Location, location, location. We used public transport from the airport to the hotel, a very short 30 min trip and 5 mins walk up the hill. Cable car stops right outside the hotel and the supermarket next door sells supersaver Muni passes for the public transport (inc cable cars). Breakfast next door at Sears, which was excellent.
The hotel is convenient for shorter stays. It is slightly dated but clean. Furniture is visibly used, marked & scratched heavily. Bathroom was a major let down. Bath was very dated and marked. On the other hand beds were very comfortable and pillows absolutelly excellent. We had a room at the back so not much noise from outside; however there was noise from other rooms, although neighbours didn't bother us too much.
Overall, it took me about 3 months of reading reviews prior to booking Chancellor, and I think it was a good value for money. Although if we were to visit San Francisco again I think we would try the Fisherman's Wharf.
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