My wife and I recently completed a week-long trip to San Francisco. Our base of operations during our trip was the Hotel Adagio, a boutique Marriott hotel in their Autograph Collection. Having stayed at Autograph hotels in the past, I was familiar with the brand. This collection of hotels tend to be luxurious and unique.
When we arrived at the Hotel Adagio on a Sunday evening, we were greeted at the front desk by Cesar. Cesar briefed us on the hotel and provided us with a list of included amenities. As Marriott Platinum members, we were provided an option of points or daily free breakfasts (pro tip: choose the breakfast). We were also provided bottled water, advised of a daily $25 hotel credit in the bar or restaurant and complimentary champagne in the evening.
After checking into the hotel, we headed up to the sixteenth floor to our room. It appears our room, which was located adjacent to the elevators, is an accessible room. That is fine, as the room was spacious and comfortable. The room was adorned with a variety of photographs and comfortably appointed with a king bed, couch and typical hotel furniture. There were plenty of outlets for charging our electronics near the bed. We also wanted a refrigerator, which Cesar ensured was delivered to our room while we were at dinner.
The room at Hotel Adagio was comfortable. I have stayed in many large cities and have found that hotel rooms are often cramped, even when luxurious. In this case, the room provided plenty of space to stretch out. The small closet was enclosed behind a curtain and was probably the only thing small about the room. The bathroom was large and spacious and appeared capable of easily accommodating a wheelchair if needed. The bathtub/shower also had a seat for accessibility, which I didn’t love, as I didn’t require it. It was mostly out of the way, as it an fold up, but did take up a bit of space in the shower.
My only complaint about the hotel was the noise. I think the noise was mostly generated from the nearby elevator shaft. As long as the elevators were not running, it was relatively quiet at night. But the elevator did create some racket in the late evening and early mornings. (Pro tip: try to get a room farther from the elevator if you are a light sleeper).
The breakfasts were good. As a platinum member, we were given a selection of any two items on the menu plus coffee and juice. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and fruit each morning, while my wife opted to try different options on the menu. Everything we were served at breakfast was good. The breakfast would be a bit on the expensive side if it were not included, but was typical of a nicer hotel in a metropolitan area. The menu ranged between 15-30 dollars.
Hotel Adagio offered complimentary coffee (Starbucks) throughout the day. I noticed some folks bringing the free coffee into breakfast, which was a smart idea for those who were paying for their breakfast. It saved them a few dollars and the Starbucks coffee was actually a tad bit better than the coffee in the restaurant. We did not try the complimentary champagne, but we did take advantage of the complimentary tickets for the cable car (one way trip).
Overall, our experience at the Adagio Hotel, Autograph Collection, was an excellent one. It was a comfortable place to spend a week in San Francisco. There were plenty of restaurants nearby and nearly everything we needed to travel to was a 10-15 dollar Uber at the most. The elevator noise was a minor inconvenience. The bed was very comfortable, the rooms spacious, the staff incredibly outgoing and helpful, the location good and the food delicious. My price averaged out to under 300 per night, which I am guessing is a good price for San Francisco for a luxury hotel. Recommendation: I would definitely stay here again.
