I stayed here during November 2012, for a business trip.

The Hilton is located in a nice area of town, a couple of blocks from the Piers, a few more blocks (uphill) to Ghiradelli Square, and very close to Streetcar line F and one of the cable car lines.

The hotel lobby was nice, but older. Front desk staff made the check-in quick and easy. There is a business center available, as well as a restaurant and bar. The elevators are small.

My room was large, and very clean. The hotel appears to be a conversion from some other chain. It was honestly a little sub-par for what I expect in a Hilton. The furninshings/decor were older, and the walls (and ceilings) were seriously thin-I felt like I could hear the noises from rooms on all sides. The bed was comfortable, and I slept like a rock!

All in all, the hotel was fine-good, convenient location and clean/comfortable. It's just not your typical Hilton. When I walk in other Hilton lobbies, I always feel like I know exactly what to expect, and while this hotel was nice, it just wasn't "Hilton-y"

Hotel is close to piers and king bed was confortable. Not as nice as the Hilton in the Financial District. But close to cable lines. Negative side I'm a light sleeper and could here noise in next rooms and hallways. Room nice and clean.

Not the greatest Hilton I have ever stayed in BUT without doubt a very good hotel.

This hotel although not tall (3 storeys I think) but it is almost a block wide with rooms either overlooking the street or an inside courtyard, our room was quite a hike from reception.

Rooms are very comfortable and spacious, we had two double beds in ours and ample room besides. Wardrobe space was tiny really. Bathroom was adequate but not huge.

Bedroom areas are only accessible to guests with key card recognition being needed before the elevators will operate going up to rooms.

Breakfast seemed chaotic but was quite pleasant.

The hotel has a small bar area which doubles as a free tea & coffee servery during the day. and you do get free wi-fi access from the public areas.

Staff helpful. It's probably a five minute walk down to Fisherman's wharf and all that offers, it is literally at the 'bottom of the street'...

Car parking is adjacent, I'm not sure if it is owned by the hotel or not but it was costing around $35 a night to park your car if you had one. There are meters on the street but be careful days alternate as to which side and when you can park on.

Readers should know that I'm HiltonHonors Gold level, so I receive free room upgrades, when available, as well as free wifi and free breakfast. We booked a large king and ended up with a two-room suite. The room was very comfortable and clean, to typical Hilton standards. Everything worked and the internet connection was fast.

Front desk, room cleaning and wait staff were all attentive and friendly.

The interior seems to be getting a little dated, but it wasn't worn in our room or the common areas that we were in. Perhaps I've been spoiled by some of the newer Hiltons that I've stayed in recently.

The key thing here is the location. I'll post pictures showing sights within four-blocks of the hotel. Besides the wharf area, we went to Halfmoon Bay and Napa Valley, with each drive being just over one-hour. Taxi rides to Haight-Asbury and Union Square were in the $12 to $20 range, including tips.