Where to stay in San Francisco
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Poor Ray-All of this and yet all sorts of tourists continue to flock to and then return to SF year after year.
"Folsom County" in California? Yet another great job of researching an article about SF. You bashers are really keeping all of us quite amused now. Can't you come up with something more original than the usual stuff found in most cities with a population of 500,000+ (that was close. I almost said "big city" ).
"Folsom County" in California? Yet another great job of researching an article about SF. You bashers are really keeping all of us quite amused now. Can't you come up with something more original than the usual stuff found in most cities with a population of 500,000+ (that was close. I almost said "big city" ).
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GG Bridger,
I would like to name me other cities with a population of 500,000+ with as much of a criminal element (prostitution, drugs, etc.) as SF. SF is not what it used to be. Unfortunately, people such as yourself can't admit to the obvious and instead misrepresent SF to potential visitors.
I would like to name me other cities with a population of 500,000+ with as much of a criminal element (prostitution, drugs, etc.) as SF. SF is not what it used to be. Unfortunately, people such as yourself can't admit to the obvious and instead misrepresent SF to potential visitors.
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Lynn,
Let's get back to your request.
If you are arriving in S.F. via car on a road trip, particularly with kids, then staying at the Fisherman's Wharf hotels or the motels along Lombard Street would be a good option, as these properties usually provide an on-site parking lot. Yes, FW is an extremely toruisty area, but if you want to catch the ferries, buy some tee-shirts, etc., it might suit.
If you are arriving in S.F. without an auto, then Union Square, the Theater District or the Embarcadero would be more suitable. The hotel suggestions above cover a range of budgets and preferences. I'd add the Donatello and the Prescott as well.
Staying in the Embarcadero or Financial District would give you a slightly different feel and view of the city. I work in this area, and find the bustle of walkers, the architecture, the little parks and squares to be of interest day after day. You would also be within easy walking distance of Chinatown and North Beach.
Let us know some details of your needs, and we can zero in on an appropriate place for you to stay.
Regards and welcome.
Let's get back to your request.
If you are arriving in S.F. via car on a road trip, particularly with kids, then staying at the Fisherman's Wharf hotels or the motels along Lombard Street would be a good option, as these properties usually provide an on-site parking lot. Yes, FW is an extremely toruisty area, but if you want to catch the ferries, buy some tee-shirts, etc., it might suit.
If you are arriving in S.F. without an auto, then Union Square, the Theater District or the Embarcadero would be more suitable. The hotel suggestions above cover a range of budgets and preferences. I'd add the Donatello and the Prescott as well.
Staying in the Embarcadero or Financial District would give you a slightly different feel and view of the city. I work in this area, and find the bustle of walkers, the architecture, the little parks and squares to be of interest day after day. You would also be within easy walking distance of Chinatown and North Beach.
Let us know some details of your needs, and we can zero in on an appropriate place for you to stay.
Regards and welcome.
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I'm local and have stayed at the Hotel Pickwick many times for Christmas parties and Girls Nights Out. It is inexpensive (I'd call them directly) and very nice. The bathrooms are a little small. It is centrally located to the Sony Metreon and Union Square. I'd take a Cab for the rest. They also have a parking Garage that underneath the hotel. It's $20/day but has in and out priveledges. Hope this helps.
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eddy aka ray aka blah blah blah-Yet another less than original reply. Do your lips move while you cut and paste this tired old reply?
This is where I'm supposed to say sure there is a lot of problems with SF but I like to warn people that it's NOT as bad as you bashers would have them believe. Have you found Folsom County on the map yet? Colorado maybe? A lot of crime in Denver, too.
This is where I'm supposed to say sure there is a lot of problems with SF but I like to warn people that it's NOT as bad as you bashers would have them believe. Have you found Folsom County on the map yet? Colorado maybe? A lot of crime in Denver, too.
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Forget San Fran, go to San Diego.
SF is too busy-too many people, too many cars and just plain worn out.
And too expensive. For example, get a great rate on a hotel-get sacked on parking. I was there 5 days 2 weeks ago. hadn't been there for 15 years prior. Its lost its charm in my opinion.
SF is too busy-too many people, too many cars and just plain worn out.
And too expensive. For example, get a great rate on a hotel-get sacked on parking. I was there 5 days 2 weeks ago. hadn't been there for 15 years prior. Its lost its charm in my opinion.
