map of washington dc mall area The best configurations for families are the eight suites; half of these have two double beds in one

1480 Haight St. (btw. Masonic Ave. and Ashbury St.). &415/626-4143. www.benjerry.com. Cones from $4.50. AE, DISC, MC, V. Sun Thurs 10:30am 9pm; F ri Sat 10:30am 10pm. Muni: No. 6-P arnassus, map of washington dc mall area no. 7-Haight, or no. 71-Haight-Noreiga bus to Ashbury St.

The best configurations for families are the eight suites; half of these have two double beds in one room and the rest have a queen-size bed. The second room in each suite has a pullout full-sized sofa sleeper. All have private bathrooms, but not all hav e tubs (only showers). All suites hav e micr owaves and small r efrigerators, but no air conditioning. Additional pluses include complimentar y continental br eakfast and a winning location just 21/2 blocks from Union Square. But remember: While it may be hip, this is a two-star hotel. Rooms are small and the building is old. At an off-peak rate of $149 the suites are a good deal for do wntown San Francisco. But suite prices hit $279 during high occupancy; they aren t worth that much.