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  • agsTraveler agsTraveler said

    Hello everyone!  Sorry I didn't write this much sooner!Day 1: We took the early flight out of Indianapolis.  We arrived at the... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler agsTraveler
  • Corry Corry said

    Well, here it is again, the annual Dyke March! I go every year because hey, how many chances does a person get to gather with thousands o... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Corry
  • The Birch's The Birch's said

    Day one: After a long flight, we finally got here......We left Brisbane on the 15th of June at 12.35pm and got into San Francisco at m... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler The Birch's
  • NicolaF NicolaF said

    OK, here goes, I've got a lot of catching up to do! It's hard to find a moment with all the fun we're having!! So..... we arrived in San... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler NicolaF
  • Becs and Chris Becs and Chris said

    We flew into San Francisco excited to visit a place which felt distinctly familiar but that yet neither of us had ever actually visited b... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Becs and Chris
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  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 283 reviews from 5 sources

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    Nob Hill Motor Inn
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 283 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "If I had to do it again I would stay there again." — source Orbitz

      "Will stay there again." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 951 reviews from 5 sources

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    Chancellor Hotel On Union Square
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 951 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Overall a good experience." — source Orbitz

      "Will stay again in September upon my return to San Francisco." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 497 reviews from 5 sources

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    Carlton Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 497 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "Overall, good value, but not as comfortable as some other hotels in a "slightly" more expensive price range." — source Hotels.com

      "The hotel staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, they recommended eating establishments as well as tips on traveling around the city making my stay considerably more enjoyable." — source Travelocity

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 715 reviews from 6 sources

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    Hotel Kabuki
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 715 reviews
    from 6 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "Would probably stay there again, but would not get a corner room. I've stayed in several of the Joi de Vivre properties in San Francisco and they have all offered a great hotel experience, however I have never stayed in any hotel with so much traffic noise." — source Travelocity

      "I would highly recommend the Hotel Kabuki to anyone visiting San Francisco, who is also interested in Japanese art and culture." — source Expedia

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    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 235 reviews from 5 sources

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    Prescott Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 235 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Overall, my wife and I were extremely pleased with the Prescott Hotel." — source Orbitz

      "Quality service and beautiful hotel." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 325 reviews from 5 sources

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    Marriott San Francisco Fishermans Wharf
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 325 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "Great place, helpful staff, nice breakfast included: very recommended." — source Hostelworld

      "Good hotel with good breakfast." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 942 reviews from 6 sources

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    Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 942 reviews
    from 6 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "We would stay there again if the location was convenient to our San Francisco activities." — source Orbitz

      "This is an excellent hotel in a prime location of the city and we had a very nice room for a reasonable price, we'll certainly go back." — source Venere

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 148 reviews from 5 sources

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    Castle Inn
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 148 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "The Castle Inn is a great place to stay for people who don't spend much time at their hotel." — source Orbitz

      "A great place to stay for the money and I will definitely stay again." — source Hotels.com

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 1250 reviews from 5 sources

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    San Francisco Marriott Union Square
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 1250 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "Bathroom shared with another dorm, with two doors, a little difficult and not the cleanest, however, very comfy apart from that and would definitely recommend this place, even if it was for a private room with ensuite." — source Hostelworld

      "The hotel room was perfect,the staff were very kind and helpful, it was a little noisy at night but I guess it�s normal in that part of town, the location is excellent also, you could walk to chinatown and other points of interest, or you could get on the cablecar just across the street, also across the street there was a starbucks and a walgreens that really helped us out when we needed snaks or something, parking and food in the hotel were pricy, but overall it was worth it." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 470 reviews from 4 sources

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    Hotel Fusion, a C-Two Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 470 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    • "Would stay there again - overall, pleased with environment relative to the cost." — source Orbitz

      "I'd recommend the Fusion Hotel to others who are looking for a low-cost alternative to the big chains." — source Skoosh

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