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Hotel class 3.0 of 5
1231 Market Street, (formerly Ramada Plaza), San Francisco, CA 94103
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4 of 5 stars
lambu1   10 contributions
Reading UK
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

well i didn't pay for this hotel - but would recommend it for people who'd like to stay here - very good location for business purposes. more

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1 of 5 stars
willmerry   1 contribution
Sonoma county
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a lovely stay at this hotel, however I got a good case of bedbugs and now I must deal with the itching and the worry that I have brought them into my own home! more

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3 of 5 stars
ayuh   21 contributions
portland, maine
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Visited here with my partner for a conference for 5 days. The hotel is a remaining classic example of early 20th century urban hotel architecture. Our room had a very small bathroom with shower stall only,18' ceilings,and adequate closet space. Liked:price, location to public transportation,staff/services,historic ambiance of an old S.F. hotel. Disliked: shower head fell off when I adjusted it(fixed... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am so pleased that the staff provided you with such excellent service - from the desk staff to the housekeeper. I am also pleased that you enjoyed the hotel's historic ambiance. However, I am sorry for the trouble with your shower. I...

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2 of 5 stars
labrt2004   10 contributions
New York, NY
Nov 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I wasn't entirely happy with my stay here, but I got booked here for cheap last minute by Travelocity after a screwup, and my fiance, who had just proposed to me that night, and I spent our engagement night here and managed to have a decent experience. The lobby of the hotel really does look lovely. We also had a... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am so pleased that the bellman was friendly and helpful and that the front desk staff provided you with good service. I also want to express appreciation for the feedback on your room. Please do take note that we are a historic...

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3 of 5 stars
SuwanM   1 contribution
Oct 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel thru expedia. The photos on the website are very decieving. The hotel is very old and even after some minor renos, it still looks like a haunted house. And the description said it's located in union square, and it is about 11 blocks from union square. The area is very ghetto as well. Let's say I... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a few words about your stay with us. As you may or may not know, the Hotel Whitcomb is located in the historic Civic Center area of San Francisco. This area contains many expamples of wonderful architecture, including San Franciso's famous Cityhall, the Asian Art Museum and Opera. We are...

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2 of 5 stars
dandangirl   1 contribution
jersey city, nj
Oct 27, 2009 | Trip type: Business
0/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Hotel Whitcomb this past Sunday evening, for one night. I love historic places. This uses the description "historic" to hide behind. This place is downright run down. My room was creepy. Patched up plaster underneath the cheap paint job, bathroom toilet roll holder that had rust inside, overall the bathroom felt unclean - the bathtub area... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I do take guest comments serioulsy and appreciate your feedback as this is how we can improve our service. Please do take note that we are part of the "Historic Hotels of America" group and pride ourselves on being part of this prestigous...

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4 of 5 stars
msurtees   1 contribution
new hampshire
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Before heading to San Francisco, I read some of the reviews of the Whitcomb and I just don't get it. We had a great room, it was quiet (the hotel was busy), the room was clean, the bed was more comfortable than our bed at home, and the location was just fine. We saw more homeless people down at Fisherman's... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few words about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am so pleased that you found the staff to be so friendly, especially Larry, our singing doorman. I am also glad that your room and bed were comfortable and that you found the hotel to have an...

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1 of 5 stars
dc1234WashingtonDC   1 contribution
Washington DC
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

This hotel has one thing going for it: a pretty lobby. But it has several major flaws. First, the rooms are cramped and in desperate need of updating. The water pressure is terrible and the air conditioning is very old, doesn't cool and is VERY loud. The "free internet" doesn't work (super slow and drops the connection every two seconds)... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a few words about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am so very sorry for any trouble you had during your stay. We are currently addressing the internet situation. I would be more than happy to discuss your stay with you personally if you would like to contact me....

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3 of 5 stars
derring_do   42 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Oct 22, 2009 | Trip type: Business
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here during Open World, without realizing we would be on the edge of the TL. Quite the experience, clearly not something the hotel can alter. I was the tag-along, so during the day (and most evenings) I was on my own. Having the Orpheum across the street made my matinee a snap, so seeing Wicked was an extra... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am so glad you enjoyed the hotel's location, especially for seeing shows at the Orpheum Theater. I also want to mention that the Hotel Whitcomb is part of the prestigous "Historic Hotel's of America" group, thus you may find that each of...

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3 of 5 stars
Jiriki   1 contribution
Reno nv
Oct 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

The hotel itself was very nice athough we had a few issues with it. First the curtains didn't close so if you stay there bring a couple of safety pins. Another issue was prices, the valet was 28 a night and the restaunt inthe hotel was overly expensive for what you got. If you are going to eat breakfast at... more

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Hotel Whitcomb , Director of Guest Services

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review of your stay at the Hotel Whitcomb. I am very pleased that you liked the hotel's location as we are centrally located with all major public transportation right outside our front doors. I am sorry you found our valet parking and restaurant prices to be something that you are no use to. The...

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Address: 1231 Market Street, (formerly Ramada Plaza), San Francisco, CA 94103
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