Stef D.
Yelp
This historic building has been beautifully remodeled, but as a historic building, it does not have air conditioning in the main areas, however, each room has an individual unit.
This is a time share resort, so you will be invited to breakfast and a 90-120 minute presentation. They are not hard selling at this location. I noticed that previous reviews required a $20 deposit for this breakfast/presentation, but we were not asked to pay any deposit. My husband and I attended a presentation, determined that it wasn't for us, and were not pressured to buy. The presenters, sales person, and manager were all professional, friendly, and not overly pushy. We received some Wyndham points and Zoo tickets in addition to the free breakfast. Our parents and sister did not go to a presentation and while they were invited, were not pressured to go.
Front desk, concierge, valet, and all other staff were friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful, but the bed wasn't terribly comfortable. All other amenities were lovely, and I liked that they provided coffee/tea, spices, and all dishes/utensils and cookware needed. The lobby has coffee in the mornings and water and lemonade throughout the day.
Noise from the street is not overwhelming, but ambulances do go by on occasion and bathroom windows are left open by staff, presumably because there are not fans in the bathrooms for moisture. Otherwise, it is a quiet neighborhood. Occasionally we heard people above us walking, or people talking in the halls, but it was not bad, and with an 8 month old with us, he was not woken up by noises.
The hotel provides Pack N Plays, though they put a cover on them, which makes it difficult to use them for safe sleep, and difficult to get the mattress properly installed. Next time we would probably being our own.
The only parking lot is a pay lot and requires valet service. There is street parking, but it was quite full.
There are restaurants within walking distance, and Balboa park is across the street.
Overall, it was a very nice place to stay, We would return.