San Fran--where to stay for sight seeing?

[Liz Wolf-Spada]

I truly can't stand the crowds at Fisherman's Wharf. I really like the Union Square area and the Donnatello is great. Some friends found it on Orbitz for about $150 a night in the Shell part with room for 3 people, small sink and microwave and small refrigerator. Lately, we have been taking the N car to the Embarcadero by the ball park when we want to walk along the water, no crowds, beautiful and relaxing.
Liz

 

[damo]

We have stayed at the Argonaut and loved it. It is very quaint with original interior brick walls and wooden beams. We found it centrally located. I believe we got it on Hotwire for about $129.

 

[PA-]

Worldmark has a brand new location in Union Square (actually a gutted and refurbished old hotel). It might give you a bit more room than a standard hotel for the same or lower price, and the location is superior. Email me and I'll check availability for you.

 

[aplaintiff]

The Park Hyatt may be the better choice.
Union Square is walkable from The Park Hyatt for shopping, but staying there is too close to the Tenderloin.
If you want to be down by the wharf, the Argonaut is nice.