I am a frequent business traveler who typically stays at the JW or similar hotels. This week there was a major conference in San Francisco and the least expensive Courtyard hotel was $650/night- outside my comfort zone.
The Red Victorian is not the JW. It is, exactly as advertised:
Affordable
Great location
Clean
Funky
Historic
Check in: They send you codes in advance to get through the main door and into your room.
Room: Gigi's room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The shower was hot. The decor was dated but fine.
Property: The property is old. There are two sets of wooden stairs up to the room.
Location: Great. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
I am giving this property a 5 star review not because it is comparable to a JW property but because it is 5 stars based on what it portrays itself to be.
I would absolutely stay here again.