Monroe Residence Club, San Francisco CA

I used it while studying abroad. My room was pretty good, there were no mosquitoes, and I was able to use the bathroom, but some people say that some rooms are really bad, with lots of mosquitoes and the bath water not being warm enough. However, there were ticks in the bed, and several of us, including myself, who had come to study abroad, had bite marks on our arms. It's fine once you get used to it. We recommend that you bring something to kill insects.
The room is quite spacious, the furniture is clean, and the bed doesn't smell bad, so you can sleep in peace. The shower was also clean. However, the walls are not soundproof at all, and when I tried to call my neighbor, I could hear the ringtone. The footsteps of the person above me are loud. You can hear everything, including the sound of running water and the sound of unlocking. It's fine once you get used to it. I actually felt relieved lol
Breakfast and dinner were served every day, so I was very grateful for the food in San Francisco, which is expensive. The food itself was quite delicious. Breakfast was the same every day, but dinner had a variety, and it was buffet style, so I was able to eat a lot. Sometimes rice (Thai rice?) was served, so I was able to make ochazuke using hot water.
The location is a little far from unsafe areas, so it is a peaceful and quiet area. There is also a park nearby, where you can see the typical San Francisco atmosphere and wonderful cityscape.
There are always people in the lobby so it seems like you can check in at any time. It seems possible to pay the fee at a later date, but a reminder letter may be affixed. You can also pay this anytime by going to the lobby.
There are two bus stops nearby, and it takes about 45 minutes to get to San Francisco State University from either the downtown campus or the main campus. It was very convenient as it took about 25 minutes to get to Union Square. Japan Town is also hilly so I don't think I'd want to walk there, but it's within walking distance.
There is no hair dryer or water heater, so if you have one, we recommend you bring your own. It seems like there are no amenities. You can use Amazon, so if you need it, you can buy it online.
Towels were not washed every day. It seemed like they washed it occasionally, but I didn't know what schedule it was on till the end. I wrote a letter once and asked them to wash the towels, and they washed them for me. No tip is taken for bed making.
It was a time when the yen was quite weak at 147 yen, but it was about 300,000 yen (about $2,100) in 30 days. Hotels that include breakfast and dinner are quite cheap considering the prices in San Francisco, and there seem to be several people who live there permanently. Some of my classmates were using Airbnb and some were doing homestays, but the prices were about the same, so I think it was a pretty good deal for a hotel that serves food.
There is also a coin laundry in the basement. Washing is $2.75 and drying is 25 cents. Detergent is required separately, but there was no odor even without it. You can exchange money at the lobby. Drying doesn't work at all, so I recommend doing it 4 or 5 times or bringing a device for indoor drying.
In conclusion, the impression is that it is a cheap and good hotel. The people in the lobby are also kind, so if you need anything, they will ask you. You can also buy snacks in the lobby.

It was long time ago when I was there, but it was the best place to stay as a student. Loved every moment.

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 travelers alike.