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touches that make this a definite cut above the usual, utilitarian Best Western. Better yet,
rooms come with two queen-siz e beds, as opposed to the cramped double-double con-
figurations more common in the moderately priced hotels downtown. Four sets of rooms
interconnect; two of these connect a room with a king-size bed with a room that has two
queen-size beds. Depending on your kids' interests, the most attractive option of all may
be of the “ gaming suites,” which contain the latest S ony P layStation, Wii, bean bag
chairs, and a 6-foot LCD projection screen. If your kids are teens, let them play a couple
rounds of video games while y ou shop for lo vely Japanese ceramics or a ne w kimono
around the corner in the Japantown shops. Some rooms on higher floors have neighbor-
hood views.
1800 Sutt er St. (at Buchanan St.), San F rancisco, CA 94115.
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800/738-7477
or 415/921-4000. F ax
415/563-1278. www.jdvhotels.com/tomo. 125 units. $109-$189 double; fr om $550 suite. Kids under 17
stay free in parent's room. Rollaway $10; cribs fr ee. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking for $20/day or on
overflow lot a f ew blocks a way for $15/day. No pets .
Amenities:
Restaurant; c oncierge; fitness c enter;
laundry service; dry cleaning.
In room:
A/C, TV w/movies and games, dataport, wireless Internet access,
fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, iPod dock.
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LAUREL HEIGHTS
This solidly residential neighborhood is a good choice for young families or anyone who
wants r espite fr om the urban jungle. S acramento S treet shopping has something for
everyone, kids included, and Laur el Village, almost an old-fashioned strip mall, draws
crowds of locals.
MODERATE
The Laurel Inn
Value
One of the fe w hotels in the neighborhood, the Laur el
Inn is terrific and a good v alue. It's ideal for large families, since 18 units hav e kitchen-
ettes. D on't be dismay ed b y the motor lodge exterior . I nside, it 's polished and sleek.
Configured with either two double beds or a king-siz e bed and a sofa bed, many of the
warm and inviting guest r ooms interconnect as well. All the rooms are spacious enough
to accommodate a crib , and some hav e panoramic city vie ws. For $10 per day, you can
make use of the J ewish Community Center 's health club acr oss the str eet; you'll find a
state-of-the-art fitness facility, large indoor pools, and plush locker r ooms.
The hotel caters to kids with cookies and lemonade in the afternoons, and a compli-
mentary continental breakfast with fresh juices and an array of muffins and pastries helps
jump-start the mornings. Moreover, the neighborhood is safe and quiet. A t night, enjoy
in-room entertainment with help from the hotel's CD and movie lending library. Despite
the location away fr om the tourist z one, convenient bus lines ar e just outside the fr ont
door, including the 3-Jackson to Union Square and the 1-California to Chinato wn and
the financial district.
444 Presidio Ave. (at C alifornia St.), San F rancisco, CA 94115.
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800/552-8735
or 415/567-8467. F ax
415/928-1866. www.thelaurelinn.com. 49 units. $189-$219 double. Rates include continental breakfast.
Kids under 12 sta y free in parent's room. Additional guests $10. Rolla ways $10; cribs fr ee. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Free parking. Pets welcome w/some r estrictions; call f or details.
Amenities:
Nearby health club
access ($10); laundry service; dry cleaning.
In room:
TV/DVD, dataport, wireless Internet access, hair dryer,
iron, CD player.
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