This is an amazing property no matter where you placed it. The decor is stunning, plenty of room to spread out, very accessible inside the property to bars, elevators, breakfast, etc. The rooms are amazing the tower rooms have windows which open slightly letting in fresh air.....ahhhhhhh! The service staff is amazing, helpful tips, approachability. When you add the location within the city...you can't beat it. The BART train system from the airport took us within a couple minute walk to the lobby, the Powell cable car track is on the corner, a MUNI bus stop is directly in front of the lobby door, and Union Square is right there allowing outdoor flat space to listen to live music, rent bikes, or let my husband peacefully sit in the sun while I shopped nearby stores (there are many)...LOL. Yes, there are a few homeless folks, and yes, one of them directly asked me to buy him a chicken sandwich...but everyone was respectful and went about their day.