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Hotel Metropolis review Rate it
An oasis where Market Street turns dodgy (especi-ally at night), the Metropolis is eco-friendly yin meets mid-priced yang, with each floor colour-coded in shades of olive green (earth), taupe (wind), yellow (fire) and aquamarine (water). The compact rooms have nicely understated furnishings: one of the suites, specially designed for kids, has bunk beds, a blackboard and toys. Cable TV and better-than-average toiletries complete the comforts. From the tenth floor, where some rooms have balconies, there are splendid views over Potrero Hill to the Oakland hills beyond. Facilities include a small library, tiny workout room (ask for the discounted passes to a nearby gym) and small meditation space. You can expect some street noise at night, but bargain hunters will be happy.
Hotel Metropolis details
at Turk Street,
CA 94102
Area San Francisco
Transport BART & Metro to Powell/bus 27, 31 & Market Street routes/cable car Powell-Hyde .
Telephone 775 4600
Rates $99-$289 double.
Facilities Business centre. Concierge. Gym. Internet: Wireless (free), High-speed (free), Shared terminal (free). Parking: Parking (paid) ($30). Smoking rooms. TV: Pay movies.
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