King George Hotel

Built in 1914 for the Panama Pacific Exhibition (when rooms went for $1 per night), the boutique King George has fared well over the years with its mostly European clientele. The location -- surrounded by cable car lines, the Theater District, Union Square, and dozens of restaurants -- is superb, and the rooms are surprisingly quiet for such a busy spot (sadly, the interior noise is definitely audible through thin, old walls). The guest rooms can be very small (in the smallest rooms it can be difficult for two people to maneuver at the same time), but they still manage to find room for writing desks, private bathrooms, and king- or queen-size pillow-top beds with down comforters. A big hit since it started a few years back is the hotel's English afternoon tea, served in the Windsor Tea Room Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 1 to 4pm. Recent additions include a pub, a 24-hour business center, and an upgraded "executive" level.

Facilities:
Tearoom; evening lounge/bar; concierge; $12 access to health club 1/2 block away; room service

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