The hotel is very much under renovations, which I didn't realize when booking our stay. The historic lobby is behind chain link fence, while registration is housed in a small dark corner room in one of the hotel wings. Much of the place looks rundown, but there are definite signs they're trying to improve it.
- The bed in our room was fine, but not great.
- The room was generally clean, though there was used dental floss in the trashcan when we arrived.
- There was an extension cord just draped over the headboard to provide power to the lamps and allow you to plug your phone in.
- the air conditioner was very effective, but also very loud.
- Water pressure in the shower was really low - it looked like there was likely a good amount of mineral buildup.
- Breakfast was powdered eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a toaster that took an average of 3 passes through for toast to get even a little toasted. Paper plates and flimsy plastic silverware was what was provided.
What I did like was the incorporating of Californian history in some of the architecture and in memorabilia on the walls.
Also, the staff seems to be trying hard, but with very few resources in hand, and that should be recognized!
This hotel has so much history, I hope it can be returned to some of its former glory soon.