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Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
0.4 mi from
Five minutes upon entering our room , there was another couple who entered. Apparently , the front desk assigned the same room and key card to different guests. After 15 minutes a guard came , checked the situation and assured me that everything was taken cared off. We went out to have dinner but when we came back we couldn't enter our room . I checked with the front desk and said the key card was de activated. We were never informed of such
The hotel was clean and upgraded. The A/C in my room was broken and it took about 3 hours for someone to come in and fix it. The room was stuffy and hot. We left to go get a bite to eat and returned to find out that they had not fixed it nor were we getting another room. Just off of the staff interaction I most likely would not return.
Location Old room, not very clean, no fridge or frigobar in the room, old carpet, smell old
Clean, decent amenities. Staff was friendly Arrived early before check in. Said I would get a text when room was ready. 3 hrs later I walk up to desk and my room had been ready for over 2 hrs. When I asked about my text they just said "sorry about that". I kinda thought it was a weak response. Then I get a text asking for feedback so far and I relay the check in issue and the horrible pillows we had and again I just get "sorry" with out any offer to make it better.
The rooms are very small, the water pressure in the shower was extremely low it took me 30 minutes to take a normal shower when usually it takes me 10 minutes. It is very unusual to when the room dose not have a lock on the door I find that out after walking in to the restroom and embarrassing myself in front of my coworker room has two beds that means there is more than one person sleeping in your room that one person doesn't have to be a family member this case you was my coworker
The bed was comfortable, the cleaning girl was very nice and helpful. The hotel was much overpriced to begin with and as we checked in, we were encouraged to upgrade for an extra $70 per night for something that didn't seem like an upgrade. The room itself was not luxurious by any means. We felt that it could get away with anything because it was right downtown. The long lines for both check in and the "continental breakfast" were not convenient.
Location Air temperature is controlled by the front desk. You will need to call them to adjust (really, are we in the 1970s???)-unbelievable). The air condition smelled like mildew and gave me a headache the following day. My roommate kept coughing the whole night which we suspect was due to the mildew coming out of the A/C vent. Bathroom floor was not cleaned. Found gross hair (and other too gross to mention) on the floor. Corners underneath the sink have dust balls. the bathroom toilet plastic seat was burned that it looked like you poured acid on it. I cannot believe they have not replaced it. The electric plug in the bathroom is not secured and about to fall off, the hair dryer would not turn on because of the faulty plug. (Again, really????) So disappointing as when I think of Hilton, I think safe, clean and decent...not the SF union square. Front desk was very unfriendly. No welcome or "enjoy your stay" greeting. He couldn't find our reservation. When I showed him the confirmation number, he gave me the look and said "oh that's hotel.com's"...whatever that meant. As if he was treating us 3rd class as we had not booked it directly with them. After a few minutes, he finally found our reservation. Again, very unpleasant.
I booked a double room but was given a single.
The room was clean and modern and quiet The A.C. Barely worked the room was at 75 when we walked in and barely goth to 69 by 3am. The bathroom doors didn't close all the way and the lock didn't work, no vent fan.
The funnels of it all great people great staff and an all around great time with everything that was offered to me that's all
I loved the coffee shop/store on the lobby level. Being able to purchase cold drinks and snacks, and even fresh sandwiches or pizza was a great surprise. The coffee was excellent in the morning. I landed, completely sleep deprived, at what my body thought was 1am. Maybe that's why I had such an adverse reaction to a very lively bar whose sounds echoed through the entire lobby. In fact, it seemed to take up the entire lobby as it spilled into seating that i had to walk through to get to registration. I could hardly hear the staff member trying to check me in.
My room was quite dirty, the toilet seat had something nasty in it, the table had years of dust,crumbs and scum under it. Our sheets had holes in them. Overall was very nice, most people were obviously there on business so I felt out of place not In a suit .
Location Fees for Internet and gym. Additional fees for more than two adults.
The bathroom was nice with shower and tub. The indoor pool and Hot Tub were great for relaxing after visiting the sites. There was $25 per room charge for use of the pool/hot tub but this was small price to pay for this feature. Aggressive panhandlers all over the city.
Excellent location Good pillows, bed & linens I had a queen room, very small No remote control for the TV Long, long checkin/check out process. Gym in not complimentary
I found the staff very friendly and accommodating. I would easily recommend the hotel to others.
Beautiful interior design Expensive vehicle stay rate. Small room
The room was smaller than what I'm used to, but very comfortable. The bed was plush, with high-quality bedding. Good shower and toiletries, fast elevators, comfortable lobby The walls are quite thin, and because the toilets are vacuum toilets, they are louder than average toilets, and you can hear everyone flushing. The bathroom door is also a stylish (but not noise-blocking) glass barn door, so if you are sharing the room with someone, they will hear everything that is happening in the bathroom. There is a $25 fee to use the gym and pool, which I was not aware of when I booked the room.
The room was quite nice. The staff was very curteous and helpful. The location is convienent. The price was reasonable. The pool was only available as part of the health club which annoyed me.
They charge you extra for the health club, which is not that great - I found that to be offensive!
location fees for everything including gym and even moving anything in the mini bar. grout in shower old and stained, toilet off center and wiggled.
Concierge was very helpful in arranging airport transport, provided multiple comformations. Staff was very friendly and polite.
I was very happy with the hotel, location in the city, the service & the staff. I couldn't stay longer.
Great stay at the Hotel Nikko, definitely pay $25 for access to the pool and spa.
Comfortable beds. Great location. Nice staff. Beautiful decor. Poor soundproofing- we could hear everything next door. $65 parking and $14 wifi. "Courtyard view" misrepresents the huge noisy cooling type towers. Breakfast was 1 1/2 hour late. Dinner in the restaurant was loud and only mediocre.
View, room, service
The staff was both professional and warm. The room was immaculate, the view breathtaking, and the beds are phenomenally comfortable. A truly memorable stay. If you are looking for something sleek and modern this is not your hotel. Food and drinks in the hotel itself are not good value, especially given the wealth of foodie options in SF.
Beautiful hotel, great service. Staff very helpful, especially Scott at front desk
Location Parking at $65 a nite is outrageous There were no blankets in the room so I asked for some they came an hour later. I had to call 3 times to get service. Wifi was $14 a day not free. Coffee in the room was poor. U would think they could provide quality coffee. Paper was delivered to some rooms but not ours
Very luxurious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially the management. When things went wrong, they were accommodating to benefit me for the inconveniences. Upon checking in, they didn't have our room available until the next day. Not sure how that even happens, but after talking to the manager, he miraculously was able to get our room. I had an allergic reaction to the laundry detergent they use on the bed sheets and my eyes swelled up. I was told that if you have allergies, you need to call in advance to make sure they wash the bedding with hyper-allergenic detergent (they normally use Dawn). For the inconveniences, they did comp me my room service.
