8. Now for the positives: (i) great location, if you like walking, it's 30 minutes to Fisherman's Wharf (at least with children), around 15 minutes to Union Square and convenient for the Hyde-Powell cable car; (ii) great views if you're in the right rooms; (iii) tower rooms a bit newer than the older wing; (iv) even if the rest of the hotel is tired, the lobby is very nice, especially at Christmas time.