Kimpton Alton Hotel, an IHG Hotel

We had a bay facing room on the 5th floor and the view was great of Alcatraz, Treasure Island and a glimpse of the GG bridge. The hotel location was perfect to see the scene around Fisherman's Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts and shopping on Union Street.

The location is excellent. Walk to Fisherman’s Wharf in one block. The hotel is bright, modern and very comfortable. The room was large, the bed amazing and the shower was also. They have a drinks hour between 5 and 6 pm. Good wines, beers, rum and warm apple cider. All served in glasses and no restrictions on how much. Plenty of seating in the lobby. We picked up some cheese and crackers in Walgreens, one block away and had a very lovely hour until dinner. The staff are old school polite. Great service. One night, we took our drinks in to dinner at Abaca and no one minded. Though pricey, the food was unique and tasty. They do hold a large deposit on a card when you check in but, it was returned immediately at check out.

It was our second stay at a Kimpton hotel and it did not disappoint. Hotel decor looks beautiful. Modern and fresh. Location was perfect for exploring the city. Stayed with little kids and never felt unsafe walking to all major sights. Hotel staff is very friendly. They let us check-in early which was really great! Great value for the price and would definitly recommend staying at the Kimpton. O yes, and I appreciate the social hour and coffee station!

We thoroughly loved the Kimpton in San Francisco. The location was great, close to many attractions including Pier 39, the Embarcadero, the marina and cable cars. The staff were friendly and accommodating. There were a few unique things they offered I've not encountered in another hotel before such as "social hour" each afternoon which allowed you to hang out a little more in the hotel, and meet guests. The gym was good, the restaurant has lovely fresh food and options.

The hotel is very modern, hip and clean! The room was beautiful, with modern decor and updated furniture. The bathroom was elegant with modern tile and high grade fixtures. Staff was very friendly and attentive. They checked in with us to make sure we were happy with our room and asked if we had everything we needed. The delivery of biscotti from Scoma’s was a nice touch. Happy hour, although we were unable to attend, was also a nice touch.