Originally Posted by
Musken
Maybe it is no luxury hotel at all, but when we stayed at the Four Seasons in San Francisco, we crossed the Market street and went straight on to the Chinatown gate. Just before the Chinatown gate, on our right hand side, we passed a hotel that looked very cool and designish. We could look into the reception from the street and I think I remember bright colours and a very modern look. Anyone know which one I mean?
I am quite sure you are referring to the Hotel Triton.
https://www.kimptonhotels.com/stay/h...n-union-square
I have stayed at the Hotel Triton. Nice staff, convenient location, I would rate it about 3.5 stars.
Kimpton Hotels are one of those things you either "get" or "do not get". I fall somewhere in between and probably more towards the "do not get" area. This being said- a lot of people do really like this chain and are strong followers. Apparently there are supposed to be some "Wow!" suites at this hotel- I have not seen them. Note it is not the quietest place you will stay- and I would put it squarely in the "cheap and cheerful" category. The Cafe has one of the best magazine selections of foreign press in San Francisco though- and good coffee as well so worth stopping by to purchase a magazine, a coffee, and sit on the street corner.
If you need to be in San Francisco during one of the frequent large conventions- and wish to stay away from the soul crushing mega 2000 room chain hotels- and everything else is sold out- you could do far worse than this.