First Timer-Where to Stay

Looking to book for late September. Would appreciate advice on best hotel and best location. We will be touring the city, would love to see wine country, possibly a Giants game, and a trip to Monterey/Pebble Beach.

First Timer-Where to Stay

Stay in the Union Square area, hands down. It is very central to everything and it gives you more of a feel of the hussle and bussle of San Francisco, rather than the tourist trap of Fisherman%26#39;s Wharf. If you want to spend time at the Wharf, getting there is very easy.

Hotels I would recommend:

The Pan Pacific (luxury hotel a block away from Union Square on Post Street. The cable car line is also a block away, the turn around a few blocks. You%26#39;re steps away from shopping and dining. Hotel has a lot of ammenities, large rooms. Newer, modern hotel.)

The Parc 55 (1/2 block from the Powell St. cable car turn around, across from the shopping mall. Newer modern hote, very popular with business travelers as well. Larger rooms.)

The Westin St. Francis (historical hotel on Union Square. Have choice of new or old tower. Old tower has smaller, historic rooms. Some are in need of an update however. Lovely hotel with great history --The ';fall'; of Fatty Arbuckle started here.)

The Four Seasons (if you want to splurge)

More budget concious hotels:

The Chancellor (the best of this group. Offers a few frills and extras, has a great location and a superb staff.)

The Powell

The Hotel Des Arts

First Timer-Where to Stay

I just moved from San Francisco last May but since have stayed twice. We got an internet deal at the Sheraton Palace (fun for Garden Court and High Tea), which isn%26#39;t far from Union Square, located right on Market Street. We parked our car, walked to North Beach for dinner. Walked to the Ferry building and Pier 39-long walk. You can%26#39;t go wrong with Fisherman%26#39;s Wharf either. I%26#39;ve taken the Tour of the Wine Country which is good for an overview, but it doesn%26#39;t go to the best wineries. Driving is good way to see it, but you always have to have a designated driver. There is always the talk of Napa vs. Sonoma. For the first time Napa might be good, because the wineries are closer together. Don%26#39;t miss Nibaum-Coppola (sp?), just because it is fun. My parents actually live in Monterey, I would stay in Carmel if you can. Have Fun!

Definately stay in Union Square____centre of shopping - restaurants - theatre and walking distance to Chinatown - North Beach etc.

Saks has already mentioned some good hotel choices.

We always prefer to stay in historic boutique hotels with some character and charm

In my opinion the best value for money of these is the Chancellor (also mentioned by Saks).

It is located right on Union Square - smallish rooms as all boutique hotels but good room amenities - Cable Car stops right outside - great staff and management will make your stay a great one.

www.chancellorhotel.com