We had fun staying at this historic hotel. We enjoyed looking at the architecture and decor, especially the paintings of famous people who have stayed there in the past. The beds are extremely comfy! The curtains and lamps in the bedrooms might need replacing, and whoever picked out the bulbs for the nightstand lamps must not be an avid reader as the bulbs are too dim. The breakfast is okay -- self-serve with instant oatmeal, cold cereal, milk and milk alternative, cold boiled eggs, yogurt, packaged breakfast sandwiches that I think can be heated in the microwave (I didn't try one), bread, English muffins, donuts, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juice.(No tea in the rooms though, but Wolfgang Puck coffee.) The staff is friendly and competent. Location is great for us -- walking distance to the bay, several eateries we like, and interesting little shops. We've stayed there several times now and expect to again soon.