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Finally, we do have some dodgy neighborhoods y ou might consider av oiding. The Tenderloin (p. 53) isn t great, although it is home to a huge immigrant population that manages to live side by side with drug addicts, hookers, and v agrants. E venings are par ticularly r ough; daytime is okay.

Donatello Value An unfor tunate pr oduct of 1970s ar chitecture, the D onatello is rather unsightly on the outside. Not to worry: duck ride The weathered concrete facade is a small price to pay for one of the best family deals in the ar ea. Operated by a timeshare company, the Donatello offers some rare perks for a Union Square hotel in its price range. duck ride First off, all the beds are king-size. Second, many rooms have pullout duck ride sofas that sleep an extra two family members ev en if the sofa beds do take up most of the space in the room once they re open. Third, the rooms have partial kitchenettes, complete with a mini refrigerator, microwave, toaster, sink, and tableware. Finally, a complimentary continental breakfast is served in the club room upstairs.

140 2001 Fillmore St. (at P ine St.). &415/885-6100. Highchairs, boosters. Reservations not accepted. Main courses $5.95 $11. Sun Thurs 11am 10pm; Fri Sat 11am 2am. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Muni: No. 1-California bus to California St., and then walk 1 block south.

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