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Convenient, Comfortable and Affordable
- November 17, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
artslover from Calgary, Alberta
We did a lot of searching on the internet before choosing this hotel. There's a lot of choice in San Francisco and this combined what we wanted.
First was location. We wanted to be in the Union Square area since this was a first visit for our children so it put us in the area we most wanted to be for sight seeing, shopping and restaurants.
Second, we wanted a boutique hotel. Not too many rooms, and clean modern looking.
Third was price. The hotel website provided a good rate for two rooms so we opted for one deluxe and one suite. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We were lucky with the weather and even had to use the air conditioning but could also open the large windows to enjoy the smells and sounds of San Francisco in the busy Union Square area.
The service from the staff at the hotel were excellent. We arrived early but one room was ready so we were able to use it right away. They showed us around the room and the various amenities - internet, CD player, premium channel and pay movies on the tv. There was room in the mini bar bar for our own drinks. The bathrooms were smallish as most boutique hotel bathrooms seem to be but had luxury products. The beds were very comfortable and lots of room for all of us in the junior suite when we wanted to lounge around together.
The hotel restaurant, Cortez, was very good for breakfast. We also enjoyed the complimentary apples and drinks, which varied depending on the time of day. The lemonade was particularly refreshing in the warm afternoon.
There is no spa and no fitness centre but we had our own workout routine as we climbed up and down the hills of San Francisco.
We would definitely consider returning to this hotel for our next stay in San Francisco.
From journal Family Weekend in San Francisco
Almost, but Not Quite
- September 5, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Spent 3 nights at the Adagio, thinking that I might find a gem in the jr suite. The lobby is great, and the room was large-especially for SF and Union Sq. But, the details don't quite add up to a top boutique hotel. The rooms are clean but not spotless. Hoousekeeping was very late everyday-one day arriving past 4pm! Towels were harsh, but plentiful. Decor was nice, but in need of updating. Windows open, but only 3 inches. Room had AC, but via a loud portable unit. . One front desk employee was very very helpful talking about non touristy good dining options. Another front desk employee was frazzled and too busy to help. Yes, they have Ipod docks in the rooms, but no cables to plyug them in. They offer teh NYT in the lobby, but only about 2 copies so get there early!
You get the idea....nice hotel, but not great. The details fall just short enough that when you add it up, you have to really examine if its worth the price. Location is good a few blocks from Union Sq, and the size of the room IS worth something...But is it worth enough?
I would say as a boutique hotel, the Adagio is average. Which to me means when compared to big chains or lesser hotels it more than stacks up. But when compared to other 'higher' end small properties, its leaves something to be desired.
Christmas Stay
- December 30, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
For our family of four - two adults and two teens - we searched for a room that offered two queens rather than full size beds and found that at the Adagio. There was a slight mixup - perhaps due to the fact that we called them to price match with an online discount website - that we first got a room with two doubles (although the package was called the Executive Queen/Queen). When I called down the front desk was initially a little rude, but later moved us into a queen room and offered an apology gift. That was classy. Just keep in mind the possible bed switch. The lobby is beautifully decorated as are the rooms - modern design, updated furnishings, down blankets and pillows. The shower head was pathetic. More like an angry garden sprayer rather than soothing rain. The weather was cold and we used the slightly noisy wall heater which warmed the room well. It's a couple of blocks from Union Square - an easy walk. Just three or four doors down are a small grocery store and also a convenience store. The refrigerators are large and the bellman offered to empty it out if we wanted to store more food. The walk to Union square takes you on an obstacle course of pretty assertive homeless people asking for money, but that's downtown life and could be considered part of the whole experience. There is a bar and restaurant off the lobby - we only used it one morning for breakfast - it was fine. Overall we found the hotel clean and quiet, the staff helpful, the atmosphere safe. We would stay again...it was a great price for the location.
Worst service ever!
- May 16, 2007
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We were amazed. We were in San Francisco on one of the warmest days of the year so far, and the room had NO AIR CONDITIONER!!! When we, in our disbelief, called the desk, the clerk's reply was something akin to 'what do you want me to do about it?' The manager called the room and tried to smooth things over, but it was too late. Is there such thing as paying over $* for a hotel room with no air conditioning as part of the basic operating plan????? We left immediately
great place to stay
- May 1, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
clean quiet with the room blower unit GREAT exercise room very helpful staff who followed through on all requests great value thru Travel website