Thought I would revive this thread rather than start a new one.

I am looking for recommendations from the following Hotels for 5 nights in Dec. The conference rate on the ranges between $110-$220 a night which whilst steep is nothing for SF from what I can tell by searching for Hotel rates on various sites (infact the conference rate was usually 50% cheaper than the rates I was able to come up with).

The conference is at the Moscone Center but distance is not too much of an issue as there are shuttles from all the hotels listed below every 20 mins (well at least that is what is advertised). Room size, on the other hand is somewhat of an issue as there will be two friends sharing a room (tiny rooms may not be as comfortable, it is a week afterall).

The hotels to choose from are:
SF Marriot
"W"
Nikko
Hyatt R and Grand
H Britton
Clift
Cathedral Hill
Crowne Plaza US
Hotel Diva
Fairmont
Handlery Union Sq
Holiday Inn Fin Distrct
H Union sq
Kensington Park
King George
Mark Hopkins InterC
Metropolis
Monticello Inn
Sheraton Palace
Pickwick
Powell
Renaissance Parc 55 and Stanford Crt
Argent
Sir Francis Drake
Villa Florence
Westin SF
York

I am asked to put down 4 choices in order of preference.

Any other FT's going to a conference in SF Dec 1-5?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Too bad Madarin oriental isn't on the list, if it were I wouldn't be asking for any recommendations Jr Suite (corner) at MO is my favorite SFO lodging though it has been about 5 years since I stayed there. Given the prices of the above hotels I would be scared to price it these days.

[This message has been edited by Mvic (edited 10-13-2000).]