As I walked into the room on the 32nd floor of the Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco, I stood there in wonder. Â My home for the next week was magnificent from the first step, my first view out the window in front of me. Â This was no ordinary room though, but a suite on the top floor. Â A full suite. Â The presidential suite. Â How was I this lucky? Â I didn’t want to question it, and in 5 minutes when a busboy brought my complimentary wine, I still expected him to say there was a mistake. Â This room with the view, the massive amount of space, and even more of a view, was mine for a week. Â Awe struck is an understatement.
Now, let me be upfront. Â I was there for business. Â I booked the Parc 55 based off location and amenities, and having stayed there before, knew it would fit the bill. Â During the week I was in town, to get a room at all is difficult, especially anything magnificent, so when the opportunity arose for me to stay here, I couldn’t say no. Â Walking distance to both the tourist side and real side of the city, I was very much comfortable with my choice. Â While my stay before was not totally ideal, the hotel and brand had since won me over for all my business focused trips. Â It’s a business hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and all the amenities I look for when travelling, and even with over 1000 rooms, never feels cramped or busy.
Let’s talk about the hotel in general. Â It’s the 4th largest in the city, and with people coming and going so much, it amazed me after 2 days the staff recognized me and my basic schedule. Â The lobby is open, modern, and fresh, with great windows surrounding it and stone tile leading up to the desks. Â The restaurant Cityhouse sits right off the lobby and provides a darker, modern lounge feel while still flowing great into the main floor. Â The hotel itself is right next to a BART station and easily within walking distance of many of the city-center restaurants. Â While some might see a bit of the area as rundown, it felt more like a real city then the typical, sparkle-shined tourist traps that surround. Â Want a great meal for breakfast? Â Head up two blocks to one of the many diners filled with locals. Â Looking for a great, cheap drink? Â Right around the corner are lounges with great music and local drinks.
The rooms, beyond the suite I was in, are all spacious, clean, and kept up. Â The decor is a bit plain, but it allows you to focus on the views out the windows. Â Every room has a bay window so you can look around and take it all in. Â The beds are comfortable with a great selection of pillows, and bathrooms clean and stocked with Bath and Body Works toiletries. Â For a city as packed as San Francisco, there is a surprising amount of room in even the basic rooms, and you cannot hear your neighbors one bit.
Overall, I love this hotel and it will be my go-to every time I am in town, upgrade or not. Â It is clean, comfortable, and consistent.
So here I was, sitting in my armchair looking at one of the towers of the Golden Gate to my left, the capital building in front of me, and the bay to the right. Â The hills had fog rolling in over the distance, and I took it all in. Â Every bit of it. Â It was amazing. Â I am sometimes lucky, but not this lucky. Â The Parc 55 has surpassed every thought or expectation of comfort, truly delivering one of my greatest extended trips I have had in a while. Â The view, the room, the staff; everything was beyond perfect.
I didn’t just visit the Parc 55 San Francisco; I became a resident.