Question by marleyfu: Can you recommend a hotel for tourists in San Francisco?
My husband and I will travel with our 18 year old son and we want to see the city. We need a good location at a reasonable price. We don’t want a scary or bad quality hotel. We want to see China Town, museums, the orchestra, Alcatraz, and Fisherman’s Wharf to name some. Any guidance would help us.

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Alex Gibbon
Our stay at the Fairmont Heritage Place was flawless. Check-in is quick, staff was knowledgeable and we were quickly showed to our room, which is really a One-bedroom Apartment in the middle of Ghirardelli Square. The “room” had a fully equipped kitchen, small fridge/freezer, dining table that seats 8, integrated stereo throughout, large flat screen tvs, immense balcony overlooking the Square, ridiculously comfortable bed, large bathroom with a shower that fits 4!

The hotel offers complimentary car service within 2 miles of the hotel. Great thing is that almost everything is within that perimeter. This was one of the best perks – the drivers were also so nice and happy to pick you up. Quick, easy and so convenient. It was like having a chauffeured car on call! And the rides were sweet – we’re talking Escalades.

There is a complimentary breakfast – with the usual breads, juices, coffees and cereals with some hot items as well. Everything I had was excellent and it was a great way to start the day. Coffee and Tea are also available all day. They do complimentary wine tasting every evening as well.

We had rented bikes one day and stopped by the hotel on our way back from the bridge. As the doorman saw us pull up, he quickly rushed outside and ushered the bikes into the lobby himself saving us from having to do the arduous task of locking the bikes ourselves after a long ride

I didn’t have a single complaint during the entire stay. Each evening I felt as if I were returning to my own home. It was a great feeling to have on vacation. We really didn’t want to leave at all! This would be an excellent choice for couple or families traveling together.

TIP: Stop by the farmer’s market at Fort Mason or the Ferry Building and stock your fridge with all the fresh goodness that SF has to offer. The butter is amazing here – it really is true: cows are happier in California!

Room Tip: Specify first floor if you will be on the move

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