“Quality Service, Good Value”
The initial room assignment (Rm 213) was done to keep guests from hubbub made by supposed renovation work on the opposite side of the bldg. However, one of the beds' legs was broken, so we requested a room elsewhere; luckily, there was one room available on an upper floor (Rm 601). The balcony and room size of the rooms on the 2nd floor are larger than the ones above, but the view of the bay compensates for the slightly smaller rooms.
The staff are awesome: Joe, the day mgr; Ann, the reception desk clerk; Margaret, of housekeeping. These folks are such an asset to the hotel and really try hard to make your stay pleasant.
When we went to eat at the Del Monico restaurant downstairs, they were out of various flavors of soda, and the menu items weren't what we had in mind (to eat), so we dined elsewhere.
The website claims there was a renovation done on the hotel in 2010; it must not have gone beyond the 1st floor, because the rooms showed a lot of wear and tear. However, the rest of the room looks good, if you can look beyond the "old look" of the carpet, outdated bathroom fixtures and bedding.
The price for the lodging is of good value, if you plan to be out of the room most of the time. The hotel is in a great location, and the surrounding areas are clean, secure and safe.
Based on other hotels I've stayed in, mostly in the Mainland, I'd rate this a 2.5 Star hotel. If they upgrade the entire place, maybe a 3 Star...