By Isabel Prontes
San Francisco, in northern California, is the fourth largest city in the state and is located on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the
United States, welcoming millions of tourists from all over the country and world every year, with attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Palace of Fine Arts. For those planning to visit this cosmopolitan city, there are many different places to stay.
Omni San Francisco Hotel
The Omni San Francisco Hotel is a luxurious accommodation located in downtown San Francisco. The hotel is in the Nob Hill section of the city and is in close proximity to one of the most bustling areas of the city, which is Union Square. The hotel was constructed in 1926, and originally was a bank. There are 326 spacious guest rooms and suites available at the Omni San Francisco Hotel. Some of its amenities include an extensive fitness center (1,500 square feet), free guided walking tours for guests, wireless high-speed Internet access in public parts of the hotel, 24-hour business facility, currency exchange, laundry and free shoeshine service.
Omni San Francisco Hotel
500 California St.
San Francisco, California 94104
(415) 677-9494
www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanFrancisco.aspx
San Francisco Marriott
This San Francisco Marriott is located near Yerba Buena Gardens, Market Street and the Moscone Convention Center. It is a comfortable and laid-back hotel that offers many pleasant features, such as a large meeting/event space (more than 117,000 square feet in total), guest parking (for a fee), high-definition LCD 32-inch television, high-speed wireless Internet access, childcare service, currency exchange, automated teller, business center and concierge. Pets are not permitted at this 100 percent nonsmoking hotel.
San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth St.
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 896-1600
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfodt-san-francisco-marriott/
Hilton San Francisco
The Hilton San Francisco is in downtown San Francisco. It is a short walk to popular areas of the city such as Chinatown, Nob Hill and the legendary cable cars. The hotel has a bright, comfortable ambiance and offers many modern comforts including wireless high-speed Internet access, wellness spa, coffee shop, airport shuttle transportation, outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and extensive business facility.
Hilton San Francisco
333 O'Farrell St.
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 771-1400
www1.hilton.com
Days Inn San Francisco - Lombard
The Days Inn San Francisco - Lombard is a convenient budget hotel that is approximately 1/2 mile from the waterfront and just five blocks from Presidio Park. The Days Inn San Francisco comes with amenities including complimentary continental breakfast every morning, free wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary guest parking, handicapped facilities and guest rooms, television with HBO, free local and long-distance phone calls, and valet/laundry services.
Days Inn San Francisco - Lombard
2358 Lombard St. (Highway 101)
San Francisco, California 94123
(415) 922-2010
www.daysinn.com
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco is a sleek and contemporary hotel in the city's downtown area. It is a four-star hotel directly on the Embarcadero Waterfront. The vast accommodation has 802 guest rooms, all of which feature either views of the city or the bay. Some of the hotel's amenities include a round-the-clock exercise center, event space (67,000 square feet), car rental desk, souvenir shop, 24-hour concierge service, lounge, room service and full-service restaurant.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 788-1234
sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
