Author Topic: San francisco (Read 7641 times)

bluejay · « **on:** April 16, 2015, 08:11:32 PM »

Hi can any one recommend any good hotels to stay out which are close to the cruise ship terminals in san francisco at all and yes im googling trivago booking .com to name a few but first hand is much better
Bluejay

UIZ733 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:16:14 PM »

How much are you willing to pay?

Oldandslow · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:22:14 PM »

Check out Trip Adviser, some great information on that site

oldmate · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:36:38 PM »

Will be interested in what you come up with, we are heading there August 2016

Hewy54 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:16:18 PM »

Went there with a mate 2 years ago and he booked the accommodation thru airbnb. The first 2 nights we stayed on a boat at marina del ray in LA (cheaper than a hotel), then rode motorbikes up to San Francisco. He has been to USA several times and always does his bookings for accommodation thru airbnb.

bluejay · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:22:41 PM »

willing to pay upto $2200.00 aus for 5 nights before we get on cruise to alaska for 12 nights

UIZ733 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:24:00 PM »

We were there in early Dec. last year. Stayed at a fairly basic Hotel close to the Italian district. From memory it was about $300 Au./night This was for a single room with breakfast included. Cheaper options available in the Tenderloin which has the reputation of being a bit seedy and potentially dangerous.

bluejay · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:38:25 PM »

was after some where near union square or fishermans wharf area want to stayclear of where dirty harry carved them up

Hewy54 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:43:44 PM »

Motel we stayed at was within walking distance of Fishermans Wharf, and a hell of a lot cheaper than the price you indicated. Not 5 star but quite OK. Again, try airbnb.

broncos11 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:05:54 PM »

Was there in 96. Went to a bar called Johnny Loves one Sunday night. Awesome!!!!

fuji · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:15:29 PM »

I stayed at the Radisson in Fishermans Wharf in November. Very comfortable and close to most things. Plenty to do around the area and public transport just around the corner. Not big $$$$ either. If you are going to Alcatraz book online asap. Enjoy
wayne

gronk · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:27:07 PM »

I'm in America ATM, east coast, and we have been using hotels combined as a search and booking site for hotels..

AdrianLR · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:38:53 PM »

I've stayed around Union Square as it was convenient to the Convention Centre, head offices for companies I was meeting and major shops. Easy walk/cable car/BART/tram to Fishermans Wharf and everywhere else. Marriott, Nikko, Parc55 were all good. There was one at the end of Powell St near the cable car turntable that was very old which I don't remember the name of. SF hotels are usually pricy but on my last visit in August last year they were outrageous as it was the Flight event (air show etc). I ended up staying in Silicon Valley and catching the Caltrain each day.

Have you been before?

bluejay · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2015, 11:11:11 PM »

No adrian we usually holiday in canada have spent 15 weeks there over the past 3 years do 5 week blocks east coast west coast drive around the country side like a tourist then take cruise from vancouver up to alaska 7 night ones but this time we leave from san fran and do a 14 night cruise up to alaska we are having 5 nights in sf then do the cruise disembark in vancouver stay 1 night here this time get the amtrak cascades train down to seattle stay for 3 nights then back to L A then fly home leave on the 21st may so still got to work out hat to see in sf and seattle yet better get the finger out

Mikeb62 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2015, 09:52:57 AM »

We stayed here xmas 18 months ago http://www.hotelcaliforniasf.com/ and very happy with it.. It was a best western hotel back then. Close enough to Union Square and good pricing...not sure how good current pricing is. I was there with wife and kids and there are homeless people around but absolutely no problems...the hostels they overnight in are further into Tenderloin district. They just like to chat more than their Aussie counterparts !

MDS69 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2015, 10:24:07 AM »

Quote from: gronk on April 16, 2015, 10:27:07 PM

I'm in America ATM, east coast, and we have been using hotels combined as a search and booking site for hotels..

Have to pick your brain when you get back gronk. We are doing east coast in Jan 2016. Did west coast 2013.

UIZ733 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2015, 10:35:51 AM »

Just remember that the price/s you see are usually pre-tax. Add 15% (CA) tax plus gratuities and factor in our dollar at approx 0.75 the Greenback and what seems like a bargain quickly looks less inviting. Booking.com is your friend.
Having said all that I would go back in a flash....................to visit.

D4D · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2015, 10:41:05 AM »

We stayed here and it was very central to everything.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1010

tk421 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2015, 11:04:09 AM »

Quote from: broncos11 on April 16, 2015, 10:05:54 PM

Was there in 96. Went to a bar called Johnny Loves one Sunday night. Awesome!!!!

LOL - I was there in 96, and also went there. Perhaps I saw you dancing on the bar?

Quote from: Mikeb62 on April 17, 2015, 09:52:57 AM

We stayed here xmas 18 months ago http://www.hotelcaliforniasf.com/ and very happy with it.. It was a best western hotel back then. Close enough to Union Square and good pricing...not sure how good current pricing is. I was there with wife and kids and there are homeless people around but absolutely no problems...the hostels they overnight in are further into Tenderloin district. They just like to chat more than their Aussie counterparts !

I got separated from my mates coming out of a club on Folsom street and ended up standing round a barrel with a fire in it chatting to some of the hobo's in and around Mission St. They were a good laugh...

oldmate · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2015, 11:17:07 AM »

Quote from: D4D on April 17, 2015, 10:41:05 AM

We stayed here and it was very central to everything.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1010

That looks good mate. Like you say seems central. Thanks.

AdrianLR · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:29:06 PM »

A very pleasant way to spend a day is to get the cable car to the wharf then hire bikes and ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Have lunch then catch the ferry back (bikes welcome).

D4D · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:56:42 PM »

The free hop on/off bus also goes across the bridge and is a good way of seeing the sights and getting around.

duncandonuts · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2015, 08:40:38 AM »

Just read review in the paper on 6 different hotels which includes thr Hotel Carlton from $188 per night, 10 minutes fro union square.

pajamajero · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2015, 06:18:13 PM »

18 months ago we stayed here...

Coventry Inn, San Francisco - Accommodations

Prices in San Fran can be scary, but this place was very good.
Corner shop very close, had a fantastic meal at a local sports bar round the corner and the hop on/hop off bus driver hopped us off right in front of hotel. A previous poster mentioned Alcatraz - book on line. Yes absolutely, and book as early as you can. We went to book the next day and found it was booked out for 10 days. The hotel managed to get some tickets for us (at a higher price) so we didn't miss out. It was a highlight of our stay in SF, but like a lot of the American tourist icons - too many people and long queue's.

Cheers
Paj

D4D · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2015, 06:21:18 PM »

Quote from: pajamajero on April 18, 2015, 06:18:13 PM

A previous poster mentioned Alcatraz - book on line. Yes absolutely, and book as early as you can.

Agreed book before you leave AU, but the smell....

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