Sheraton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Advantages: Good value, comfortable, close to attractions, great location
Disadvantages: Basic, but not necessarily a disadvantage (see review)

...The Castle Inn is a small B&B/motel and one of the best kept accommodation secrets in San Francisco. My wife and I stayed there for our belated honeymoon for just over a week in April this year, encouraged by all the great reviews we had seen on various websites. Whilst it can't compete with the likes of the Sheratons and upper-end Holiday Inns in the luxury stakes, it has plenty of its own plus points setting it apart from the more well known hotels. The first thing you'll notice on arrival at the Castle Inn is its location - on Broadway in the Russian Hill district, it's set away from the main tourist hubs. Instead, you're right in with the locals and treated to a more natural SF, a world away from the city's most famous landmarks. Not that it's miles away from anywhere, mind - Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing city, friendly people and so much to see.
Disadvantages: That I couldn't have stayed longer!

...; (there was a group of 80 of us and we were all seated apart despite booking a long time in advance), the hours seemed to drag, and there was no leg room, -once we arrived down in San Francisco I knew that it had been worth the journey and the wait. The American staff at the airport were very friendly, and thorough with the checks. I had to have my photo taken and give finger print- I felt slightly like James Bond! The bus journey to our hotel, The Radisson on Fisherman's Wharf was only a bus journey of about 20 minites, and with so much glorious scenery the time really flew by! Just as we were aproaching our hotel it started to rain heavily, but even this didn't dampen our spirits! That evening I went to Mc Donalds near the hotel for some typically American food. I then went to sleep fairly early after the long journey. The Radisson... Read review

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Advantages: A Great city full of life and fun
Disadvantages: Expensive

...'s Diner can come highly recommended. Planet Hollywood is also nice to eat and not as busy as the one in London. Tables are not a problem. Down at Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39 there are many nice Seafood restaurants. Quite expensive but very tasty if you like fresh seafood. Shopping. --------- If you want bargains, DONT come to San Francisco. Go To Florida if you want that. Here are some of the more fine shopping district. Not bargain basement malls. You will find Macy's on the Square offering all sorts of fashions and accessories. In the lobbies of many of the hotels you will find Versace, Gucci and other fine shops. Tipping. -------- OK. So tourism is their main source of income in San Fran and they rely on your tipping to make ends meet and pay their rent. Be generous if you feel they have earned it. You will find everyone... Read review

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