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There aren't any cars, people or high prices in San Diego!!!??? That's news to me. Plus, since SD is older than SF, it's a bit worn out too. No hookers, druggies, homeless either I reckon? Not in a Navy town!
Plus, isn't it one of the "Big Cities" that is always referred to when someone calls SF a "big city". The highways are parking lots, the surface streets are like Burma Road and the electrical rates are through the roof. Just want to warn all of the unsuspecting tourists that it's not the fresh, urban city it used to be. Take off your rose-colored glasses.
Plus, isn't it one of the "Big Cities" that is always referred to when someone calls SF a "big city". The highways are parking lots, the surface streets are like Burma Road and the electrical rates are through the roof. Just want to warn all of the unsuspecting tourists that it's not the fresh, urban city it used to be. Take off your rose-colored glasses.
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San Diego is not a 6 mile by 6 mile peninsula which by its nature has limited space. SD is spread out. And like all cities, it has its underside.
Funny, I had a breeze driving thru Front Street and the Gaslamp as opposed to Fishermans Wharf or Union Station. Coronado and La Jolla were quaint to me.
Whats the SF equivalent? I won't even discuss the cracked streets, construction and bums everywhere.
So, smarten up.
Oh, and I'm not even a California resident.
Funny, I had a breeze driving thru Front Street and the Gaslamp as opposed to Fishermans Wharf or Union Station. Coronado and La Jolla were quaint to me.
Whats the SF equivalent? I won't even discuss the cracked streets, construction and bums everywhere.
So, smarten up.
Oh, and I'm not even a California resident.
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Mark,
You really have to wonder what these SF people are smoking. I can't believe anyone would want to defend such a dirty, run down city that is basically a haven for drug addicts, hookers, and the like. I guess that their mind is all "fogged in" and they choose to ignore the many problems SF has, all the while promoting SF as a "world class" city. Yeah, right.
You really have to wonder what these SF people are smoking. I can't believe anyone would want to defend such a dirty, run down city that is basically a haven for drug addicts, hookers, and the like. I guess that their mind is all "fogged in" and they choose to ignore the many problems SF has, all the while promoting SF as a "world class" city. Yeah, right.
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J Correa-What? And fail to warn all of the unsuspecting tourists!!! E-gads! How could these busy bodies sleep at night knowing just one tourist may go to SF!
And Mark, I'm not from California either but I liked SF better than SD for the very fact that it's smaller and not too big. LaJolla was the biggest rip off I've seen. Other than the over priced Del Coranado Hotel, Coranado was very run down, until you try and buy a house there.
It's odd how anyone bashing SF always is able to go from So.San Diego Co. to North L.A. county during rush hour and not hit any traffic. Tell us your secret. Not bad for an out of towner.
Glad you liked SD better. But I liked SF better. So, I'll smarten up if you will too??
And Mark, I'm not from California either but I liked SF better than SD for the very fact that it's smaller and not too big. LaJolla was the biggest rip off I've seen. Other than the over priced Del Coranado Hotel, Coranado was very run down, until you try and buy a house there.
It's odd how anyone bashing SF always is able to go from So.San Diego Co. to North L.A. county during rush hour and not hit any traffic. Tell us your secret. Not bad for an out of towner.
Glad you liked SD better. But I liked SF better. So, I'll smarten up if you will too??
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Lynn:
It's been a few years since I've stayed there, but I loved the Renaissance Stanford Court. I would suggest the hotels on top of Nob Hill in general (Fairmont and Huntington). You can get down to Union Square in a few minutes, if you actually want to go there. It's easy to get to most parts of SF from there. If you have the dough, the Ritz Carlton is lovely (Nob Hill also). Although Nob Hill is very centrally located, it's a little more peaceful and definitely classier than Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf.
JP
It's been a few years since I've stayed there, but I loved the Renaissance Stanford Court. I would suggest the hotels on top of Nob Hill in general (Fairmont and Huntington). You can get down to Union Square in a few minutes, if you actually want to go there. It's easy to get to most parts of SF from there. If you have the dough, the Ritz Carlton is lovely (Nob Hill also). Although Nob Hill is very centrally located, it's a little more peaceful and definitely classier than Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf.
JP