San Fran budget friendly hotel
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San Fran budget friendly hotel
Santa surprised me with tickets to a show in San Francisco late January. Can anyone recommend a hidden gem hotel near union square...or perhaps not too far away....with some charm...and not tooo pricey. Thanks
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The Chancellor might work. It's been four years since I stayed, but TripAdvisor reviews still look good. Rooms are small and it's an older hotel, which can be a pro or a con. I plugged in a random weekend in January and was offered one room at $137/night and one at $170/night. Right off Union Square. http://www.chancellorhotel.com/
But I agree - a specific number would be very helpful. For some people $170/night is definitely not "budget," for some it is.
But I agree - a specific number would be very helpful. For some people $170/night is definitely not "budget," for some it is.
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We stayed at the Hotel Rex many years ago and liked it. They are running a winter special now. A queen room is as low as $188. Availability is limited, though.
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/rex
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/rex
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Most sites post the rates before local taxes and fees which are pretty high in SF (room tax = 14% plus small 'Tourism' fees for both SF city and CA). So say a $190 per night room (discounted for pre-payment) at the Sir Francis Drake actually costs $222. And then there is very expensive parking if you will have a car.
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There are 3 HI Hostels in San Francisco. They are very inexpensive if you take your own food and cook in their kitchen. http://www.norcalhostels.org/
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It's hard to tell without exact dates as room rates can change a lot depending on dates. I have stayed at the Chancellor and liked it a lot but it often will not be under $200 in January. So who knows. There are lots of hotels under $199 a night in San Francisco in January, it's not hard to find one, even around Union Square. So maybe it's the date.
You could look at the Cartwright, it's an old building, not sure if I'd call it quaint, but the rooms aren't super modern. It should be under $200 a night.
You could look at the Cartwright, it's an old building, not sure if I'd call it quaint, but the rooms aren't super modern. It should be under $200 a night.
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Hotel room rates in San Francisco definitely fluctuate according to demand. When there are big events or conventions in town, room rates can skyrocket. We found rooms for this January for $129, $135, $137 and booked the Fairmont for $129. Check Kensington Park Hotel, The Handelry, Sir Francis Drake...and also Booking.com
If your dates are flexible, you might be able to find a rate that works for you. If you see a good rate, book quickly.
If your dates are flexible, you might be able to find a rate that works for you. If you see a good rate, book quickly.
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