Wonderful time here no bad experiences Totally preference but the beds are too soft and frankly the food is over priced for the quality. It's clear the food has not been under a real chefs direction for a while but these are relatively minor complaints
The view is amazing in the linens were very comfortable Valet parking is a bit steep in price
I originally was trying to book this hotel via the QANTAS website however they had problems, so I rang the hotel direct and they were most helpful. Not only did they book me in, but they beat the original price and converted it for me to $AUD for my small brain. I drove to SFO from LAX - on arrival bell hop service was excellent, didn't miss any bags or jackets that were in my car. Stayed in the main building - Fairmont Queen room Clean and tidy Free WiFi BathTub Excellent staff Late checkout Food selection and room service Tonga room is a must see Location very central to anywhere you'd like to be in SFO The main building although grand, is a little dated. The refurbished rooms are good, but the particular room I was in the door didn't fully open because the wall gets in the way, so for room service the trolley couldn't be wheeled in, food had to be carried in from the door, and there wasn't really any table to put the food on, only the writing desk or the fold out mini bar. I had to call for slippers
Room was large & I only had a queen. Bed, pillows & sheets all very good. Hotel is dated but some would call that charming. My robe had stains on it.
Reputation was indeed lived up to ...better than I expected Cost of overnight parking
Perfection... However, I was very surprised that the ice maker on our floor did not work, and there was a chocolate wrapper on a table by the elevator for our three day stay??? With all that opulence, did not get that???
The hotel has lost its luster...beds were uncomfortable....toilet leaked....no water in rooms....grubby panhandler approached us while we sat at lobby coffee bar....not surprising since every time we went out the front door the doormen were either talking or texting n cell phones off to the side...I gave stayed there on and off for over 20 years...it's a shame but I will likely stay elsewhere going forward
The rooms were clean and the safety measures that were in place allowed you to always feel safe Parking costs $62 a day. I know it is expensive in the city, but what a racket!
Great location right downtown sf. Close to restaurants and bars, great front desk staff and cleaning staff Parking fees are outrageous, rude service desk, very small rooms, can hear every word from the other guests rooms
Proximity to Union Square Rooms / noise. You can hear your neighbors' every word, toilets, etc. The doors slam shut SO very hard, that they will jar you from the heaviest sleep. Lots of late night parties on the 11th floor.
Anthony, the concierge, was able to book us a restaurant reservation when we had already attempted and struck out. Thank you, Anthony!
My room's window faced a brick wall and got absolutely no sunlight. I felt like we were in a dungeon. I couldn't tell what time of day it was, kind of like that feeling you get when you are in a Vegas Casino. We didn't get in until after midnight when we arrived, so I was more interested in getting some sleep than complaining. But I was really disappointed.
The location is a big draw and it is a known entity in San Francisco. It met expectations. We stayed in the Tower. The room was big and the furnishings adequate, but not what I expected from a hotel of this caliber. Somewhat dated. Also, hallways are dark and below what one would expect from a hotel like this. I could've paid $100 more and stayed at the Fairmont, and it would've been worth it!
Check In was great. Very nice staff. Rewarded us for returning for a third time in two years by giving us (2) complimentary drink coupons. Valet was $58/night + Tax. Took over 30 mins to get car out of lot when checking out. Mini bar in room was half empty and had empty bottles, a milkshake cup and food wrappers inside.
Great location Customer service was great Amenities could be better Rooms and bathrooms are a bit small
The location, helpful and friendly staff, nice size rooms N/a
Left a sweater called back immediately got security said nothing turned in, called back twice no luck. Guess it got up and walked away. Not buying it. Tough luck right
Loved the location and hotel's history. When I checked in, room they assigned me to wasn't serviced. Called the front desk multiple times and had to wait 30 plus minutes before waiving down a manger to help me. Then proceeded to wait another 29 min to find a room that was cleaned.
The location is wonderful, the bed was good No one answered the valet parking phone three days in a row. No room service. A beer glass sat in the hallway for two days without being picked up. Kitschy "hipster" feel.
Location Mandatory "urban bundle fee" of $20+ per night, even if you don't use or want the services. Housekeeping was bad -- there was a half full highball glass in the hallway outside our room for our entire stay. When we arrived on a December evening the room temperature was set to 54 degrees with cold air blasting in. Overall not a friendly or welcoming environment, unfortunately.
While the yellow carpet in the halls is a bit dated and worn, the rest of the Stanford court is updated, quirky, and fun. The staff is great, and the location is only half a block from the top of nob hill. Great weekend escape.
I liked the lady at check in helping resolve an issue with billing. Somehow, the hotel reservations people decided I should pay for an extra night when I had cancelled that night the previous week. The lady at check in was very helpful and was able to resolve the issue, but I was disappointed I had the issue in the first place. It was not clear to me why this happened. The room was nice - but quite expensive in my opinion.
The location and our room size No complaints
Stanford Court hotel was in a terrific location. Cable car intersection right out the front door was super cool. The lobby and bar were upscale and clean. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a boutique hotel in San fransisco. The room size was a little small for the money, and you could hear everything from the hallway and surrounding rooms.
Steve, one of the staff members, was very friendly and helpful. Aside from that, nothing. Nearly everything. The rest of the staff seemed unimpressed with the hotel themselves and in fact mocked the hotel for intentionally using "false advertising" to lure customers into staying there. Upon arriving we received a "complimentary upgrade," which off the batt seemed wonderful, but once we entered the room we were appalled; we couldn't even imagine what our original room would have looked like. When I called down to complain about the striking difference from the pictures on the website the woman at the front desk replied that what I saw online was called "photoshop." The room was spacious, but empty; there was no headboard, safe or amenities. The hotel offered nothing, but rooms and was not the kind of place you looked forward to returning to at the end of a long day. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone and I would never return myself. For a couple hundred dollars more I could have stayed at the nicest hotel in San Francisco. This hardly ranks with the top hotels in the city, despite its high prices and false four star advertising online.
Window view was loud but nice, room was clean and service was very good. Nice location. Jeffery was a great bartender showing professionalism with an intoxicated female needing assistance at the bar Urban tax fee is a shady charge that was not explained at check in, The fee is for bike rental and internet, yet the Wi fi was listed as free and you would be insane to ride a bike down the hills. I had to argue to get it removed.
Friendly staff, great location (walking distance to most attractions), comfy beds and updated overall. Needed spa after some gruelling walks (need to be fit to get around) or simply jump on cable cars outside hotel ;). Although We found city pricy, hotel food offerings were excessive to say the least (no room service either?)Management has to know within walking distance are some great options for meals that are easier on your wallet.
Nice location Slow service from check in to check out Uncomfortable beds (pillows were worn flat, requested new ones and got two more flat/worn out pillows) Towel was dirty (not stained--it had actual chips of dirt on it) slow wifi Very low quality food
Very comfortable bed. Free wifi. Good gym. Very friendly staff and they sell oddities water for $1 a bottle. A little bit dated interior
Room was nothing special the lobby and bar were cool The room was was average and bathroom was very old decore
Old & tired Tired
Expensive mini bar, breakfast etc
The bed was very comfortable. The room was dark with the curtains pulled closed. I stayed at the Clift this past weekend with my wife for a "staycation" away from the Oakland grind we call our normal lives. A few concerns with the Clift Hotel. When we arrived we were unsure about how the valet worked since there are no signs or "red jackets" (they wear black). We had to circle the block and call to find out what the deal was. It's also expensive, $52+ tax per night. Once we were in the Hotel we were told that our room wasn't ready, which was completely fine since we arrived 3 hours prior to check in time. We happily checked our bag and went for a stroll around union square. The problem is that the woman at the counter said we should expect a phone call with in the hour when our room was ready. We waited the hour and then another hour. No call. We then returned to the Hotel at 3pm and were told by the same women that it "should be ready within the hour."This would take us up to check in time...Finally at 4pm we complained and a manager upgraded us to a Jr. Suite and promptly gave us the keys. Sales Training: under promise and over deliver, not the other way around. Finally we arrive in our room and its pretty nice. It was on the 15th floor and the view was pretty urban SF high life. We were happy. The tub and painted surfaces were chipping and sup par. apparently this room costs $450+ per night, If I paid that I expect a little more attention to detail and quality. We dined at the Velvet Room, the Hotel's restaurant. We were offered a cold and breezy table next to the hallway leading to the bar but were happily seated in a lovely booth when we requested that. Dinner was delicious. The Redwood Room, their high shelf bar, is always crowded and all seating is reserved for $350+ bottle service. The common areas are nice, warm, and cozy. The room is three star. The overall experience is ok, we'll try another place next month and report back.
