Suggestions for hotels in San Francisco
Oct 25, 2018, 6:43 pm
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Somewhat cheaper than your price, but I've really enjoyed staying at The Grove Inn, well out of tourist-central. It's at the junction of Grove and Fillmore, one block from Alamo Square and just a few blocks to the restaurants of Hayes Valley, Haight and the Divisadero. Plus the breakfasts feature bread from Janes which is always good news.
Oct 27, 2018, 8:47 pm
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Oct 27, 2018, 8:56 pm
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Oct 27, 2018, 9:23 pm
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Oct 27, 2018, 9:30 pm
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Totally agree. It was recently renovated, tons of shops, coffee places and restaurants within walking distance.
Really nice downhill walk to the waterfront via Fillmore
Just make sure to ask about the a/c; they have been turning it off when it is cooler in SF and it is fairly noisy if you open the windows.
Really nice downhill walk to the waterfront via Fillmore
Just make sure to ask about the a/c; they have been turning it off when it is cooler in SF and it is fairly noisy if you open the windows.
Oct 28, 2018, 12:43 am
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I will not apologize because my requirements are too 'simple' for someone else. We all travel differently. I appreciate the specific hotel recommendations here. I'm looking at all of the hotels. I like hearing about hotels that others have tried that they liked. Thank you everyone who made a suggestion.
Oct 29, 2018, 11:09 am
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Don't stay at Fairmont San Francisco, especially the Main building. No A/C, no hot water. After one night stay, I checked out and moved over to Intercontinental Mark Hopkin across the road. Much much better. Simple room, reasonable size, clean, working AC and hot water.
Oct 29, 2018, 11:49 am
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I will not apologize because my requirements are too 'simple' for someone else. We all travel differently. I appreciate the specific hotel recommendations here. I'm looking at all of the hotels. I like hearing about hotels that others have tried that they liked. Thank you everyone who made a suggestion.
In other words, you might be looking for hotels that meet your basic requirements, but also offer some other, non run-of-the-mill features, or an unusual location, etc.
Oct 30, 2018, 5:35 pm
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great nearby dining options... but I’ve never stayed at a hotel in sf
Oct 31, 2018, 11:53 pm
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The Phoenix Seriously, if you are ever walking around the city stop in here and check this place out. Its amazing.
Nov 1, 2018, 12:00 am
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Ocean Park Motel of San Francisco
Graced with nautical porthole windows and balcony handrails, the Ocean Park was honored by the Art Deco Society in 1987 for preservation of this Streamline Moderne beauty.
"This was the first motel in San Francisco, opening 20 April 1937, in the Sunset District in time for the fiesta opening of the Golden Gate Bridge! The architect was Conrad Kett, and a nautical theme is very evident."
The Sophisticate, Magazine of the Art Deco
Society of California, by Nina Pillar
Graced with nautical porthole windows and balcony handrails, the Ocean Park was honored by the Art Deco Society in 1987 for preservation of this Streamline Moderne beauty.
"This was the first motel in San Francisco, opening 20 April 1937, in the Sunset District in time for the fiesta opening of the Golden Gate Bridge! The architect was Conrad Kett, and a nautical theme is very evident."
The Sophisticate, Magazine of the Art Deco
Society of California, by Nina Pillar
