Baldwin Hotel^{(2 stars)}

The 'Baldwin' offers 90 rooms on ten floors, all equipped with safe, telephone, Fan (no AC ), cable tv, free Wiki. our first room the 901-our 'new York rooms': very large, very light (two window ) situated on the street side with great view in the skyline. However the 01er room always next to the elevator, whose Gerumpel is clearly heard, and the location on the street side, the noise level recognizable -a city hotel very. as you after the first night a room changing offered, we landed in room 804: somewhat small, a little less brightly (only a window )-but quiet! No Rummswumms from the elevator, no gehupe the trash collection in the early morning hours. A really comfortable, large double bed, in which we could sleep well. Small, well equipped bathroom with hair dryer and a selection of soap and lotion. daily cleaning by Asian maids, their lack of English skills by outstanding creativity in the crafts of extras make up for it.

The 'Baldwin' than city hotel no private restaurant -it is in the lobby daily free coffee offered, there is also a drinksand a Süßigkeitenautomat available. for a minimalist breakfast one goes in Starbucks next door- clearly opulent breakfast across the street at the French 'cafe de la Presse': there are fresh Croissants, Eclairs and other treats in a nice ambiance. the best we enjoyed however the 'honey Honey': a really wonderful small shop nearby (post street )-here there was white coffee and OJ, fresh Pancakes and massive Omelets-go where the locals go! evenings eats in the 'cheesecake factory' or 'Loris diner' on Union Square very good. for smaller purchases one finds a 7/11 shop in the next block to the left of the 'Baldwin' hotel; a larger supermarket ' Walgreens' is downstairs in the market street (where also cable cars and F-line trolleys run ).

Generally very polite, helpful staff, the front desk is 24 hours manned. Check in was uncomplicated and friendly. In the lobby many flyer over possibilities for excursions from, some with discounts. the 'Baldwin' offers no own laundry service, a laundrette ('laundromat' ) but is nearby, also here helped us at the front desk friendly further. Wiki is in the entire hotel free available, is also in the lobby a internet-Terminal with printer available.

Typical city hotel-no bar, no pool. in the lobby many flyer over possibilities for excursions from, some with discounts.

The 'Baldwin' there is no any chains-hotel, no faceless block, but a lovingly renovated, striking old building with the charm bygone era-in the best sense 'old fashioned' -pleased us at first attempt. The central location between Chinatown and Union Square and the relatively cheap price convinced us then finally.

The 'Baldwin' is to grant avenue, at the entrance chinatown area, right below the Dragon gate. In the other Direction is Union Square with its many restaurants and shops (Nike town, Levis flagship store, Apple store ) and the adjoining market street (shopping paradise: Westfield mall! )-everything is in a few minutes easily reachable on foot. Union Square is the starting point the red hop on/off buses, with which one the city explore can. Just below, on market street, in the beautifully restored old streetcar F-line trolleys enter, the city from Fishermans Wharf to the Castro district cross. Slanted opposite of which is the starting point the cable car line Powell/Hyde, the Lombard street and California street also the Wharf. in short: best location, the city discover!

Size of the bathroom

4.0

Cleanliness & linen change

4.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

5.0

Size of the room

4.0

Competence (handling complaints)

5.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

5.0

Condition of the Hotel

5.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

6.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

6.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

6.0

Other leisure activities available

5.0