Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay ?
Yes.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Classic, given King Premier. They proudly told me this was a 4 level upgrade, but it was one of the weakest upgrades I've had in a while. However the room was nice with good modern quality. And it was my first time here so I'm not yet a repeat guest.

How are the rooms?
Modern, large, roomy bathroom and shower cabin. But nothing stood out about the room. It might as well have been a newish Marriott or Hilton.

How is the exec. lounge?
In some ways it is one of the best, like the all day and night beer and wine taps with good quality. A tap for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cab. And some good local beers. The first night they had lobster and scallop pasta. Not too many IC clubs offer that in the US! And the weather, with sun or rain, was perfect for sitting out on the covered terrace. The staff is in and out and they do not offer check in/out in the club, but everyone is nice and friendly. They allowed me to order dinner from the restaurant and have it brought to my table in the club. No extra charge. The club looks out over the bay and is nearby the USS Midway aircraft carrier museum with all the fighter jets on deck.

How was the mini-bar?
Rather good quality. Pommery Champagne splits and large format mixed drinks of the same type as Kimpton, but bigger. Good beers too.

What was good and what was bad?
Great club, service and RA treatment, other than a weak upgrade. No amenity fee for RA's and no stress about the mini-bar.
The pool area is nice and they have a good bar nearby.
The top floor restaurant seemed very nice, but I didn't make a reservation and they could not even accommodate with a single bar seat. It seems quite popular with the locals.

Bad
It would have been nice to get a suite upgrade and there were many suites available.

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes.