfloors . No staff at front desk lot of noice whole nightNoisyAt this time is being remodeled so it smell fresh painting Front Desk people are really unfriendly even a little rude
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2017 - 06
Excellent well locatedRoom very cleanFair rateonly 1 chair in room.staff only returned greetings if I first said hello or good day.
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2017 - 06
Breakfast.People (guests) were really friendly.Price was superb.The shared bathroom
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2017 - 06
good room sizelovely bathroomlocation to maceys and cable carsvery cleanRoom had no dresser for clothes.We made do with closet and suitcase. Put in foldable luggage stands since no dresser there.
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2017 - 06
didnt have the ugly boring hotel decor. felt more like staying at someones house in a guest room. also loved location.not enough towels and no ameniteis like soaps
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2017 - 06
Location, Price/valueReceptionists were not well informed about nearby services, such as rental car companies.
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2017 - 05
The staff was amazing. The building was under renovation, but the room was still cozy and the closet was huge. The location was AMAZING. I'm definitely staying here again.Noise level, reception staff (except one), lack of wifi in rooms
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2017 - 05
Great Location (Union Square)Close to public transportationClose to foodClose to shoppingCozy- definitely on the smaller scaleStreet noise, lack of decor in rooms (no art on walls e.g.), thin-ish towels. No A/C (which is usually not a problem in San Francisco but was while we were there).
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2017 - 05
Location. Room temperature. Hot water.noise
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2017 - 05
Location was fab - 1 min from union square, bart st and right by cablecar. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bedextremely comfortable. Wifi available in lobby and lobby also had aclean kitchen (useful for heating up left-overs - American restaurantportions were huge!) The price was great so definite value for money.Internet serviceNo fridge in the roomlate check in timing
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2017 - 04
Position and convenienceOur room was quite stuffy, lacking air circulation, fan, a/c. There were too few showers/washrooms for the number of rooms. Perhaps private rooms would better choice. We were supposed to have a small fridge and microwave but these were not provided.
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2017 - 04
The location and price
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2017 - 04
No frills but perfectly comfortable and in a great central location.Could have done with fridge and ice machine. Hotel did feel very basic, with limited services and reception but given the budget and location was good value for money.
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2017 - 04
Very central location, right by Union Square and close to the Powell Street Cable Car.The hotel was nice and quiet.The hotel LITTERALLY ran out of paper towels for the bathrooms
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2017 - 02
I like that it's an affordable hotel that offers great hotel experience. It's an awesome hotel, wouldn't even change my mind not to stay here next time. Would definitely suggest to all of my friends.We did not like that there was no parking. It was raining and verydifficult to get the luggage to the hotel. Had to park in a garage fiveblocks away since all closer ones were full.The tub and sink had massive rust stains.Overall, run down.Photos on the website were artfully done considering how run down the place is.Beds were comfortable though. No ice or vending machines.Had to aski twice for more towels. Would not stay here again.
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2017 - 02
Position, since I had to move from my previous hotel ( Fusion Hotel), which was better(not that outdated and some basic breakfast included) and cheaper ( 75 vs 05). Also some comedy show has been happening close byand due to a simple window which was not fitted 100% I could hear the actors ( or what ever it was) by midnight.1. The room first assigned to us had bed bugs. However, the hotel was able to assign another room to us immediately upon our feedback.2. The 2nd room had a window which couldnt be locked. Luckily, its facing the aircon ducts and probably doesnt have much access to the public. The window blinds were broken.3. We encountered about 4 different front-office staffs during our stay, only 1 of them is friendly enough.
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2017 - 02
We liked the location, so close to shopping, cable car, eating houses.Friendly staff and other clients. Clean, comfortable, trustworthycleaners. Helpful reception booking our shuttle to airport, baggagestorage because we had a late flight out so we were able to tour aroundthen come back for our pickup.
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2017 - 02
the lobby was detestable a part a woman gabriela very kind and seriousthe others have no interest on us and spend their time on the computerThe only thing was that it was very hot in our room in the morning andlate afternoon from the heating and even if we opened the windo it wasstill pretty hot in there. Some air conditioning would be great.Otherwise fantasticly adequate. Maybe a little fridge?
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2017 - 02
The hotel is very comfortable. good location.The property staff is absolutely terrible!!!
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2017 - 02
Perfect location, easy access to all transport,clean comfortable rooms and plenty of food and entertainment close by --all in all a very enjoyable experience.i want recommended the hotel only for his situation in the center of the town
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2017 - 02
Location, excellent, staff helpful.The location
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2017 - 02
The location and priceWe booked 4 months in advance and when we arrived they did not have our room. We were given a room not renovated for a person rather than a couple, no towels nor soap / shower gel, dirty and uncomfortable. The next day we had to insist to find for us a room at another hotel as we had no intention of sleeping another two nights in a room like that!
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2017 - 02
Location a block from Union Square. Friendly, helpful staff and a great price for the location.The service sucked and they always contradicted everything they said.For example: my printed out itinerary claims that my room has a coffeemaker and a mini fridge. However, when asked they say that I have torequest those items and since I didn't request, they are not available.I also called and asked front desk lady if I could store my rented bikeat the hotel for one evening, she said yes. When I got to the hotel withsaid bike, I was told that they do not store bikes for guests. It wasthe same front desk lady that I spoke with on the phone!! She reallydidn't have her shit together.
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2017 - 02
Everything was clean, and the things that were there were moden. Hardwood floors in my room, windows opened, nice ceiling fan, nice comfortable bed with big pocketed comforter, etc.Our room was quite stuffy, lacking air circulation, fan, a/c. There were too few showers/washrooms for the number of rooms. Perhaps private rooms would better choice. We were supposed to have a small fridge and microwave but these were not provided.
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2017 - 02
I used to live in San Francisco and was back for a quick weekend trip.The Herbert Hotel is an older building with many details that you oftenfind in an older San Francisco house. Everything was clean and simple.They had hardwood floor (no nasty carpets in the room), basic whitebedding and white towels. The bedding and towels were older, but becausethey were white, you could tell that they had been cleaned well. Thefeel of the room made us feel like we were staying in a little apartmentroom, rather than a hotel. Just make sure to book a room with a privatebath. The shared baths connect the rooms, and if that had been open, Iwould have felt too connected to the strangers next-door. The locationwas perfect!!Biggest downside on the room was hte lack of furniture. It was very sparse, even though there was room for more. There wasn't a table to put your stuff on!The elevator was also terrifying. It was old, loud, violently shaky, and seemed to have no certificate posted as they usually do.Internet access would have been nicer if it was wifi not a cable.It just seemed to sparse for the price.
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2017 - 02
1 of the four Reception Staff was very helpful and Checking out was the best part.The room was really warm in comparison to the hallway. It was fine forus, but I could imagine that for some people the lack of temperaturecontrol would be a deal breaker. We never inquired about it, so it ispossible that if we had, they could have fixed it.
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2017 - 02
Position and convenienceNoise, no ventilation, no services, poor value, shared shower and toilet at end corridor. Poor value. Staff disinterested.
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2017 - 02
Comfy room and bed, location for price.okay, common shower room as stated in the offerbut no water/sink at all in the bedroom, and no proper room where you could have one. So you have to brush your teeth, shave in the restroom, with just a small "corner" sink
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2017 - 02
In the middle of all the Action. Cable car stop in front of theHotel. Walking distance to China Town and all the large shops. 5Minutes to bart.Towel service. Sometimes one Face cloth, sometimes no Hand Towel. Not abig problem.
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2017 - 06
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