Monroe Residence Club — Hotel in San Francisco

my review is long overdue...WAY long. I lived at The Monroe off & on for 4 years, from 1982-1986. I was 18 when I first moved in & had one of the amazing front double rooms. gorgeous paneling, lots of light and a beautiful wood surrounded mirror that dropped down to reveal a Murphy bed. the legs made excellent plant hangers & I stayed there til I moved up the hill to a nearby apartment with two people I'd met at The Monroe. it was that kinda place.

two of us moved back a few months later, into smaller, less sunlit rooms. still, I was happy there. we sunbathed on a roof deck replete with an outdoor shower, played ping-pong & jam sessions in the game room & spent many nights in front of a roaring fire, sitting in the lobby.

you'll meet people from all over. it's sorta like an expensive hostel. the staff was very accommodating, even keeping my dinners warm in a steam table when I'd arrive late from work or school (I was 18 when I moved in), or escorting me to the bus stop when I was being stalked (we didn't even have a word for it then). they'd help us organize events, like Easter at Baker Beach, movie nights to a nearby theater (and bar,afterwards) and game nights. we even had an impromptu drag show, where even the straight guys allowed themselves to be glammed up to lip sync to classic tunes. it was lovely, back then, yet quiet enough away from the action to study or sleep.

I finally moved out for good, the year I turned 22, to a SOMA flat. I missed the proximity to everything, the security of living there & that there was always a friendly face. within a year, I'd be living in San Diego, where I remained most my life. still, I always thought back to The Monroe fondly & wondered if it was as I remembered.

I hope it is. if you're looking for flexible housing in a social atmosphere, look into The Monroe. great for students & world...

We came from Chicago to visit our son, who was staying at the same hotel for 3 months for his college internship, and the entire staff was incredibly welcoming: reception, cleaning, restaurant, maintenance, everyone without exception! They were super attentive and caring, it felt like we were visiting a big family. The location is excellent, there are many restaurants within two blocks walking distance on Polk, in addition to the full breakfast ($included in the daily rate) and dinner ($15) that the hotel offers, which is super tasty. Italian and Mediterranean food, a 24-hour Walgreens pharmacy, and a Whole Foods supermarket on the corner! The security that I was so worried about with my son alone was completely reassured, even more so when I learned that the management was strict and there were so many college guests. The cleanliness is incredible, with all-white linens, it's impossible to hide dirt. To get around, you don't need to rent a car, there's a bus stop on the corner that takes you to the shopping and tourist center, and there's also a cable car on the back street to complete your experience. The hotel is in the final stages of renovations to update the common areas, but you won't be bothered by that. As a tourist city, you may hear a bit of street noise, but nothing that will stop you from having a relaxing night's sleep in the super soft bed. The hotel also has a laundry room in the basement, which is very helpful for long stays ($2.75 per wash/load and $0.25 for drying). In short, the best cost/benefit...

We came from Chicago to visit our son, who was staying at the same hotel for 3 months for his college internship. The reception, cleaning, restaurant, and maintenance staff were incredibly welcoming, all without exception! They were super attentive and caring. It felt like we were visiting a big family. The location is excellent. There are many restaurants within two blocks walking distance on Polk, in addition to the full breakfast and dinner that the hotel offers, which are super tasty. Italian and Mediterranean food, a 24-hour Walgreens pharmacy, and a Whole Foods supermarket on the corner! The security that I was so worried about because my son was alone was completely reassured, especially when I learned that the management was strict and there were so many college guests. The cleanliness is incredible, with all-white linens, it's impossible to hide dirt. You don't need to rent a car to get around. There's a bus stop on the corner that takes you to the shopping center, and there's also a cable car on the back street to complete your experience. The hotel is in the final stages of renovations to update the common areas, but you won't be bothered by that. As a tourist city, you may hear a bit of movement on the street, but nothing that will stop you from having a relaxing night's sleep in the...