Superb location right in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square area, excellent restaurants and shopping nearby. Beautifully decorated room that was quiet and serene. Standard room king was quite small. No room for more than a couple.
Great vibe in the hotel bar. Room service was slow, found a hair in my food, ordered a Coke three times and never got it, was provided with only a comforter and fitted sheet on my bed, food wasn't very good.
The location was very convienent. I chose to park down the street and save $30 for over night parking. Nice pillows and comfy bed. This hotel is really small the room was giving me an allegric reactions I could not breath, until we forced the window open. The shower curtain and shower smelled really bad. That was gross. I will not be staying here again.
I loved the large room! The space was great. Loved the airy feel.
Great food, staff and service. Valet took a little long.
The staff and location were both excellent, the bar is also fun (and the reason I knew about the hotel to begin with). There sure are a lot of interesting chairs around! Room service was prompt and the food was tasty. The bed is comfortable and the rooms have pretty good noise control. The rooms are in dire need of updating. We stayed in a studio so the size was good, but things just seemed old. The walls needed touch up paint, the bathtub was peeling (about a 10'' section was missing plaster), the grout was stained, the hair dryer must be from 1985, the thermostat is old making it hard to control room temperature, the faucet was probably really awesome 20 years ago, but now it is difficult to get it in the "off" position, not good in a state experiencing a drought.
Classy Good room service food Hidden cost for valet parking - $52 a night Hidden cost for a 50 cent aux cord - $100 deposit Hidden cost for more than 5 glasses ordered for guests House keeping failed to clean my room one day when I called them before leaving for the day specifically asking them to tidy up No Hot tub or pool
The room and hallways where dark, the bathrooms are in bad shape (old and rusty), the tv was small and didn't have on demand. It used to be THE PLACE TO STAY in SF... Not anymore...needs a remodel urgently.
Close to shopping and away from touristy areas like fisherman's wharf.
Wine and cheese reception. Location. Room decor.
The staff was friendly and greeted us each time we returned. Happy hour was a nice opportunity to meet other guests and unwind before dinner. The rooms could use some simple updates (ie. New bed spreads)
Comfortable bed; easy to take advantage of sightseeing; walking is convenient; complementary breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese is very satisfying. Noise outside building; very small bathroom; closet inside bathroom; use of bathroom light requires also use of noisy fan.
Desk service, cleanliness, wine and cheese, coffee and fruit
- location was nice - did a complementary happy hour which was nice - expensive for the amenities and services - no air conditioner, so had to keep windows open which was noisy facing a busy street - uncomfortable bed with only two pillows -mediocre breakfast (not very good pastries) -expensive parking -expensive room occupancy tax
Very spacious room, good housekeeping service. Nice common area for breakfast and evening wine (complimentary). Decent location on the edge of the Tenderloin, no problems walking up Post St from Union Square around midnight. Very old carpets, very poor wi-fi connection.
Very clean hotel. Comfortable beds, friendly staff. Big spacious rooms. Breakfast was good, wine in the afternoons was a plus. I recommend this hotel to everyone. Overall I loved this hotel and would stay over and over again. Only thing that was a bit of a nuisance was the street noise when the windows were open but it is to be expected. We are in the city.
Close to all main San Fran attractions. Hotel has no Bar or Dining facilities & the partner 'Pub' the White Horse is a dirty let down.
The room has potential to be a great SF destination. plenty of room. Mini Kitchen stocked with reasonably priced snacks and drinks. The front desk was very helpful and friendly. Wow! The place was noisy. There was a loud group on the street that so loud that I could not sleep. That is the only reason that I did not give excellent reviews for comfort. I called the front desk, but the group never quieted down. And the group was using the N word like Donald Sterling.
Location is perfect and room was a good size
Great location, lovely hotel, comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff. Really adds great value to a nice San Francisco holiday. Pretty close to everywhere in downtown as well.
They need to add a salon that has someone there to do hair blow outs for customers staying at the Ritz.
Everyone was amazing! Jonathan the bartender, patrick the bellman, everyone! They made my boyfriends birthday very special. This is the best hotel in SF. Thank you to the entire staff. Nothing because everything was awesome!
Customer service was outstanding.
The staff was exceptional. ALL of them. Not much. The spa was priced really high so we ended up making other accommodations.
Very stylish, perfect location, hotel staff was very very helpful and courteous. Appreciated the free internet. Room lighting could have been better. Thermostat was a off and room was a bit chilly unless we used a high setting.
Bedding, bed, pillows & nice bathroom. Was after hours & our request for room service was still met. Nothing.
Everyone from the valet attendant, bellman, and front desk was beyond helpful and attentive. Even on a stormy rainy SF day, they were warm and ever inviting to me. They got me a room on the 27th floor with an amazing view of union square during the holiday season. I highly recommend. Also, the bathroom had great lightening and everything was very clean. Location simply can't be topped. Parking is a choice of valet between $41 around the corner and $60 front door. Wifi is also now FREE. The mattress sheet wasn't fully tucked in but everything else made up for a minor oversight.
The staff were very professional .
Since its remodel they have great rooms
Staff was good. Our lunch experience at the hotel was very nice because the staff went out of their way for our 13 year old who was celebrating a birthday. We had people overhead who made who disturbed us for well over an hour. After calling the front desk to complain it stopped about 30 minutes after our call.
Lovely room with plenty of plugs for laptops, etc. Refrigerator and coffee maker. Room also had separate "dressing table" area AND a full bathroom; perfect for a couple! Parking rates absurd. Found a much cheaper garage on our own.
Most of it is the location and the good value The service was not great very unpersonal
The staff was great specially the greeters at the door and baggage handlers Location location location
We should get a discount for the noise inconvenience.
Love the new contemporary renovations to the rooms and lobby Always like space, just wish the rooms were a little bigger, but overall great value for a city where nothing is inexpensive.
It was totally worth the money in the location that it was in. I really like the old charm it brought out. Staff was very helpful and professional. Not an issue with me, but I do understand the complaints about the one elevator when there is two in the lobby.
Staff was extremely professional and super nice! The hotel was centrally located to everything and the room was really cool! Loved it!!
The game room downstairs is fantastic. The rooms are mod in decor and the beds extremely comfortable. The staff is top notch. The place is just cool.
The decor was cool and the game room was a great feature. The walls were EXTREMELY thin...we could hear people talking in the lobby below us, and could hear every word people spoke in the hallways. That's my only complaint.
Was very confusing to get around to our room (was in another building) and there were a few scuff marks here and there on the walls and also the remote control had a chip/crack in the back.
