Tilden Hotel

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The location to the Warfield Theater was excellent. I was in San Francisco for a concert, and the Warfield was a 5 min. walk. The food at the restaurant down stairs was decent.
  : I paid over $700.00 for two nights based on the location. I expected a nice hotel. I booked a room with two beds months in advance to ensure I did not have to sleep in the same bed as my brother. On the day of our arrival, the manager called me and asked if two beds were important. I explained that I paid $700 for two beds, and that it was very important. The manager sounded like he understood. Upon our arrival, the same manager apologized stating a large group had arrived, and that I was not going to get two beds. I was given a room with one bed, and one cot (for over $350.00 per night mind you). He generously offered to deduct $10.00 off the room per night, or comp a dinner with drinks. At this point, knowing I was stuck, and could use drinks, I took the offer. After a few glasses of wine, an appetizer, dinner and dessert, I felt like I somewhat recouped some of my losses...until the bill arrived and I was informed that only dinner and one drink each was covered. Got me again. The room itself was lackluster, and there is no air conditioning. If you are OK with city noise, city smells and sirens all night, you can leave the window open. Not sure what the warmer season will bring as I stayed in February. The one bed we did have in the room was comfortable. The expensive shelter cot....not so much. The bathroom was OK, but there was a large blister in the ceiling which was ready to burst. I figured, with my luck, it would pop....but I guess it has eyes on the next guest.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Very dark room with limited lighting
  : Good location