not that bad
I stayed for 3 nights. Staffs were very friendly and helpful through our stay. The hotel itself was good although it has passes its best days. My room was large and comfortable with a walk-in closet, but it had an unusual layout. The bathroom was outdated and needed to add some decorations. There was no fridge in the room, only an old TV with normal cable channels. The location of the hotel was good in term of public transportation, with metro (BART) and bus stops just in front of the hotel. You can get to many attractions easily. There are some eating places closed by like Starbucks, Burger King, Subway, Sam's Diner. There is also a farmer market at the UN Plaza, a kind of small park, less than 100 fts at oppsite blocks from the hotel. You can have fresh fruit here or some baked goods. However, the low point of the hotel is that there are many homeless people around the area; I didn't experienced bad things, though. They were around the area but did not approach to me or asking for anything. Polices were around regularly,too. I walked from the hotel to Union Square few times and they were OK, too. Only take precautions, do not walk alone during late night. it took 10 minutes (my speed) to Union Square but if you walk fast it will take 5 minutes.