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King George Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

334 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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$102.00+
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Location Between Geary and O'Farrell Sts, Union Square
Transportation Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 30, 38, 45, 70, or 71. Cable car: Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason line (1 block west)
Phone 800/288-6005, 415/781-5050
Fax 415/835-5991
Web site www.kinggeorge.com
Room Information 153 units
Prices $66-$188 double; $195 suite. Breakfast $9.95-$13. Special-value packages available seasonally
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities TV w/video games and pay movies, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi
Parking Valet parking $26; self-parking $23

King George Hotel Review

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

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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