I'd recommend this hotel for a convenient place to sleep and shower and easy access to downtown SF. My room was very clean, and had a beautiful window and no-frills aesthetic. Personally, I like uncluttered hotel rooms, and this one had a comfortable, clean bed, desk and chair, nightstand with pull-out table and a luggage rack. If you needed an iron or a hair dryer, you'd have to ask the front desk, as I overheard someone doing. My room had a private bathroom and it was also basic but completely clean. An extra bonus for me was the hardwood floor in the room, which I prefer over carpet. The location in Union Square can be a little noisy, especially if you sleep with the window open, but not too bad. There was an excellent ceiling fan in the room, which I appreciated. There is a bar across the street, so be prepared to hear a little rowdiness. The entrance is pretty secure, as you need a pass key to get through 2 doors, but the first time you may need to have someone at the bar next door help you get in to check in. A few drawbacks were the elevator, which takes a while to arrive, and seems to be frequently out of service. That can be hard if your room is on the upper floors, and the staircases are very narrow and winding. Also, I did notice the hallways, stair corridors and even sometimes the elevator sometimes had a sour smell, as if they had been wiped down with dirty water. These areas didn't seem as clean and fresh as my room. Overall, I'd stay here again. The walk from Powell Street station to the hotel is very short and convenient, and there are a lot of places to get something to eat at a reasonable price nearby.