Hello from San Francisco
Posted on April 14, 2005 5 Comments
Hello from San Francisco! I am here for work and wanted to send a note. San Franciso is a pretty fun town, but depending on what you do here it can be pretty costly.
If you’re coming, I’d recommend doing a good amount of planning in advance on the Web to find bargains on entertainment, hotel and flights. Beyond that, here are a few guides I find helpful for trip planning:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/sanfrancisco/
http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6566605/
In general, if you can take a red-eye flight, it can really lower your price. Choose your hotel carefully! The city is small, and neighborhoods change quickly. No need to rent a car in the city; there is no parking and public transportation is plentiful.
Navigating hotels here can be crazy – it’s not like other cities. There are boutique hotels around every corner! Here’s a cute web site with tons of options:
http://www.jdvhospitality.com/index.php
- I’ve stayed at the York Hotel, which is a pretty good deal and an OK location. http://www.plushroom.com/
- I’ve also stayed at their counterpart, the Adante, which I would not recommend due to location, despite the bargain. http://www.adantehotel.com/
- Finally, I’ve stayed at the Pickwick, which is a great hotel in a good location but overpriced. http://www.thepickwickhotel.com/
Just search online for recommendations – there is a ton of great information readily available if you have the time.
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April 14th, 2005 @ 1:44 pm
Also try,
http://www.hotelres.com/
April 14th, 2005 @ 3:18 pm
San Francisco is a great place and I’m making it my vacation spot to return to each year!! yes it can be pricey, good tips on hotels and fights!!
April 16th, 2005 @ 5:30 am
I went to San Francisco for the first time recently…had a great time, also loved the Napa Valley, which isn’t that far away. Planning on going back to San Francisco in August and catch a Giants game.
April 17th, 2005 @ 5:33 pm
Giants games are so great there! Order the garlic fries and sit really high so you can see the bay. It’s a wonderful ballpark.
April 17th, 2005 @ 5:35 pm
PS- If you’re in Chinatown, visit a great store called OLD SHANGHAI. I bought a cool purse for $30, but they have lots of authentic clothes, accessories and housewares that don’t look cheap.