First time at this hotel. Staff was great and very accomodating. Extremely Kid Friendly. They brought a Gold Fish into our room:-) The rooms were beautifully decorated, the wine hour was great along with the beautiful lounge. I can't say enough how friendly the staff were! Everyone from the doorman, front desk, to the maids always greeted us with a genuine smile.

Beautiful, fun, colorful art deco decor in lobby and rooms. Excellent staff - very friendly and on-the-ball. Free wine and cheese and tarot-card readings in lobby every night was a treat. Rooms were nicely decorated with canopy beds, When we first went to our room we heard barking dogs everywhere and learned we were on the "pet friendly" floor. They promptly moved us to another floor, no problem. I like the hotel's location - you can walk to everything, including some funky cafes and restaurants nearby. My only complaints: the price (we paid $170/night) and the size of the rooms were very small BUT that's what one should expect from most SF hotels.

the hotel itself is ok. The decor is a charming early 20th century attempt. The bar area is nice. But it's not very wow, and the location borders on scary-literally. Union Square is a pit in my estimation, and this is on the edge of Union Square and skid row.

This hotel is art deco style and in the heart of Union Square, just steps from all the shopping and dining. You can walk anywhere you need to go and if you want to go to the wharf or Chinatown, you can catch the trolley or bus. The hotel has an excellent restaraunt and bar and offers wine and appetizers in the evening for free. The concierge was wonderful and full of ideas on what to do. We would stay here again.

Hotel Monaco in San Francisco is one of my favorite hotels in the city. The rooms are quaint with lush pillows in rich fabric and vibrant paintings. The service is excellent and is located in the heart of downtown. The loveliness and shabby-chicnesss is what makes this hotel stand out from the second rate, overpriced counterparts. Reservations can be made online and it is advisable to book in advance, especially during the summer. A wonderful place to stay when enjoying a fabulous city.

PROS: Darling rooms
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