Looking for suggestions for a place to stay for a few days in early February - it can be a B&B, motel, hotel - need something reasonably priced and clean, preferably 'close' to Oracle Arena - ie short taxi or bus ride

You don't really want to stay anywhere near the Arena. (Not many B&Bs in that are for sure )

There is a BART station right there so you could stay in lots of different areas.

But what is your actual budget? Reasonably priced could mean anything.

Like Janis says if you stay on a BART line you can take BART directly to the Arena and not have to actually stay in Oakland. Without a budget, it's hard to know a good recommendation though.

Courtesy ITA month-long search:

Prices for this route don't change that much throughout the month of February.

Your options from most expensive to least (prices include all taxes & fees):

1) NON-STOP Vancouver to SFO on Air Canada or United for "about" CA$520

2) Vancouver to Oakland with layover in Seattle or Portland for "about" CA$410 on Alaska Air

3) Vancouver to SFO with layover in Seattle for "about" CA$400 on Alaska Air

4) NON-STOP Seattle to SFO on American Airlines, Delta, Virgin, United, or Alaska - all for about CA$220

5) NON-STOP Seattle to Oakland on American Airlines for about CA$130

The real question is whether the cheaper air fares from Seattle are worth the extra three hours drive (or MORE depending on border congestion) EACH WAY?

many thanks bardo - that seems to cover all bases and I will gladly pass on the info to my b.c. friend

OK -I am sooooo confused

Bardo's post seems to have been helpful . . . but what does it have to do w/ what you asked?? Wast that meant for another thread?

Why stay in Oakland, the Detroit of the West Coast? Stay somewhere nicer and go to the arena as needed.

Bardo's post prob for this:

http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...bay-area.cfm?2

actually, looking into hotels in downtown SF near the BART station (so we're on the same page for the acomodations)

I worked just across the street from the Oracle arena for 7 years, and I would never want to stay in that area.

Stu Dudley

He's not looking in Oakland anymore. The Hyatt Regency would be my choice. You didn't mention a budget, but rooms there can be had for under $200 especially on the weekends.

Try TheMosser.com

Great location, clean rooms and reasonably priced. On 4th, just south of Market and close to BART station.