jtrandolph

As others have said the Best Western Americania is in a terrible location, the Miyako and Fairmont are not within walking distance. Hotels near Union Square are, with a walk of 4 to 6 blocks, but the hotels on or around Market Street would be most convenient for your husband and you would be close to public transportation.

Shanghainese

The Westin SF Market Street is on Third Street, not on 3rd Avenue which is miles away.

dmlove

I stayed at the Argent a couple of years ago. The room was really nice and the bed was super-comfortable, but the bathroom was so small, you couldn't close the door without backing up against the tub or shower (don't remember which it was).

Leely

I work in an office building between the Mosser and the Palomar, across the street from the Marriott. I would guess, based on what I've seen through the windows, that the rooms in the Mosser are miniscule. If you're getting it for $75/nt, keep in mind that it's likely to have that 1- or 2-star Paris hotel vibe and might be a bit dumpy.

The Marriott has that generic Marriott feeling but the location is good. Sometimes I go over there for a drink when I want to feel like I'm not in San Francisco. It has that could-be-anywhere ambience.

I like the Palace. I stayed there many years ago, and friends stayed with their kids last year. I visited them in their room and it was fine. The hotel itself has an old-timey, grand hotel vibe. Nice place to get a drink. Pool (Marriott has a pool, too.)

The Palomar is nice enough, in a convenient location, with a good restaurant. It's dark and 4th and Market isn't exactly glamorous (I should know, I'm there every day!), but would suit your needs fine and is not a dump.

I'd choose the W; I like Ws and how dark they are because I can always get a good night's sleep.

stumpworks73

The convention center area has a large homeless population and you need to take care when walking. I wouldn't recommend pedestrian journeys early in the morning or after dark. Once rush hour begins til after working hours you are as safe as anywhere in SFO.

MonicaRichards

I like the Galleria Park hotel. It's rooms are small but not badly so, and it's a cute boutique hotel. I believe you can also get a loaner pet goldfish during your stay. Now there's a useful thing!

DebitNM

These have all been great suggestions; thank you all.

I have to wait until October to get the booking code to try to get most of the places you folks are suggesting, but I will sure check out the hotels you are recommending.

Debi

easytraveler

There you go, Debi! How can you pass up a loaner goldfish?

Seriously, don't do the Mosser. You can get much better hotels in SF for just a bit more. If you don't know how to do Priceline, I'll be glad to help.