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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 2:21 am
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Rusell
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Originally Posted by roadman3313
Well that all depends too. You can see the IC SF from the IC MH... haha... but the IC SF has views of the South City or towards the Westfield Shopping Center and Downtown depending on the side you are on. If you are in a suite or corner room you may also have a view of the Bay Bridge or the Financial District. To the west you can see City Hall and Sutro Tower on the top of Twin Peaks as well as a nice view of the fog peaking over. The Terrace Suite and the Presidential Suite have outdoor patio areas as well with glass walls up to a certain height to prevent people from falling or jumping over.

From the IC MH you can see Downtown Below at the bottom of the hill from the upper floors and Union Square. The other side and some of the suites have views towards the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge (between buildings). You can also be in the fog depending on time of year. The windows do open though for a bit of fresh air. Terrace Suites have an enclosed (glass) terrace on what used to be a balcony. Certain other rooms have this as well and some suites have outdoor access onto a Balcony with keys and supervision from the front desk (as there are no high barriers to block anyone from falling/jumping).

I'd honestly say the IC SF has more of a City or Bay view. The IC MH has more of a view looking down on the city or towards the GG Bridge from high floors/selected rooms.

I prefer the IC MH as the windows open and it just has more of a classic feel to it. But with that said, I usually stay at the IC SF as it is closer to transit, a parking garage, and I know many of the staff members well.
Thanks for all that...I wanted to stay in March
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