May 14 to 17th 2008 – Attending a trade show in San Francisco, I had the opportunity to spend three nights at the Courtyard downtown hotel. I really enjoyed my stay and recommend the hotel highly.
Check-in was very fast, taking less than a minute. I received my preference of a room on a high floor, room #1423. The room rate was $229 per night with taxes adding an additional $32. The town was full due to the Heart Rhythm Society meeting.
Something that impressed me during my entire stay was how fast the elevator service was. The hotel was full, but I never waited more than about 15 – 30 seconds for an elevator.
Room #1423 faces Southwest, towards Moscone Center, two blocks away. It was one of the quietest hotel rooms that I have ever stayed in. I never once heard any noise from either adjacent room or the hallway; amazing! The room was large and seemed very open, probably due to the full wall of windows. One window opened allowing fresh air in, which I appreciated.
The room was decorated very nicely with black and white photos of the area on the walls. The bed was very comfortable and lighting excellent. My room had a super comfortable chair and ottoman from which I watched some of the NBA playoffs on the 37” flat-screen TV. I did feel it a shame to have a large high-definition TV without any high-definition programming. The hotel offers a large channel assortment as well as pay-per-view programming.
My room had a large work desk with complimentary wired internet service by Ibahn. Download speed was about 4mbs and upload 2.2 mbs when tested with the Speakeasy internet speed test. The office-style chair was comfortable and desk lighting good.
The bathroom consisted of a small vanity area and reasonable sized bathroom with a combination tub and shower. Water pressure was excellent and hot water flowed immediately from either the shower or sink. Towels for four were provided. The in-room coffee maker was located on the bath vanity.
My colleagues and I had breakfast each day in the hotel dining room. A full menu was available as well as both a full (hot) buffet and continental buffet. I chose the continental buffet which included everything except eggs and meat. The buffet offered four fresh fruits and a large assortment of breakfast breads. The hot buffet was $14 and the cold $11. Both included coffee and juices. Besides the restaurant, there is a full service Starbucks in the hotel.
The hotel bar was friendly and comfortable. We watched some of the NBA playoffs on the three large screen TV’s. We did not eat in the bar, but quite a few others had ordered food.
There are many good restaurants within a couple of minute walk from the hotel. We ate at Mefil, an Indian restaurant right across the street from the hotel Food and service were excellent! We also had a great Italian dinner at Umbria, a short block away. A good meal was enjoyed at a Thai restaurant on 2nd Street as well as an inexpensive Japanese lunch at Tempura House also on 2nd. There are plenty of good eating choices less than two blocks from the hotel.
The hotel has a small, but nice, indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool. Next to the pool is a very well equipped exercise room. All of the equipment looked brand new. Each of the machines had a LCD TV attached to help pass the time.
The hotel is about three blocks from the Montgomery BART station, a five minute walk. I saw that valet parking was $43 per day and not much less for other lots in the area. I was glad that did not have a car.
Everyone that I came in contact with at the Courtyard was very friendly and helpful. I asked for an early check in and my room was ready. I needed a late check-out and it was granted. I thought the service was excellent and the associates friendly and helpful.
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