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Best Accommodations Value in CaliforniaEarly 2008, after 2 years away, I planned a trip back to the San Francisco bay area. Years ago, in a San Mateo publication, I noticed and kept a tiny ad offering nightly lodging at $40, and a low weekly rate. An internet search shows up Firestone Lodge, now at $50 per night, but no weekly rates.
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a little scaryAlso stayed here for the bar. The place isn't that bad -- pretty much what you would expect for a 1 or 2 star motel -- and it is super close to the convention center. However, I'm pretty sure it is a halfway house for ex-felons. On the second day of the bar, I mention in passing to the guy sitting next to me that I think I'm staying ...SHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALL
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Can't recommend it but the price was rightI stayed here when I took the Bar Exam at the San Mateo Expo Center. There are two places within a short walk to the Expo Center, and the Howard Johnson's, across the street, was full, so I ended up at the Firestone Lodge. If I have to stay in San Mateo again - and I certainly hope I passed so I don't have to repeat this experience - I ...9 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLService
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Firestone LodgeHard workers but bad people live there; It really has crazy people living there; Nice employees and owner; have been known to have bad items to go through there; It is in a great location from the mall and around a variety of restaurants; Close to a laundry mat and people are nice in the community; Close to Albertson's, Safeway, Starbucks and UPSYou have found this review helpful.13 of 13 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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