[LEFT MARRIOTT] The Park Central San Francisco [Master Thread]
Feb 10, 2007, 11:54 am
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Feb 10, 2007, 12:36 pm
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Ya know-I am just a little concerned about these hotels abandoning central downtowns and tourist areas in favor of convention centers.SF is not the only place-LA has two nice new HUGE hotels going up next to staples center.
Often times these are not convenient for those NOT attending a convention.
On the other hand-I guess if there are convention hotels that will decrease the demand on non CC hotels during big conventions.
Often times these are not convenient for those NOT attending a convention.
On the other hand-I guess if there are convention hotels that will decrease the demand on non CC hotels during big conventions.
instead of using their Metro. Same with London and Madrid, and sometime even New York and San Fran 
Even this Angeleno thinks you are nuts. (Maybe we just all love what we don't have.) 
Feb 10, 2007, 12:43 pm
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Yes-I know that is the case in San Francisco.But really-the SOMA convention center district,while somewhat interesting,really does not say "welcome to San Francisco"the way Union Square/Nob Hill/Marina does.It is a newly remodeled/revamped area and again,while somwhat interesting,Is not very charming and I fear many convention attendees are going to come away with a skewed view of San Francisco.
But I was also including other cities in this opservation as well.
But I rarely go to conventions-so I would love to hear from those of you that do.
But I was also including other cities in this opservation as well.
But I rarely go to conventions-so I would love to hear from those of you that do.
Feb 10, 2007, 3:09 pm
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No you didn't, but you quoted sapguy's post, which was in response to my original comment about how W SF, St Regis SF and Argent are next to each other. He said that all of these 3 hotels were next to the Moscone center. You said not exactly, but in fact they are. Actually, here's a picture I took from the St Regis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunkind...7594526860978/ as you can see, Moscone center is across the street from the hotel (the front entrance is by all these rainbow colored flags)
As to the folks who can't imagine walking 15 minutes from Union Square to Moscone, I rather enjoy it and have been doing it for years.
Feb 10, 2007, 3:12 pm
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Actually, I've attended two conventions in the last year at the St. Francis itself, so it wasn't much of a walk. But I have also stayed there and at other Union Square hotels when I've had to go to Moscone (or SFMOMA), and haven't minded the walk, either. Depends on the weather.
Feb 11, 2007, 5:28 pm
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Yes-I know that is the case in San Francisco.But really-the SOMA convention center district,while somewhat interesting,really does not say "welcome to San Francisco"the way Union Square/Nob Hill/Marina does.It is a newly remodeled/revamped area and again,while somwhat interesting,Is not very charming and I fear many convention attendees are going to come away with a skewed view of San Francisco.
But I was also including other cities in this opservation as well.
But I rarely go to conventions-so I would love to hear from those of you that do.
But I was also including other cities in this opservation as well.
But I rarely go to conventions-so I would love to hear from those of you that do.
Feb 11, 2007, 5:29 pm
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Feb 11, 2007, 5:39 pm
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Feb 11, 2007, 5:48 pm
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Feb 16, 2007, 12:00 am
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Coming into town with three friends (early thirties) who have never been to San Fran. Looking for advice as I decide between the Sheraton Fish Wharf and the New Westin Market. Would rather cab it to the touristy things we want to do-Fish Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, baseball game etc. and be closer to the nightlife/good restaurants when chosing a hotel location. Are either of these SPG props close to the bars / clubs /restaurants etc? We don't mind walking a bit either. Thanks.
Feb 16, 2007, 9:57 am
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Coming into town with three friends (early thirties) who have never been to San Fran. Looking for advice as I decide between the Sheraton Fish Wharf and the New Westin Market. Would rather cab it to the touristy things we want to do-Fish Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, baseball game etc. and be closer to the nightlife/good restaurants when chosing a hotel location. Are either of these SPG props close to the bars / clubs /restaurants etc? We don't mind walking a bit either. Thanks.
Feb 16, 2007, 10:41 am
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Now accepting reservations for arrival on or after May 14, 2007.
Category 4 in case that wasn't known. $209 on "opening" night.
Category 4 in case that wasn't known. $209 on "opening" night.
Feb 19, 2007, 5:59 pm
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Bump. Still looking for info about the New Wetsin area. Posts refer to the hotel not open yet, so no feedback. I am NOT looking for info on hotel interior/services...trying to chose a location based on the factors listed in my previous post. Any help? Someone familiar with the area at all? Thank you