KING GEORGE, San Francisco

The hotel sits in the heart of Union Square, a global shopping and dining destination. Moscone Center is a 10-minute walk away, and Fisherman's Wharf is 3 km north. Powell Street BART station and cable car stops are 3-4 minutes on foot, providing direct connections to SFO airport and the entire city. The Financial District, Chinatown, and South of Market are all within a 20-minute walk. Many restaurants like Pinecrest Diner, Morton's The Steakhouse, and Colibri Mexican Bistro are within a few blocks. The area surrounding the hotel is generally safe, though the Tenderloin district is nearby; staying on well-lit streets and using rideshares late at night is advisable.

Rooms are furnished in a clean, functional European style with a flat-screen cable TV (premium channels available), iPod clock radio, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Sustainable toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the en suite bathroom; bathrobes and ceiling fans are standard. Most bathrooms include a bathtub. Single-glazed windows mean street and alley noise is audible; rooms facing the back or an alley may hear dumpster pickup in the early morning. There is no air conditioning, so rooms rely on the ceiling fan and opening the window. The beds are notably high and comfortable, though some guests find them difficult to climb into. Floors are carpeted; the overall decor is slightly dated but well maintained. Refrigerators are not standard but can be requested at no charge. Rooms include a work desk and in-room laptop safe.

Each morning, the lobby offers a grab-and-go breakfast of coffee, tea, pastries, and fresh fruit. This service runs from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, but there are many dining options within a short walk. Pinecrest Diner (0.5 km) serves classic American breakfast and lunch, and Mason Diner and Morton's The Steakhouse are also nearby. For dinner, John's Grill, Scala's Bistro, and Colibri Mexican Bistro are all within half a kilometre. The lobby area has seating where guests are allowed to eat their own food.

All areas have free high-speed WiFi. The 24-hour front desk can assist with check-in, ATM/cash machine on site, and luggage storage (free of charge, same-day pickup). Daily housekeeping is provided; dry cleaning and fax/photocopying are available for an additional charge. Meeting and banquet facilities can be arranged (fee applies). Safety features include CCTV throughout, key card access, smoke alarms, and a free in-room safe. The property has a lift (large enough for a bicycle), and rooms on accessible floors are available. The amenity fee also covers a Flowater station, newspapers, and lobby coffee/tea service. Parking is not on site, but a public garage is across the street with self-parking from $35/day (no in/out) and valet with in/out privileges from $49+tax for regular vehicles. Other nearby garages include Union Square, Mason O'Farrell, and Prestige.