If you want to be near the touristy stuff, this is the place to be. Parking is nonexistent though and the Ghiradelli garage nearby costs $40 a day.
The suite is not lower level, it's in a basement. It is very clean with modern appliances and bathroom. The location of the bath in the main bedroom doesn't work well with 4 adults. Having a glass door between the living spaces wasn't great either, when lights were on in one area and people in the other wanted to sleep. Getting the heat going was tricky, it would have been nice if it was warmed up before we got there.
I would recommend this for a short stay. Though it has a stove, refrigerator and lots of kitchen supplies, it doesn't have a disposal or dishwasher. With only 4 of each cup, plate, mug and bowl, it required a lot of dishwashing for anyone trying to eat meals there. Or just buy some paper plates!!
The spot lighting is really bright, a dimmer would have been appreciated as well as a lamp that you could see by in the living room.