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    Joe B.

    We wish we have found this place years ago. The location is perfect for us and our travel needs. We like to go to Castro, South of Market and Height area and all are a healthy walk or a quick direct bus ride. Also this hotel is in a mostly residential area which means you will not be kept awake by the usual street noise of San Francisco. Check in and check out was easy, they will store your bags if you have a later flight. Hotel is well maintained and the staff and check in people are great. This hotel is perfect for the price but obviously an older roadside style building so of course you are not getting the luxuries of higher end hotels. If what you need is basically a bed and bathroom while you tour the city all day this is perfect. Only complaint I have is no ice machine, hope maybe someday there will be. It would not make sense to buy ice and really no storage space for that.

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    Not a great experience! Ants all over the bathroom and water leak in closet that ruined my shoes!

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    It's nothing fancy but it's clean, quiet and in a perfect location. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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    We loved our stay! Great central location, customer service and luxurious beds. We would definitely stay here again.

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    This isn't a hotel, it's a cheap motel. They falsely advertised on Expedia and then kept my first night's payment when I asked to change.

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    Best couple, so genuine and sweet and kind. room was clean and and walking distance to so much entertainment.

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