We'll be in San Francisco in early June and I've narrowed our hotels to three:

The Andrews -- $139 for Petite Suite, cont. brkfst., discount parking

Cow Hollow Motor Inn -- $135 for room with loveseat, free parking

Best Western Carriage Inn -- $134 for king room with loveseat, cont. brkfst, discount parking

I've see a lot of comments here about Cow Hollow (most love it) and the Andrews (favorable) but one two-year-old comment about the Carriage Inn, saying the area (1.5 blocks south of Market) was changing for the better.

Our priorities are roominess (we'll be there 5 nights), cleanliness, safety and convenience to public transportation.

Can you help me decide?

I have never stayed at these properties but the Columbus Motor inn is a decent place and is a sister hotel to Cow Hollow.

I know only where the Andrews is - I like the area - safe, public transport, the restaurant in the hotel is not something to brag about, but it has the best Tiramisu in town

No one's heard about the BW Carriage Inn? What about the area it's in?

I believe it's South of Market on 7th or 8th Street. It's near public transportaion but there are a lot of homeless people in the area. I would use caution at night. The area is changing but still has many warehouses, auto service shops etc. From a resident of SF, I would go the Cow Hollow route.

Absoutely the Andrews.. have stayed there twice. It is a very difficult hotel to get into..They have a fabulous buffet breakfast on each floor in the a.m.... We have enjoyed having our "wine" in the Fino Restaurant attached to the hotel. Parking is a block away.. and it's very convenient..
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Hmmm..."warehouses and auto service shops"... I think I'll eliminate the Carriage Inn. But after more web-surfing I've added Hotel del Sol to the mix. We could have a suite for $143 and free parking. Anyone stay there recently? Thanks for the input so far.

I went this past early June and used Priceline.com. I stayed at the Marriot Wharf for $70 a night. The hotel was very nice and in a great location. Just wanted to share that option with you.