A bit cramped but functional
The location The staff wasn't very helpful at all. Requested to have our bags taken up to the room after a hour of waiting had to go back down and get my own bags.
I loved the game room and all of the stylish touches to the room! The color schemes felt good and the staff was very pleasant. I did not like the elevator. Way too small. I also could smell a stinch throughout the hotel like old moth balls. Just being honest. Also, just my opinion, but I think the hotel should offer breakfast. While I do appreciate the espresso in the room (which was delicious), I'd rather have food; if I can't have both.
The staff is very friendly and helpful Poor ventilation in bathroom
All of the fixtures (bed, shower tile, bathroom sink, desk, desk chair, lights, desks, etc) were top notch. Room had water damage down the corner and smelled bad. AC didn't work well. Lighting was very dim and had to turn on all lights to make it decently lit. Front desk didn't tell me about the amazing adult arcade that's in the back of the building.
Moved us from our first assigned room which was musty and cigarette selling into a club level room. Service was above average. Hotel is not up to kimpton standards. Carpeting and elevators were frankly dingy. Room was average at best.
We loved this hotel. The game room downstairs was a huge hit with the whole family. The location cannot be beat.
Very clean hotel with an excellent staff.
Great service. Excellent facilities. Great room
Perfect location, clean, friendly staff, a perfect get away weekend...and as advertised, the best breakfast in town.
Location is perfect. Room is clean and well decorated. Stuff is nice. No internet in the room and the valet parking is very expensive 57USD.
Loved the location to union square and rooms were clean and comfortable
We liked the location the most, right at the corner of Union square and a block away from Chinatown, the Hop on/Hop off bus had a few stops around Union square. The staff was always friendly, the fruit and water we received upon arrival and the turn down service every night are also nice touches. Housekeeping was attentive. Upon arrival our room didn't smell really fresh, but couldn't say it was dirty. The windows can be opened however, so you can let fresh air in. The closet space is really small, but we didn't mind taking the clothes out of our suitcases. We thought the room was quite small, but maybe that was because we just came from a hotel suite in Vegas. You could also hear all the street noise (windows closed) and the neighbours easily, it seems the walls are thin. When housekeeping knocked on the door of the room next to us, it sounded like they knocked on our door.
The attention that most of the staff display for you The wait time in the dinning room
Very comfortable room and bed, clean, nice design, excellent service, personnel available and helpful, perfect location right next to Union Square easy access to restaurants, waterfront, shopping, and transportation to the rest of the city I think the hotel can be compared to others of the same level, I did not find a special feeling to it or unique features, however my stay was very pleasant and would consider again
The hotel is very comfortable and the staff is top-notch. Even though the lobby is small that is insignificant since no one goes to a hotel to hang out in the lobby. The beds are very comfortable and the room is turned down every night.
Very upscale, attentive to guests. There are better values at comparable hotels.
Location, furnishings (wonderfully comfortable beds!), friendly staff
I loved how the hotel is located in a convenient area; we easily jumped on a cable car to Fishermans Wharf. The staff was professional and helpful. This hotel is a true 5 star luxury hotel. nothing. It was fantastic!
Really enjoy the Huntington. Professional staff and also provided a courtesy upgrade.
Fantastic as Always
the hotel has a relaxed style with the trappings of luxury. Most of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us want to return Some of the check in staff were rather aloof and unhelpful
The staff is nothing if not attentive. Very professional, courteous, helpful. The room was very nicely appointed. We were upgraded to a very large room which was more like a suite, making our week stay very enjoyable. The bed was extremely comfortable! I would definitely stay here again. We both felt that the $15/day charge for internet was excessive and off-putting. Unfortunately, the service we were getting with verizon was almost unusable, but we weren't willing to pay that kind of fee for wifi, which is free just about everywhere.
VERY friendly and attentive Bellmen. Delightful Staff
The room was surprisingly spacious and much bigger than what was advertised. The view onto Huntington park was spectacular. Daily fee for wifi in the room.
The staff is friendly and willing to do anything to make your stay perfect. Room service is fast. Parking valets are always available. The bar/restaurant is a wonderful place to unwind at the end of the day or drop in for a night cap. I love this place.
This hotel was fantastic! The rooms had plenty of space, the staff was attentive, we will definitely return!
The staff were phenominal! No better way to end the day than to sit down in the lounge and listen to the piano. All around beautiful hotel.
Quality of service provided, location of the hotel & value for money None
Fabulous hotel, fabulous location, great staff
The view was great. The service and the facility were also wonderful. totally worth the money. Location. It is located up on the very steep hill which you may not notice when you use Google maps. For travelers who solely rely on public transportation should be prepared to climb the hill or plan ahead for ground transportation.
Staff was considerate and helpful in every way. Food in the Nob Hill Club was excellent. Great views from Top of the Mark. Furniture in lobby needs cleaning or reupholstering. Looks dated. Bathroom was small and dark. I was there 5 days and one of the elevators was out of service for 3 of those days.
Historic Great location Staff was super friendly and helpful especially the valet Noise level in the rooms. Windows do not block out the noise from the streets so you can hear Grace Cathedral bells and the cable cars which is great but also the loud drunks in the middle of the night as well.
Comfortable room and good location. Noise level was fine despite being on the same street as the cable car. A bit run down in appearance and small old elevators. Poor customer service upon check. We were given a hard sale to sign up for hotel program upon arrival.
Nice people. This place would be great, but it need a renovation. It just looks like it hasn't been kept up in some time. Needs some fresh paint and some updates. It's in an area that not much is going on also
The location of this hotel is great with walking access to the waterfront, Union Square, cable cars, and public transport. The staff was excellent and very attentive. The room was everything we wanted, plus a great view. The restaurant had a good selection. The night club was really fun. We would definitely stay here again.
Great place to stay if you want to be treated like royalty at a very reasonable price. We highly recommend staying here and also having drinks at the Top of the Mark. Excellent views of the "city by the bay" and the music and service is awesome! Do yourself a favor and stay here. We do every year for almost 20 years. You won't regret it!
Location is good, close to everything I booked this reservation months in advance for a large group, and still, upon check-in there was alot of miscommunication and confusion about the reservation (how many rooms, names on the reservation, etc). Staff was not warm or particularly helpful at all, there was an obvious lack of hospitably and willingness to help that you receive at most hotels. The hotel itself is average, its very old and outdated inside, the walls are thin so u hear conversations next door, and the rooms are small. There were very limited hours for the restaurant/lounge downstairs, and overall was just someolace you'd go to sleep and thats it. It really was just ok. Many other hotels in the area that offered more for the price. I wouldnt stay there again.
A great location and views A little pricey
Room service was good, bed, pillows & frette Sheets were excellent. Dark bathroom, dated room in general...for the money I prefer the Fairmont.
Decent location, nice hotel. Don't like the weekend charge for "top of the mark" tourist trap.
Nice historic hotel in a great location. Friendly and informative staff. Room was small but we got one of the rooms on the top floor and the ceiling was about 15 feet high. It made the room seem much larger. There is no A/C in the room but it was comfortable with the ceiling fan and the window open. I liked hearing the sounds of the city in the evening. The city "noise" did quiet down during the night and had no problems sleeping. This hotel was recommended to me by my boss. He stays there every year for a reunion with college friends. I have not problem passing on the recommendation.
