My 4 night vacation stay at the Harbor Court Hotel was quite good. I booked using Hotwire and as expected I got a very average room with a view looking out to the hotels AC unit. Not a problem for me as I prefer white noise anyway.

All the advertised amenities were present, but some things were slightly odd. I knew the room was going to be small ahead of time. However there were 2 support beams (or pillars if you will) that made the wall jut out about 10 inches and was 12 inches wide. This made walking around the bed a toe-stubbing nuisance and the desk chair could not freely pull away from the desk. Tight manuevering to get seated. There was some paint chipping in the closet and doorway. On my second day there was a guy painting the hall outside my room. Luckily the fumes were faint. Also there was a bit of an electrical short in bathroom light switch. Had to flip switch a few times to get it to work properly. LCD TV was mounted above closet(!?), not centered in relation to the bed and/or desk chair. Lobby staff was just average. Any friendliness from them was not genuine.

Beyond those minor concerns, the hotel was very nice. This location is fantastic if you want to avoid the Union Square and Fishermans Wharf touristy areas. Some friends that are native San Franciscans commended my choice. Easy access to MUNI bus, rail, and cable car (California St.) as well as BART (Embarcadero station). I was not around enough to partake in the coffee, wine, and cookies very much. The lobby computer with printer is a nice touch for making maps and directions so you can explore SF.

My bed was very comfortable! Good sized bathroom. Shower was more than adequate. Housekeeping did a nice job. Expensive minibar but there is a Walgreens and 7-11 a block away for food and supplies. Ice machines on 3 floors. Nice modern AC unit in the room which is kind of rare for boutique hotels in SF. I liked the decor very much.

When I return to the Bay Area I will definite shop for a good rate on the Harbor Court Hotel. I recommend it to anyone visiting on business or any tourist that prefers to stay away from busy the Union Sq. or Fishermans Wharf hotels and still enjoy a waterfront location will great transportation options.

This is an excellent place to stay (FYI: I rarely opt for anything less than a 4-star). Conveniently located in Embarcadero, only a few minutes taxi or walk from Union Square, Fisherman's Warf, etc. Right across the street from the new Ferry Building that has terrific shops selling gourmet food products. Wine hour is terrific (5-6 pm) and free milk and cookies (9pm) are a nice touch to create a cozy community atmosphere among guests wanting to lounge in between day and evening plans. All in all, you will be pleased. Clean, tasteful decor, and very friendly staff. Note that some of the rooms are fairly small and without views of the street or bay, but those are likely for those of us receiving highly discounted rates (i.e., priceline, etc.). If you're getting a great rate (circa $100 p/night) this shouldn't deter you.

Quite simply a fantastic hotel. Stayed here on the first two nights of our Honeymoon, and what an incredible place. From the top-notch staff, to a great wine reception in the evening (free), to cookies in the evening.... The views we had of the bay and the Bay bridge were breathtaking. Great, safe location, walking distance to everything. What an incredibly comfy bed too!! I can't say enough... STAY HERE... Unless your just incredibly pretentious the Harbor Court cannot be beat.

I spent the day at the Harbor Court, and it was very nice. The lobby decor is great, the front desk is friendly and accomodating. The rooms are small and look just like the website. The use of the YMCA next door is wonderful. Also the hotel is in walking distance to the Embarcadero shops and restaurants down near Fisherman's Wharf area...The location is not close to downtown so you will need to use public transportation, cab or rental car to get to the key tourist attractions if you are not big on a lot of walking. I walked to the convention center and it was not that bad...but I like to walk...enjoy your stay!