This elegant gem of a hotel, built in 1914 and last renovated in 2002, seems smaller than it is, and that’s a good thing. A little slice of quasi-England just a block off Union Square, the tall green building houses 153 charming and comfortable rooms on nine floors in a variety of configurations: double, queen, king, twin, and double-double, in an environment that feels simultaneously cozy, personal and graceful.

The lobby is a revelation of Georgian grace, with beveled glass panes in the tall windows, yellow and gold walls, and long, long maroon drapes reaching to the green-and-gold carpeted floor. There’s a life-size portrait of a uniformed King George (it’s George IV, not George III against whom the Revolutionary War was fought). Classical music wafts through the airy, high-ceilinged room, making you long to linger. An incredibly narrow marble staircase spirals up beside the elevator, which is probably how you’ll choose to go up and down.

Rooms continue the elegant green-and-gold color scheme, with yellow walls and green-striped bed coverings set off by dark cherry-wood furniture. Bathrooms were on the small side but nicely outfitted with green and gold striped shower curtains. Only first floor rooms have air conditioning (take note if you are coming in summer), but all rooms have ceiling fans, and additional table fans are available upon request. All rooms have radios, TVs, Nintendo, safes, irons, hairdryers, and free DSL service. Kings and doubles also have coffee makers. Concierge, laundry, and dry-cleaning services are offered, and 24-hour room service is available through Lori’s Diner next door – very tasty 50s-style food.

There is a fairly rudimentary business center offering computer and internet access for $5 for 20 minutes, $10 for an hour. Offsite access to a fitness club is available for an extra charge. Breakfast (daily) and high tea (weekends only) is served in the wicker-furnished Windsor Café. A continental-style breakfast will set you back about $6, while you can have your tea a la carte or with the full panoply of sandwiches, salad and sweets for $18 per person. Winston’s Wine, Beer and Champagne Lounge is open nightly, with a curved marble-topped bar and a glass window of colored diamonds – you half expect to find a dartboard. On Thursday and Friday evenings, a jazz band plays in the bar.

Rooms range in cost from $89-$155, a lot of charm for a moderate cost.

The room was small, but clean and very attractive. The bathroom was very clean and up to date for an older building.

When we were there, they were just opening a restaurant/bar on the premises. They offered drink coupons at check in, and we enjoyed sitting in the lounge after going out for the evening. Overall, it is a great small hotel with a helpful staff.

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Old-world elegance meets new-world technology when you slide your key card into the electronic lock to open your door into a luxurious room. Stepping inside, you'll be greeted by warm colors and a perfectly made bed complete with embroidered pillows and an assortment of textured blankets. The window, covered by gauzy draperies and a stylish window treatment, looks out over the city of San Francisco. The bathroom contains the three important necessities as well as a personal hairdryer, large bottle of body lotion, the same size of a shampoo and conditioner mix, and a box of cotton and Q-tips. Environmentally conscious, there is a sign on the bathroom door asking visitors to conserve towel use so as to lower the amount of detergents flowing into the ground. A personal safe, chest of drawers, walk-in closet, ironing center, and television with movies, video games, and Internet (for an extra charge) complete the room.

Overall, with its wonderful location just outside of Union Square, I would give this beautiful hotel a four-star rating for elegance, taste, and style.