The staff was great. They were very friendly and helpful. The location was also fantastic and the noon check out gave us a little additional time to explore the city without worrying about our bags. I would definitely recommend.
Bedroom was clean, furniture appeared recent. Location was reasonably convenient. Room was claustrophobic - barely room to walk around bed. Paint was fresh, but clearly covering 100 years of obvious wear. Musty smell. No air conditioning - couldn't get room quite cool/dry enough to be comfortable. Bathroom was dingy, marked up and had seen better days, and it was hard to squeeze into toilet between sink and wall, even then, wedged in by shoulder-level toilet paper dispenser. Plumbing noises from adjacent units were loud. Weirdly shaped closet with mismatched hangars that were falling apart.
Last minute booking. Great price! Pretty extraordinary. Prime location!
Great location, good price, comfortable, professional, courteous staff. We had a room on the top floor, which was clean and quiet, with a ceiling fan rather than AC. Despite typically being a light sleeper, and expecting issues with street noise, I slept better there than I have anywhere in years, not really sure why (could have been the 12+ miles walking each day in wonderful San Francisco). The hotel is in Union Square, with its incredible shopping and conference centers. Chinatown is about .5 miles away (and a very steep hill), and Fisherman's Wharf about 1.5 miles; a fun walk if you're up for it (but Uber is fast an inexpensive, especially the pool option). If you're looking for a plush, modern American experience, this isn't it. If you're looking for an affordable, comfortable, centralized location to explore SF, or attend a business conference, this is a great choice. Rooms are small, no air-conditioning (though not really needed) and there was no real work surface for a notebook. Not a place to get work done. Bathroom was dated, but functional. There's no fitness center in the hotel but you get free use of a health club around the corner with lots of good gear and yoga classes, which were great. There's no coffee in the room, but there's a 24 hour a day brew available in the lobby with cookies I found impossible to resist. Wi-fi is free and fast.
Perfect place to stay for all the important sights Trolley stops in front and goes right down to Fisherman's Wharf for great food and Terrific views, Lori's Diner is a few doors away with great food, Walgreens on the corner. All
Reasonably priced, friendly and accommodating staff, coffee/tea available 24/7. Great wifi, mini fridge in room. Great water pressure. They updated all the right things. Coffee maker/microwave in room would have been an improvement, but not a sticking point. The service at Luques can be slow, but the food is good.
Great location for shopping and restaurants. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Complimentary coffee/tea, cookies, fruit, & lemon ice-water in lobby.
Everything was clean and comfortable. The staff was kind and attentive. Location was perfect. Concierge was helpful. Absolutely would stay here again when visiting San Francisco. Breakfast wasn't included, but actually was delicious in the cafe downstairs.
Great value! Great coffee/tea/water and they extended our checkout by 2 hours to accommodate our plans. Very nice. And BOGO cocktails for a night! Room is small but doable (without children).
Staff very nice and professional Rooms are just too small especially for price.
It was a very nice family hotel with an interesting history. Well located right off Union Square. The hotel staff were all very nice. Though we didn't take advantage of them, the bar and restaurant both seemed nice. The weather was cool and the hotel had the boiler running. Our room must have been 80 degrees and no way to shut the heat off. We were on the top floor and the hotel staff offered to move us to a lower (cooler) room. The second floor room was just as warm. The rooms really need local control of temperature.
The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and the rooms style was not bad. The hotel is close to union square and great area to walk around. The decor pillows on our bed were dirty. My bathroom shower towel was only changed once during my four night stay. I found the restaurant prices high and the waiters were not so nice.
It nicely located near Union Square. The staff were very helpful. The hotel was clean and well kept. Our room was very nice except no view but that was ok. The hotel has complementary bikes for guest to use (great way to get around the city). Very comfortable place to stay. Would stay there again.
This hotel is well-located -- easy to walk to Union Square and Chinatown, walkable to the waterfront/Embarcadero, and a quick drive to the Mission, Golden Gate Park, etc. The staff could not be more pleasant and helpful. The lobby area is a nice place to lounge, and the rooms are comfortable. It would be really helpful to have coffee makers in the room or room service -- there is coffee in the lobby, but if you are traveling with kids or have an early morning, it is useful to have it in your room. I didn't care for the fact that the water bottles in the room had price tags. It would also be nice if the wine service rotated wines.
Use the jaccuzzi, would have used the restaurant but it was too pricey. The people there seemed a bit stuffy, including the staff. When I asked a question it was like I was putting them out.
Great hotel - feels very luxurious, good staff, and complementary wine hour! Highly recommended. Our second visit and we'll definitely stay there again when in SF. Rooms could be larger. Area - although only a couple of blocks from Union Square - gets more edgy late at night, but that's how San Francisco works.
The staff really was fantastic and pretty much bent over backwards to accomodate us in almost anyway possible. Plus I learned after the fact they are really pet friendly. Thats good to remember for the future. When I booked through booking.com the description said that the room I was booking would have a jacuzzi tub. I was going on a romantic get away and booked this room for this price becaue I thought it would have a jacuzzi tub. The room was beautiful, but no jacuzzi tub and the bathroom was a bit small at that.
Doggy Birthday Party Oliver's 3rd birthday. Benefit for animals that assist. Great get together. My toilet clogged the 1st night. very uncomfortable sitiutation. I am not a large person. (get my drift). so it wasnt anything that should have caused a problem.
Hotel Monaco used to be one of my fav hotels in SF. This new Marker is horrible. They closed the spa, breakfast is extra charge. Parking costs 58 dollars. Short on staff to take phone calls. Take your business somewhere else.
Location and decor.
Location. Rooms were clean. Rooms small, older building, odd furnishings, no views. San Francisco has many great hotels but this is not one of them.
The decor was cute, and the room cleanliness we immaculate. Hotel rooms in San Francisco are pretty small, and this is no exception. However, the reception area was luxurious and beautiful, perfect during their evening wine receptions. I could go on about the wonderful staff- really, all of them acted like they were my friends, excited to tell me all about the good shopping, eating, et nearby that I HAD to try ; ) They were right too!
I've stayed at this property several times and it's convenient and a great property. My room had a moldy smell that got worse over the two nights I stayed -- I haven't had this experience at a Monaco before ....


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Writing is a lonely business. There's no one to share your joy with when you come up with an award-winning sentence such as, "Seriously, I have leather up to my taint." Instead you just have to hug yourself in front of your laptop, confident in the knowledge that you've had a stellar day at work. And, as always with the flip side, there's nothing much to comfort you when a paragraph (or entire chapter) goes awry. So that's why it's extra-special to receive some praise along the way. It's those nuggets that can keep you going as you make the journey from "endless slog" to "self-publishing success!" Here are a few of the treasured bon mots I've been gifted with recently:
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"That sounds hot! Oh, wait - I'm responding to a text you sent about your air-conditioning not working. Sorry." - One of my besties, Tracy
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You know that moment when you're on the spot and you can't think of a goddamn thing to say - and then the moment passes and you have a million brilliant comebacks? Such was the scenario when 32 ounces of lemonade landed in my lap at the
Helium Comedy Club
in Portland recently. If that's not a compelling lead-in to a story, I don't what is. Lemonade landing in someone's lap? Stop the presses! It's what I imagine it would be like living at
Britney Spears' house
, except with less Cheetos.
