Villa Florence Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (866) 823-4669
02/02/2007 Posted by erwinm4550
We had what I think is one of the larger rooms (#601- w/ 2 double beds and room for a roll away), a corner room overlooking the Powell/O'Farrell intersection. There was street noise, but except for the cable cars, no more than you would experience in any downtown hotel in SF or other city. The room was very clean and ours looked as if it had been remodeled recently. I had called ahead for a roll away and was quoted half their usual daily rate. When we checked in they were going to charge the higher rate. When I explained the phone call, the clerk conferred with her supervisor, apologized and charged the lower rate. This was a family vacation, so my sister, and my brother & sister-in-law were also staying in the VF. Each had rooms with king beds, but the rooms were small. The lobby is charming with frescoes, comfy seating, and it overlooks Kuleto's restaurant. In the a.m., it was a great place to plan our daily explorations over complimentary coffee. The wine tasting was a nice way to begin the evening after freshening up. The location between the Powell/Market cable car terminus (& BART station) and Union Square gave us an opportunity to interact with a very interesting cross section of society. We found the staff to be friendly, accommodating, and most helpful. The concierge bent over backwards to take care of our requests. Because of the location, its quirky charm, and character I would recommend it for a vacation stay. However, I don't think it would be near the top of my list if I was traveling on business.
Pros: Lobby, cleanliness, great location
Cons: Maze-like hallways
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