Red Victorian is more than just what you can expect from a communal experience with hostel/hotel/commune experience; it feels like home to me. They are thoughtful, funny, along with offering you options for community, if you so choose. Nothing is forced. Unless I have to, for business, I plan on making the Red Victorian my San Francisco home every time I stay (short of Conventions, where I may have to be on-site). The RedVic has made my expectations of San Francisco more manageable and pleasant. I've stayed with them several times, and can't speak their praises enough. Thank you to Zarinah, Michael, Toby, and -- not least of all -- David W ! i love you all! This includes those I may have forgotten! XOXO