My Wife and I stayed here 17th to 22nd Nov 2004 during a 3 centre break down the west coast and had no problems at all. The only reason I've given the hotel 4 stars is because the wife says the view was not good enough. (Don't no what she expects from a San Franscisco hotel window?). Anyway the hotel reception is stylish the rooms spotless with nice decor. Would recommend the steak and eggs for breakfast at the grill that is joined on to the hotel. A tip would be to get a MUNI pass on your first day there, we paid $20 each for a 7 day one and it paid for itself a few times over the amount of times we used public transport - especially the cable cars. The Handlery is also very central - 50yds to union square and the shopping is A1. After a hard days sight seeing or shopping ' The Irish Bar ' at the back entrance to the hotel and the Boddingtons it served proved a perfect nightcap.

My wife and I honeymooned there in July 2004. The place was awesome. First of all, they upgraded us to a complimentary suite. They also sent champaign and chocolates to our room, twice!! It is also located in a prime spot. This was our first time to San Francisco, and it was very easy to get around from the hotel. The famous cable cars are very, very close. Chinatown is also nearby (about a ten minute walk). It is a fun place with great (and cheap) food. There are also other forms of public transportation that are located nearby (five minutes walking).

The concierge desk is a tremendous help. We were clueless to many things, but they were able to get us through everything. One day, we decided to rent a car. So, we called the concierge and they arranged everything for us. We just walked around the block and picked up the car. The stay was great, and I would go back in a heartbeat.

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL!!

Just spent a weekend at the Handlery and was very pleased, once again.

Our room was nicely decorated in shades of sage green. We had 2 full size beds, an armoire (with a tv, a small fridge and a coffee maker ), a low dresser that doubled as a bench to sit upon or place bags upon, two chairs and a couple night tables. There was a large walk-in closet (plenty of room to hang clothes and store luggage), and a bathroom with a tub/shower, sink and toilet. Wasn't a big bathroom, but it was big enough, and very, very clean. The room is on the smallish side, but it was fine for the 3 of us for a couple nights. A king room would be just fine for 2 for an extended trip.

Keep in mind it is not a high end hotel (like the Ritz or the St Francis), but it is a good solid value with clean, comfortable rooms, a perfect location. It has more personality than a Holiday Inn or Ramada. The staff is wonderful and knowledgable about the city, and the location is PERFECT.

Just stayed five nights at this hotel and was well pleased. Good standard and well appointed.
Room size fine for city centre hotel and requested quiet room was quiet. Excellent Daily Grill attached to hotel.
Great value and would certainly stay there again.