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    Mark Twain wrote that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.  Thanks to England our blood was thick and our... Continue reading »

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    These photos of Fort Funston really speak for themselves.  It's one of those spots I like to frequent in San Francisco so I can marv... Continue reading »

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  • 1. Marriott San Francisco Fishermans Wharf

    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

  • 2. JW Marriott Hotel San Francisco

    Real Traveler Rating: 2.8 out of 5 based on 39 reviews from 3 sources

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    JW Marriott Hotel San Francisco
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    Recommended
    Based on 39 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 2.8 out of 5
    • "I would definitely stay there again--clean, convenient, breakfast included." — source Expedia

      "The hotel does not offer any speacial services - dry cleaning, etc." — source Skoosh

  • 3. HI-San Francisco-Downtown (Union Square)

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 186 reviews from 1 source

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    HI-San Francisco-Downtown (Union Square)
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    Recommended
    Based on 186 reviews
    from 1 source
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 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 showers are a little rubbish, but overall a good place to stay if you want good location and somewhere to sleep." — source Hostelworld

  • 4. SW HOTEL

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 4 reviews from 2 sources

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    SW HOTEL
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    Based on 4 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "The vending machines were not re-filled and the breakfast was very scanty, but otherwise it was a really great experience." — source Priceline

      "I'd suggest the nearby Dakota or Union Square Plaza if you still want to be in the Union Square area." — source Hostelworld

  • 5. Embassy Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 132 reviews from 6 sources

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    Embassy Hotel
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    Recommended
    Based on 132 reviews
    from 6 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 2.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "We have spent one night here, and overall we were very satisfied: the room was large, pretty clean (could be better, as a lot of dust has accumulated in the corners and under the furniture)." — source Hotels.com

      "its a good hotel,except that the lift is very slow." — source Expedia

  • 6. Hotel Fusion, a C-Two 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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    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

  • 7. Harbor View Inn

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    Harbor View Inn

    Set back from the shores of the Pacific, the Harbor View Inn is located on the shores of Half Moon Bay in El Granada, California. This charming San Francisco area motel-style accommodation enjoys a gorgeous panorama of the ocea... more

  • 8. Best Western Civic Center Motor Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 23 reviews from 3 sources

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    Best Western Civic Center Motor Inn
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    Recommended
    Based on 23 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    • "I donÂ’t recommend staying in this hotel." — source Expedia

      "Once inside, the room was great, clean, seemed newly refurbished, great walk-in shower." — source Orbitz

  • 9. The Opal San Francisco

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 759 reviews from 6 sources

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    The Opal San Francisco
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 759 reviews
    from 6 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "I would recommend staying here to my friends." — source Orbitz

      "Overall I would stay here again because I liked the location." — source Hotels.com

  • 10. York Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 161 reviews from 4 sources

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    York Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 161 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    • "The hotel stay overall was nice." — source Orbitz

      "Overall, I would stay there again and I would recommend to others." — source Hotels.com

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