Definitely, the Asia and Europe IC's are the best. But, for the price, the IC SF is still my favorite SAN FRANCISCO hotel, having stayed at most of the Hyatts, MR, and other "chain" properties as well as some of the "boutique" places. It's an extremely nice "upscale CP," especially the Jr Suites on the east end with the great views (though I've never had a bad view from any of their rooms,) but, compared to most of the other choices in the city, I find it's location to be extremely convenient, just close enough but still away from the crowds, and easily walkable to just about anywhere, even the Cal Train station, once on a beautiful mid-afternoon trip up from San Jose. The MH used to be great, and my first stay there (in the 70's) was in the Presidential Suite with the grand piano and butler on call, but it's just a tired shell of it's former greatness and difficult to use public transportation, or to walk that hill. I did like the Holiday Inn on Van Ness, but they gave me a corner "suite" on a high floor for about $100 per night and the view was excellent, plus it's a little out of the way but has some great F&B options nearby that are walkable even in bad weather.