By R.L. Cultrona
San Francisco is a major city in northern California. This city, home to 800,000 people, is set on a hilly peninsula which pushes into San Francisco Bay. Every year, thousands of people visit this city to take in its history and culture. The city has several tour companies, including the San Francisco Electric Tour company. Near this company, which offers Segway and electric bike rentals, are several three-star hotels which have great access to the business.
Marriott Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf
Less than a mile from the tour company is the Marriott Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf. This Marriott is located in the Fisherman's Wharf area of town which is home to such famous attractions as Pier 39 and Ghiradelli Square.
This smoke free hotel has 127 rooms and suites which feature complimentary high speed Internet, writing desk, coffee maker, and iron and ironing board. The Suite rooms add an extra sitting room with sofa and an extra television
The hotel offers copy and fax service for business travelers. There is an onsite coin laundry and newspapers available in the lobby. The hotel has one restaurant, The Courtyard Café, which is open for breakfast daily. Parking is $30.50 per day with in and out privileges.
Marriott Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf
580 beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 775-3800 (phone)
(415) 441-7307 (fax)
Holiday Inn San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
The Holiday Inn San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is set back a few blocks from the water, but still in the Fisherman's Wharf Area. This pet-friendly ($85 fee) hotel provides a relaxing place for families and animals alike.
The 585 rooms are equipped with complimentary Internet access, in-room safes, work desks, mini-refrigerators for a fee, coffee maker and irons. There as an on-site fitness center, 24-hour business center, outdoor heated pool and sun deck and concierge. Convention guests will enjoy the 7 meeting rooms with 4,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers a free weekday limousine to the Financial District. Parking at this hotel is $41 per day.
Dining options include room service and two on-site restaurants: the Bristol Bar and Grill serving casual seafood fare, and a Denny's which has All-American classics 24 hours a day.
Holiday Inn San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
1300 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(800) 942-7348 (phone)
(415) 771-7006 (fax)
Best Western Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf
The Best Western Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf is a 221 room pet-friendly boutique hotel in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. All rooms are equipped with 32" flat panel televisions, refrigerators, coffee makers, clock radio with CD player and iPod docking station and complimentary locals for 30 minutes.
After a long day, guests will be greeted by an evening manager's wine reception. They will also find complimentary Internet service, limo service to the financial district, complimentary umbrellas for rainy days, and a 24-hour fitness center. Parking at this hotel starts at $29 plus 14 percent tax for hybrid cars going up to $50 plus 14 percent tax for oversized cars.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is Café Pescatore, the Best Western's on-property restaurant featuring Seafood and Pasta. The hotel also has room service from 7:00am -- 1:00 am on the weekdays and 7:00am -- 3:00am on the weekends.
Best Western Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf
425 N. Point Street
San Francisco, California, 94133
(415) 561-1100 (phone)
(415)-561-1199 (fax)
About the Author:
R.L. Cultrona is a San Diego native and a graduate of San Diego State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in theater, television and film with a minor in communications and political science. She began writing online instructional articles in June 2009.