Anyway, on with this (literally) show-stopping event. My husband and I were in the second row, all set to see
Kevin Nealon
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was warming up the crowd. Our sweet waitress was slipping silently through the audience, filling drink orders. Suddenly her wrist gave out and, you guessed it - the slow motion tumble of syrupy sweet beverage to black pants began. I saw it happening and didn't even move out of the way; I just let it cascade onto me. (I've mentioned this before, but I'd like to reiterate that I'm not someone you want around in an emergency.) The show was packed, we were in front of a sold-out crowd, and Dax was killing it. Therefore I attempted to pretend like nothing was wrong. This is where my
severe codependency
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be leaving but was instead choosing to stay out in public with soaked underwear. All I can say is Kevin and Dax should feel flattered - and perhaps send a thank-you note to my mom for making me the unrelenting people-pleaser I am today.
I made it through the show. My pants slowly dried, the club cleared our tab and sent over comp tickets for a future show, my husband praised my stubbornness and I got what I came for: quality comedy and free edible panties.
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Clyde Narramore received his doctorate in psychology from Columbia University in 1949. At that time, western Christians were very skeptical of secular psychology, if not downright opposed to it. Although many thought of psychology as a threat to a Biblical understanding of proper ways for dealing with one's emotional struggles, Dr. Narramore courageously began a radio program with his wife, Ruth, in his own home entitled "Psychology for Living." In this program and throughout his professional life, he championed the integration of psychology and evangelical Christian faith to any who would listen.
Narramore Christian Foundation (NCF) was founded in 1956 as a nonprofit Christian foundation. Generous donations ever since that time have enabled this foundation to be a key resource for the development of strategic ministries that meet the spiritual and psychological needs of underserved populations in the United States and, increasingly, in the world.
Dr. Narramore's motto, "Every person is worth understanding" fueled his passion to see the needs of others wherever he went. He expanded the focus of ministry to Christian laypeople via an annual Bible conference at Lake Yale, Florida. The conferences, conducted from 1968 to 1991, always had a core theme—properly understood psychology and faithful interpretation of Scripture were compatible! Thousands of people were blessed, marriage and family relationships were strengthened, and personal growth resulted.
In 1970, Dr. Clyde Narramore, Dr. Bruce Narramore, his nephew, and the board of directors of NCF embarked on another new venture. Convinced of the need to train and equip Christian professional counselors and psychologists using a strong integration of Biblical truth and psychology excellence, they founded Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology. It was the first U.S. freestanding institution granting doctoral degrees in psychology to receive regional accreditation. Seven years later Rosemead's doctoral program and faculty moved to Biola College. In 1981, Biola's status changed, and its name became Biola University.
Using the same name as the radio show, "Dr. Clyde," as he was affectionately called, published the first issue of the periodical, Psychology for Living, in 1959. This journal built on the topics of the radio program. It provided the first in-depth written material for Christian laypeople to help them understand human nature, emotions, and relationships with God and others. From the exposure to integrated, Christian psychology, requests for referrals to Christian counselors, Christian mental health materials, and training poured in.
People primarily sought out their pastors for help with their relationship and emotional problems. But pastors often did not have the time or the expertise to handled the complex situations that parishioners and others presented. With the overwhelming need for Christian counseling based on a strong integration of Biblical and psychological truth evident, NCF established a Christian counseling center in Pasadena, California, in 1960. Later, NCF also established Christian counseling centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Such centers were rare anywhere in the United States at that time.
Convention address, Dr. Narramore
Dr. Narramore was particularly devoted to helping pastors and missionaries deal with their family and personal issues, and to integrate their knowledge of Scripture with a healthy understanding of their spiritual, emotional, and psychological life. If these leaders could grasp and experience the truth and the benefit of this integration, they could bring similar understandings and healing to those whom they served. To this end, NCF began offering psychological services for missionaries and pastors in 1962.
In 1966, NCF hosted a seminar for ministers and missionaries in Rosemead, California—an intensive, three-week seminar in which the participants received personal counseling and training. Having experienced holistic, integrated training and personal, confidential emotional and spiritual care at the seminar, these participants were uniquely equipped to provide more effective support to their parishioners and young Christians dealing with emotional and relational issues. This seminar became the model for NCF seminars throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Seeing yet another group with unmet needs that was not being served, NCF began annual reentry programs for missionary kids, or "MKs," in 1979. These two-week seminars served the sons and daughters of missionaries who were high school seniors coming to North America for college. Although they carried North American passports, most had spent a majority of their childhood overseas. For their parents, U.S. or Canada was "home." But for many MKs, it was not home. They often felt that they neither fully belonged in their host culture overseas nor in their passport country. The reentry program was designed to prepare them for their major transition from mission life to North American college and culture. Through sessions on grieving losses, cultural adjustments, and dealing with uncertainty; confidential sessions with experienced, licensed clinicians and dorm devotions with fellow MKs and MK staff in college who had attended a reentry seminar previously; and through fun activities and conversations with other MKs with similar experiences and feelings, they gained new friendships and felt supported and understood. By 2015, NCF served more than 1,800 MKs!
NCF continues its MK ReEntry Seminars each summer, hosting the young adults on the beautiful campus of Biola University, La Mirada, California. Each summer approximately 35 MKs from around the globe gather to share together their joys of life as an MK/TCK (Third Culture Kid) and the struggles of frequent moves, grief and loss, and learning North American culture.
With its vision to serve the underserved, NCF in 2001 developed and sponsored the first Doctor of Education in Christian Counseling program in Manila, the Philippines, at the Asia Graduate School of Theology. It is arguably the best course of its kind in Asia. The first students to receive their doctoral degrees did so in 2007. Currently educating the third cohort of students, NCF is impacting the nations of Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and India through the students.
The first intensive, two-week Counseling and Member Care Seminar for missionaries and member care providers was offered in Thailand in 2002. NCF continues to offer this intensive, life-changing seminar annually, alternating between Thailand and Turkey (since 2013), the countries in which the counseling centers NCF helped to found are located. In 2016, NCF will offer a one-week Member Care Seminar to cross-cultural workers in the Philippines and Filipino mission leaders, missionaries, and those interested in developing member care within churches and organizations that are sending out missionaries.
With the vision of Dr. Bruce Narramore and Dr. Timothy Friesen, NCF helped found the Cornerstone Counseling Center for missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2004. This center became a Thai foundation in 2006, and each year serves over 500 missionary individuals or families associated with over 120 organizations, as well as Thai individuals and couples, and the Thai church. The NCF president serves on Cornerstone Counseling Foundation's board of directors. NCF also assisted in establishing Olive Tree Counseling Center in Antalya, Turkey, in 2013.
The mission of the Narramore Christian Foundation remains strong: to meet the psychological needs of underserved populations by providing communications and services based on the integration of psychology and Scripture. NCF has been privileged each year to be able to provide limited grants and scholarships to individuals or organizations that help to facilitate its mission. NCF's Pastor to Missionaries provides pastoral care and support and mentoring for missionaries and their families through personal visits when possible and by internet communication. Referrals for Christian counseling and psychology services are also available.


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Present World Has Become Very Materialistic Commerce Essay
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Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam" as defined by Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita means that perfection in action is Yoga. To achieve yoga, a person should perform action ethically and skillfully by abandoning attachment, remaining the same to success and failure.
