The Steinhart

I like saving money, and I don't need a lot of attention at a hotel. I just wanted a place to crash for a long convention week. I would not have been proud to show off my room, but I saved money here and felt good about it. My room had a kitchen and there's a Trader Joes's about 3 blocks away - so I saved money on several meals as well. I did ask for a room with a better view (mine looked onto a blank wall) but they had no other rooms for the week I had booked. Christopher tried to accommodate, but there really was little he could do. Mine was a convention stay for a week. Worked out really well.

The only thing I did not like was that I had no maid service. The staff was very helpful in getting me around san francisco and there is a market next door that will have what you need. Luckily I was alone and the room was well stocked.

The staff was very friendly and our appartment was super clean. The bed was too small for two people, I don't think that it was even a double bed. The location was good, we walked everywhere except that we were very close to a seedy neighborhood and there were a lot of homeless persons on the street. Overall, we would stay there again it was nice having the space of a studio instead of just a hotel room and even if we stayed out late we felt safe at all times.

Value for money (1 x bedroom apt.): excellent. Location: part of main/best city district - services/restaurants/shopping, and general easy city (walking + transport) - all superior, safe, convenient. Cleanliness: spotless; well-maintainted (room + common areas) Service: cozy; hospitable; friendly; accommodating; interactive but non-intrusive. Appointments: all equipment superior; loved the I-phone docking station for playing on in-room stereo; two flat-screen TVs - most generous; and high-quality furnishings. Spacious; nice windows in multiple rooms/fine cross-street view. Overall atmostphere: quiet; relaxing; and stop-in visiting friends from London were most impressed. Recommendation: Highly recommended. Definitely keep this on any SF-trip hotel list ! Submitted from: well-travelled/experienced international clients - with absolutely no hidden agenda or 'special' commercial connections, interests, or incentives. This is a totally objective, independent personal customer review from September 2012.

A great hotel combining old style and modern furnishings. A good quiet location with friendly, helpful staff. The appartment was spacious and comfortable.

very nice room, with a fully functional kitchen, feels like a suite

If you plan to visit for a week or so, this is an excellent alternative to a hotel room. Apartments are large, quiet and include everything you have in a hotel, plus an equipped kitchen. There are two markets on the block, so very easy to pick up something for a meal in-house. And it was a very easy walk to Union Square...and a longer casual walk to Golden Gate park.

My experience was less than stellar. Because I was travelling with many bags and not knowing there was nobody to assist with anything, it made coming and going very difficult. No luggage racks were even available. I did not know that I had to know a security code to enter the domicile and after travelling for 8.5 hours, I had to wait outside for 25 minutes before somebody entered to get in. The person at the front desk barely moved when Idid get in. I would not recomment this hotel again.

We booked this hotel for a Technology summit and the wireless is extremely slow. 3G is running faster. There is also no AC! Huge disappointment. Not worth the $$$.

Just stayed at The Steinhart for a week while vacationing in one of our favorite cities in the world. The building is just lovely - quiet, historic and charming. All the front desk staff were kind and accommodating. The lobby is old-world grand and riding the original brass elevator is an experience. The entry is key code access only and makes the building feel very secure. This was the most homey stay we've had in the City and we absolutely loved having an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen at our disposal, while not having to worry about sidestepping housekeeping every morning. Our Deluxe Studio was incredibly spacious and also extremely quiet, as it was in the rear of the building, overlooking the courtyard. The layout lends to a nice sense of separation between rooms (kitchen, living/bed room and bathroom were all spread out with a nice, wood-floored hallway between), with really high ceilings and pleasant furnishings. A large closet in the living area was converted into office space and was a useful addition. The murphy bed was cush and comfy. It's an old building, so there is some evidence of wear, but this only adds to its charm, and everything in our apartment was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Amenities like laundry, cable and a strong wifi connection enhanced the experience. The clock radio with an iPod dock was a nice touch. Despite all the debates over Tenderloin vs Nob Hill (or TenderNob), we found the street and neighborhood to be very comfortable for walking, day and night - as long as you avoid the Tenderloin and keep your eyes open as you would when walking in ANY city. The Steinhart is surrounded by some great markets, sandwich shops, diners and sidewalk cafes, as well as having a very active and colorful student population from the nearby Academy of Art, which kept the atmosphere very vibrant. The outdoor cafes were great places for people watching. Additionally, this neighborhood is very central and provides easy walking to many areas of interest in SF. Parking nearby entailed either street parking - available overnight between 9PM and 8AM, or the nearby Butterick garage on Sutter that had reasonable overnight rates. In all, we loved our stay at the Steinhart, and look forward to staying there again in the future.