It was a very clean, value for money hotel for San...

It was a very clean, value for money hotel for San Francisco. You simply cannot expect cheap there. The location was quite central. The most important places (Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, etc.) were within walking distance.
The Vertigo has a certain flair, which is partly due to its age, but also because it "celebrates" its history.
A laundromat is practically next door.