We are aware that the present world has become very materialistic. People in general always look for their own profit before performing any action. It is not always possible to follow this saying as everyone works expecting something or the other as the result of the actions performed to satisfy his needs and desires. We should also perform action keeping in mind ethics, morals, values, responsibilities etc not just our profit. For e.g. there are a few instances where I have performed actions without expecting anything in return. I have taught few poor children that come to my mother's school about some basic aspects of life that they might not be able to learn through school curriculum. I offer water and food to people who work in extreme condition because of their work and responsibilities like salesmen, census people, workers etc. I have been working in my organization for the past two years skillfully and sincerely exceeding results and outputs even though my compensation has decreased from the time I joined the organization.
These were a few situations where I worked without expecting anything in return because it was our duty to help as a human being, as an employee, as a friend etc.
2) According to you, what are the key competencies for a management student? What, according to you, would be the bare qualities that one should have in order to be a good manager (750 words)
Management is a diverse role with a range of responsibilities and challenges that need to be addressed. The bare qualities required to be a good manager are:
Leadership Skills: The most important skill that a manager should possess is leadership skills. He needs to be a confident speaker and presenter, someone who can delegate tasks appropriately and a person who can take decisions comfortably. He should be able to cast a vision for the future.
Knowledgeable: A good manager should be a technical, functional and systems expertise. He should be aware of latest tools, techniques and technologies. He should have knowledge of his own strengths and weakness and should be able to motivate himself.
Team Development: A good manager understands that team development is a continuous activity. He should respect and reward his employees and should be loyal to the organization.
Excellent problem solver: A good manager should be pragmatic and should be able to focus on critical situations using the most accurate information that is available to get to a solution. He should possess the ability to analyze problems, evaluate possibilities and outcome.
Results focused: A good manager should be result focused. Being results focus is about knowing what results are required and focusing yourself and the team on delivering those results. This keeps the progress on track and reduces the scope for distractions.
Planning skills: On most occasions, a manager has to work on more than one thing at a time. He has to manage people, money, processes, projects, customers etc. Therefore, a good manager should be able to plan effectively in order to cater all these things.
Integrity: A good manager should be fair and consistent and should always keep in mind moral values and ethics while taking the decisions. He should be honest but diplomatic in tackling situations keeping in mind the benefit of the organization and its employees.
Openness to new ideas: A good manager should be flexible and open to new ideas. A successful manager understands that there is reluctance to changing old patterns, but also understands the need to move forward and not stagnate.
Efficient use of resources - A good manager should be able to effectively utilize all the resources available with him. He should be innovative in dealing with situations especially when lack of resources is an issue.
In order to grasp these qualities, the key competencies that a management student should have are:
Time Management Skills- Time management skills are very important for a management student. Management is a very complex field that requires focus more than one thing at a time. Therefore, a management student should have excellent time management skills in order to cope with multiple things at a time.
Planning Skills - A management student should be able to plan his schedule according to the requirements. Effective planning helps in tackling situations in a better way to get the desired results. He should be able to plan effectively to utilize all the resources available with him.
Strong Logical and Analytical abilities - A management student should have strong logical and analytical abilities because it helps in understanding the concepts better which form the basis of decision making. A management student should be sharp and should be able to analyze situation is order to effectively deal with them.
Communication Skills - A management student should have excellent control over written and oral language in order to present and convey his ideas. He should have good articulation skills and should be able to present himself confidently and with ease.
Team Skills - A management student should be a good team person. He should be comfortable while working in a team.
Flexibility - A management student should be flexible in his decision making. He should be willing to stretch beyond limit to get the desired result. He should be comfortable in a role which fluctuates between tactical and strategic business activity.
Innovativeness -A management student should be able to think and act differently and innovatively while conveying his ideas.
Networking - MBA College is a melting pot of learning from one another. A management student should be good in networking and dealing with fellow peers.
Awareness - A management student should be aware of all the latest tools, techniques and happenings around him because technology is a very important factor in today's business scenario which can be very effectively used to get desired results.
3) Draw your personality sketch/profile based on the 'Big Five' leadership theory, quoting valid examples.
The 'Big Five' leadership theory focuses upon those behaviors that one expresses while dealing with people, changing circumstances and environment. The five big personality aspects that measure intensity of one's behaviors are:
Extraversion:Â Extraversion implies an energetic approach to the social world and includes traits such as sociability, assertiveness, activeness and positive emotionality. Extraversion is habit of being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self.
I would rate myself as an individual who is an extrovert most of the times. I take pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings, such as, parties, community activities and personal, business or political groups. I am assertive, honest and upfront about my opinions but I do not impose my opinions on others. I like to be noticed in public and always be a part of a socially active group. I easily talk to new people or be a part of new group. I am emotionally expressive and people in general are able to guess about my mood. I enjoy traveling and doing adventure stuffs.
But sometimes, I like to spend few moments alone with myself. During that time, I do not like to talk to anyone. I always think before speaking and try to speak less but effectively.
Agreeableness: This personality dimension includes attributes such as trust, kindness, politeness, altruism, affection, and other pro-social behaviors.
My friends and family always think of me as individual who is kind, supportive, reliable and affectionate. I have had very few instances of quarrels or fights throughout my life because I always think about the situation which the other person is in and what I would have done if I was in his situation. I like to listen to other people's opinions and to agree to them if they are worth considering.
But it is not that I get easily influenced or do not express my opinions thinking about the situation that may arise. Even though I listen to people's opinions, most of the times I take my own decisions. Most of the decision that I take are taken after thinking about the affect of decisions. I am expressive but not authoritative about my opinions and want my efforts and achievements to be acknowledged.
Conscientiousness: Conscientiousness describes socially prescribed impulse control that facilitates task and goal-directed behavior, such as thinking before acting, delaying gratification, following norms and rules, and planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
I would rate myself high in this personality dimension. All the decisions that I take are taken including high levels of thoughtfulness, with control and goal-directed behavior. I always take my decisions ensuring positively impact on my career. I like to do all my tasks in an organized and planned manner rather than in a spontaneous way. I try to achieve the goals and targets that I set for myself with full commitment and perseverance.
Emotional stability: Individuals low in this trait tend to experience emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness which is known as Neuroticism.
I am a person who is emotionally stable, strong nerved and composed. Most of the occasions I am very calm and therefore, I am able to handle situations without letting emotions come in the way. I do not get stressed easily and try to handle difficult situation calmly before correct decisions can be taken only if the person is relaxed and comfortable. I do get nervous in some situations but I am able to control myself without getting frustrated. I am not jealous of other people around me in a negative manner. I try to learn from them what shortcomings I have in order to be more successful.
Openness to experience: This trait includes characteristics such as vision and insight, and those who are high in this trait tend to have a large range of interests.
I always like to try out new things. I am open to new thoughts, ideas and changes. I try to analyze the impact of these changes before applying them because planning is essential if you are open for changes. I do not like a stagnant environment. I am most of the times itching to do things in a better and different manner till the time I find the best solution available. I like to be creative and innovative even while doing the basic things. I also like to try new options that involve calculated risks even though I am not familiar with some of them.
4) What are your expectations from your course at MDI? What do you expect to gain in these 2 years of your Life at MDI?
Knowledge of topics such as management theories, business strategies, managerial effectiveness are of utmost importance in today's competitive corporate environment. MDI is an abode where learning is accomplished through pragmatic approach- the key to move up the corporate ladder. An MBA from MDI would help me gain the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in this competitive environment.
