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The Scene – This 1912 hotel is only a few blocks from bustling Union Square and Chinatown. Near classy Nob Hill and in easy walking distance to the Financial District, the location is convenient, but it does also border the less than glamorous Tenderloin district where you should expect to find an abundance of panhandlers and pawnshops. – – The Details – The 25 small "efficiency studios" have a casual decor with utilitarian bookshelves, a small dining table and bright bay windows. The homey ambience is more reminiscent of a family-run B&B than a discount hotel. But…