Louisa's is a great little base to work out of if you are visiting San Francisco. It is only half a block off the boutique-lined street of Fillmore with terrific coffee shops like "Boulangerie" and two of the three "Jane" bakery/coffee shops. Close to The Fillmore and The Boom Boom Room if you are looking for live music, it's also only a few blocks from the Japantown Peace Plaza. Look for plaques with lots of historical information about the past and wonderful Asian restaurants and shops in the immediate area. It is quite private with a very secure entrance and a cute little sitting area outside that would be perfect in warm weather. While it doesn't have a view and I wouldn't considerate it a great spot to just hang out, the room is clean with a brightly tiled bathroom and nice little extra touches that made our stay easier. It is a great place to start and end your day and we plan to stay there the next time we are in San Francisco.