I stayed at this lovely little hotel on Nob Hill. The upper floors overlook the skyline and is within walking distance of Union Square and China Town. For some reason I was upgraded to a suite and it was devine. It was a very unusual place – more like serviced apartments I guess.
To ring my neighbour in the next room, I had to ring out like an outside number which took me directly back to their room. No going through a switchboard. The guys that manned reception where older and very much the big brother sort (in the nicest possible way). Being a female on my own, they made sure I was given any warnings - like walking down to Union Square at night - which I promptly ignored and did it anyway, but with care. The first thing I did was buy a sweatshirt - it was colder when I arrived than I expected.
Unique Qualities: The rooms are full renovated and have fully equipped kitchens (in a cupboard-like arrangement) including full size refrigerators, stove/oven combination, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cooking utensils and complete table service for four. I didn't need all that but it was great for a longer stay.
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Address: 899 Pine Street, Nob Hill
Directions: Walking distance to Union Square and Chinatown. I even walked back up one of those famous hills from Fishermans Wharf to the hotel - (not really encouraged).
on Sep 12, 2002
