Discover the Argent
Written: Sep 21 '01
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Pros: Style, great location, relatively inexpensive, cool lounge bar downstairs
Cons: Dull view from rooms located on low floors, construction site nearby
The Bottom Line: A poor man's version of New York's Four Seasons Hotel.
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| pprintz's Full Review: The Argent Hotel |
Just a few blocks away from the Union Square in the South of Market area of downtown San Francisco, the Argent may often be overlooked by first-time visitors to the city. I almost did myself. Although I did my usual "homework" before making the reservation, I found very few substantive reviews for this hotel online. I decided to take a gamble and made a reservation, in part encouraged by the presentation I saw on the hotel's website (www.argenthotel.com). Perhaps the reason for the hotel's relative anonymity is that it has recently transformed itself after undergoing a $10 million dollar renovation. But this property will surely come to the spotlight as more people spread the good word.
Business and leisure travelers alike will find this hotel a treat. The Argent is a benchmark of 4-star quality. The art deco influence can be traced from the lobby decor to the furnishings in your room. The hotel's aesthetic appeal lies in its modern understated elegance. On to the rooms -- my standard double room was about average in size. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries in the bathroom were a nice touch. Unfortunately, the oversized window in our room was of little use -- it was facing a parking garage. It is worth asking for (and probably paying some extra $) for a room on a high floor -- the view from this hotel tower should be breathtaking. Also, when I stayed there in April 2001, there was an active construction site next the hotel.
The Jester lounge downstairs is a trendy hangout: on one cold, rainy afternoon I spent a few hours there talking to friends, downing margaritas and observing the attractive crowd at the bar.
Recommended:
Yes
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