Hôtel Ikon is second-to-none in value for location and cost! Right on the edge of Union Square, the space is small, but very functional, and is much quieter than I was expecting because of the window that faced the inside of the hotel’s alley.
The space is great for a solo traveler. The bed is comfortable, there’s hot water, and there’s a working elevator that has a ton of character. But, this isn’t a Hilton. If you’re planning on spending a lot of time in your room, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you’re traveling for a conference, vacation, or you’ll be with friends and running around the city (as you should be!), this spot is the BEST.
A note on accessibility: the elevator and room are quite narrow, and unlikely to accommodate a wheelchair. There was a pretty constant scent of cigarette/w33d smoke in the hallway, but not in the room itself. If you open the window, you can definitely hear car horns, airplanes, and, *ahem* activities from other residents. There is a fridge in the room that stays cold. The shower is in an old clawfoot tub that requires some maneuvering into for even the able-bodied human. And finally, the room is just *slightly* tilted because it’s an old building in an earthquake epicenter.