The worst hotel experience I've ever had...bar none. I should've listened to the previous reviews. For starters, the "concierge" is a tiny front office that is kept locked, I was told for security. One night, a guy broke into the room next to mine and I had to call the police because the "concierge" doesn't pick up the phone after 9pm. It's a family-owned business, so you don't have a "head office" to report to. They're nice people but offer no service other than a place to sleep. I did not feel safe for the 4 nights I was there; a homeless person was picking thru the trash right outside the room the 1st day I arrived. The rooms have direct views to the street, and I was downstairs, so anyone, I mean anyone has access. There's no fence. The bathroom had a large window at the top that adjoins another room (or someplace), and there's no curtain on it. So anyone can climb a chair and watch you as you bathe. The towels are dirty and torn. They don't change your sheets unless you request it. The "concierge" was still asleep at 8 am one morning when I went to knock, and I had to ring several times before someone unlocked the door. Even then, she was wiping sleep from her eyes. Never book such a place if you're a single woman travelling alone. I was so uncomfortable there that I always stayed out sight-seeing until it was time to go to bed, because there was no comfort in my room. I mean basic comfort. The ceilings are unfinished in many rooms, so it gives the feeling of a warehouse-turned-hotel room. I had to change rooms 3 times on the first day I arrived. I had an early start with the shuttle to the airport at 4am, and even though I let them know that the night before, they wouldn't open the door so I could safely wait in the office to watch for the shuttle. I waited an agonising 25 minutes out there in the dark alone...Run for your lives, and find somewhere else to stay!!! It's not worth it...that's why called "Budget" Motel - they're not lying folks! That's why it's the cheapest...there are probably hotels almost as cheap nearby, but better. I only stayed b'cos I didn't know how hard it would be to get my money back from expedia.

We just returned from a quick weekend trip in San Francisco and found a package deal for a flight and lodging at the Budget Motel in San Bruno California. San Bruno is listed as being approx 15 miles south of San Francisco. Its a bit of a commute but for the price was good. The room we stayed in was large and very clean. I didn't notice any lingering odors, the bathrooms was very large and clean.
The motel was very close to the SFO airport. I would recommend using BART to get around town and the motel was within walking distance from the BART station approx a 5-10 minute walk. There is a mall that is very close and restaurants very close.
If you are used to immaculate grounds and fancy accomodations then this may not be for you. Since we didn't plan on spending much time in the room it met our basic needs just fine and was very clean.
Pro:cheap, large rooms and clean
Cons: Far from attractions, front desk was not willing to accomodate checking our luggage to store until our flight left.