Annabelle R.
Yelp
I've stayed at the Carlton hotel in Nob Hill (FOUND's other location in SF) and had a positive experience on more than one occasion, so I was hopeful about my recent stay in Union Square. This hotel did not disappoint, even on the outskirts of the Tenderloin. At entry, the lobby was clean and modern with inviting decor and seating. It just got better from there. Service was instant at the front counter where staff was friendly and professional.
Our room was not yet ready when we arrived early at 2:10pm, but we were able to get our key cards just before check-in time at 3:00pm. In the meantime, we opted to relax and hang out in the second-level lounge, which was a really great setting. It included comfy sofa seating with pillows, work spaces with multiple outlets, and a beautiful skylight bringing in natural light. There was also a laundry room attached, as well as a kitchen area with a full size fridge, microwave, ice machine, coffee maker, sink, and more to accommodate guests' needs. In addition, we had access to a storage room with lockers to hold our luggage while we waited for our room to be ready.
The room itself was a cozy size but had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Clean carpet and bedding, full size body length mirror, closet space with hangers, outlets on both bedsides, temperature control, shampoo, conditioner, liquid body wash, hair dryer, and a large screen TV with access to streaming networks even without having to use our own accounts. We were able to watch Peacock accordingly while there. The only downside I can think of is the pricey parking in the area, which ranges from $40-60 for one night, with both on and off-site options available. Otherwise, this is an awesome hotel at an affordable price compared to others in the vicinity.