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We stayed here maybe two years ago, and absolutely loved it, so we decided to stay here again and spend part of our 25th anniversary celebration here. This second stay was a major disappointment. When I made the reservations, I stated in the comments/request "25th anniv and watching fireworks"...|| It was July 4th, and we thought we'd watch some fireworks from our terrace outside our room. Wrong. Partly because the city's fireworks show is no longer on the top of a downtown highrise, ( I used to help set them up on the roof of what is now Salesforce Tower) but, on the ground, instead. Not the hotels fault. What the major issue was our view of ANYTHING was blocked by the backside of a sign or marquee on the side of the building. Also, when we were outside, a security guy walked upon the rooftop for a lengthy smoke break in front of everybody. Apparently, we paid all that money to sit amidst his "break area". Disappointing.||Secondly, the guests in the room next door had a dog that barked all night while the fireworks were going off in the area. At this price point, we shouldn't be having to hear this. Moving rooms was not an option as you could see guests on the other terraces down the row.||Thirdly, since our last visit, this place is showing a little wear and tear. One of the shower heads sprayed sprayed eraticly, the doors had some scuff marks, just little stuff like that. Once again, not at this price point.||Also, on our last visit, we walked the halls, looking at all of the black n white photos lining the walls. Since then, I'm certain that alot of these photos are just stock internet photos. This just takes away from some of the "hip and coolness" factor. If you never surf the internet, you'll never notice this, though.||On the plus side, the room is huge, and had it been quiet (no dogs) and with an actual view like last time, the terrace would've once again been enjoyable. The bed is still comfy, as is the swivel chair and sofa.. the huge TV is still ok, but, channel selection is limited, and whos really staying here for the TV, anyway?||There was a complimentary bottle of bubbly in an ice bucket for our anniversary, but, neither of us drink that, so it went untouched. But, thanks.|| We didnt venture out for eats, (we had a late lunch before arrival), like we did last time, but, I can tell you that theres an indoor food court with several food choices just down the street. ||Parking was valet. Not sure if theres a self park option. || In.our minds, the luster of this place has now worn off. Far too much money for the night to not get EVERYTHING you'd remembered it being, not that long ago.||The photo is our view from terrace.