Union Square is probably the best place to stay. There are lots of good restaurants, shops, theaters and clubs in the Union Square area. It is centrally located with lots of public transportation options and within walking distance of most of the tourist areas. Driving in the city can be confusing for visitors and parking is difficult and expensive so forgoing the rental car is a good idea. Muni offers multi day passes that are good for buses, trolley, light rail and the cable cars [unique experience but $5 per ride].http://www.sfmuni.comJoie de Vivre http://www.jdvhotels.com has several hotels in the Union Square area in different price points. Each hotel is unique and they have a cool free program where they match you with a local person, called a Golden Gate Greeter, who shares your interests to spend a few hours with you and familiarize yourself with the city. http://www.goldengategreeter.com They also have a lovely 4 star hotel right on the Embarcadaro called Hotel Vitale. A spa and good restaurant on site with easy access to the city, loads of public transportation right next door.
The Westin San Francisco Market Street4 stars50 3rd St San Francisco 800-804-6835Located in the South of Market district (SOMA). This neighborhood is jumping day and night! I ve never felt in danger and think it is centrally located to almost everything!Destination Sights:~Across from the Yerba Buena Gardens~One block from the Museum of Modern Art~One block from the Moscone Convention Center~Two blocks away to the Financial District~The Powell Street Cable Car is three blocks awayHotel Features:~The hotel s restaurant Ducca serves delicate Northern Italian cuisine~Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel s lobby, business center and meeting rooms~Workout Room, same day laundry shoe shine, massage service,complimentary weekday morning transportation Marriott Hotel4 stars5 Fourth St. San Francisco 415-896-1600Discover the beautiful San Francisco Marriott rising 39 stories high into the city skyline. Just south of Market Street, this San Francisco hotel near Moscone Convention Center is just steps away from the city s top attractionsDestination Sighs:~The Moscone Center~Union Square~Chinatown~Yerba Buena Gardens~ AT T ParkHotel Features:~Unparalleled meeting facilities with over 117,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space~Luxurious modern guest rooms, 32 LCD HD TV s, modern San Francisco accommodations including 1,362 hotel rooms and 137 spacious hotel suites~High speed Internet access and a spacious work desk in each hotel room for business travelers~Upgraded granite vanity tops with stone floors in each guest bathroomOmni Hotel (My favorite)4 Stars500 California St San Francisco 415-677-9494With a prime location right on the cable car line in the heart of San Francisco s thriving downtown, this 1926 17-story hotel retains its Florentine Renaissance look while providing the latest in modern amenities. All of our 362 guest rooms and suites exude modern luxury and classic sophistication.San Francisco Family-Friendly AccommodationsThe Omni San Francisco Hotel offers kid-friendly accommodations for families traveling to San Francisco.The Omni Sensational Kids program provides four-diamond service to their youngest guests. Children will enjoy plenty of kid-minded amenities, including suitcases filled with games and books, a goodie bag upon check-in and menu choices prepared especially for young travelers.Parents are provided with a list of top family attractions in San Francisco, local emergency numbers and a safety/first-aid kit which includes a night light and outlet covers.Destination Sights:~Union Square~Ferry Building~Chinatown~North Beach Hotel Features:~362 luxury guestrooms and suites~Complimentary Guided Walking Tours every Saturday at 10 a.m. feature San Francisco history, architecture, legends and more~1,500 square foot health club~High-speed wireless Internet access in public areas.~Onsite restaurant, Bob s Steak Chop House, is one of America��s great steak housesWant more go to
Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the San Francisco area. It s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.
My favorite area is Fisherman s Wharf. The Holiday Inn there is close to everything. It is within walking distance of most of the interesting places to see.