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Jul 3, 2008 by Mike from Hollywood, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[2] • Location:[3]

• It was on the same block that my usual hotel was on.
• Getting stuck in the elevator was not fun, WiFi signal was weak.

“It was just right for the price. The rooms are small, but ok if a person is solely there for a few hours to sleep. There were the usual homeless, but it is San Francisco.”

May 30, 2008 by Carolyn from Wilmington, DE
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Great architecture, fabulous service, very clean, I liked that the windows opened.
• Obviously old, rooms small, no discernable air conditioning.

“Once you realize that this hotel has been around a long time, the charm sets in, and you forgive the fact that it only has one elevator. Perhaps the best feature of this hotel is the service. No matter what time we asked, or what we asked for, the service was prompt and service recovery was great. The remote to the TV didn't work and the evening shift clerk was unable to find one that did, so he offered right then and there to switch our room. We declined, but it was an impressive moment of attention to comfort! The only thing I would wish for is a slightly better location. Located on the fringes of the Tenderloin District, the neighborhood night life was a bit creepy. During the day, however, there was no problem. Families with small children might not like the location. Overall, I was very pleased with my stay. It's easy to get to from SFO and there are good shops and restaurants in the surrounding blocks.”

Apr 1, 2008 by Eundak K. from Cincinnati, OH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[9]

• The hotel floor is very dirty. What on worse is that the hotel staffs are very unfriendly.
• I requested a room change from a queen to two double beds; they asked me to pay extra money.

“Hotel lactation is good, but it is very dirty and noisy from the above floor. In addition, the hotel staffs are very unfriendly.”

Mar 28, 2008 by Ruby from Maywood, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[2] • Location:[2]

• Hotel was extremely clean.
• Staff was rude and car garage was not open 24 hrs.

“Hotel staff was rude. Would not recommend this place if you are traveling by car- especially if you plan on arriving late at night. We had different experiences with the staff. They were all, but one, brushing us off and being helpful at all when asked for alternative means of parking. Hotel rooms were small but very clean. The area at night is not safe as there are many homeless and lots of men just hanging around. It didn't help that the hotel is right across the street from an adult store. I will not book at this hotel ever again.”

Mar 27, 2008 by nikki from fairfax va.
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[6]

• None.
• Manager and staff.

“This place has to be one of the worst experiences Ive ever visited in my 36 years on this planet. If youre a transgender person, don't go there. They don't like blacks either. Manager and some of the staff are rude and when called on, it became combative. I had to call and cancel the rest of my stay and am seeking legal action against management. The windows and drapes appeared to have not been cleaned since putting them up. Comforter had a slight odor too. Stay away from this place unless youre into trashy lifestyle.”

Mar 21, 2008 by Bill from Santa Cruz, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Location.
• Clogged sink, broken remote, loud, small, exposed wires.

“The hotel wasn't the worst but should have been under the 1 star economy choices.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Yenny W. from Piscataway, NJ
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[2]

• Although the hotel is old, it is reasonably clean.
• Hotel is pretty old. Location in front of adult store/showcase.

“I had drunk neighbors fighting in the middle of the night, which was very loud. The hotel is right in front of adult movie and showcase, and a pretty bad neighborhood, which could increase the likelihood of getting drunken neighbors in the hotel.”

Dec 20, 2007 by Mustafa from Melrose, MA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Hotel was not clean, small rooms, location no safety.

“Hotel room was not clean, small and inconvenience. Location was not safety. I didn't like from this hotel.”

Dec 19, 2007 by Shao from Ellensburg, WA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Great bargain.
• The neighborhood might be a little scary.

“The neighborhood is not so neat, but the hotel room is ok. Overall, it's still a good deal.”

Dec 5, 2007 by Lisa from Pittsford, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Quaint lobby, walking location.
• Bit of a sketchy neighborhood.

“Easy walk to things you want to see. Close to expressway (easy to get here from airport). Quaint lobby, elevator area. Helpful staff, comfortable room. Hair dryer and iron, coffee in the lobby. Neighborhood a bit sketchy--probably not for the family with young children.”

Nov 26, 2007 by Mia from Alhambra`, CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[2]

• Nothing.
• Television did not work, charged too much for parking and the bed was old and uncomfortable.

“This hotel was a waste of money. I would have much rather stayed at a Motel 6 because at least I'd know what I was getting, and honestly, at a Motel 6 I can rely that they are generally clean, the television works and the staff is friendly. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone.”

Nov 22, 2007 by James from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing. 20 times.
• The room stank.

“This is a cheap skid row hotel.”

Nov 22, 2007 by Robert from Sparks, NV
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Close to Market Square, affordable.
• Hotel was in the ghetto.

“Affordable and in walking or, bus distance of Market Square. The hotel was pretty clean; the only bad part was all the homeless and xxx shops across the street.”

Nov 14, 2007 by Sapna from Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[2] • Location:[9]

• The location.
• The walls were very thin! You heard everything! We couldn't sleep at night because of the elevator!

“The monarch wasn't all that hot. The hotel staff was rude and not very accommodating. I read all the reviews and asked for a room high up so it wouldn't be noisy. They placed us right next to the elevator and it was so loud! The walls are way thin! And its very hard to sleep at night. The location is great, its near a lot of restaurants and local transportation. I would think twice before I stay here again!”

Nov 14, 2007 by Laura from Lake Oswego, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Kept 'old hotel charm' with well updated and maintained renovations.
• Unfortunately, lousy water pressure!

“Old hotel well maintained kept some of the old hotel charm including the small elevator. Lovely lobby, European feel.”

Nov 13, 2007 by Candace V. from Rocklin, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• The location was near union square.
• It was unsafe! I got locked out on the roof. There were no signs or safety features telling us to avoid going up there, and the door closed behind us.

“The heater was broken and I got locked up on the roof for over an hour, after there were no signs or features telling us not to go up there. Very unsafe and cold!”

Sep 5, 2007 by Chris from Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Great value for the money!
• On a noisy street.

“This hotel exceeded my expectations for a 2 star hotel in San Francisco; Ive stayed at many 3 star hotels that were far worse than the monarch. The location is moderately close to union square; however I would only recommend walking there in the evening. The room was very large and had a huge walk-in closet. While the fixtures were old, they were in pretty good condition. The staff was very nice and appeared customer friendly. Of the 2 star hotels in SF, this is at the higher end! I would stay there again in a pinch.”

Jul 3, 2007 by Kevin from Theodore, AL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Clean.
• Parking was about half a block away and cost $19 a day.

“Great hotel! Well worth the money. The rooms were very clean and safe. I walked the streets alone at night and did not have any problems. Sure there were some homeless people outside the hotel but they did not bother me or even ask for money. If your have ever stayed in the New Orleans French quarters its about the same. Just your typical big city older hotel.”

May 23, 2007 by Sarah from Anderson, CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• The location was decent to tourist attractions.
• The room was extremely small and the walls were very thin.

“Good for college age students who just want a cheap room for a short period of time who are sound sleepers.”

May 14, 2007 by Kurt L. from Merced, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Coffee in the lobby.
• Location in "tenderloin" neighborhood.

“The room was small but clean. Staff helpful. Location on "cathedral hill" turns out to be on the edge of the tenderloin, which is not a good neighborhood. But relatively short walk to downtown for the fit and adventurous.”

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