Great Gay Value, Considering where it is...
...right in the middle of the Gay Crossroads of Western Civilization, the Castro. As other reviewers say, rates are modest, it is relatively clean, rare parking outside your door and everything is proximate even without a car by walking, bike or BART. The further back from Market St., the quieter the rooms are but wild boys next door have their own sounds you can't miss. I've stayed here alone and accompanied. On one of the alone trips, I was near the soda machine, and simply by leaving my door open, I was barely alone at all. No porn shoots but lots of partying, especially during major events (Pride, Castro Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, etc.). If you want to see what a value this really is, compare with conventional chain hotels--this city is priced like Manhattan!