Hi,
Looking into staying at the Holiday Inn on 2130 Fulton St in August. Close to Univ. of
San Francisco and I can get a deal there. On map quest looks like it is near the Tenderloin area which I have heard is a bit dicey. Is that true, is the area generally safe?

Don't imagine we will be spending much time at the hotel, a lot to do while I am out there moving my daughter in to college., but want to make sure my husb. can't come with us, so just two gals alone.

Thanks for any input,
rbhm

OOPs I goofed on the address, the hotel is actually at 50 8th st. It is the college which is at 2130 Fulton St.
rbhm

I wouldn't stay there. Horrible neighborhood. Probably not dangerous, but totally yucky. Not to mention not near anything.

i agree with sf.
it is a terrible area. yucky and not entirely safe especially for 2 women.

Thanks for the input, we will not be staying here. How about the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway 1500 Van Ness Ave? Is that a better option.
rbhm

Much better option. It's only a couple of blocks from the end of the California Street cable car line. Very popular with tour groups, and conventions. Near Starbucks and Peets Coffee and a multiplex movie theater. Not quaint or charming, but not seedy either. Is there a particular reason you're looking at Holiday Inn(s)?

Van Ness @ California is much better location! The only downside is that you'll have to take 2 buses to your Fulton location.

If you are looking for something inexpensive, Mosser hotel gets recommended here on Fodor's as a budget place, it's close to the bus lines connecting with the Univ.

If you don't mind sharing a bed if the hotel doesn't have a 2 bedded room, I'd get a 4* hotel on Priceline.
Or pay a tad bit more and book the kind of room you want on Hotwire. With a little research you can figure out the hotel you are booking.

Also check travelzoo.com for specials.