Homestay	Residence Clubs
St Giles UK Accommodation

We offer our students a wide choice of accommodation options in San Francisco to suit all ages and budgets. St Giles International has a team of trained staff to help with your stay, including all aspects of your accommodation and the planning of any additional trips. We can also arrange for you to be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation.

This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about American culture and way of life first hand. Californians are known for their friendliness, hospitality and diversity - all of which is reflected by our hosts. Staying with a private host in San Francisco offers:

	Lowest price accommodation option
	Carefully selected and monitored hosts
	Choice of half board or breakfast only
	Choice of single or shared rooms
	All bed linen and towels provided
	Single or shared executive homestay options
	All homestays are located within the city limits, approximately 30 minutes from the school by public transport

Homestay 2008		Jan-Jun/Sep-Dec		29 Jun-24 Aug
		Single room	Shared room	Single room	Shared room
With all meals except weekday lunches	Standard 1 - 23 weeks	USD 244*	USD 219*	USD 244	USD 219
	Standard 24+ weeks	USD 223*	USD 201*	USD 244	USD 219
With breakfast every day	(all year)	USD 181	USD 163
*Students who remain in their homestay at Christmas receive special hospitality during the Christmas celebrations, including lunch on Christmas day, and pay an additional USD 40 for that week.

Platinum Homestays (private bathroom)
St Giles has a limited number of superior rooms in private houses. All offer private facilities and a high degree of comfort.
With breakfast and dinner	USD 325 per week
With breakfast only	USD 280 per week

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A Residence Club is a type of economy- standard hotel for those staying a month or more. It is often a cheaper option than hotels, and in some cases will provide cooking facilities in the room or meals in a dining room. St Giles International San Francisco recognizes the need for low-cost student accommodation. For students who wish to have independence, there is a host of hotels and residence clubs located in the heart of the city, within a 10-minute walk from the school and excellent shopping, restaurants, theaters, and other attractions.

VANTAGGIO AT UNION SQUARE This newly renovated Vantaggio offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation for students seeking a good degree of independent living. A wide variety of rooms are available. The Vantaggio is located close to the city-center, just 10 minutes' walk from St Giles.    Private and shared rooms, all with private bathrooms    Complimentary continental breakfast each morning    Microwave and refrigerator available in all rooms    DSL Ports/ Internet access, TV and telephones in all rooms    Community kitchen facilities available 24 hours    Computer facility with free hi-speed Internet access    Maid service, bed linen and clean towels provided weekly    Laundry facilities available    Roommates for shared accommodation can be arranged    One month's notice is required for any cancellations
Travel time: 10 minutes' walk
2008	Weekly rate (Including 14% tax*)	Monthly rate (no tax payable*)
Private room, private bath	USD 400	USD 1100
Shared room, private bath	USD 285	USD 710
Shared room, Hall bath	USD 251	USD 650
without meals

VANTAGGIO TURK This newly renovated Residence Club, located near the Opera House, Symphony Hall and movie theaters, has a particularly youthful atmosphere. Rooms are private or shared, each with its own bath, color cable TV, microwave oven and dishes. There is a full community kitchen and a computer room with Internet access. Outside laundry facilities areavailable. TD 15 minutes bus    Private and shared rooms, all with private bathrooms    Complimentary continental breakfast each morning    Microwave and refrigerator available in all rooms    DSL Ports/ Internet access, TV and telephones in all rooms    Community kitchen facilities available 24 hours    Computer facility with free hi-speed Internet access    Maid service, bed linen and clean towels provided weekly    Laundry facilities available    Roommates for shared accommodation can be arranged
Travel time: 10 minutes by bus
2008	Weekly rate (Including 14% tax*)	Monthly rate (no tax payable*)
Private room, private bath	USD 400	USD 1100
Shared room, private bath	USD 285	USD 710
Without meals

KENMORE Full breakfast and dinner is included Monday through Friday. A continental breakfast is served on Sundays. City of San Francisco 14% hotel tax does not apply to this location.    Private rooms all with private bathroom and kitchenette    TV in all rooms, and telephones available upon request for a small extra charge    Computer facility with free hi-speed Internet access    Bed linen and clean towels provided weekly    Laundry facilities available within the building
2008	Weekly rate (Including 14% tax*)	Monthly rate (no tax payable*)
Private room, private bath	USD 490	USD 1300
Shared room, private bath	USD 285	USD 710
Shared room, hall bath	USD 251	USD 650
with meals

VANTAGGIO COSMO The Vantaggio Cosmo is the newest addition to the Vantaggio Residence club family. This 17 level, 144 room property is perfect for students wanting all the modern conveniences of hotel style living. Each room is exquisitely decorated with King or Queen beds in private rooms and full size beds in shared rooms. Each room also has a private bath, color cable TV, phone, DSL internet access, microwave & refrigerator. Students who require more luxurious facilities may also request a Deluxe Suite room, featuring king size bed, private lounge and extra space for entertaining guests. Property amenities include community kitchen, dining room, computer lab, indoor fitness center and entertainment room. Breakfast is served daily and a dinner plan is available at an additional cost. Only 10 minutes walk to school!    Private and shared rooms, all with private bathroom    Deluxe Suites available    Complimentary continental breakfast each morning    Dinner plan available    Microwave and refrigerator available in all rooms    DSL Ports/ Internet access, TV and telephones in all rooms    Community kitchen facilities available 24 hours    Indoor Fitness Center and entertainment room available    Computer room with free DSL Internet access    Maid service, bed linens and clean towels are provided weekly    Laundry facilities available    Roommates for shared accommodation can be arranged    Refundable Security deposit of $350 for shared rooms and $500 for private rooms
Travel time: 10 minutes' walk
2008	Weekly rate (Including 14% tax*)	Monthly rate (no tax payable*)
Private room, private bath	USD 460	USD 1450
Shared room, private bath	USD 285	USD 710
Superior Private room, private bath	USD 500	USD 1500
Superior Shared room, private bath	USD 308	USD 800

Important notes:

Meal option: prices include breakfast & evening meal Monday to Saturday, and one meal on Sunday.
Prices at all Residences include a light Continental breakfast, and at Kenmore include a full breakfast.
Shared rooms: : The Vantaggio and Kenmore Residences will find room-mates if required. Shared rooms at the Spaulding and Gaylord Residences are only for students travelling together.

	* Hotel tax:	San Francisco law requires that you pay 14% hotel tax on any stay less than 30 nights and this is included where applicable.
	Prices:	Prices are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

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