San Francisco - 2 hotel choices
Jun 14th, 2000, 06:08 AM
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San Francisco - 2 hotel choices
I am visiting San Francisco in July and currently have reservations at 2 hotels, the Chancellor Hotel and the King George Hotel. Does anyone have any recommendations on either of these hotels? Any information (positive or negative) is appreciated. Thanks!
Jun 15th, 2000, 11:43 AM
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Reviews from Travelocity.com:
The King George Hotel
Built in 1914 for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition (when rooms went for $1 per night), the utterly delightful King George has fared well over the years, continuing to draw a mostly European clientele. The location--surrounded by cable-car lines, the Theater District, Union Square, and dozens of restaurants--is superb, and the rooms are surprisingly quiet for such a busy location. Although rooms can be small, a recent renovation has made the most of the space with new mattresses, desks, data ports, Nintendo, voicemail, and a handsome study-like ambience. All are meticulously neat and clean with full private bathrooms with hair dryers and lovely amenities. A big hit since it started a few years back is the hotel's English afternoon tea, served above the lobby in the Windsor Tea Room Wednesday to Sunday from 3 to 6:30pm. Breakfast, also served in the tea room, runs from $6.50 for continental to $8 for the full deal.
The King George Hotel
Built in 1914 for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition (when rooms went for $1 per night), the utterly delightful King George has fared well over the years, continuing to draw a mostly European clientele. The location--surrounded by cable-car lines, the Theater District, Union Square, and dozens of restaurants--is superb, and the rooms are surprisingly quiet for such a busy location. Although rooms can be small, a recent renovation has made the most of the space with new mattresses, desks, data ports, Nintendo, voicemail, and a handsome study-like ambience. All are meticulously neat and clean with full private bathrooms with hair dryers and lovely amenities. A big hit since it started a few years back is the hotel's English afternoon tea, served above the lobby in the Windsor Tea Room Wednesday to Sunday from 3 to 6:30pm. Breakfast, also served in the tea room, runs from $6.50 for continental to $8 for the full deal.
Jun 16th, 2000, 03:07 PM
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I've stayed at both, and the Chancellor is definitely your best bet. They are similar in size, but the location of the Chancellor (though very near the King George), along with the overall quality is a MUCH better choice. That is, if you don't mind hearing the clanking of cable car bells outside. The Chancellor is my favorite in SF, and I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt and many other Union Square spots.
Jun 23rd, 2000, 09:47 AM
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The Chancellor is in a better location. I've stayed there and enjoyed the hotel. Warning, though...the rooms in the front are subject to the cable car sounds. We kind of found that charming since it contributed to the whole San Francisco experience.
