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suites with full kitchens and discounts for stays longer than 5 days. S ee p. 97. The kitchen units at the Marina Motel (2576 Lombard St.; & 800/346-6118 or 415/921-9406) are available to those staying 7 nights or mor e. S ee p. 98.

The vividly designed rooms and bathrooms are larger than those at the Serrano down the block; the doubles her e are just spacious enough for a crib. Suites come with a v ery large bathroom, sofa bed in the living r oom, a VCR, and two televisions.

Despite these perks, this wouldn t be my first choice of a neighborhood to stay in. The str eets ar e practically deserted at night, ex cept for homeless people. B ut, on the upside, it s r eally quiet.