Location - AND afternoon Sherry! and other San Francisco, CA Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

If you go online you'll see this hotel rated only as a 2-star hotel.

Well, I don't stay in dumps (at least not any more, in my old age) and, I enjoy nice accomodations - which is what I think this place is.

Frommers travel books claims it's one of the best values in San Francisco. It's easy on the budget and best of all, it's in a great location (the Marina District, which is within walking distance of Golden Gate Bridge, the Wharf, Ghiradelli Square, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, and even North Beach area.)

Unique Qualities: It's more like a bed and breakfast and only has 40 rooms, tastefully decorated if not a bit on the small side. The building itself is historic, built in 1924 and having survived several earthquakes. There's a lovely marble lobby and one of my favorite features, their cozy sitting room where sherry is served at 4:00pm every afternoon, on the house. Clean and safe.

I enjoyed staying here and would consider staying here again - like I said, you can't beat the location.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 415-928-1000
Address: 3110 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Directions: Marina District, within walking distance to the Wharf
Website: http://www.marinainn.com
Other Contact: toll free ph: 800-274-1420

This is a small, family operated bed & breakfast located in the Nob Hill area (just north of Union Square). It has a very European feel to it. I found it to be clean and comfortable, though a bit on the old side (it was built in 1913 and has that sort of "turn of the century" vibe).

Unique Qualities: What's good about this hotel is that the cable car runs along Powell Street all the way to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, and you can pick it up right at the corner. The hotel is very centrally located near Chinatown, the theatres, and the downtown financial district.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 415-392-3702
Address: 775 Bush Street, , San Francisco, California 94108
Directions: Nob Hill area, right near Union Square (city center)
Website: http://www.goldengatehotel.com
Other Contact: toll free ph: 800-835-1118

I haven't (yet) stayed in this hotel but a friend of mine has and says it's great.

Unique Qualities: It's one of San Fran's hip boutique hotels, but more importantly, it's recognized as one of the top ecological, environmentally friendly and proactive hotels in the city - completely "green" friendly!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 415-394-0500
Address: 342 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
Directions: Located near Union Square, downtown (Nob Hill area)
Website: http://www.hoteltriton.com
Other Contact: toll free ph : 800-800-1299