This hotel has the best location ever. It is right in the downtown area. You just have to walk a couple of blocks to be in Liberty Square, where all the shopping is. With all the public transportation around this area, you can easily move to every corner of San Francisco.

Room was not large but well-equipped and very clean. Bed was a little bit too firm for us, but would have been ideal if you had a bad back! Centrally located.

The hotel is in a great location a few blocks from Union Square and a block from a great diner called Roxanne Cafe. Hotel Vintage Court has an informal yet professional atmosphere, a cozy but spacious lobby (where the complimentary evening wine hour is held), and eclectic and elegant decor throughout. Other highlights included a very comfortable bed, and a bathroom with lots of counter space and Aveda products. My only complaint was the room lighting was dim.

I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone that wants a nice experience without the big hotel feel.

Everything about the Hotel had a sense of taste. The Interior Decorating was a bit on the conservative style, but fits the clientele. We got to the Hotel just in time for the wine tasting. It wasn't really a wine tasting, just complimentary decent wine, and a chance to socialize with the other guests in the pleasant Hotel lobby. The staff was very helpful and friendly and everything at the front desk went smoothly. We then went up to our room, which was very nice, though a little small, but one doesn't go to S/F to sit in their hotel room. Valet parking is a huge attribute. The Hotel has a great location a block up from Union Square, which is a good location. There are lots of shopping & eating & drinking options within a few blocks, plus access to major bus & cable car routes. The Hotel is a great price for the area and in one of the most expensive cities around, I would definitely recommend it too my friends.

Hotels in S.F. are generally more expensive than in most other cities. The reason is probably that the housing costs in S.F. are very steep in general. Further one should expect to pay $20-30 for parking.

Location:
Bush Street is in downtown S.F. which is near China Town, Nob Hill and Union Square. However you are a 20 min. walk from the sea and pier 39. Whether you prefer the ocean veiw of the buzz of down town depends what you are after.

Reception:
When I first saw the reception and the male receptionist I actually expected a little bit of arrogance since he seemed very busy preoccupied. However when it was my turn he was kind and professional. The reception was smaller and a little more worn that in most hotels in this price range I had seen in cities in the US. However the place had a great deal of charm living up to the name of Vintage Court and the European influence it has is distinct.

The room:
As I expected the room was a little smaller than other hotels in the same price range in the rest of the US. However the room was clean and charming so there was nothing to complain about.

The rooms are clean and nice and have the most important facilities including a minibar.

The hotel does not have modern facilities like a fitness club or similar however most of the time should be spend on exploring the city anyway.

Wine hour:
The hotel has a wine hour between 5pm-6pm which is popular. When I was there it was self service but that didn't matter and the white wine I tried was very good.

Everything considered I can recommend a stay at The Vintage Court especially if charm is more impotant to you than size and the newest facilities.