Aida Plaza Hotel

Location, staff, few blocks from downtown, Bart metro Civic Center is right across the street. I have come here regularly up to 4 times a year for 12 years, good value for money. It is walking distance to Ferry Building, Financial District, Chinatown/North Beach, Japantown and many other attractions, countless restaurants, Caltrain station (in case you wanna go South towards Palo Alto, Mountain View, etc.).

Location is perfect, 3 blocks away from downtown and just across the street from the BART Civic Center station (you can take the BART train to/from the airport which is super handy). Wi-Fi was super stable: I had a 8-hour online meeting for final project review in Europe and it worked flawlessly which was amazing. Compared to just 5 month before, in my previous trip, the neighborhood is also much safer at night with police and city workers always around. The staff and even the owner himself are super friendly and accommodated all my requests, this and many other times.

We researched this area thoroughly. We knew about the homeless issues in the area. We knew there was no breakfast. A lot of people complained about leaving the key at the desk (???). It was a great place. Great staff. Spotlessly clean. The homeless people do not bother you. Every form of transport right outside the front door - street cars, buses and trains (get a Clipper card app - awesome). Union Square five minutes walk. Huge Whole Foods market one block away with hot food. Two cafes in either direction. Yep - it's old, but the room was huge (we booked a family room with it's own bathroom).

Staff, everybody is friendly and will help you if you need

Beautiful old hotel right on market street with a stunning lobby filled with interesting antiques. Comfortable room and a very friendly staff. Great location if you want to stay right downtown and use public transportation to get around the city.