The hotel is what it is; an aging, somewhat past-its-prime monument to quirkiness. The high rating I am giving is in spite of the dirty and clamorous neighborhood. It is because the people who work there were tremendous to me. Gregory, Orlando, among others were quick with recommendations. This allowed me the courage to check out some terrific places in the Tenderloin for food that I wouldn’t have found otherwise. The beds were very comfortable. The shower was hot, there is good coffee and pastry nearby. I worked a lot, so I needed a place to sleep. The red neon lights in the room were…interesting. Unfortunately, if you turned them off, you also turned off the outlets next to the bed, so charging a phone was tougher.