The bargain prices are the main reason I recommend this dependable, if unfashionable, hotel. On the plus side, suites have bidets, whirlpool bathtubs, and a wet bar or fully equipped kitchenette -- an advantage for families -- and a continental breakfast is included in the price of all rooms. All accommodations include plenty of in-room perks, including an afternoon "Social Hour" with wine, tea, and snacks. The location, between the Theater District and Union Square, in a quieter section of San Francisco, is ideal for visitors without cars, and the price for what you get is hard to beat. The on-site White Horse Tavern, a quaint replica of an old English pub, serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Tip: Rooms that face Post Street might be a bit noisier than others, but they're also larger and sunnier, and some have window seats.