The various aspects that I wish to learn in these 2 years at MDI are:
Knowledge - One of the most important aspects that I wish to gain from MDI is knowledge. An MBA adds immense amount of knowledge covering aspects like technical, domain, functional, system, theoretical etc. Specially designed course structure that cover a wide range of aspects helps learn concepts that form the basis of decision making to handle situation effectively and efficiently. Planning for these courses and tasks also helps tackle problems in a structured manner. These two years at MDI would help me understand the social, economic, political environment to become a better leader and a better individual.
Perspective - With the help of case studies, contests, quizzes, business events etc, one can develop own way of thought about a particular situation at hand. Dealing with different issues and facing different problems helps tackle them better in order to get desired results. One gets to understand holistic view of a situation and is able to think from each person's perspective. Thus, I believe holistic perspective of situations is an aspect that I will be able to learn in these 2 years.
Team Spirit - Another important aspect that I wish to learn in the next 2 years is fostering better team spirit. Team working skills are very important if one wishes to climb the corporate ladder. In the next two years at MDI, with the help of group assignments and tasks, I will be able to understand fine intricacies of group dynamics that would surely assist when working as a part of the team.
Handling Difficult Situations - The corporate world is bound to have difficult situations and difficult times. In these two years, I will be able to learn about many issues such as social loafers, managing conflict, ego issues, coming to an agreement etc. This practice thus helps one achieve mastery at managing people in difficult situations in a better way. Planning, formulation and strategy form an essential part of decision making that would definitely be enhanced. Effective decision making skills would definitely be gained at MDI.
More Self understanding - These 2 years at MDI would definitely help me understand myself better. Dealing with situations such as tight guidelines, working in a team etc would help me understand myself even more. I will be able to understand my strength, weaknesses, capabilities, motivational factors etc in a better way. This would help me overall to get to my long term goal.
Personality Development - Presentations, quizzes, exams, inter-school competitions, simulated games, professionalism etc all make one a more confident individual. I expect that all these factors would help me enhance my presentation skills and confidence level to enhance the overall personality.
Analytical skills - With the help of application tools like Microsoft excel and the knowledge of various statistical and quantitative methods, one can enhance his analytical skills. This skill along with the habit of crunching any problem and coming up with an instant solution is an aspect that I wish to enhance in these two years.
Integrity - Moral ethics and values are of very high importance in this corporate world. A manager has to be fair, honest and consistent with his words and his actions. This forms the basis of the bond between him, the employees and the organization. These 2 years at MDI would help me maintain high ethical standards.
Innovation - Many times, in order to improve results or to get out of difficult situations, innovation and thinking out of the blocks is required. Change is very important in an industry because without any change in thinking, a business can be very easily get stagnated. Thus, the need for change arises. At MDI, innovation is encouraged which would definitely help me in this regard.
5) Summer internship would be the most important real time corporate interaction you would face as part of your course. In this context describe what Summer Internship is all about, and which area of management would you want to work in?
Internships can be an excellent way for students and employers to find just the right match, successfully. As an intern, one can develop knowledge, competencies, and experience related directly to ones career goal.
The benefits of internship as a part of the course are:
Internship helps in acculturation and socialization in organizations; and provides an opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge by helping students in applying concepts that they learned in the classrooms to real life business situations. It is designed in such a way that provides exposure to organizational working, to develop an understanding of business realities, and to learn to apply theory to real life business situations.
Internships helps in developing professional work habits; provides an understanding of corporate cultures; thus providing an opportunity to analyze international business settings and offering platforms to compare differences in different work styles. This is especially beneficial for students who join MBA without any work experience because it would be the first exposure for them of corporate world and culture.
Internship helps the student to know about the market standards and requirements. An intern gets to know about the expectations from the market/customer which can be very helpful in some MBA specialization that require more customer interaction.
Internship also helps in networking. It is a great opportunity for students to learn, meet new people, make new connections, and begin to show other people what they're capable of achieving.
It helps the student decide which specialized field of his industry suits him well, and wants to choose it as his career field. If the student is not sure which specialization is the right career path for him, doing an internship is a great way to try it out. Internships are generally short-term, so one can test his future career without committing and find out if it is a career that will satisfy him.
Internship experience helps forming good stead when approaching problems because it helps choose the effective styles learnt during internship rather than applying the same approach in every situation.
Internship helps students build self-confidence. This confidence and experience helps the student secure the job in later part of the curriculum.
As this internship is part of the course, it means the student still has one more year left in the curriculum where he can use that one year specifically in the region he has identified through the internship.
Internships may also present a potential for an offer of full time employment.
As MDI offers specialization in two functional areas, I would like to work in Finance and Strategy although I have not closed the other options. I would be able to take the decision in a far better way after completing one year of study in MDI.


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Discuss explanations for the success and/or failure of dieting. (8 marks + 16 marks)
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Discuss explanations for the success and/or failure of dieting. (4 marks + 16 marks)
The restraint theory proposed by Herman and Mack (1975) was an attempt to explain both
the causes and consequences associated with the cognitive restriction of food intake.
People often fail dieting because the dieter has periods of restraint followed by periods of
disinhibition; a result of eating more than normal through loosening restraints.
Herman and Polivy (1984) explained why this happened by highlighting a `hunger line' to keep
us from eating too little, and a satiety line to prevent us from eating too much.
However, when dieting, the distance between these two lines increases which leads us
waiting too long before eating and then needing to eat more to feel satisfied (above the
maximum level imposed as part of their diet).
Research support chiefly comes from Wardle and Beales who assigned 27 women to one of
three groups; restrained eating, exercise or a control group. After 7 weeks it was found that
the women in the restrained eating group ate more than women in the other 2 groups,
therefore exemplifying how the food boundary had widened and caused the restrained group
to eat more.
Wardle and Beales' research has success as supporting evidence for the failure of dieting
because of its methodology as a lab experiment with greater controls over variables, such as
how much food was eaten, making it easier to draw cause & effect conclusions on dieting.
However, Ogden argued that the restraint theory may explain the overeating of some
groups with disordered eating patterns (such as bulimics and dieters), however the
behaviour of restricting anorexics can't be explained this way. If trying not to eat results in
overeating, this cannot be generalised to anorexics who manage to starve themselves-
therefore the restraint theory is only relevant to particular groups, therefore lacking in
external validity as an explanation.
In addition, it's also likely that a number of genetic mechanisms exert an influence on weight
and dieting, suggesting the restraint theory may be a reductionist explanation because it
fails to take in organic causes into account.
For instance, the lipoprotein lipase gene (LPL) is an enzyme produced by fat cells to store
calories as fat. LPL makes it easier to regain lost weight, suggesting a genetic reason for the
failure of dieting, not just a cognitive explanation such as the restraint theory.
Another explanation for the failure of dieting is the role of denial which suggests that
attempting to suppress or deny a thought frequently has the opposite effect, making you
think about it more, known as an ironic mental process. With respect to diets, Wegner
suggests a thought to suppress a forbidden food (such as a doughnut) only increases the
dieter's preoccupation with the very food they are trying to deny.
To test this theory, Soetens used an independent groups design by splitting participants into
a restrained and unrestrained group (which was then split into low and high disinhibition). The
disinhibited group used more suppression than other groups but showed a rebound effect
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